NBA Basketball 3 Days

Last updated: July 21, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Free Agency Frenzy and Trade Rumors

The NBA offseason continues to heat up as teams make moves and speculation runs rampant. The Atlanta Hawks have acquired Luguentz Dort in a three-team trade that sent three second-round picks to the Oklahoma City Thunder and Zaccharie Risacher to the Dallas Mavericks acquired Dort. This deal, along with others, is being graded as the offseason's biggest trades grading trades. Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks matched a two-year, $4.7 million offer sheet for restricted free agent Moussa Cisse matched offer. In other free agency news, Matisse Thybulle has agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers agreed to deal. The league is tracking all the latest updates on deals and free agency buzz tracking deals.

LeBron James' Future and Miami Heat Speculation

LeBron James' future remains a central topic of discussion, with his agent, Rich Paul, stating that a decision on his next team will not be rushed not be rushed. James himself has remained tight-lipped about his plans, despite appearances at Fanatics Fest remained mum. Miami Heat president Pat Riley has publicly expressed his desire for James to return to South Beach, a sentiment echoed by Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo, who stated he is "hungry to win a title in South Beach". Riley and Antetokounmpo have both made pitches for James to rejoin the Heat.

Summer League Standouts and Rookie Buzz

The NBA Summer League in Las Vegas has concluded, highlighting standout performances and generating buzz around the upcoming rookie class. Yaxel Lendeborg led the Warriors to their second summer league championship, becoming the second player to win both a Division I NCAA championship and a summer league title in the same year. Analysts are already breaking down rookie rankings, with players like Boozer and Dybantsa being highlighted for the highly anticipated draft class. Betting insights are also emerging, with discussions on Rookie of the Year candidates for the 2026-27 season. Ten players were identified as having stood out in Las Vegas.

Other NBA News

In a unique piece of NBA memorabilia news, a Wilt Chamberlain warmup jacket, originally found in a Goodwill, sold for $89,600 at Sotheby's. The Washington Wizards are embracing the pressure to win, with their star trio aiming to transform the team from last place in the East to a competitive contender.