NBA NewsTuesday, Jul 7, 2026

Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a 4-year, $273 million maximum extension with the Cavs, including a player option for the 2030-31 season, per his agent.

The Bulls used the fourth overall pick on North Carolina's Caleb Wilson, considered perhaps the best athlete with one of the highest upsides in this year's draft.

On the heels of its first NBA title in 53 years, Knicks owner James Dolan told WFAN radio on Wednesday that he will not go into the punitive second apron to keep his team intact for the 2026-27 season.

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The Trail Blazers are hiring Micah Nori as the team's new head coach, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. Nori has spent the past five seasons as an assistant coach for the Wolves.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to be traded before the start of the NBA draft Tuesday, with the Celtics and Heat emerging as finalists to land the Bucks superstar, sources told ESPN.

The Washington Wizards are bringing back veteran Khris Middleton on a three-year, $17.6 million contract via a sign-and-trade deal, agent Mike Lindeman of Excel Sports Management told ESPN's Shams Charania.

James has informed the Lakers that the franchise can move on without him because he will play elsewhere, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN's Shams Charania on Tuesday.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are trading Isaiah Joe to the Detroit Pistons for two future second-round picks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Knicks guard Jalen Brunson is undergoing surgery on his left wrist, and the NBA Finals MVP is expected to return to basketball activities later this summer, sources told ESPN.

Jayson Tatum reflected on the "abrupt ending" of longtime partnership with Jaylen Brown while appreciating what the pair accomplished together.

Charlotte will receive Naz Reid and a swath of future picks in the trade