US media The Consensus reports: The Bulls are not expected to extend a qualifying offer to Yuki Kawamura, meaning he will become an unrestricted free agent. This player appeared in 34 regular-season games last season, averaging 11.6 minutes, 3.4 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game, with shooting splits of 32.9%, 29.7%, and 89.5%.

On June 28, Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Sidery, the Celtics are interested in acquiring Donovan Clingan and Toumani Camara from the Trail Blazers in early trade discussions involving Jaylen Brown, while Portland prefers to build a trade package centered around Shaedon Sharpe, Scoot Henderson, and draft picks. Both sides will likely need to make concessions to reach a compromise.

After the Lakers management signed Austin Reaves to a four-year, $185 million max contract two days ago, their top priority now is to re-sign LeBron James and Rui Hachimura. The Lakers want to keep James on a low salary while also freeing up enough cap space to recruit quality players—they want it both ways.

According to local Las Vegas media on June 28, three months after the NBA officially kicked off its expansion evaluation in Las Vegas, numerous capital consortiums have submitted bids of interest, while more than a dozen venue sites have made the shortlist. Insiders report that many consortiums are vying to acquire this brand-new NBA franchise and plan to construct a state-of-the-art arena in Las Vegas.

The Magic waived Jonathan Isaac, which came as no surprise, but hearing the news still stirs a lot of emotions. This former interior talent, the sixth pick in the 2017 draft, seemed to spend the first half of his career battling injuries. In the past two years, he finally avoided major injuries, but his physical condition has deteriorated significantly, and his performance no longer justifies his current salary.

On June 28, Beijing time, Lakers reporter Buha discussed LeBron James' future on a recent show. He stated that James has always prioritized a city's commercial opportunities, which was a factor when he left Cleveland and chose the Lakers. If his contract renewal talks with Los Angeles fall through, the Heat could become one of the most competitive suitors, largely due to their location in Miami. Could James team up with Antetokounmpo? It's not impossible.

On June 28, Beijing time, last summer Ayton signed a two-year, $16 million contract with the Lakers, with the second year being an $8.1 million player option. The Lakers had hoped he would decline the option to enter free agency this summer, freeing up cap space to acquire a stronger center. However, things have not gone as planned.

On June 28 Beijing time, league sources confirmed to the Orlando Sentinel that the Magic have officially waived veteran forward Jonathan Isaac. Isaac was the sixth overall pick in the 2017 first round. If the Magic had kept Isaac on the roster after Sunday local time, his guaranteed salary for the 2026-27 season would have increased from $8 million to $14.5 million.

On June 28, Beijing time, among the Lakers' multiple expiring free agents, Rui Hachimura might be the most likely to change teams next season. According to a report from renowned insider Fisher today, the Nets and Spurs are teams interested in signing Hachimura. Sources told league insiders that Brooklyn has long been seen as a strong suitor for him. Multiple sources indicate that both the Nets and Spurs are looking to bring in Hachimura.

On June 28, Beijing time, starting the day after the Finals ended, superstar center Nikola Jokic was theoretically eligible to reach a preliminary long-term contract extension with the Nuggets, but the two sides have yet to finalize anything. Renowned reporters Marc Stein and Jake Fischer revealed that Jokic might not sign any extension at all this offseason. It is noted that Jokic qualifies for a maximum deal worth $278 million over four years.