This has to be the longest trade saga I've ever witnessed. After the Bucks' performance declined, Giannis was practically rumored to be leaving every offseason. The Bucks kept trying to retain him time and again, while fans watched wave after wave of trade speculation. That circus has finally concluded today. From the very beginning, one of Giannis's potential destinations was Miami, and in the end, he actually landed there.

When CJ McCollum hit clutch shots repeatedly, becoming the only player to beat the Knicks twice in the playoffs, the most awkward person in the world should be Trae Young. Last season, the Hawks traded Trae Young to the Wizards in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. CJ quickly proved his value in subsequent games and the playoffs, while Trae Young only made a brief appearance for the Wizards before being ruled out for the season.

On June 23, Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Shams, ESPN sources report that the Milwaukee Bucks have traded franchise superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat in exchange for Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., AJay Yakchionis, plus three first-round picks (including this year's 13th pick), one pick swap right, and a second-round pick.

Per ESPN sources, a three-team deal has been finalized on June 23. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shipping Julius Randle and the 28th pick in this year's NBA draft to the Brooklyn Nets. Meanwhile, Nic Claxton is heading to the Chicago Bulls. Minnesota will receive the Nets' 33rd pick in return.

The 2026 NBA Draft will begin at 8:00 AM Beijing time on June 24. Unlike recent years, this draft carries more uncertainty, with even the most basic question—who goes first overall—still undecided. The Athletic has outlined five key questions to preview the draft: 1. Who will the Washington Wizards select with the No. 1 pick? Over the past six months, the Wizards have quickly become one of the most talked-about teams in the league.

On June 23, Beijing time, Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo updated his social media, posting a back view photo of himself in the Bucks' No. 34 jersey with the caption: "God, I trusted you from the start, and I will continue to trust you to the end." Shortly after, multiple journalists reposted Giannis's post, which seemed to signal a farewell to his past. A major trade involving Giannis is expected to happen soon, and the prolonged negotiation deadlock is nearing its end.

On June 23, Beijing time, according to the Associated Press, Jason Collins will be posthumously honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPY ceremony in July, recognizing his immense contributions to increasing visibility for the LGBTQ+ community in professional sports. Collins was the first openly gay player in NBA history, a pioneer on the path to diversity and inclusion in sports, and a league ambassador for equality.

On June 23, Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Kelly Iko, after reviewing the entire Western Conference Finals and NBA Finals schedules and conducting in-depth analysis, the Rockets' management has come to a sobering realization: whether in the Western Conference or across the entire league, the Rockets still have a considerable gap to close before they can be considered among the elite teams. This understanding has fundamentally shifted the team's offseason approach—no longer insisting on "running it back with the same core," they now plan to make bold adjustments to the roster.

On June 23, Beijing time, Trae Young and the Wizards agreed to a four-year, $212 million extension, with a player option in the fourth year.

On June 23 Beijing time, multiple NBA reporters reported that the Celtics are aggressively pursuing Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, with former Finals MVP Jaylen Brown as the proposed centerpiece trade asset. Last week, there were rumors that Jaylen Brown was unwilling to go to Milwaukee, but insider Kelly Iko has information to the contrary.