Here's a fun fact: the No. 3 and No. 4 picks in this year's draft both share the same birthday—July 18th, which is tomorrow. However, the No. 3 pick, Boozer, was born in 2007, while Wilson is one year older. The two have been rivals since childhood, competing against each other from AAU leagues all the way through college. Boozer joined Duke, while Wilson went to North Carolina—and as any NCAA fan knows, Duke and UNC are legendary rivals.

On July 17, Beijing time, in the NBA Summer League, the Trail Blazers defeated the Nuggets 108-101. Yang Hansen shot 6-for-11 from the field, finishing with 13 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 blocks. In this game, Yang Hansen started for the Trail Blazers. In the early stages of the first quarter, the two teams were locked in a stalemate. After Yang Hansen delivered a nice pass, Kent scored an easy layup under the basket, but the Trail Blazers trailed by a narrow margin of 11-13.

"Where will LeBron go?" Over the past period, despite the massive hype of the once-every-four-years World Cup, the King's decision has also captivated basketball fans worldwide. But it's not just fans, media, and teams that are anxious—the NBA itself is also in a hurry.

On July 17, Beijing time, a rare scene occurred in the NBA Summer League: after the first quarter of the game between the Grizzlies and the Hawks, the score was 32-2! Memphis led by 30 points in a single quarter, while Atlanta managed only two points. The Grizzlies started with a 21-0 surge, leaving the Hawks helpless.

According to renowned reporter Stein, the Los Angeles Lakers have expressed interest this week in free agent Matisse Thybulle, who was a teammate of Yang Hansen on the Trail Blazers last season. Stein notes that the Lakers are expanding their search in the free-agent market with the goal of bolstering their perimeter defense.

On July 17, Beijing time, LeBron James had previously informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he would opt out of his contract and move to another team as a free agent. Today, he made his first public appearance since the announcement of his departure, recording a podcast at the fashion sports event Vandus Carnival, but did not reveal his next team on the spot.

On July 17, Beijing time, Giannis Antetokounmpo officially appeared as a member of the Miami Heat. During a press conference with Miami media, he did not dwell much on the Milwaukee Bucks, stating that one of his goals in joining the Heat is to win multiple championships. However, after the trade that sent him to the South Beach team, he still offered warm words for his former club. This included his decision to switch from his iconic Bucks No. 34 jersey to the Heat's No. 7.

On July 17, Beijing time, an NBA spokesperson told ESPN reporter Shams that the league is investigating a four-year, $64 million contract between Gary Trent Jr. and the Milwaukee Bucks, checking whether the deal circumvents the salary cap. The new contract, officially announced on Thursday morning local time, has been submitted for league review.

On July 17, Beijing time, the latest data from Polymarket's prediction market shows a dramatic shift in the odds for LeBron James' next team. The Golden State Warriors have risen to first place with a 34.5% probability, while the Cleveland Cavaliers have dropped to second at 34.3%. Currently, the two teams are nearly tied, making them the two hottest candidates. The Miami Heat are at 16.

On July 16, Beijing time, Warriors star Stephen Curry spoke out once more to recruit LeBron James to join the team. However, according to reporter Spears, the Warriors currently consider themselves merely dark horses, and many believe James will likely choose a team from the Eastern Conference.