Per ESPN sources, a three-team deal has been finalized on June 23. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shipping Julius Randle and the 28th pick in this year's NBA draft to the Brooklyn Nets. Meanwhile, Nic Claxton is heading to the Chicago Bulls. Minnesota will receive the Nets' 33rd pick in return.

The 2026 NBA Draft will begin at 8:00 AM Beijing time on June 24. Unlike recent years, this draft carries more uncertainty, with even the most basic question—who goes first overall—still undecided. The Athletic has outlined five key questions to preview the draft: 1. Who will the Washington Wizards select with the No. 1 pick? Over the past six months, the Wizards have quickly become one of the most talked-about teams in the league.

On June 23, Beijing time, Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo updated his social media, posting a back view photo of himself in the Bucks' No. 34 jersey with the caption: "God, I trusted you from the start, and I will continue to trust you to the end." Shortly after, multiple journalists reposted Giannis's post, which seemed to signal a farewell to his past. A major trade involving Giannis is expected to happen soon, and the prolonged negotiation deadlock is nearing its end.

On June 23, Beijing time, according to the Associated Press, Jason Collins will be posthumously honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPY ceremony in July, recognizing his immense contributions to increasing visibility for the LGBTQ+ community in professional sports. Collins was the first openly gay player in NBA history, a pioneer on the path to diversity and inclusion in sports, and a league ambassador for equality.

On June 23, Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Kelly Iko, after reviewing the entire Western Conference Finals and NBA Finals schedules and conducting in-depth analysis, the Rockets' management has come to a sobering realization: whether in the Western Conference or across the entire league, the Rockets still have a considerable gap to close before they can be considered among the elite teams. This understanding has fundamentally shifted the team's offseason approach—no longer insisting on "running it back with the same core," they now plan to make bold adjustments to the roster.

On June 23, Beijing time, Trae Young and the Wizards agreed to a four-year, $212 million extension, with a player option in the fourth year.

On June 23 Beijing time, multiple NBA reporters reported that the Celtics are aggressively pursuing Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, with former Finals MVP Jaylen Brown as the proposed centerpiece trade asset. Last week, there were rumors that Jaylen Brown was unwilling to go to Milwaukee, but insider Kelly Iko has information to the contrary.

Bucks forward Kuzma: "Major news to be announced." Shams, the news breaker, latest report: "Giannis going to the Heat or the Celtics will only be a one-on-one trade, no multi-team deal." The Greek Freak, barring any surprises, will officially determine his new team before draft night (Beijing time on the 24th of this month).

On June 22, Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Shams, multiple sources revealed that University of Michigan head coach Dusty May has reached an agreement with the Dallas Mavericks to become their new head coach. The college coaching star, who just led his team to the 2026 NCAA national championship, will make a major leap from the college ranks to the NBA. This move is also a bold gamble by Mavericks president Masai Ujiri since taking office.

The Japan men's basketball team has announced Kawamura's participation in training camp, but clearly stated that he will not play in the upcoming third window of World Cup qualifiers (against China and South Korea)... Is this a smokescreen? Over the past two windows, Japan's men's team has achieved a 3-1 record, currently sitting at the top of Group B.