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Last updated: July 22, 2026, 8:31 AM ET

NBA Offseason Moves and Player News

The NBA offseason continues to churn as teams finalize rosters and make significant acquisitions. The Atlanta Hawks have reportedly acquired Luguentz Dort in a three-team trade, sending three second-round picks to the Thunder acquired Dort. Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks matched the New York Knicks' two-year, $4.7 million offer sheet for restricted free agent Moussa Cisse. Free agent forward Matisse Thybulle has agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers agreed on a deal.

Summer League and Rookie Watch

In summer league action, Yaxel Lendeborg outdueled Boozer to lead the Warriors to the Las Vegas title outdueled Boozer. Lendeborg's performance also made him the second player to secure both a Division I NCAA championship and a summer league title in the same year. NBA analyst Zach Kram has released his rookie rankings, assessing the highly anticipated draft class ahead of the upcoming season.

Player Futures and Honors

Speculation surrounding LeBron James' future continues, with his agent, Rich Paul, stating that James "not going to be rushed" into a decision regarding his next team. The Miami Heat clarified that a mistakenly posted link for a "LeBron James Introductory Press Conference" was published in error while preparing for various scenarios. In other news, Stephen Curry is set to become the first active player with his own wing at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Tyrese Haliburton has legally tied the knot with his fiancée, Jade Jones, ahead of their official wedding ceremony.

NBA Memorabilia and Team Grades

A piece of NBA history surfaced as a Wilt Chamberlain warmup jacket, originally found in a Goodwill, sold for $89,600 at Sotheby's. ESPN has also begun grading every NBA team's offseason performance, evaluating the impact of trades and deals made by franchises throughout the league.