On June 30, Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Shams, ESPN sources revealed that San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie will sign a new three-year, $45 million contract with the team, running through the 2028-29 season. The Spurs declined to exercise Champagnie's $3 million team option and instead re-signed him to a new deal.

On June 30, Beijing time, the Atlanta Hawks decided not to exercise Jonathan Kuminga's $24.3 million team option, making Kuminga an unrestricted free agent. Subsequently, multiple reporters indicated that the Kings and Cavaliers are interested in Kuminga. Kuminga will turn 24 before the start of next season. He joined the Hawks via trade in February this year, appearing in 16 regular-season games, averaging 22.1 minutes per contest, contributing 12.3 points and 5.

On June 30, Beijing time, according to noted reporter Shams, the Memphis Grizzlies shipped two-time NBA All-Star Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. This gives Yang Hansen a new teammate. Morant, a 1.88-meter point guard, was selected second overall in the 2019 draft, served as Memphis's cornerstone for years, and is a two-time All-Star.

Just over an hour ago, renowned reporter Shams reported that Warriors forward Draymond Green opted out of his $27.7 million player option for next season, becoming a free agent. This move frees up enough cap space for the Warriors to pursue LeBron James and Anthony Davis, assembling a big four. The Warriors' plan is to trade Butler for Davis and then sign James.

On June 29, Beijing time, according to TA, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York formally filed sports betting-related criminal charges against Malik Beasley, who has nine years of NBA experience; Ed Davis, a lottery pick with 12 seasons in the league, was also indicted. The investigation into Beasley has been ongoing for over a year.

On June 29, Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Shams, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN today that Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine will exercise his $49 million player option for the 2026-27 season. In the 2025-26 season, LaVine was ruled out for the season before the All-Star break when the Kings were struggling, and he opted for surgery to repair a right hand tendon.

On June 29, Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Shams, ESPN sources revealed that Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green will decline his $27.7 million player option, becoming a free agent. This move gives the Warriors salary cap flexibility, allowing them to pursue LeBron James in free agency or acquire Anthony Davis via trade to form a quartet of stars.

On June 29 Beijing time, per renowned insider Shams, ESPN cited sources reporting that Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden will opt out of his $42.3 million player option for the 2026-27 season, with both parties negotiating a brand-new multi-year contract.

On June 29 Beijing time, renowned insider Shams shared the latest updates on trades involving Jaylen Brown and Kawhi Leonard during a show, as follows—“The Celtics spent the entire weekend contacting teams across the league, shopping Jaylen Brown, and even trying to construct three- or four-team deals. In negotiations, Boston set an extremely high asking price, demanding up to four first-round picks from multiple teams.

On June 29 Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Shams, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN that Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet will exercise his $25 million player option for the 2026-27 season. Next season, he will team up with Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun to lead the Rockets in their championship quest.