NBA Morning Brief — July 12, 2026: Oladipo’s Comeback, Klay Rumors and Summer Moves
Oladipo’s Pro Day and player updates
Victor Oladipo is taking another run at an NBA return. The veteran guard announced he’ll hold a Pro Day in Las Vegas where teams, scouts and coaches are invited to check his current form. Oladipo hasn’t played in the NBA since the 2022–23 season after a serious knee injury, but he spent time last year in the G League with the Wisconsin Herd and put up solid numbers while working his way back.
Chosen No. 2 overall in 2013, Oladipo still has a lengthy and productive résumé to lean on. He’s hoping this workout gives him a chance to show teams he can contribute again and earn another NBA opportunity.
Contracts, trade buzz and the offseason landscape
In free-agency news, Gary Trent Jr. agreed to a four-year, $64 million deal to stay with the Milwaukee Bucks. The price surprised some given his recent production, but Milwaukee clearly sees value in keeping his shooting depth as it looks to regroup after a down year.
Klay Thompson’s status with the Dallas Mavericks is suddenly uncertain. Dallas appears open to moving him — via trade or possibly a buyout — and Miami has been mentioned as a potential landing spot if he becomes available. Thompson is entering the final season of his contract and carries a sizable salary for 2026–27, which could complicate any move. Last season wasn’t kind to him statistically, making this offseason a pivotal one for the veteran.
The broader financial picture is shaping much of the offseason. Some teams have real cap flexibility and can act quickly to reshape rosters or absorb contracts, while others are stuck near the luxury thresholds and must make precise, creative moves. How those cap-rich clubs decide to spend will likely set the tone for trades and signings over the next few weeks.
On the lighter side of free-agent chatter, Spurs center Luke Kornet generated buzz with a playful recruitment pitch to LeBron James, touting life in Texas and the Spurs’ young core. And off-court chatter from commentators continues to swirl about where some of the biggest names might land, keeping the rumor mill active as teams finalize their summer plans.
