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Last updated: July 21, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

NBA Offseason Moves and Free Agency

The Oklahoma City Thunder that sent All-Defensive wing Luguentz Dort to the Atlanta Hawks. The deal saw three second-round picks head to Oklahoma City, while former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher was acquired by the Dallas Mavericks. Free agent forward Matisse Thybulle has agreed to a one-year deal worth $3.3 million with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Mavericks also for restricted free agent center Moussa Cisse, securing him on a two-year, $4.7 million contract.

Summer League Wrap-Up and Player Recognition

The Golden State Warriors in Las Vegas, with Yaxel Lendeborg earning MVP honors. Lendeborg achieved a rare double, winning both a Division I NCAA championship and a summer league title in the same year. Elsewhere, Tyrese Haliburton with his fiancée, Jade Jones, ahead of their August wedding ceremony. In other news, Stephen Curry will be honored at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame with his own exhibit, becoming the first active player to receive such recognition. The summer league also saw various players recognized, with ten standouts by ESPN.

LeBron James' Future and Offseason Speculation

Rich Paul, agent for LeBron James, stated that the superstar into a decision regarding his next team for the upcoming season. James himself has remained tight-lipped about his future, even as the phrase "trust the process" has generated buzz. Offseason speculation is rife, with league executives and insiders discussing various storylines, including potential "sleeper rookies" and significant financial situations in Portland, as noted by Brian Windhorst. The NBA offseason continues to be a hotbed of activity, with ongoing tracking of deals, trades, and free agency developments.

NBA Memorabilia and Historical Notes

A historic piece of basketball memorabilia, a Wilt Chamberlain warmup jacket, sold for $89,600 at Sotheby's. The jacket was originally discovered in a Goodwill store in Portland, Oregon. The recent trades, including the Lu Dort deal, are also being on the respective teams as the offseason progresses.