This guy played four seasons for the Thunder, consistently a key rotation player. Last regular season, he averaged 21.2 minutes, 11.1 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game, hitting 2.5 three-pointers at 42.3%.

On June 26 Beijing time, the Brooklyn Nets completed a trade sending Nic Claxton to the Chicago Bulls, leaving the team in urgent need of a center. According to renowned reporter Stein, their target candidate might just be looking across town at the New York Knicks' Mitchell Robinson. Robinson will become an unrestricted free agent on July 2 Beijing time.

On June 26, according to renowned reporters Marc Stein and Jake Fischer, a sign-and-trade scenario involving the Pistons sending Duren to the Celtics for Jaylen Brown cannot be ruled out. “There is another highly discussed trade possibility, and sources caution us not to completely dismiss it: the Pistons might pursue Boston’s perennial All-Star Jaylen Brown via a sign-and-trade.

NBA reporter Dave McMenamin revealed that Luka Dončić explicitly told the Lakers management to get him an elite big center. As everyone knows, the Lakers are very accommodating to Dončić. Thanks to his insistence, his close friend Austin Reaves was able to sign a four-year, $185 million max contract to stay with the Purple and Gold. So now that Dončić wants a quality big man as his partner, the Lakers will naturally do their best to satisfy him.

What? What? The Raptors and Leonard are both interested in a reunion after seven years... Reporter Jake Weinbach followed up, saying: Once the Clippers officially put Leonard on the trade block, the Raptors will offer Ingram and draft picks. Ingram being abandoned again? This guy started all 77 regular-season games for the Raptors last season, averaging 33.

Yo~ Horford opted out of his contract... but no need to worry, he is doing so to sign a new deal. He has reached a two-year, $14 million fully guaranteed contract with the Warriors, including a trade kicker, details as follows: 2026-27 season: $6.8 million; 2027-28 season: $7.2 million. No surprise, as everyone knows the Warriors love old guys. Manual dog head.

On June 26, Beijing time, during the past draft, the Spurs focused on acquiring players with explosive athleticism, tough interior play, and elite defensive IQ. In the end, they selected four rookies, forming a highly specialized defensive unit.

After Giannis took his talents to South Beach, the NBA witnessed another blockbuster trade! The Hornets send out LaMelo Ball and Josh Green, receiving in return Naz Reid, an unprotected 2033 first-round pick, first-round swap rights for 2028, 2029, and 2030, plus three second-round picks in 2029, 2032, and 2033 — totaling one rotation player and seven draft assets. A 2-for-8 transaction.

To be honest, when news broke a day ago that the Timberwolves were interested in LaMelo Ball, I didn't even click the link. I instinctively assumed it was just another clickbait rumor from unreliable media. The Timberwolves did lack a point guard before, but after re-signing Ayo Dosunmu, they had already solidified their starting backcourt. Why would they be interested in Ball at this point? Unexpectedly, not long after the rumor surfaced, the trade actually happened.

On June 26, Beijing time, the Toronto Tempo defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 125-97. Tempo star Mabrey put on a stellar performance, shooting 17-of-28 from the field, 9-of-18 from three, and 10-of-12 from the free-throw line, finishing with 53 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists, with a plus-minus of +36. Her 53 points tied the WNBA single-game scoring record set by Liz Cambage in 2018.