NBA Basketball 3 Days

Last updated: July 16, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Free Agency Frenzy and Investigations

The NBA offseason remains a hive of activity, with major storylines unfolding on and off the court. LeBron James has yet to reveal his next destination as a free agent, keeping teams and fans in suspense. Meanwhile, the league is actively investigating potential salary cap circumvention. The NBA is looking into a four-year, $64 million deal between Gary Trent Jr. and the Milwaukee Bucks. Commissioner Adam Silver has stated that the investigation into Kawhi Leonard for alleged cap circumvention must conclude before the season begins. In other roster news, Jonas Valanciunas has left the NBA to join Lithuanian club Zalgiris Kaunas on a two-year contract.

Team Building and Future Prospects

Teams are making strategic moves to bolster their rosters and shape their futures. The Timberwolves believe star point guard LaMelo Ball, acquired at a steep price, will elevate their team's ceiling. In Philadelphia, Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and Jaylen Brown have communicated with LeBron James as the 76ers pursue him. Lakers guard Austin Reaves, fresh off signing a landmark deal for an undrafted player, expressed optimism about the team's pieces in the post-LeBron era. The Lakers have also agreed to a one-year, $3 million deal with free agent forward Ziaire Williams sources confirmed. Walker Kessler, healthy for the upcoming season, pledged his full commitment to the Lakers after they invested significant assets in acquiring him. The Wizards' potential contender status hinges on their trio, and the team is shutting down rookie AJ Dybantsa for the final two summer league games after an impressive debut as noted.

Player News and League Matters

Player movements and league-related issues continue to capture attention. Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye underwent surgery for a fractured left foot and is expected to miss significant time. The NBA will not punish Heat's Bam Adebayo for an altercation with former teammate Tyler Herro at a Las Vegas gym, a decision that Tyler Herro stated he wants to "move on" from, focusing on his "next chapter in Milwaukee" as he said. Jazz guard Trey Alexander was taken from a summer league court on a stretcher Monday night after appearing to injure his side. The NBA is also exploring international expansion, with talks to ramp up European league plans alongside the FIFA World Cup final. A U.S. representative has called for the NBA to review its ties to Joe Tsai, following Alibaba's designation as a Chinese military company. Team USA is expected to name Mark Daigneault, JB Bickerstaff, and Mark Few as assistant coaches for the national team under head coach Erik Spoelstra sources reported. The Warriors have agreed to hire Frank Vogel as the associate head coach under Steve Kerr, filling the void left by Terry Stotts. The Bulls are ushering in what they believe is a new era, aiming to avoid a repeat of past mediocrity despite similar front office and draft strategies to 2020 as detailed. The league is also highlighting intriguing sophomore players from the 2025 NBA draft class, including Spurs' Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant as evaluated.