On July 1, Beijing time, the NBA officially announced today that the league's salary cap for the 2026-27 season is set at $164.961 million, with the luxury tax threshold for this season at $200.428 million. The salary cap and luxury tax line will take effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, July 1.

On July 1st Beijing time, LeBron James is set to begin his unprecedented 24th NBA season, but his next stop will not be the Los Angeles Lakers. Klutch Sports Group CEO Rich Paul informed ESPN reporter Shams that James has told the Lakers he will be joining another team next season.

It's here, it's really here. News breaker Shams: The Clippers sent Leonard to the Raptors in exchange for Ingram, Dick, two first-round picks, one first-round pick swap, and two second-round picks. Thus, Leonard completely ends his seven-year tenure with the Clippers, during which he led the team to five playoff appearances, personally made four All-Star selections, four All-NBA selections, and two All-Defensive selections.

In a pivotal match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 (co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico), Norway defeated Ivory Coast 2-1, advancing to the knockout stage for the first time in 28 years. This victory belonged not only to the entire team but also to the "Monster" Erling Haaland, who stepped up when it mattered most.

WOW~ It's true, it's really happening. The supreme leader of Toronto has finally returned after seven years. Insider Shams: The Clippers send Leonard to the Raptors in exchange for Ingram, Dick, two first-round picks, one first-round pick swap, and two second-round picks. Leonard previously played one season for Toronto in 2018-19, leading the team to its first championship, averaging 26.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.

On July 1, Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Spears, sources reveal that the Washington Wizards have no intention of trading 10-time NBA All-Star forward Anthony Davis, and they will dismiss any trade offers for him. Additionally, a league executive indicated that Wizards general manager Will Dawkins holds Davis in high regard.

On July 1, Beijing time, according to Lakers reporter Dave McMenamin, sources close to LeBron James' thinking told ESPN that after a period of rest, reflection, and self-assessment, LeBron James has determined he still wants to continue playing competitive, championship-caliber basketball.

On July 1, Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Shams, the Clippers and Raptors finalized a trade involving Kawhi Leonard. The Clippers sent Leonard to the Raptors in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, one first-round pick swap, and two second-round picks. Leonard intends to retire as a member of the Raptors. The picks sent by Toronto are the 2027 and 2029 first-round selections, along with a swap right for 2030.

On July 1, Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Shams, the Clippers and Raptors have finalized a trade involving Kawhi Leonard. The Clippers send Leonard to the Raptors in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, one first-round pick swap, and two second-round picks. Leonard plans to retire as a member of the Raptors.

At 5:00 AM Beijing time on July 1, the sixth match of the World Cup round of 16 kicks off. The heavily favored French men's national team takes on Sweden at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium in New York. The starting lineups for both sides have also been announced.