NBA Basketball 3 Days

Last updated: July 15, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Free Agency & Roster Moves

The Los Angeles Lakers are actively shaping their roster for the post-LeBron era, with guard Austin Reaves expressing optimism about the team's "pieces" . The franchise has also agreed to a one-year, $3 million deal with forward Ziaire Williams. Meanwhile, Walker Kessler stated he will "run through a brick wall" for the Lakers after they invested significant assets in acquiring him. In Philadelphia, stars Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and Jaylen Brown have reportedly been in communication with LeBron James as the 76ers pursue him, with Maxey taking the lead in outreach.

Player News & Summer League Buzz

Timberwolves president Tim Connelly believes the acquisition of point guard LaMelo Ball was worth the "steep price," suggesting he can "elevate" the team's ceiling. In other player news, Bucks guard Tyler Herro expressed a desire to "move on" from a recent physical altercation with Bam Adebayo and is "focused on the next chapter in Milwaukee". During NBA summer league action, Jazz guard Trey Alexander was taken off the court on a stretcher after appearing to injure his side during a game against the Bulls. The Wizards are shutting down rookie AJ Dybantsa for the remainder of summer league after an impressive debut performance. Dybantsa, the No. 1 pick, scored 23 points and grabbed seven rebounds in what may have been his final summer league game, helping the Wizards to a 104-85 victory. Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson had a standout summer league debut, scoring 35 points, the second-highest total in a Las Vegas debut since 2004.

League & Front Office Developments

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver acknowledged that the investigation into Kawhi Leonard for alleged cap circumvention "must end before the season starts". The NBPA executive director, David Kelly, stated that the league's "second apron" is negatively impacting player and fan experience, forcing "not basketball decisions" for the sake of "cost control". In coaching news, the Warriors are reportedly hiring veteran coach Frank Vogel as associate head coach under Steve Kerr. Team USA is expected to name Mark Daigneault (Thunder), JB Bickerstaff (Pistons), and Mark Few (Gonzaga) as assistant coaches to head coach Erik Spoelstra. The Chicago Bulls have hired a new front office and coach, aiming to usher in a new era after a period of perceived mediocrity, distinct from their 2020 approach.

Rookie & Sophomore Evaluations

The NBA summer league is providing early glimpses of top talent, with insiders breaking down first impressions of rookie debuts. The league is also to intriguing players from the 2025 NBA draft class, with a focus on young talents like the Spurs' Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant as they prepare for their second year. Several rookies, once overlooked in high school, are now proving their worth as first-round draft picks based on their summer league performances.