Luka Doncic’s midseason move from Dallas to Los Angeles stunned the NBA. Six months later, the shock has been replaced with certainty, as the 26-year-old guard signed a three-year, $165 million extension with the Lakers on the first day he was eligible.

The Boston Celtics have signed Chris Boucher to a fully guaranteed one-year, $3.3 million deal. Boucher averaged 10.0 points and 4.5 rebounds last season and is likely to have a significant role in the frontcourt as Jayson Tatum recovers from a torn Achilles.

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.

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.

The Orlando Magic and Lester Quinones have agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal. Quinones will compete for a roster or two-way spot, coming off three NBA seasons and an impressive 2024-25 showing in the G League.