On June 25th Beijing time, Austin Reeves went undrafted after graduating from college. Back then, breaking into the NBA seemed like an insurmountable mountain before him. Now, he has signed a four-year, $185 million max contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. The photo above, taken by his girlfriend, captures Reeves' moment on the golf course today.

On June 25, Beijing time, ESPN insider Brian Windhorst reported that the Los Angeles Lakers are interested in a sign-and-trade deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers involving LeBron James and Jarrett Allen. James has become a free agent again for the first time since 2018. There has been ongoing speculation that he plans to return to the Cavaliers, but Cleveland can currently offer the legendary star only about $3 million in annual salary.

On June 25, Beijing time, the Lakers finalized a four-year, $185 million max contract (with a player option in the fourth year) to extend Austin Reaves. ESPN quickly issued a grade of B+ for the deal. Here's the detailed breakdown: Even though the Los Angeles Lakers are always in the spotlight, Austin Reaves remains underrated by the public.

Yesterday, the Lakers traded their 25th pick along with some cash to the Knicks for the 24th pick in the draft, selecting 3-and-D wing Cameron Carr. That was their first move of the offseason. Twelve hours later, they made their second.

Signed, sealed, delivered. Reaves has agreed to a 4-year, $185 million max contract extension with the Lakers, setting the record for the largest contract ever given to an undrafted NBA player. The details are as follows: 2026-27 season: $41.3 million; 2027-28: $44.6 million; 2028-29: $47.9 million; 2029-30: $51.2 million (player option).

The Miami Heat's projected starting five for the 2026-27 season is as follows: Actually, this picture isn't quite accurate because one player has become a complete free agent—that guy is Powell. According to a source, from a financial perspective, it's very difficult for the Heat to keep Powell, but they are expected to execute a sign-and-trade for him, and the team's next focus for reinforcement will be bringing in a shooter.

According to reporter Scotto, barring an unexpected trade, the Kings are expected to use the stretch provision to waive DeRozan... The 36-year-old veteran has only $10 million guaranteed on his $25.74 million contract for next season, and the Kings can spread that amount over the next three seasons. Once DeRozan enters free agency, the Clippers will lead the pursuit for him.

The Lakers traded the 25th pick plus cash to move up and acquire the 24th pick from the Knicks, then selected Cameron Carl... This guy was born on November 24, 2004, standing 1.96m tall with a 2.16m wingspan, a wing player from Baylor University. In the 25-26 season, he averaged 33.7 minutes per game, contributing 18.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.3 blocks, with shooting percentages of 49.4%, 37.

Trae Young has signed a four-year, approximately $212 million extension with the Wizards, broken down as follows: 2026-27 season, $49.5 million; 2027-28 season, $51.9 million; 2028-29 season, $54.5 million; 2029-30 season, $56.9 million (player option). Once news of Young's extension with the Wizards came out, the discussion regarding the 2026 No. 1 pick was settled.

On June 24, Beijing time, the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft concluded. How did U.S. media view each team's selections?