NBA Basketball 3 Days

Last updated: July 22, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Offseason Shakeups and Free Agency Frenzy

The NBA offseason continues to churn with significant player movement and front office decisions shaping the league. The Atlanta Hawks in a three-team trade that also sent former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher to the Mavericks and Ryan Dunn to Oklahoma City, with the Thunder receiving three second-round picks in the deal. ESPN’s Zach Kram on their offseason acquisitions, evaluating which clubs made the most impactful moves. In other free agency news, Matisse Thybulle agreed to a one-year deal worth $3.3 million with the Los Angeles Lakers. Brian Gregory, the Suns' GM, voiced confidence in the team's decision to acquire Miles Bridges, despite his past off-court issues, stating the franchise is comfortable with his return.

Summer League Standouts and Rookie Assessments

As the NBA summer league concludes, attention shifts to the emerging talent and early impressions of the incoming draft class. The Golden State Warriors with Yaxel Lendeborg outdueling Booze in the final. Lendeborg's performance made him the second player ever to win both a Division I NCAA championship and a summer league title in the same year. NBA analyst Zach Kram for the highly anticipated rookie class, assessing their performances from summer league play. Furthermore, players recognized with summer league superlatives for their standout efforts in Las Vegas. Betting markets are already with Andre Snellings offering insights on potential Rookie of the Year bets for the upcoming season.

Player Milestones and Off-Court Buzz

Beyond the transactional news, several players are reaching significant milestones and generating off-court buzz. Stephen Curry will be honored as the first active player to have his own wing at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Meanwhile, the identity of the cover athletes for "NBA 2K27" was revealed, featuring Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose on the cover. Rich Paul, LeBron James' agent, stated that James is not being rushed into a decision about his next team. In an unusual incident, the Miami Heat for LeBron James was posted by mistake, though they were preparing for the possibility of his signing. Tyrese Haliburton and his fiancée Jade Jones prior to their August wedding ceremony. A piece of basketball history also surfaced, as a Wilt Chamberlain warmup jacket, discovered in a Goodwill, sold for $89,600 at Sotheby's. NBA executives and insiders were reportedly emerging from the Las Vegas events, with ongoing tracking of free agency and rookie developments.