NBA Basketball 3 Days

Last updated: June 22, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

NBA Transactions & Player Movement

The Atlanta Hawks are reportedly finalizing a deal to acquire Aaron Wiggins from the Oklahoma City Thunder, sending two second-round draft picks to Oklahoma City in exchange for the young forward sources told ESPN. This move comes as the Hawks also secured a one-year, $21 million contract extension for veteran guard CJ McCollum, signaling a commitment to their backcourt as they prepare for the upcoming season. In Phoenix, the Suns have agreed to terms with two key players, with Collin Gillespie intending to sign a four-year, $48 million deal after a breakout campaign. Guard Jordan Goodwin is also set to return to Phoenix, joining Gillespie as free agents re-signing with the club. Meanwhile, veteran forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is exercising his $21.6 million player option with the Memphis Grizzlies for the 2026-27 season, confirming his commitment to the team.

Front Office & League News

Kendrick Perkins has agreed to a new role as the men's basketball general manager at Jackson State University, he confirmed to ESPN. This marks a significant move for the former NBA player into collegiate athletics administration. Elsewhere, a look back at the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers championship team reveals where key players like LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, and Timofey Mozgov are now, a decade after their historic comeback marking a significant anniversary. The New York Knicks' championship history also received a cultural nod, with the recent connection between the team and the birth of hip-hop being explored as the city celebrates its roots. Details on other NBA summer trades are being tracked, providing a comprehensive overview of player and pick movement across the league as teams reshape their rosters.