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Last updated: July 19, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

NBA Rumors and Player Movements

Pat Riley expressed interest in LeBron James returning to the Miami Heat, a sentiment echoed by Giannis Antetokounmpo, who stated he would "love for LeBron James to return to the Miami Heat" said Riley. Antetokounmpo also voiced his desire to win a championship in Miami, saying he'd do "whatever it takes" claimed Antetokounmpo. Meanwhile, James remains non-committal regarding his future, continuing to "trust the process" stated James. In other player news, Jonas Valanciunas has left the NBA to sign a two-year deal with Lithuanian club Zalgiris Kaunas signed Valanciunas.

League Investigations and Team Transactions

The NBA is reportedly looking into a potential salary cap circumvention issue concerning a four-year, $64 million deal between Gary Trent Jr. and the Milwaukee Bucks investigating deal. Separately, the Dallas Mavericks have matched the New York Knicks' two-year, $4.7 million offer sheet for restricted free agent Moussa Cisse. In a curious development, a U.S. representative has called for the NBA to review its ties with Joe Tsai, following Alibaba's designation as a "Chinese military company" by the U.S. government called for review. The league has also decided not to punish Bam Adebayo for an altercation with former teammate Tyler Herro at a Las Vegas gym.