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.

On June 29, Beijing time, the 2026 NBA Draft has concluded, and the league's attention now turns to the final major transaction period of the offseason: the free agent market. This year's free agent class is relatively weak overall, which has反而 intensified competition for the top stars. LeBron James is the biggest name available, along with James Harden, Jalen Duren, Walker Kessler, and other key players. Where will these stars end up?

The Hornets send Bridges, a 2029 first-round pick, and a 2027 second-round pick to the Suns in exchange for Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale, and a 2033 first-round pick. As the primary asset among players, Bridges—a forward born on March 21, 1998, standing 6'7" with a 6'9" wingspan—was selected 12th overall in the 2018 draft. Last season with Charlotte, he averaged 17.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.

On June 29, Beijing time, a highly historically significant LeBron James trading card fetched a record-breaking price. This 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Rookie Autograph Patch card, graded by BGS with a perfect condition score of 9, sold at Goldin Auctions for $2.928 million (approximately 19.9 million RMB), marking the highest ever public auction sale for a LeBron James card.

The opening of the free agent market on June 30 local time is drawing closer, but James seems in no hurry at all—he isn't rushing to make decisions about his future. Yet most outsiders believe he will continue playing, perhaps finishing his 24th or 25th season, exactly a quarter of a century.