On June 26, Beijing time, NBA draft reporter Chappell Keevia reported that the Los Angeles Lakers have each signed Exhibit 10 training camp contracts with Saint Louis University's Robbie Avila, Marquette University's Chase Ross, and Florida State University's Robert McCray V.

On June 26 Beijing time, the NBA draft has concluded, and now everyone naturally looks ahead: which rookie star will win the Rookie of the Year award? The outcome of such awards often depends heavily on the player's team and his playing opportunities. Third pick Boozer's odds are +240, leading other competitors. The reason he sits firmly at the top is primarily due to his team situation.

On June 26, Beijing time, the Wizards held a press conference for No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg. He announced he would wear No. 4 and explained the reason. Before basketball took over most of his life, Flagg was just like any other kid, obsessed with fictional superheroes. Around age five, his father bought him a Spider-Man basketball hoop that hangs over a door. "I've always loved Spider-Man since I was little.

On June 26, Beijing time, after the Finals concluded and teams were allowed to negotiate with their own free agents, the Lakers immediately contacted LeBron James and his representatives. However, according to renowned reporter Shams, there has been little further communication between the two sides, and the Lakers have not yet submitted a formal contract offer.

On June 26, Beijing time, the Lakers have finalized a four-year, $185 million max contract extension with Reeves. According to renowned reporter Windhorst, the Lakers were forced to give Reeves this max deal; their initial offer was a $30 million annual salary. Yesterday, the Lakers raised their offer to over $46 million per year. Multiple teams were ready to offer Reeves a four-year, $1.

On June 26, Beijing time, the Timberwolves and Hornets completed a major 8-for-2 trade. Minnesota sent out Naz Reid, an unprotected 2033 first-round pick, three first-round swap rights (2028, 2029, 2030), and three second-round picks (2029, 2032, 2033), receiving LaMelo Ball and Josh Green from Charlotte.

Yesterday, the Lakers signed two players in quick succession. First, they selected 3D wing Cameron Carr in the draft, and then they gave homegrown guard Austin Reeves a four-year, $185 million max contract extension. But that's not all—having no second-round pick initially, the Lakers bought one from the Bulls, picking at No. 56.

On June 25th Beijing time, the Hornets and Timberwolves completed a blockbuster 2-for-8 trade. Charlotte sent LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to Minnesota in exchange for Naz Reid, an unprotected 2033 first-round pick, three first-round pick swap rights (2028, 2029, 2030), and three second-round picks (2029, 2032, 2033).

On June 25 Beijing time, Horford declined his player option and remained with the Warriors on a two-year, $14 million deal. ESPN immediately assessed the signing, giving it a B+ rating with the following analysis: Al Horford began last season with the Warriors in a very sluggish form, leading many to believe the veteran had lost his ability to compete for a regular rotation spot in the NBA.

Here we go, another big trade. The insider Shams: Charlotte sends LaMelo "Melo" Ball and Josh Green to Minnesota, receiving Naz Reid + 1 first-round pick + 3 first-round pick swaps + 3 second-round picks.