On July 28, Beijing time, Rockets center Sengun recently gave an interview to Turkish media to clarify rumors of a rift between himself and teammate Kevin Durant as well as head coach Ime Udoka. Discussing his chemistry with Durant, Sengun said: "I don't know where this idea came from. KD and I have never argued—not once. We've never raised our voices at each other.

It has been 27 days since free agency started, and news about Westbrook is scarce. As teams' remaining roster spots dwindle, we seem to be reliving the same storyline from last offseason: where does Westbrook's future lie? First, the Kings definitely won't bring him back. It's not that Westbrook doesn't want to stay, but that the Kings don't want him. According to reports, the Kings have absolutely no intention of welcoming Westbrook back in any form.

On July 28, Beijing time, a Portland city councilor stated that the Portland government's olive branch of reconciliation has been rejected by the Trail Blazers, and the two sides remain far apart in arena lease negotiations. Portland City Council President Jamie Dunphy suspects the Trail Blazers are stalling for time, with the ultimate goal of moving the team out of Portland.

On July 28, Beijing time, the Lakers officially announced the signing of swingman Matisse Thybulle. Thybulle has been named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team twice (2021, 2022); in his seven-year NBA career, his total steals ranked in the league's top 20 in four seasons. Thybulle will wear the No. 26 jersey for the Purple and Gold next season. Previous reports indicated the deal is a one-year contract worth $3.3 million.

On July 28th, Beijing time, Fortune magazine reported that this summer, LeBron James left the Lakers for Philadelphia. This transfer has involved the NBA's first active billionaire in one of the most closely watched tax disputes in the United States: California's Proposition 40. This bill proposes a one-time 5% wealth tax on approximately 200 billionaires in California, which will be put to a public vote in November 2026.

On July 28, Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Shams, James will take on a lot of point guard responsibilities with the 76ers in the new season, and that is the role he will play. Shams said on the program: "I have been told that the 76ers plan to let LeBron James take on a lot of point guard duties on offense, initiating the offense and orchestrating Nick Nurse's entire offensive system.

According to ESPN on July 28th Beijing time, 63-year-old basketball legend Michael Jordan and 51-year-old football icon David Beckham were seen together today, meeting on the Spanish island of Ibiza. The two sports greats enjoyed lunch with their respective wives, and Beckham was also accompanied by his son Romeo and his girlfriend Kim Turnbull.

The Chinese men's basketball team officially announced: Gao Shiyan has left the team... In the three games of the recently concluded FIBA International Unity Cup four-nation invitational tournament, this guy did not appear on the playing roster. In the past two years of national team competitions, whether it was the Asia Cup or the World Cup qualifiers, Gao Shiyan always had a place and played the role of a main rotational guard. However, his performance was inconsistent, and he was thus questioned. Now leaving the team may be a 'relief' for him.

On July 27, Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Stein, Nuggets forward Peyton Watson, limited by his restricted free agent status and limited market offer space, is seriously considering accepting the team's $6.5 million qualifying offer to become an unrestricted free agent next summer. Stein said the Nuggets initially offered Watson a contract extension of about four years and $70 million.

On July 27, Beijing time, Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Mike Gansey officially announced the signing of four-time NBA champion and four-time MVP LeBron James. According to earlier reports from Shams, James signed a two-year, $8 million contract with a player option for the second year and a 15% trade kicker. James will wear No. 23 for the 76ers.