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Last updated: June 27, 2026, 11:31 PM ET

NBA Player Movement & Transactions

The NBA off-season continues to be active, with several key players agreeing to new deals and trades shaping rosters. The Oklahoma City Thunder are reportedly sending guard Isaiah Joe to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for two second-round draft picks trading Joe. Meanwhile, the Thunder are set to retain center Isaiah Hartenstein, agreeing to a three-year, $75 million contract that will keep him in Oklahoma City through the 2028-29 season retaining Hartenstein. In New York, Jose Alvarado is expected to decline his player option and sign a new three-year deal worth over $14 million to remain with the Knicks Alvarado returns. The Phoenix Suns are also bringing back a key piece, with Mark Williams agreeing to a three-year, $38 million fully guaranteed contract Williams back.

Free Agency & Roster Adjustments

Several teams are making strategic moves as free agency progresses, with some navigating salary cap implications. The Orlando Magic have waived forward Jonathan Isaac, a move that will save the franchise $6.5 million waiving Isaac. In other team news, the Los Angeles Lakers' extension for Austin Reaves is among the significant free agent signings receiving official grades grading signings. The NBA Summer League schedule has been released, featuring marquee matchups for the top draft picks, including a game between the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks, a matchup notable after the blockbuster trade involving Giannis Antetokounmpo Summer league schedule.

Player Health & Outlooks

As teams prepare for the upcoming season, player health remains a central focus. Jimmy Butler provided an update on his recovery from a torn ACL, stating he anticipates returning as "a top player" once he is cleared to play Butler's recovery update. In rookie outlooks, new Chicago Bulls forward Caleb Wilson has expressed his ambition for the upcoming season, setting his sights on winning Rookie of the Year Wilson expects ROY. Meanwhile, a notable decision from a draft selection emerged, with Narcisse Ngoy, the 57th pick in the NBA draft, opting to play college basketball at Auburn next season rather than immediately turning professional Ngoy to Auburn.