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Last updated: July 22, 2026, 8:31 AM ET

Offseason Moves and Summer League Wrap-Up

The NBA offseason continues to churn as teams finalize rosters and scout emerging talent. The Atlanta Hawks in a significant three-team trade, sending three second-round picks to the Oklahoma City Thunder and former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher to the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks also for restricted free agent Moussa Cisse, securing him for $4.7 million. In other free agency news, Matisse Thybulle has agreed to a 1-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers worth $3.3 million. The Golden State Warriors with Yaxel Lendeborg outdueling Keyonte George, marking a historic double for Lendeborg who also won a Division I NCAA championship this year. NBA analysts have also begun from the highly anticipated draft class, with Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren among those expected to make an immediate impact.

Team Grades and Future Outlooks

As the dust settles on the NBA offseason, ESPN analysts are for every team's performance in trades and free agency. While some franchises are lauded for their strategic moves, others are facing scrutiny for their lack of activity. The Washington Wizards, in particular, are hoping their emerging star trio can in the Eastern Conference and transform them into a competitive force. Meanwhile, the buzz out of Las Vegas highlights a potential "$600 million mess" in Portland, according to league insiders, indicating significant challenges facing the Trail Blazers.

Star Power and Hall of Fame Honors

The future of LeBron James' next team remains a central storyline, with his agent Rich Paul stating that James "" into a decision. Speculation was further fueled by a premature "LeBron James Introductory Press Conference" link mistakenly posted by the Miami Heat, though the team clarified it was a precautionary measure. Off the court, Tyrese Haliburton with his fiancée Jade Jones before their official wedding ceremony. In a historic achievement, Stephen Curry to have his own wing at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, set to open to the public soon. In a unique sale, a Wilt Chamberlain warmup jacket, originally discovered at a Goodwill, fetched $89,600 at auction.