NBA Basketball 3 Days

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

Rookie Extensions and Trades Shape Offseason Landscape

Victor Wembanyama has finalized a five-year, $252 million maximum rookie-scale contract extension with the San Antonio Spurs, marking the third-largest rookie extension in NBA history reached agreement on. The NBPA, through executive director David Kelly, has urged the league to address the "second apron," arguing it forces teams into decisions that prioritize cost control over basketball strategy and negatively impact players and fans said the league's. In other team news, Gary Trent Jr. is staying with the Milwaukee Bucks on a four-year, $64 million deal agreed to, while the Washington Wizards have re-signed Trae Young and completed a sign-and-trade for Khris Middleton from the Mavericks, who received a three-year, $17.6 million contract. The Charlotte Hornets' president of basketball operations, Jeff Peterson, described the LaMelo Ball trade as one of the most difficult decisions he has made told reporters.

LeBron James' Free Agency Dominates Headlines

LeBron James' free agency decision continues to be a major storyline, with teams employing creative pitches, including voice memos, to secure his services are courting. Andre Iguodala suggested that Golden State's status as a potential landing spot for James is a testament to Stephen Curry's impact says that. Stephen Curry himself acknowledged the appeal of a late-career partnership with James, his longtime rival acknowledged the appeal. The San Antonio Spurs, through center Luke Kornet, have also entered the recruitment fray with a humorous pitch. Meanwhile, reports detail what six different teams can offer James in terms of both financial compensation and intangible benefits. The NBA offseason still has significant decisions to make, including Jalen Duren's new contract and the future of Kawhi Leonard needs to be decided.

Player Transactions and Off-Court News

Ja Morant is looking to "start fresh" with the Portland Trail Blazers following his trade from the Memphis Grizzlies, aiming to reshape his public image said Saturday. In a surprising jersey signing, Morant seemed to forget his new number with the Trail Blazers signs old. Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro were involved in a physical altercation at a Las Vegas hotel, with Adebayo striking Herro. Tim Hardaway Jr. has returned to the Miami Heat, receiving his father's former No. 10 jersey. The Mavericks have finalized a six-team trade that brings Tarik Biberovic to Dallas, along with Santi Aldama and Marcus Sasser. A Clippers-Raptors trade involving Kawhi Leonard remains on hold pending an NBA investigation into potential salary cap circumvention on hold. Bucks general manager Jon Horst characterized the decision to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo as "very difficult" called the move.

Summer League and Collectibles Make Waves

Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson made a strong impression in his summer league debut, scoring 35 points, the second-highest total in a Las Vegas debut since 2004. The Las Vegas summer league also featured a matchup between top 2026 draft prospects AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson faced off. Darryn Peterson's early performance and chemistry with Keyonte George offer a promising glimpse of the Utah Jazz's future backcourt. On the collectibles market, a 2024 Victor Wembanyama Kaboom! trading card sold for $1,443,133 sells for. A Jalen Brunson jersey from Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals fetched over $1 million at auction sells for.

Front Office Moves and League Developments

Former ESPN senior NBA writer Tim Bontemps has joined the Atlanta Hawks in a front office role. Landry Fields, formerly the Atlanta Hawks' general manager, will lead men's basketball operations for Project B, a new global league to lead. In a notable legal development, a judge denied Terry Rozier's request to modify his bail conditions denies bid. Charles Barkley faces long odds, 500-1, to win the annual celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe.