WOW~ So sudden! Zhu Fangyu has stepped down as GM of the Guangdong team... From now on, when making videos, the opening line will have to become "Look at the joy of a former team GM after being laid off."

On July 23, renowned reporter Sam Amico wrote about LeBron James' agent, Rich Paul, who played a crucial role in the decision-making process, making his presence felt at every turn. Amico believes that when discussing the greatest agents in sports history, Rich Paul deserves to be at the top, and LeBron James has always placed great trust in him.

Yahoo Sports reporter Kelly Iko reported that Russell is expected to part ways with the Grizzlies this summer, either via trade or buyout... So far in 2026, Russell has been traded twice. First, he was sent to Washington along with Anthony Davis as part of the deal that brought Davis to the Wizards mid-last season. Then in the offseason, as part of a six-team trade, the Wizards packaged him with draft picks and sent him to the Grizzlies.

Today, the Dallas Basketball Daily reported that James might sign with the Heat because the Cavaliers and Warriors are both uninterested in acquiring Anthony Davis from the Washington Wizards. Sources say that the Heat's Giannis and Adebayo have been recruiting James all summer. Signing with the Heat would also allow James to play golf year-round in Miami, where there is no state income tax.

According to news seen yesterday, all work related to new naturalized players for the Chinese men's basketball team has been completely suspended. During the full preparation cycle for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, no talks will be advanced for any new foreign player to obtain citizenship. That means in the short term, the Chinese men's basketball team will not naturalize any players. Remember that after the men's team suffered a heavy defeat to Japan in the last window, Coach Guo Shiqiang made it clear in an interview, roughly meaning: we rely on our own people.

In the summer of 2010, James's first decision took 7 days; in the summer of 2014, his second decision took 10 days; in the summer of 2018, he decided to join the Lakers in just 16 hours. However, in the summer of 2026, free agency has been open for 22 days, and James still hasn't made a final decision. This time, his deliberation has exceeded the total of his previous three decisions.

On July 23rd Beijing time, former Lakers player Markieff Morris (Marcus Morris) wrote on social media: "Harden to Phoenix, Jalen Green to Cleveland, LeBron to Cleveland!" Is this a wild guess or does he have sources? U.S. media analysis suggests that if this scenario happens, the operations would likely be completed through sign-and-trade deals, facilitating Harden's move to the Suns, given that Jalen Green is still under contract with Phoenix.

On July 23, Beijing time, renowned reporter O'Connor noted that LeBron James has never made a signing decision on a whim. In 2010, he joined the Heat because Wade was already in place and Miami traded for Bosh. In 2014, he returned to Cleveland to play alongside Irving, contingent on the Cavaliers' promise to use the No. 1 pick to acquire Love.

According to HoopsHype reporter Michael Scotto, Jonathan Kuminga has gained a new potential suitor—the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers are exploring a sign-and-trade deal to acquire the restricted free agent forward. Previous reports had linked the Lakers, Cavaliers, and Bucks to Kuminga, and now the Clippers have entered the race.

Just days after finalizing a record-breaking early contract extension, Wembanyama reflected on his three-year NBA career on July 23 Beijing time. Countless highlight moments, a string of personal accolades, and the recently concluded playoff journey all made his decision to re-sign an easy one. On and off the court, his influence continues to grow. On July 11, the San Antonio Spurs officially announced that Wembanyama had agreed to a five-year, 2.