Zhao Jiaren has been traded to the Shanxi team. During the regular season last year, he averaged 19.4 minutes, 6.5 points, and 2.4 rebounds per game; in this year's playoffs, he averaged 21.1 minutes, 4.8 points, and 1.8 rebounds. Lin Bingsheng has directly left the CBA. In the regular season last year, he averaged 16.6 minutes, 5.2 points, 1.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.2 steals per game; in this year's playoffs, he averaged 18.7 minutes, 4.6 points, 2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.3 steals.

Every NBA draft seems to leave a few hidden gems behind. On July 16, renowned U.S. media outlet Bleacher Report released its list of the top 10 undrafted players, based on career longevity, individual honors (All-Star, All-NBA, etc.), contributions to winning (championships, playoff performances), and cultural impact.

Lithuanian powerhouse club Zalgiris officially announced: signed a two-year contract with Valančiūnas; according to BasketNews sources, Valančiūnas signed a two-year deal worth $5.5 million. Last summer, Valančiūnas was traded by the Kings to Denver, but he already didn't want to stay in the NBA and intended to return to Europe to play. However, the Nuggets insisted on keeping him, and he ultimately chose to play for the team in the 25-26 season, primarily serving as Jokić's top backup.

Timberwolves insider Darren Wolfson recently reported that the Timberwolves hope to agree to a "massive" contract extension with Edwards next summer. Back in 2023, Edwards signed a 5-year, 2.

As days go by, James' decision remains unclear. Notable reporter Dave McMenamin continued to drip-feed information on TV today, saying: "After talking with people close to LeBron and league insiders, I believe Miami remains a viable option for LeBron."

The fateful clash between England and Argentina in the USA-Canada-Mexico tournament. Some wrote a story, others had an "accident." From the overall feeling of the match, I have never seen a World Cup game like this. Especially the first half – it was supposedly good defending, but many actions were simply not within the realm of football. This was indeed a grudge match on a national level. From Scaloni's perspective, during the preparation process in video sessions, he might as well have shown war movies to the Argentine players every day...

A simple "Safe travels, Yang Hansen," paired with an innocent smile, made many fans remember Marouach, the big man from South Sudan, before last year's draft. Although their final draft positions were only six picks apart, their pre-draft expectations couldn't have been more different. Marouach was widely regarded as the best big man in last year's draft, while Yang Hansen was full of unknowns and potential.

On July 16th Beijing time, Haliburton is set to appear alongside James tomorrow, but this does not mean the Pacers plan to seize the chance to recruit him.

On July 16, Lakers reporter Jovan Buha revealed on his latest podcast that insiders acknowledge the team is currently entering a strategic hibernation phase. Buha mentioned asking several insiders, who confirmed this outlook. Objectively, the Lakers do not expect to return to title contention within the next two to three years.

On July 16, Beijing time, the 2026 WNBA All-Star draft concluded today, with Hall of Famer Teresa Weatherspoon praising her team's competitive edge. She and fellow Hall of Famer Cynthia Cooper were invited to serve as general managers, each building their own All-Star rosters. Cooper, a two-time WNBA regular-season MVP, delivered a brief jab at her opponent.