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Last updated: June 27, 2026, 11:33 AM ET

NBA Free Agency & Trades

The NBA offseason is heating up with significant player movement and contract extensions. The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to retain center Isaiah Hartenstein on a three-year deal worth $75 million, securing his presence through the 2028-29 season keep Hartenstein 3-year deal. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks are bringing back guard Jose Alvarado, who is declining his player option to sign a new three-year contract valued at over $14 million back Knicks new deal. In Phoenix, restricted free agent Mark Williams intends to sign a three-year, fully guaranteed contract worth $38 million to remain with the Suns Williams back to Suns. Guard Coby White is also expected to re-sign with the Charlotte Hornets on a three-year, $74 million deal White plans re-sign Hornets. Veteran Al Horford plans to continue his career with the Golden State Warriors, reportedly agreeing to a two-year, $14 million contract once free agency opens Horford continues career Warriors.

Further shakeups include a major trade sending star guard LaMelo Ball and Josh Green from the Hornets to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Naz Reid and multiple draft picks Ball Wolves Reid, picks. This move follows earlier reports that the Hornets were actively engaged in trade discussions for Ball with several interested teams Hornets engaged in LaMelo. The Detroit Pistons are also active, trading Isaiah Joe to the Thunder for two second-round picks Pistons to land Joe and sending center Isaiah Stewart to the Grizzlies for three future second-round picks Pistons trading Stewart Grizzlies.

NBA Draft & Future Prospects

The aftermath of the recent NBA draft continues to resonate, with top picks preparing for their rookie campaigns and future talent already on the radar. AJ Dybantsa, selected No. 1 overall by the Washington Wizards, will wear the No. 4 jersey, aiming to reverse the franchise's fortunes Wizards' Dybantsa unveils No.. Dybantsa's jersey choice and other non-statistical aspects of the draft were highlighted in recent superlatives Dybansta, Boozer top NBA. Chicago Bulls forward Caleb Wilson, the No. 4 overall pick, has set his sights on winning Rookie of the Year in his inaugural season Bulls' Wilson expects. The upcoming NBA summer league schedule will feature marquee matchups, including the top four draft picks and a game between the Heat and Bucks following their blockbuster trade involving Giannis Antetokounmpo Summer league features Wiz-Jazz.

the 2027 NBA mock draft is already generating buzz, with prospects like Tyran Stokes and other top talents being evaluated for their potential landing spots Debut 2027 NBA mock. College coaches are also weighing in on the capabilities of the latest draftees, offering insights into their future upside versus their college performance College coaches on top. The second round of the draft saw players like Isaiah Evans, who waited through the first night, find their NBA homes Duke's Evans among those. Fantasy basketball players are also assessing the potential impact of these rookies, with Andre Snellings identifying those worth rostering for the upcoming season How will the lottery.

Team & League News

Beyond player transactions and draft evaluations, various team and league-wide developments are shaping the NBA landscape. Trail Blazers governor Tom Dundon is firm in his stance that only public funds should finance a $600 million renovation of the Moda Center, setting a potentially contentious path for the arena project Blazers' Dundon: Public money. The coaching carousel saw Micah Nori land the head coaching job with the Trail Blazers after being a top choice for multiple teams Blazers' Nori ready. However, his contract structure has drawn criticism from Pistons coach and National Basketball Coaches Association president J.B. Bickerstaff, who called it a "slap in the face" Bickerstaff: Nori's Blazers deal.

In player news, Golden State Warriors legend Stephen Curry has acknowledged his new teammate Yaxel Lendeborg following his draft selection Yaxel Lendeborg's 'used .... Meanwhile, Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon has publicly stated that her prior criticism of Knicks star Jalen Brunson was misguided, though she stands by her right to have held that opinion at the time Hammon pivots: Opinion. The NBA draft's broader implications are being analyzed, with Ben Golliver providing draft grades for all 30 teams and identifying standout picks and trades all 30 NBA teams. Notably, Narcisse Ngoy, a 57th-round pick, has opted to return to college basketball at Auburn for the upcoming season Clippers draftee Ngoy opts. The Knicks' recent playoff run, symbolized by a particular orange clutch, has even found its way into cultural exhibits, with the Guggenheim Museum featuring the accessory Guggenheim Museum features Jordyn.