NBA Basketball 3 Days

Last updated: July 14, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Summer League Standouts and Injuries

Top prospect AJ Dybantsa in a dominant performance for the Washington Wizards, helping them remain undefeated in summer league play. Dybantsa, the No. 1 pick, also pulled down seven rebounds in the Wizards' 104-85 victory. Meanwhile, Jazz guard Trey Alexander was taken from the court on a stretcher after sustaining a side injury during a summer league game against the Chicago Bulls. In another notable summer league outing, Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson in his debut, marking the second-highest scoring debut in Las Vegas summer league history since 2004. The summer league also featured a matchup between top draft picks AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson, with insiders breaking down their initial impressions of rookie debuts.

Team Rebuilds and Roster Moves

The Chicago Bulls are embarking on what they hope is a new era, hiring a new front office and coach, and making a No. 4 draft selection, mirroring their 2020 strategy, with the belief that this time will yield different results than the last. In Los Angeles, Lakers guard Austin Reaves as they navigate the post-LeBron era. The Lakers have also added forward Ziaire Williams on a one-year, $3 million deal. Walker Kessler, who is expected to be healthy for the upcoming season, expressed his commitment to the Lakers, stating he will "" after they invested draft assets in acquiring him.

Player Signings and Trades

Gary Trent Jr. has agreed to a four-year, $64 million deal to remain with the Milwaukee Bucks, with his agents confirming the agreement. The Charlotte Hornets' president of basketball operations, Jeff Peterson, described the LaMelo Ball trade as a decision that "" for the franchise, acknowledging it was a difficult choice. Ja Morant is looking to "" following his offseason trade from the Grizzlies, aiming to dispel his "bad guy" image. Trae Young also expressed his excitement about joining his new-look Wizards team long-term, following his re-signing announcement he is 'excited'.

League Dynamics and Collectibles

The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) is urging for changes to the league's "second apron," with executive director David Kelly stating it forces teams into decisions that are "not basketball decisions" and negatively impacts players for the sake of "cost control". In the realm of collectibles, a rare 2024 Victor Wembanyama "Kaboom on the Alt platform. The Golden State Warriors are set to hire veteran coach Frank Vogel as an associate head coach under Steve Kerr, filling the vacancy left by Terry Stotts.