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Last updated: June 22, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

NBA Player Movement & Team Building

The Atlanta Hawks are finalizing a deal to acquire Aaron Wiggins from the Oklahoma City Thunder for two second-round draft picks, signaling a move to bolster their roster depth reportedly Sunday. This transaction is part of a busy summer for NBA teams, with the Hawks also agreeing to a one-year, $21 million contract extension for guard C.J. McCollum, ensuring his continued presence in Atlanta per his agent. In Phoenix, the Suns are bringing back guard Collin Gillespie on a four-year, $48 million deal, following his breakout campaign with the team sources confirmed Saturday. Jordan Goodwin is also set to re-sign with the Suns, joining Gillespie in Phoenix sources indicated. Meanwhile, veteran Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has opted to exercise his $21.6 million player option with the Grizzlies for the 2026-27 season, indicating his commitment to Memphis sources told ESPN.

NBA Draft & Future Prospects

As teams navigate current roster decisions, attention is also turning to the future, with draft prospect evaluations underway. Jay Bilas has identified 11 top prospects for the 2026 NBA draft, highlighting individuals with standout potential, including discussions on who might secure the No. 1 overall pick and the best guard prospect after Darryn Peterson according to his assessment. These evaluations provide a glimpse into the talent pool that will shape the league League News & Personnel Moves

Beyond player transactions, the NBA landscape sees significant personnel shifts. ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins has agreed to take on a new role as the men's basketball general manager at Jackson State University he confirmed to ESPN. This move signifies a transition for Perkins from broadcasting to front-office operations. Separately, the cultural impact of the New York Knicks is being examined, drawing parallels between their championship era 53 years ago and the current hip-hop scene's connection to the team's success as noted by the publication. The enduring legacy of the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers is also being revisited, with a look at the current whereabouts of key players from that championship team a decade after their historic comeback as detailed by the outlet.