After waiting all night for news about Leonard's trade, we ended up getting news about where Morant was going instead. The Grizzlies traded Morant to the Trail Blazers in exchange for Jerami Grant and Chris Murray. This is definitely the most disappointing star player trade of this summer, assuming Morant still counts as a star. The Grizzlies barely received any positive assets; they simply executed a contract swap.

On June 30, Beijing time, Jaylen Brown liked a comment on Instagram suggesting the Celtics should trade him to a city that knows how to respect him. Clearly, Brown is displeased with Boston's efforts to shop him around. Prominent reporter Shams stated on a show that the Celtics have actively been reaching out across the trade market.

On June 30, Beijing time, according to Trail Blazers reporter Quick, Robert Williams III is expected to leave Portland in free agency, with a desired annual salary of $15 million for his next contract. Quick wrote: "The Trail Blazers urgently need to strengthen their center and power forward positions.

On June 30th Beijing time, Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin officially announced that Portland has acquired guard Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for forward Jerami Grant and forward Kris Murray. The team's official social media posted a photo of Morant and welcomed him to the squad. Yang Hansen and Lillard now have a new teammate.

On June 30, Beijing time, shortly after news broke that the Warriors were interested in acquiring both LeBron James and Anthony Davis, Draymond Green declined his $27.7 million player option, taking the first step toward facilitating such moves and further fueling speculation about forming a super team.

On June 30, Beijing time, the Warriors and Kristaps Porzingis reached a 2-year, $40 million contract extension. Subsequently, ESPN rated the extension, giving it a low score of C. The analysis is as follows: For an old championship contender aiming to build a lineup with a low floor but a high ceiling, this signing represents a typical high-risk, high-reward gamble. Porzingis's floor is entirely dependent on his availability.

According to NBA insider Chris Haynes and multiple sources, the Pistons and Jalen Duren are far apart in extension negotiations. The restricted free-agent center plans to meet with the Lakers and Kings on Wednesday when free agency opens, aiming to finalize a sign-and-trade deal. Reports from last weekend indicated Duren was deeply frustrated with Detroit's initial offer, leading to a standstill in talks.

On June 30, Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Shams, ESPN sources revealed that free-agent sharpshooter Kevin Huerter plans to sign a three-year contract worth a total of $27 million to return to the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons' front office finalized the deal today with Mark Bartelstein and Andy Schiffman of Priority Sports agency.

On June 30, Beijing time, the Grizzlies and Trail Blazers completed a 1-for-2 trade, sending guard Ja Morant to Portland in exchange for forwards Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. ESPN subsequently graded the deal — Trail Blazers grade: B-. Ja Morant, a two-time All-Star and Most Improved Player winner, was once one of the most electrifying young stars in the league.

According to renowned reporter Shams on June 30, Landry Shamet agreed to a four-year, $24 million deal with the New York Knicks. Initially joining on a veteran minimum contract after a training camp invitation, Shamet became a key contributor to the Knicks' championship run thanks to his consistent outside shooting off the bench. Standing 1.96 meters tall and weighing 86 kilograms, the 29-year-old was selected 26th overall in the 2018 NBA Draft.