The Cavaliers made a low-key but impactful move by acquiring Lonzo Ball from the Bulls, but with his injury history, the team is discussing resting him during back-to-backs to ensure he’s available for a playoff run.

Los Angeles Lakers guard, LeBron James Jr. “Bronny James” is approaching a critical moment in his young NBA career. After a rookie season with flashes of promise, the former USC Trojans guard is preparing to take another step forward in 2025. But as he gears up for year two, attention is turning back to comments made last fall by someone outside the usual basketball circles, former President Barack Obama.

Los Angeles Lakers star guard Luka Doncic has agreed to a three-year, $165 million maximum contract extension, which includes a player option for 2028. The new deal removes his 2026–27 player option and takes him off the free agent market for next summer.

The Knicks and Mikal Bridges have agreed to a four-year, $150 million extension, including a player option and trade kicker. The team now has six core players locked in as they continue their push for a championship.

Three-time All-Star Bradley Beal has agreed to a buyout with the Phoenix Suns and is planning to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year, $11 million deal, including a player option, upon clearing waivers, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

The Dallas Mavericks are shutting down Cooper Flagg for the rest of summer league play after just two games, according to longtime NBA reporter Marc Stein.