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Tarik Biberovic, the Grizzlies’ 2023 draft-and-stash prospect, has declined their offer and is staying overseas with Fenerbahçe, per Yağız Sabuncuoğlu. Memphis was internally hoping for Biberovic to take a roster spot, but he’s now under contract with Fenerbahçe through 2028.

Ben McLemore has been sentenced to spend over eight years in Oregon state prison for rape and sexual assault, per Baxter Holmes (espn.ph/nba/story/_/id…). McLemore, the No. 7 overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, last played three years ago for the Trail Blazers.

Although the Suns have received trade interest on Nick Richards, they are more than comfortable keeping him. On a $5 million expiring contract, Richards is an ideal insurance policy for Phoenix to keep around with Mark Williams’ injury history and Khaman Maluach’s inexperience.

There continues to be trade interest on Ayo Dosunmu, per K.C. Johnson. Dosunmu averaged 12.3 points and 4.5 assists for the Bulls this season. On a contending team, Dosunmu could thrive as a second unit lead guard.

Devin Booker now currently holds the richest contract for annual value in NBA history at $72.5 million. Booker surpassed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s recent extension of $71.3 million annually. The Suns and Booker are in full alignment on their vision moving forward in the future.

There is momentum building toward an extension agreement between Jalen Williams and the Thunder, per Shams Charania. OKC will have their young Big 3 of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Williams locked in for the foreseeable future.

Devin Booker’s contract structure with the Suns through 2030: 2025-26: $53.1 million 2026-27: $57.1 million 2027-28: $61 million 2028-29: $69.9 million 2029-30: $75.5 million

The Nets’ projected rotation next season: Starters: Egor Demin, Cam Thomas, Michael Porter Jr., Noah Clowney, Nic Claxton Second Unit: Nolan Traore, Terance Mann, Ziaire Williams, Danny Wolf, Day’Ron Sharpe Brooklyn is in prime position to net a top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

The Jazz are open to trading KJ Martin, who is on a non-guaranteed $8 million expiring contract. Martin averaged 6.4 points and 2.9 rebounds off the bench this season. A future second-round pick would very likely get a deal done for Utah as they aim for a top 2026 draft pick.

Top odds to win 2025-26 NBA MVP via DraftKings Sportsbook: Nikola Jokic: +200 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: +250 Giannis Antetokounmpo: +700 Luka Doncic: +800 Anthony Edwards: +1000 Victor Wembanyama: +1600 Cade Cunningham: +3000 Jalen Brunson: +3500

The Suns hired Mateen Cleaves as a player development coach, per John Gambadoro. Cleaves, who spent six years in the NBA, was a teammate of Phoenix owner Mat Ishbia at Michigan State.

The Thunder will combine to pay Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams over $880 million through 2031. In the NBA’s new hard cap era, OKC’s roster is bound to look significantly different after next season.

Joan Beringer, the No. 17 overall pick, with an impressive debut sequence for the Timberwolves in Summer League. Two blocks on the first possession of his NBA career. Beringer now gets to be mentored by fellow Frenchman Rudy Gobert.

The Heat have been active in the marketplace attempting to find a team willing to take on Terry Rozier’s expiring contract. However, due to it being a $26.6 million figure, the trade market is currently nonexistent. There’s a strong chance Rozier enters the season with Miami.

Lakers vs. Mavericks, the most anticipated game of Summer League, kicks off with Bronny James scoring on Cooper Flagg. Re-sale tickets to get into T-Mobile Arena for Bronny vs. Flagg were over $600.

Amazon has officially hired four elite play-by-play voices for their NBA coverage moving forward: Ian Eagle (CBS/Nets) Kevin Harlan (TNT) Michael Grady (ESPN/Timberwolves) Eric Collins (Hornets)

The Pacers signed Isaiah Jackson to a three-year, $21 million extension, per Shams Charania. Indiana locks in their new starting center for only $7 million annually through 2028.

Myles Turner with a not so subtle jab towards the Pacers on why he decided to sign with their divisional rival Bucks: “For me, it was ultimately about just staying competitive. … I saw a chance to remain competitive here.” A whole new level of spice towards this rivalry now.