NBA Basketball 3 Days

Last updated: July 13, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Player Transactions and Signings

Gary Trent Jr. inked four-year to remain with the Milwaukee Bucks. In a significant move for the Dallas Mavericks, they to finalize a six-team trade that also brings Santi Aldama and Marcus Sasser to Dallas. The Warriors are set to hire Frank Vogel as an associate head coach under Steve Kerr, filling the vacancy left by Terry Stotts.

Summer League Action and Rookies

Top prospect AJ Dybantsa and grabbed seven rebounds in a potential summer league finale, helping the Washington Wizards maintain their undefeated streak with a 104-85 victory. In his Las Vegas summer league debut, Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson, the second-highest scoring debut since the event's inception in 2004. The highly anticipated matchup between top 2026 draft picks AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson from their summer league encounter.

Contract Extensions and Future Outlooks

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs reached an agreement on a five-year, $252 million maximum rookie-scale contract extension, marking the third-largest rookie extension in NBA history. Trae Young expressed his excitement about ushering in a new era with his re-signed Wizards team during his news conference. The NBPA executive director, David Kelly, voiced concerns that the "second apron" is compelling teams to make decisions driven by cost control rather than basketball strategy, negatively impacting players and fans.

Free Agency Buzz and Trade Speculation

LeBron James' free agency decision from multiple teams, with some making their pitches indirectly through voice memos. The San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet to recruit LeBron James to join their roster. Andre Iguodala suggested that LeBron James considering the Warriors is a testament to Stephen Curry's influence. Meanwhile, the trade involving Kawhi Leonard between the Clippers and Raptors is currently on hold pending an NBA investigation into potential salary cap circumvention.

Player News and Off-Court Developments

Ja Morant, recently traded to the Portland Trail Blazers, stated he is ready to "start fresh" and. In a peculiar incident, Morant seemed to while signing an autograph. Former Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro were involved in a physical altercation in Las Vegas, where Adebayo reportedly struck Herro. Charlotte Hornets president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson described the decision to trade LaMelo Ball as "probably the most difficult" he has made, with the deal aimed at.

Financial and Business Matters

A rare 2024 1-of-1 Victor Wembanyama Panini Revolution vertical green Kaboom! trading card sold for an impressive $1,443,133 on the Alt platform. Mark Cuban has accused the Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont of engaging in "adversarial business practices" in a proposed relocation of the team, according to the Dallas Morning News report. Bucks general manager Jon Horst described the decision to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo as "very difficult" to make.

Miscellaneous Notes

Charles Barkley at 7,500-1 to win the annual celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe. Stephen Curry acknowledged the "allure" of a potential late-career team-up with LeBron James as a Hall of Fame prospect. Tim Hardaway Jr. was formally introduced by the Miami Heat and, albeit with a "Jr." designation.