On July 1, Beijing time, according to Lakers reporter Dave McMenamin, sources close to LeBron James' thinking told ESPN that after a period of rest, reflection, and self-assessment, LeBron James has determined he still wants to continue playing competitive, championship-caliber basketball.

On July 1, Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Shams, the Clippers and Raptors finalized a trade involving Kawhi Leonard. The Clippers sent Leonard to the Raptors in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, one first-round pick swap, and two second-round picks. Leonard intends to retire as a member of the Raptors. The picks sent by Toronto are the 2027 and 2029 first-round selections, along with a swap right for 2030.

On July 1, Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Shams, the Clippers and Raptors have finalized a trade involving Kawhi Leonard. The Clippers send Leonard to the Raptors in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, one first-round pick swap, and two second-round picks. Leonard plans to retire as a member of the Raptors.

Just moments ago, renowned reporter Shams reported that James will continue his NBA career, playing in the 2026-27 season. He has informed the Los Angeles Lakers that the team can move forward without him, as he will be joining another organization. After eight seasons with the Lakers and leading them to a championship in 2020, James is leaving to enter free agency and prepare to sign with a new team.

According to renowned reporter Stein, the Wizards plan to sign Westbrook this summer. Westbrook previously played for the Wizards in the 20-21 season, which marked his last peak. During the regular season, he averaged 22.2 points, 11.5 rebounds, 11.7 assists, and 1.4 steals per game, with shooting percentages of 43.9%, 31.5%, and 65.6%. In the playoffs, he averaged 19 points, 10.4 rebounds, 11.8 assists, with shooting percentages of 33.3%, 25%, and 79.1%.

Yo~ A well-known domestic media person reported that Shanxi Team is close to acquiring the signing rights of Guangsha Team forward Zhao Jiaren. Following that, another media person said that Guangsha Team and Shanxi Team completed a trade, exchanging Zhao Jiaren for some cash. CBA, the first trade of this summer's offseason. Zhao Jiaren was born on January 6, 1999, height 2.03m & wingspan 2.06m, has played for Guangsha Team for seven seasons, last regular season averaged 19.

Simmons has announced plans to return to the NBA, listing his former team the 76ers and the Heat, who have Giannis Antetokounmpo, as potential destinations.

Yeah~ Wiggins is exercising his player option for next season and has signed a new contract extension with the Heat. Details: Year 1: $30.2 million; Year 2: $16.5 million; Year 3: $17.5 million. Incredibly cheap, practically a bargain. Total over three years: $64 million, averaging about $21.33 million per year. Wiggins' previous contract was 4 years for $109 million.

Who would have thought~ Ja Morant's new destination is actually Portland... The Grizzlies send Morant to the Trail Blazers in exchange for Jerami Grant and Dejounte Murray, with no draft picks involved in this trade.