Riley Minix, Spurs Sign Two-Way Deal

Jayson Tatum was observed at a New England Patriots practice without a walking boot, indicating progress after undergoing surgery in May for a ruptured right Achilles tendon. While he is expected to miss most or all of the 2025-26 NBA season, Tatum has been seen working out at the Celtics' facility and is entering the first season of a five-year, $315 million supermax contract. Want More Context? 🔎

Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Devin Booker, and the Thunder's Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren all secured contract extensions, while Trae Young remains frustrated over his lack of a max deal, despite the Hawks' ability to offer a four-year, $228.6 million extension. With the Hawks retooling their roster, questions arise about Young's max status and whether Atlanta will negotiate a shorter contract closer to his current salary. Want More Context? 🔎

A former Miami Heat security officer, Marcus Thomas Perez, has been charged with stealing over $2 million worth of memorabilia, including a game-worn LeBron James jersey from the 2013 NBA Finals, and selling it online. Perez, who pleaded not guilty, accessed the secured equipment room during his employment and allegedly sold over 100 items; law enforcement later seized nearly 300 additional stolen jerseys from his home. Want More Context? 🔎