NBA Basketball 3 Days

Last updated: June 22, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

NBA Transactions & Signings

The Atlanta Hawks are reportedly finalizing a deal to acquire forward Aaron Wiggins from the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for two second-round draft picks, according to sources who spoke to ESPN's Shams Charania. This move adds to the Hawks' summer activity, which also included guard CJ McCollum agreeing to a one-year, $21 million contract extension through the 2025-26 season, as reported by his agent to ESPN. Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns are set to retain guard Collin Gillespie, who is expected to sign a four-year, $48 million deal to remain with the team after a breakout campaign. Guard Jordan Goodwin is also returning to Phoenix, intending to re-sign with the Suns alongside Gillespie. Veteran forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is exercising his $21.6 million player option with the Memphis Grizzlies for the 2026-27 season, sources confirmed.

League News & Front Office Moves

Former ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins has agreed to a new role as the men's basketball general manager at Jackson State University, he confirmed to ESPN. This transition marks a significant shift for Perkins into collegiate athletics administration.

Historical & League Context

The New York Knicks' recent championship narrative is being tied to the birth of hip-hop 53 years ago, with local rappers celebrating the team's success. In other historical reflections, a look back at the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers championship team reveals the current whereabouts of key players like LeBron James and Kyrie Irving a decade after their historic comeback victory.