A reshuffling, a complete shake-up. The oldest is gone, and the most accurate is gone too. Insider Shams: Kennard joins the Suns on a two-year, $13 million deal with a player option for the second year. This guy was traded from the Hawks to the Lakers mid-season last year, appearing in 32 regular-season games for the Purple and Gold, starting 6 times, averaging 23 minutes, 9 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, knocking down 1.

Waking up, the NBA free agent market is about to open, with two major events shocking the league. Kawhi Leonard officially returns to Toronto after seven years! A 7-for-1 trade! The Raptors gave up Ingram, Dick, two first-round picks, one first-round pick swap, and two second-round picks, a hefty package, to bring back the greatest meritorious leader in franchise history.

On July 1, Beijing time, the NBA officially announced that all group stage games (October 31 – November 28), quarterfinals (December 5–6), and semifinals (December 9–10) of the 2026 NBA Cup will be held at the home arenas of the respective NBA teams.

On July 1, Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Shams, multiple sources told ESPN that 7-foot Brandon Carlson has reached a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the Portland Trail Blazers.

Here he comes, the shooter has arrived. Tim Hardaway Jr. has reached a one-year, $6.5 million deal with the Miami Heat. Last season, he played for the Denver Nuggets, appearing in 80 regular-season games with 6 starts, averaging 26.6 minutes, 13.5 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, while hitting 2.8 three-pointers per game at a 40.7% clip. In this year's playoffs, he averaged 23.3 minutes, 10.8 points, and 3.3 rebounds, with a 34.

It's over. Farewell. The entire 2019-20 championship-winning Lakers roster has all left the team. Yes, James informed the Lakers he would be leaving, but he has no intention of retiring and will continue his playing career elsewhere. James played for the Lakers for eight full seasons, appearing in 479 regular-season games, averaging 25.9 points, 7.7 rebounds, 7.9 assists, and 1.2 steals with a 51.3% shooting percentage; he also played in 63 playoff games, averaging 25.6 points, 9.

On July 1, Beijing time, in the Round of 32 of the World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, France defeated Sweden 3-0 to advance to the last 16. During first-half stoppage time, France executed a "Mbappe-Dembele connection," with Mbappe scoring from Dembele's pass to break the deadlock. Shortly after the restart, Barcola scored from Olise's through ball, giving France a two-goal cushion.

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.