On June 25, Beijing time, ESPN insider Brian Windhorst reported that the Los Angeles Lakers are interested in a sign-and-trade deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers involving LeBron James and Jarrett Allen. James has become a free agent again for the first time since 2018. There has been ongoing speculation that he plans to return to the Cavaliers, but Cleveland can currently offer the legendary star only about $3 million in annual salary.

On June 25, Beijing time, the Lakers finalized a four-year, $185 million max contract (with a player option in the fourth year) to extend Austin Reaves. ESPN quickly issued a grade of B+ for the deal. Here's the detailed breakdown: Even though the Los Angeles Lakers are always in the spotlight, Austin Reaves remains underrated by the public.

In the final round of Group B at the World Cup, which concluded on June 25th Beijing time, Qatar lost 1-3 to Bosnia and Herzegovina, finishing bottom of Group B with one draw and two losses. This makes Qatar the second Asian team eliminated from this World Cup, following Jordan. Looking back at Qatar’s campaign in this tournament, it can be described as a "high start but low finish." In their opening match, they surprisingly held European powerhouse Switzerland to a 1-1 draw, securing their first ever World Cup point.

Brazil will take on Scotland in the last Group C match of the 2026 World Cup. Almost 30 years after their meeting in the 1998 World Cup, where Brazil won 2-1 en route to the final, Scotland is once again confronted with a monumental challenge against the South American football powerhouse.

Since TheShy announced his return, many LPL viewers have been eager to see him qualify for Worlds, given that his previous match against Faker set a viewership record for the play-in stage. There is also widespread anticipation for another showdown between TheShy and Faker.

Yesterday, the Lakers traded their 25th pick along with some cash to the Knicks for the 24th pick in the draft, selecting 3-and-D wing Cameron Carr. That was their first move of the offseason. Twelve hours later, they made their second.

Signed, sealed, delivered. Reaves has agreed to a 4-year, $185 million max contract extension with the Lakers, setting the record for the largest contract ever given to an undrafted NBA player. The details are as follows: 2026-27 season: $41.3 million; 2027-28: $44.6 million; 2028-29: $47.9 million; 2029-30: $51.2 million (player option).

The Miami Heat's projected starting five for the 2026-27 season is as follows: Actually, this picture isn't quite accurate because one player has become a complete free agent—that guy is Powell. According to a source, from a financial perspective, it's very difficult for the Heat to keep Powell, but they are expected to execute a sign-and-trade for him, and the team's next focus for reinforcement will be bringing in a shooter.

According to reporter Scotto, barring an unexpected trade, the Kings are expected to use the stretch provision to waive DeRozan... The 36-year-old veteran has only $10 million guaranteed on his $25.74 million contract for next season, and the Kings can spread that amount over the next three seasons. Once DeRozan enters free agency, the Clippers will lead the pursuit for him.

On June 24, Beijing time, according to well-known blogger "Qingzheng Shuxiong_GuoAn," 22-year-old Chinese goalkeeper Liu Shaoyang, who previously played for Bayern Munich's second team, has officially signed with Chinese Super League giant Beijing Guoan. He returned to China on the 22nd and arrived in Beijing, formally concluding his 4.5-year stint abroad.