NBA Basketball 3 Days

Last updated: July 15, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Summer League Standouts and Rookies Shine

The NBA summer league is showcasing promising talent with several rookies making strong first impressions. No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa concluded his summer league run with an impressive 23 points and seven rebounds in the Washington Wizards' 104-85 victory over an opponent, potentially marking his final summer league appearance. The Wizards have decided to shut down Dybantsa for the remainder of the summer league after his promising debut shut down Dybantsa for the remainder. Meanwhile, Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson delivered an outstanding performance in his summer league debut, scoring 35 points, the second-highest total in a Las Vegas debut since 2004. Other overlooked recruits are proving their draft status as first-round picks.

Team Building and Player Transactions

Teams are actively shaping their rosters for the upcoming season. The Los Angeles Lakers have added free agent forward Ziaire Williams on a one-year deal worth $3 million. Lakers guard Austin Reaves expressed optimism about the team's "pieces" as they navigate the post-LeBron era, fresh off signing a record-breaking contract for an undrafted player. In Philadelphia, a trio of 76ers stars, including Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and Jaylen Brown, have reportedly been in contact with LeBron James as the team pursues him, with Maxey leading the recruitment efforts been in contact with LeBron James. The Minnesota Timberwolves believe the acquisition of star point guard LaMelo Ball, despite the steep price, could "elevate" the team's potential ceiling.

Coaching Changes and League Investigations

Coaching staff are being finalized and league matters are progressing. 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. For Team USA, Mark Daigneault of the Thunder, JB Bickerstaff of the Pistons, and Mark Few of Gonzaga are expected to join Erik Spoelstra's coaching staff as assistants. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver acknowledged that the ongoing investigation into Kawhi Leonard for alleged salary cap circumvention must be resolved before the start of the next season must be resolved before the start.

Player Dynamics and League Concerns

Player interactions and league concerns are also making headlines. Bucks guard Tyler Herro stated his desire to "move on" from a recent physical altercation with Bam Adebayo in Las Vegas and is focusing on his new chapter with Milwaukee. The NBPA's executive director, David Kelly, voiced concerns that the league's "second apron" is negatively impacting player decisions and the fan experience due to a focus on cost control concerns that the league's second apron. The Chicago Bulls are undergoing a significant overhaul, with new front office leadership and a coaching hire, aiming to avoid a repeat of past mediocrity despite drafting fourth overall, similar to 2020 aiming to avoid a repeat of past mediocrity. Meanwhile, Jazz guard Trey Alexander was taken off the court on a stretcher during a summer league game after an apparent injury to his side taken off the court on a stretcher.