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Last updated: July 12, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

NBA Offseason Moves and Player News

The San Antonio Spurs are set to make a significant investment in their future, as Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs have reportedly reached an agreement on a five-year, $252 million maximum rookie-scale contract extension reached agreement. This deal stands as the third-largest rookie extension in NBA history. Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors are bringing in Frank Vogel as an associate head coach under Steve Kerr agreed to hire, filling the vacancy left by Terry Stotts. In player movement, Gary Trent Jr. will remain with the Milwaukee Bucks after agreeing to a four-year, $64 million deal agreed to a deal.

Player Updates and Team Decisions

Ja Morant expressed his enthusiasm for a fresh start with the Portland Trail Blazers following his trade from the Grizzlies. However, Morant appeared to have a moment of confusion regarding his new jersey number upon signing with the team seemed to forget. On the management side, Charlotte Hornets president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson described the LaMelo Ball trade as a challenging decision that served "multiple goals" for the franchise described the trade. The NBPA executive director, David Kelly, voiced concerns that the league's "second apron" is negatively impacting player decisions and fan experience, prioritizing cost control over basketball strategy voiced concerns.

Summer League Standouts and Off-Court Incidents

Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson made a strong impression in his Las Vegas Summer League debut, scoring 35 points, the second-highest total for a debut in the event's history since 2004. In a more concerning report, former Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro were involved in a physical altercation in Las Vegas, with Adebayo reportedly striking Herro were involved. Andre Iguodala commented on LeBron James' potential free agency interest in the Warriors, suggesting it's a testament to Stephen Curry's impact commented on interest. In a lighter moment, Spurs center Luke Kornet attempted to recruit LeBron James with a humorous pitch attempted to recruit.