NBA Basketball 3 Days

Last updated: June 21, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

NBA Free Agency & Player Moves

The Phoenix Suns have been active, securing guard Collin Gillespie on a four-year, $48 million contract extension after his breakout campaign intends to sign. He will be joined by fellow free agent Jordan Goodwin, who also intends to re-sign with the Suns joining Gillespie in Phoenix. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Hawks have locked up veteran guard C.J. McCollum, agreeing to a one-year, $21 million contract extension McCollum stays with Hawks. In other player option news, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has exercised his $21.6 million player option with the Grizzlies for the 2026-27 season KCP picks up option.

NBA Front Office & Off-Court News

Former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins is stepping into a new role, having agreed to become the men's basketball general manager at Jackson State Perkins takes role. This move marks a significant transition for the former player into collegiate administration. The league also saw a unique cultural moment as New York Knicks fans celebrated their championship, a victory that coincided with the 50th anniversary of hip-hop's birth in the city Knicks and hip-hop united. The collective exuberance of the fan base was palpable across the city.

NBA Historical Reflection

A decade has passed since the Cleveland Cavaliers completed their historic comeback in the 2016 NBA Finals. The team, led by LeBron James and Kyrie Irving, achieved one of the most memorable championship victories in league history Where are the 2016 Cavaliers. This anniversary serves as a reminder of the dramatic shifts and enduring legacies within the NBA.