NBA Basketball 24 Hours

Last updated: July 23, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Summer League Wrap-Up and Offseason Moves

The Golden State Warriors with a victory orchestrated by Yaxel Lendeborg, who joined an elite group by winning both an NCAA Division I championship and a summer league title in the same year. In other significant offseason news, the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team trade that sent three second-round picks to Oklahoma City and Zaccharie Risacher to the Mavericks. Meanwhile, free agent forward Matisse Thybulle agreed to a one-year deal worth $3.3 million with the Los Angeles Lakers.

League Buzz and Player Futures

League insiders are abuzz with storylines, including a significant financial situation brewing in Portland involving an estimated $600 million. Agent Rich Paul stated that LeBron James into a decision about his next team for the upcoming season. In a surprising development, the Miami Heat acknowledged that a link for a "LeBron James Introductory Press Conference" was while they were preparing for the possibility of him signing.

Team Decisions and Player Honors

The Phoenix Suns' general manager expressed confidence in their decision to bring in Miles Bridges, despite acknowledging his past "unacceptable conduct." Elsewhere, Tyrese Haliburton with his fiancée, Jade Jones, ahead of their official wedding ceremony. In a historic honor, Stephen Curry to have his own exhibit at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

Offseason Grades and Notable Transactions

ESPN handed out grades for all 30 NBA teams, evaluating their offseason strategies and transactions. This busy period saw numerous trades and deals reshape rosters across the league.

Historical Artifacts and Video Game News

A piece of basketball history when a Wilt Chamberlain warmup jacket, discovered in a Goodwill, sold for $89,600 at Sotheby's. In entertainment news, Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose were revealed as cover athletes for "NBA 2K27."