Bucks forward Kuzma: "Major news to be announced." Shams, the news breaker, latest report: "Giannis going to the Heat or the Celtics will only be a one-on-one trade, no multi-team deal." The Greek Freak, barring any surprises, will officially determine his new team before draft night (Beijing time on the 24th of this month).

On June 22, Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Shams, multiple sources revealed that University of Michigan head coach Dusty May has reached an agreement with the Dallas Mavericks to become their new head coach. The college coaching star, who just led his team to the 2026 NCAA national championship, will make a major leap from the college ranks to the NBA. This move is also a bold gamble by Mavericks president Masai Ujiri since taking office.

The Japan men's basketball team has announced Kawamura's participation in training camp, but clearly stated that he will not play in the upcoming third window of World Cup qualifiers (against China and South Korea)... Is this a smokescreen? Over the past two windows, Japan's men's team has achieved a 3-1 record, currently sitting at the top of Group B.

Insider Shams: The Thunder send Aaron Wiggins to the Hawks in exchange for two second-round picks. After this deal, Oklahoma City's luxury tax bill drops from $213 million to $152 million; meanwhile, over the next eight years, the Thunder now hold a total of 12 first-round picks and 15 second-round picks, including two first-rounders this year.

On June 22, Beijing time, the Thunder sent Aaron Wiggins to the Hawks in exchange for two second-round picks. Even before the offseason began, it was clear to everyone that the Thunder needed to reduce their payroll; if they kept the current roster, they would face a massive luxury tax bill, and Wiggins became the first domino to fall in their salary-clearing efforts.

NBA reporter Michael Scotto reports that multiple teams across the league are closely monitoring whether the Thunder will make Luguentz Dort available. Dort has a $18.22 million team option for next season, and several team executives interviewed predict that Oklahoma City will pick up the option and then consider putting him on the trade market. If that happens, the Lakers and several other teams are reportedly interested in acquiring Dort.

Some readers might see this headline and immediately rush to the comments without even reading the article. After all, when Dong Lu is mentioned, public perception has always been mixed—both love and hate. But setting aside the controversies, the noise, and the recent surge in hype, it's undeniable that the "China Football Juniors," a grassroots youth training project he founded and has cultivated for nearly a decade, is the most groundbreaking private youth development initiative in Chinese football over the past ten years.

I've grown a bit tired of watching the FIFA World Cup, so tonight I tuned in to a friendly match involving the Chinese men's basketball team. They ultimately beat the Australian men's team 91-81, securing a strong start. This game served as an important warm-up before the World Cup Asian Qualifiers, with a match against the Dutch team coming up next. Let's talk about the contest that just ended. This Australian squad was no pushover—they were quite young, mostly under 24, though obviously not their full national team. That needs to be made clear first.

Last night, the Chinese men's basketball team defeated the Australian men's basketball team 91-81. This was the team's third warm-up match this summer. The Australian team was certainly not their strongest lineup; most players were starters from the NBL, along with some NCAA rotational players, essentially a makeshift squad assembled for practice. Although it was just a warm-up, the opponents provided a decent level of intensity and overall strength, which served as good training for the Chinese team.

On June 22 Beijing time, with the NBA free agency period still some time away, the basketball world continues to await clarity on the future plans of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. ESPN reporter Ramona Shelburne revealed on a show today that even the Lakers' front office is uncertain about James' decision: whether he will remain with the Lakers, test the waters as a free agent with other teams, or retire outright.