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The Minnesota Timberwolves were intent on making big moves this offseason, to the point where they discussed trading for Jaylen Brown with the Boston Celtics and Giannis Antetokounmpo with the Milwaukee Bucks.

The NBA Summer League continued in Las Vegas on Wednesday with eight games. Here's a rundown of the scores, notable stats, recaps and highlights.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum admitted this offseason has been "weird" with longtime teammate Jaylen Brown now on the Philadelphia 76ers after the C's engineered a blockbuster trade that brought Paul George and four draft picks back on July 6.

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Robbie Avila was a fan favorite at the collegiate level, and his nicknames have followed him to NBA Summer League.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver discussed several topics surrounding the league at his press conference during the 2026 Summer League on Tuesday.

The 2026 NBA rookie class is already living up to the hype.

The NBA offseason is all about collecting roster pieces in hopes of one day completing the puzzle.

Miami Heat forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was asked about the possibility of playing with LeBron James during an interview with ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk that aired Thursday (2:56 mark).

Houston Rockets superstar forward Kevin Durant gave his thoughts on some of the biggest happenings in the NBA Tuesday, including LeBron James' free agency decision and the Philadelphia 76ers' acquisition of Jaylen Brown.

Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce will help enshrine their former Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

Washington Wizards rookie A.J. Dybantsa is done for the rest of the 2026 NBA Summer League.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has never been one to back down from anyone, even fans on social media.

At this point in his career, LeBron James has earned the respect of most of his peers around the league.

LeBron James played golf with Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and comedian Kevin Hart on Tuesday as he prepares to join a new team for the 2026-27 NBA season.

LeBron James reacted with a long series of laughing face emojis in response to remarks from Chris Brockman of the Rich Eisen Show, who predicted that the free agent would be a "non-factor" this upcoming season.

NBA fans all echo the same mantra this time of year.

Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander had to be stretchered off the court during Monday's Summer League game against the Chicago Bulls.

As the Denver Nuggets approach the second apron and the cap restrictions that come with it, Peyton Watson's restricted free agency is turning into one of the biggest remaining storylines of the NBA offseason.

After a reported altercation with former Miami Heat teammate Bam Adebayo on Friday, Milwaukee Bucks guard Tyler Herro is looking to put the situation behind him.

NBA teams interested in signing LeBron James this offseason are also considering pursuing a trade for his son Bronny Janes, Front Office Sports' Alex Schiffer reported Tuesday.

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla is a longtime Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner, and he won't let the throes of travel stop him from training during the NBA season.

Austin Reaves is taking a discount on the original extension he agreed upon with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Walker Kessler is ready to go to battle for the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have emerged as a top landing spot for LeBron James, but some execs still view another team as his best free agency option.

Jack Kayil looks NBA-ready, but strict CBA buyout rules might force the Knicks to stash him overseas anyway.

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The 2026 free-agent period has seen a whirlwind of action so far, with multiple stars changing teams and available players flying off the board.

The Philadelphia 76ers are firmly in the race for star free agent LeBron James, and team president Mike Gansey discussed the potential signing on Monday.

The Utah Jazz overcame the absence of star rookie Darryn Peterson to notch a 80-63 victory over Caleb Wilson and the Chicago Bulls on Monday in NBA 2026 Summer League action.