NBA Basketball 3 Days

Last updated: July 23, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Offseason Moves and Free Agency Buzz

The NBA offseason continues to generate significant buzz, with teams actively reshaping their rosters. The Hawks acquired in a three-team trade that sent three second-round picks to Oklahoma City and former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher to the Mavericks as detailed in the grading of the deal. Elsewhere, free agent forward Matisse Thybulle has agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Phoenix Suns feel comfortable bringing in veteran forward Miles Bridges despite his past "unacceptable conduct," according to GM Brian Gregory who expressed confidence in Bridges' off-court issues being in the past. League executives and insiders have been buzzing about various storylines in Las Vegas, with free agency and potential player movements dominating discussions.

Summer League Standouts and Rookie Watch

The NBA Summer League has concluded, highlighting promising talent and setting the stage for the upcoming season. Yaxel Lendeborg led the Warriors to their second summer league championship, becoming one of the few players to achieve both a Division I NCAA championship and a summer league title in the same year. Zach Kram has provided his assessments of the offseason moves for the highly anticipated draft class following their summer league performances. Andre Snellings has also weighed in, answering betting questions about the 2026-27 NBA Rookie of the Year race and sharing other takeaways from the summer league. Ten players in particular in Las Vegas.

Player News and League Honors

Several notable players are making headlines for reasons beyond the court. Rich Paul, LeBron James' agent, stated that James is "not going to be rushed" into a decision regarding his next team for the upcoming season as the free agency period continues. The Miami Heat clarified that a scheduled live stream link for a "LeBron James Introductory Press Conference" was posted by mistake while preparing for the possibility of his signing according to a team statement. Meanwhile, Stephen Curry is set to make history as the first active player to have his own exhibit at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Tyrese Haliburton and his fiancée Jade Jones have ahead of their official wedding ceremony. In a unique honor, Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose will be the cover athletes for "NBA 2K27". A piece of basketball history also saw a significant sale, as a Wilt Chamberlain warmup jacket.