What happened: Atlanta kept CJ McCollum on a one-year, $21 million deal that preserves future cap flexibility. Boston retained Neemias Queta and added Mitchell Robinson for less than $30 million in combined annual salary. Cleveland drafted Meleek Thomas at No. 34 and signed him to a four-year, $9.3 million guaranteed contract.
Why it matters: The New York Knicks largely stood pat after winning the championship, leaving rival contenders to reshape their rosters. Salary-cap penalties could still prompt trades, but most major questions for 2026-27 have been resolved.
By the numbers: LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kawhi Leonard, Jaylen Brown, LaMelo Ball, Ja Morant and Julius Randle changed teams. Thomas led NBA Summer League scoring at 27.3 points per game.
What to watch: Watch for late trades aimed at reducing salary-cap penalties before 2026-27 rosters harden.