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Last updated: July 12, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

NBA Offseason Moves and Player Transactions

Gary Trent Jr. is staying with the Milwaukee Bucks after agreeing to a four-year, $64 million deal signed Saturday. In a significant move for the San Antonio Spurs, Victor Wembanyama inked a five-year, $252 million maximum rookie-scale contract extension, the third-largest of its kind in NBA history agreed upon. The Washington Wizards are bringing back Khris Middleton on a three-year, $17.6 million contract via a sign-and-trade deal. Meanwhile, Trae Young expressed his excitement about his long-term future with the Wizards.

Free Agency Speculation and Roster Decisions

LeBron James' next team remains a major offseason question, with teams reportedly pitching him via voice memos as his free agency decision extends into its second week according to sources. Stephen Curry acknowledged the appeal of potentially teaming up with James late in their careers admitted the allure. Andre Iguodala suggested that James considering the Golden State Warriors is a tribute to Stephen Curry's play stated on Saturday. The San Antonio Spurs' Luke Kornet put forth his own comedic pitch to recruit James. Reports indicate that the Clippers-Raptors trade involving Kawhi Leonard is on hold pending an NBA probe into potential salary cap circumvention will not be completed. The NBPA executive director, David Kelly, stated that the league's "second apron" is forcing teams into decisions that hurt players and fans for the sake of cost control said Saturday.

Player News and Summer League Action

Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson had a strong summer league debut, scoring 35 points, the second-most in a Las Vegas debut since 2004. The NBA's top prospects from the 2026 draft, AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson, faced off in Las Vegas summer league action faced off. Darryn Peterson's early performance and chemistry with Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George offer a glimpse of the team's future backcourt gives Utah. Ja Morant stated that his offseason trade from the Grizzlies to the Trail Blazers will allow him to "start fresh" and dispel his "bad guy" image said Saturday. In a peculiar incident, Ja Morant seemed to forget his new jersey number upon signing with the Portland Trail Blazers.

Notable Transactions and Market Activity

A rare 2024 1-of-1 Victor Wembanyama trading card sold for $1,443,133 on the Alt platform sold for $1.4M. A jersey worn by Jalen Brunson during Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals fetched over $1 million at Sotheby's after a competitive bidding war. The Mavericks finalized a six-team trade by signing prospect Tarik Biberovic, a deal that also brings Santi Aldama and Marcus Sasser to Dallas signed prospect. In Miami, Tim Hardaway Jr. was formally introduced and received the No. 10 jersey upon his return to the Heat received jersey.

Front Office and League Updates

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, has been named head of men's basketball for Project B, a new global basketball league named head. Charlotte Hornets president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson described the LaMelo Ball trade as "probably the most difficult" decision he has made called it difficult. Bucks general manager Jon Horst referred to the decision to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo as a "very difficult decision" called it difficult. Mark Cuban has alleged that Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices" regarding the potential relocation of the club accuses owner.

Other NBA News

U.S. District Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall denied a request to modify Terry Rozier's bail conditions, preventing him from practicing or playing with potential witnesses denied bid. Charles Barkley carries the longest odds, 500-1, to win the annual celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe. A physical altercation occurred between former Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro in Las Vegas, where Adebayo struck Herro.