Weekly NBA Roundup

## Overview
The NBA offseason roared to life between June 30 and July 6, 2025, marked by the official opening of free agency, a flurry of high-profile signings and extensions, burgeoning trade chatter, and the kickoff of Summer League action in California and Salt Lake City. Free agency commenced on June 30 at 6 p.m. ET, unleashing a deluge of contractual agreements that reshaped team rosters almost immediately ([foxsports.com](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nba/nba-free-agency-signings-tracker?utm_source=chatgpt.com)). Simultaneously, the California Classic Summer League tipped off on July 5 at San Francisco’s Chase Center, while the Salt Lake City Summer League began on the same day at the Jon M. Huntsman Center, giving recent draftees, undrafted rookies, and fringe veterans a vital platform to stake their claim for regular-season roster spots ([nba.com](https://www.nba.com/summer-league/2025?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).

## California Classic Summer League Highlights
• July 5 – Heat 82, Spurs 69
Miami opened the California Classic with a methodical 82-69 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. The game featured four ties and 16 lead changes before Miami pulled away with a decisive 26-18 fourth quarter. Second-year big man Kel’el Ware anchored the Heat with 17 points, eight rebounds, and two blocks, while Anthony Black added 14 points and six assists. For the Spurs, lottery pick Dylan Harper tallied 12 points and five rebounds in his Summer League debut ([nba.com](https://www.nba.com/news/2025-california-classic-summer-league-spurs-heat?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).

• July 6 – Warriors 89, Lakers 84
After falling behind 19-11 early, the Golden State Warriors flipped the game on its head, outscoring Los Angeles by 14 points over the second and third quarters en route to an 89-84 win. Jackson Rowe and Isaiah Mobley paced Golden State with 13 points apiece, combining for nine rebounds. The Warriors shot 43.8% overall and 40.0% from three, stifling the Lakers’ balanced attack in the second half ([nba.com](https://www.nba.com/news/2025-california-classic-summer-league-lakers-warriors?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).

• July 6 – Lakers 103, Heat 83
In the late game at Chase Center, the Lakers got back on track with a 103-83 blowout of the Heat. Cole Swider led all scorers with 20 points on 7-for-10 shooting, while Bronny James chipped in 10 points and grabbed two rebounds in just 10 minutes. Darius Bazley’s all-around 16-point, nine-rebound, three-block performance underscored his two-way potential, and DJ Steward contributed 14 points, three assists, and two steals ([nba.com](https://www.nba.com/news/2025-california-classic-summer-league-lakers-heat?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).

• July 7 – Spurs 90, Warriors 88
In a Sunday night thriller, San Antonio edged Golden State, 90-88, keyed by a 25-point eruption from undrafted second-year guard David Jones-Garcia. He also chipped in three rebounds, three assists, and three steals. The Spurs shot 47.5% from the field and 39.3% from three, overcoming 39 combined turnovers to secure the win. For the Warriors, LJ Cryer drilled five triples in his 19-point outing, while rookie Will Richard added 16 points ([nba.com](https://www.nba.com/news/2025-california-classic-summer-league-spurs-warriors?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).

### Standout Performers
- Cole Swider (Lakers): Back-to-back 20-point efforts on 7-for-10 shooting in both games, showcasing efficient scoring and low turnover rates ([nba.com](https://www.nba.com/news/summer-standouts-july-6-2025?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).
- David Jones-Garcia (Spurs): 25 points, three rebounds, three assists, three steals in a clutch season debut.
- LJ Cryer (Warriors): Pure shooter – 5-of-9 from deep for 19 points in 23 minutes.

## Salt Lake City Summer League Highlights
• July 6 – Jazz 93, 76ers 89
The Utah Jazz rolled out a wire-to-wire triumph over Philadelphia, led by No. 3 overall pick VJ Edgecombe’s 28 points, 10 rebounds, and two blocks. Despite being outscored in the paint, Utah’s disciplined defense and late-game poise preserved a 52-43 halftime lead and ultimately secured the win. Edgecombe was 11-for-18 from the field and added four assists, while Quentin Grimes paced the Sixers with 22 points ([nba.com](https://www.nba.com/news/2025-salt-lake-city-summer-league-76ers-jazz?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).

• July 6 – Grizzlies 92, Thunder 80
Memphis continued its strong Summer League showing by defeating Oklahoma City, 92-80. Jaylen Wells and GG Jackson each poured in 20 points, with Wells adding four rebounds and two steals and Jackson contributing five rebounds and two blocks. Ajay Mitchell led OKC with 24 points in a losing effort; however, the Grizzlies’ balanced attack and stingy defense propelled them to victory ([nba.com](https://www.nba.com/news/2025-salt-lake-city-summer-league-grizzlies-thunder?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).

## Upcoming Las Vegas NBA Summer League
The marquee Las Vegas Summer League runs July 10–20, featuring 30 teams at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion. The tournament will include recent Lottery selections such as Cooper Flagg (Hornets), Bronny James (Lakers), and VJ Edgecombe (Jazz), as well as undrafted talents like Blake Hinson (Warriors) and Cam Carter (Spurs). Team rosters were solidified in late June, with franchises like Golden State showcasing G League standouts and teams like the Spurs stocking up on three-and-D wings. The Las Vegas bracket format guarantees at least five games per team, with playoffs for the top four finishers ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_NBA_Summer_League?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).

## Key Free Agency Moves
- Myles Turner signs a four-year, $107 million deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, including a 15% trade kicker and player option in 2028–29. Milwaukee stretched Damian Lillard’s remaining $113 million over five seasons to facilitate the deal ([brewhoop.com](https://www.brewhoop.com/2025/7/1/24459776/milwaukee-bucks-nba-free-agency-myles-turner-giannis-damian-lillard-shams-charania-chris-haynes?utm_source=chatgpt.com), [reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/report-giannis-down-bucks-dumping-damian-lillard-signing-myles-turner-2025-07-01/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander inks a four-year, $285 million supermax extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder, making it the largest annual salary in NBA history ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45506849/nba-free-agency-2025-latest-signings-news-buzz-trades-reports?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).
- Jakob Poeltl agrees to a four-year, $104 million extension with the Toronto Raptors, including a 2026–27 player option at $19.5 million ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45506849/nba-free-agency-2025-latest-signings-news-buzz-trades-reports?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).
- Deandre Ayton joins the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year deal, adding size and rim protection to complement LeBron James ([foxsports.com](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nba/nba-free-agency-signings-tracker-rockets-poach-finney-smith-from-lakers?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).
- Tre Mann signs a three-year, $24 million contract with the Charlotte Hornets; Tyus Jones inks a one-year, $7 million deal with the Orlando Magic, solidifying backcourt depth ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45506849/nba-free-agency-2025-latest-signings-news-buzz-trades-reports?utm_source=chatgpt.com), [basketball.realgm.com](https://basketball.realgm.com/news/wiretap/archive/2025/6?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).

## Trade Rumors and League News
- Brook Lopez is rumored to be a target for the Lakers on a potential two-year, $18 million deal, aimed at providing veteran frontcourt depth around LeBron James and the newly acquired Deandre Ayton ([timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/nba/top-stories/nba-trade-rumors-los-angeles-lakers-might-be-signing-18-million-los-angeles-clippers-star-to-support-lebron-james-and-luka-doncic/articleshow/122170693.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).
- Rich Paul (Klutch Sports) revealed inquiries from four unnamed teams regarding LeBron James, though no substantive trade discussions have occurred; James remains under contract for $52.6 million in 2025–26, complicating any move ([nypost.com](https://nypost.com/2025/07/01/sports/rich-paul-adds-four-teams-twist-to-lebron-james-lakers-trade-speculation/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).
- Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly expressed displeasure after the Bucks waived struggling Damian Lillard to acquire Turner, adding tension to Milwaukee’s offseason narrative and fueling speculation on Giannis’s long-term future ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/report-giannis-down-bucks-dumping-damian-lillard-signing-myles-turner-2025-07-01/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).
- The long-awaited Kevin Durant seven-team trade, originally agreed to between Phoenix and Houston, is expected to be finalized as a mega-deal once the July moratorium lifts on July 6, potentially involving the Hawks, Timberwolves, Nets, Warriors, and Lakers in facilitating pick and salary exchanges ([hoopsrumors.com](https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2025/07/durant-trade-expected-to-be-completed-as-seven-team-deal.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com)).

From explosive Summer League performances to blockbuster signings and swirling trade intrigue, the week of June 30 to July 6, 2025, set a frenetic early tone for the NBA’s offseason. As Summer League shifts to Las Vegas on July 10 and moratoria lift on July 6, all eyes will remain fixated on how rookies, free agents, and stars alike shape the league’s competitive landscape.