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Last updated: July 11, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Player Transactions and Contract News

Victor Wembanyama has agreed to a five-year, $252 million maximum rookie-scale contract extension with the Spurs reached agreement, marking the third-largest rookie extension in NBA history. Donovan Mitchell has also secured his future with the Cavaliers, agreeing to a four-year, $273 million maximum extension that includes a player option for the 2030-31 season agreed to. The Mavericks finalized a six-team trade by signing prospect Tarik Biberovic, a deal that also brings Santi Aldama and Marcus Sasser to Dallas finished off. In another move, the Washington Wizards are bringing back veteran Khris Middleton on a three-year, $17.6 million contract via a sign-and-trade deal bringing back. The Los Angeles Lakers continue their pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga and have also agreed to a one-year deal with center Kevon Looney pursuing.

Free Agency Speculation and Offseason Decisions

The free agency race to land LeBron James continues, with teams pitching the superstar through various means, including voice memos pitching. Andre Iguodala suggested that the Warriors being a consideration for James in his free agency signals a tribute to Stephen Curry's impact being. The Spurs center Luke Kornet humorously made his own pitch to recruit LeBron James made. Meanwhile, the NBA offseason has several significant decisions still pending, including Jalen Duren's new contract and the fallout from the Kawhi Leonard situation needs to be decided. The Clippers-Raptors trade involving Kawhi Leonard remains on hold pending an NBA probe into potential salary cap circumvention will not be completed. The Bucks general manager called the decision to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo a "very difficult decision" called.

Player News and Off-Court Developments

Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson had a strong summer league debut, scoring 35 points in his first game in Las Vegas, the second-highest total for a debut since 2004 scored. The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) executive director David Kelly stated that the league's "second apron" is forcing teams into decisions that are detrimental to players and fans, prioritizing cost control over basketball strategy said. Former Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro were involved in a physical altercation in Las Vegas, with Adebayo striking Herro struck. A Victor Wembanyama trading card, a 2024 1-of-1 numbered Kaboom!, sold for $1,443,133 sold. Jalen Brunson, the Finals MVP, underwent surgery on his left wrist and is expected to return to basketball activities later this summer had. A jersey worn by Jalen Brunson during Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals sold for over $1 million at Sotheby's, setting a record for any Brunson collectible sold. Mark Cuban has accused Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont of engaging in "adversarial business practices" in a proposed move of the club alleges. U.S. District Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall denied Terry Rozier's request to loosen bail conditions denied.

Retirements and League Front Office Moves

Kyle Lowry has retired from the NBA after signing a one-day contract with the Toronto Raptors, where he spent nine of his 20 seasons and won a championship retired. Former ESPN senior NBA writer Tim Bontemps has joined the Atlanta Hawks front office in a new role been hired. Project B, a new global basketball league, named former Atlanta Hawks general manager Landry Fields to lead its men's basketball operations named. Jayson Tatum reflected on the "abrupt ending" of his partnership with Jaylen Brown, expressing pride in their accomplishments together reflected. Trae Young expressed his excitement about being with his new-look Wizards team long-term at his re-signing news conference could not contain.

Summer League and Player Comparisons

The NBA's top prospects from the 2026 draft, AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson, faced off in the Las Vegas summer league faced off. Rookie Darryn Peterson's summer league performance and immediate chemistry with Keyonte George offer a glimpse into the Utah Jazz's potential backcourt of the future gives. The Las Vegas summer league features many rookies and veteran players to watch to .

Other Noteworthy News

Charles Barkley is listed at 7,500-1 odds to win the annual celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe, the longest odds of any participant is. The marriage between the Lakers and LeBron James is described as a "marriage of convenience," with their eventual split being equally practical is. Tim Hardaway Jr. was formally introduced by the Heat and was given his father's former No. 10 jersey, complete with "Jr." getting.