The Wizards sent Russell, a future second-round pick, and a future second-round pick swap right to the Memphis Grizzlies. This is probably the first time in months that we've seen any news about Russell related to basketball. Although he is technically a Wizards player, he has been out of fans' sight for a long time. After being traded from the Mavericks to the Wizards in February, Washington didn't ask Russell to report, meaning they essentially said, "We don't need you here."

I've been through so many players, some of whom are here tonight. I also want to thank all the coaches and the presenters who joined me on stage today. We see many players, assistant coaches, and rehabilitation staff—they may have made only small contributions, but their work, effort, and loyalty have always been by my side.

On July 9, Beijing time, the Los Angeles Lakers officially announced that they have acquired center Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz via trade. The Lakers sent two future first-round picks and two future first-round pick swap rights as trade assets. Kessler will wear the Lakers' No. 14 jersey this season. According to earlier reports, Kessler signed a four-year, $130 million contract with the Lakers.

On July 9, Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Shams, free-agent center Mo Bamba has signed a two-year contract to rejoin the Utah Jazz. The Jazz finalized the agreement today with his agent team—Mark Bartelstein and Greer Love—bringing back the big man, who had a brief stint with the Jazz last season.

On July 9, Beijing time, the Houston Rockets made it official today that they have added two players: guards Bogdan Bogdanovic and Qudire Copeland. According to earlier reports, Bogdanovic signed a one-year veteran minimum deal, while Copeland received a two-way contract. Copeland will suit up for the Rockets in this year's summer league.

On July 9, Beijing time, according to local Dallas media, Mark Cuban accused Mavericks' new owner Patrick Dumont of deliberately excluding him from the project to relocate the team out of downtown and build a new arena, stripping him of related business investment opportunities.

On July 9, Beijing time, there have been numerous rumors over the past week suggesting that a total of ten teams could potentially sign LeBron James, with six leading contenders holding a clear competitive edge over the rest. Those six top teams are: Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Denver Nuggets. According to renowned reporter Siegel, two of these teams have already exited the race.

According to the New York Post on July 9, the Lakers are interested in acquiring Jonathan Kuminga, and Kuminga himself is keen on joining Los Angeles. The latest development is that the Hawks are willing to push forward this sign-and-trade deal. The basic framework is: Kuminga goes to the Lakers, while the Hawks receive Jared Vanderbilt plus the Lakers' 2032 first-round pick swap—which is the only first-round related asset the Lakers can trade this summer.

On July 9th Beijing time, the Las Vegas Summer League officially begins tomorrow (July 10th). ESPN has listed one player to watch for each of the 30 teams, and for the Trail Blazers, the featured player is Chinese prospect Yang Hansen.

On July 9, Beijing time, Bucks general manager Jon Horst stated that the trade sending Giannis Antetokounmpo away was an "incredibly difficult decision," but he also said this roster overhaul is the best choice for both the Bucks and Antetokounmpo himself. "No one will say today that trading Giannis made the team stronger.