On July 7, Beijing time, Lakers reporter Buha addressed fan questions about Kuminga on a podcast. He disclosed that Kuminga and the Lakers are mutually interested in collaborating. "Both sides are indeed interested. Looking at the current free agent market, there aren't many players of Kuminga's type at the same price and potential level... Many teams are short on forwards and wings right now, so Kuminga will definitely have plenty of suitors," Buha said.

On July 7, Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Shams, Austin Brown, co-head of basketball operations at CAA, told ESPN that Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star Donovan Mitchell has reached a four-year, $273 million maximum contract extension. The deal includes a player option for the 2030-31 season, along with a full trade kicker clause.

On July 7, Beijing time, Kyle Lowry updated his social media, sharing a six-minute video. In it, Lowry announced his retirement and listed several numbers that hold special meaning to him. Earlier, a Raptors reporter had reported Lowry’s retirement, but Lowry himself said he wanted fans to hear the news directly from him.

As of July 7, Beijing time, LeBron James' future remains the biggest unresolved question of this NBA free agency. Days after officially announcing his departure from the Los Angeles Lakers, where he spent eight seasons, the NBA's all-time leading scorer has yet to reveal which team he will suit up for in his 24th season. Meanwhile, all teams interested in recruiting him are waiting on the sidelines, but other offseason moves have not been put on hold.

Recently, the Raptors sent Ingram + Dick + 2 first-round picks + 1 first-round pick swap + 2 second-round picks to the Clippers to bring Leonard back. This guy previously played in Toronto during the 18-19 season and led the team to win its first championship in franchise history. This time around, he doesn't plan to run away and intends to retire as a Raptor. Leonard, who is currently on a contract expiring next summer, will negotiate an extension with the Raptors.

Today, renowned reporter Shams reported that Rui Hachimura has signed with the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year, $28 million deal. With this, the entire starting lineup that led the Lakers to win a playoff series last season has now left the team. They are: Luke Kennard, Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura, LeBron James, and Deandre Ayton. The Lakers' ability to dismantle a roster is top-tier, as we saw back in 2021 when they broke up their championship core.

Yesterday, during the match where the Chinese men's basketball team defeated the provincial team, Guo Ailun's remarks stirred deep reflection. They essentially ripped away the facade covering Chinese basketball's youth development and highlighted a major issue. As fans watching the game, we often voice similar criticisms: "Weak fundamentals!", "Players lack individuality!", "Players are too rigid!", "Poor ball handling!", "Stagnant offense!" ... Why is that?

With Rui Hachimura signing a two-year, $28 million deal (with a team option in the second year) with the crosstown rival Clippers, the entire starting five from the Lakers' first-round playoff lineup—Luke Kennard, Marcus Smart, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, and Deandre Ayton—have all confirmed their departures. A few months after advancing past the first round, abandoning all five starters is unprecedented in NBA history.

On July 7, Beijing time, Sports Illustrated published an article about Trail Blazers player Yang Hansen, noting that he will be the centerpiece of Portland's Summer League squad. It also mentioned that if Hansen's improvement during the 2026-27 season fails to meet expectations, the Trail Blazers could simply waive him after the season ends, declining to pick up the team options for the 2027-28 and 2028-29 seasons.

On July 7, Beijing time, the Heat successfully secured their top offseason target, acquiring two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo via trade—a major victory for the franchise. However, the Heat clearly got the wrong jersey number for him. Shortly after the trade was officially announced on Monday afternoon local time, the team declared he would wear No. 34—the same number he had worn during his 13 seasons with the Bucks.