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ESPN's NBA insiders map out the perfect summer for every team.

Lenny Wilkens, the legendary former SuperSonics player, coach and executive, was honored Saturday as the first person to have a statue unveiled outside Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.

There's mutual interest between Nicolas Batum and the Clippers in a new deal together after the veteran forward opted out, sources told ESPN.

No. 2 overall pick Dylan Harper delivered a message to the loyal fans of the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, proclaiming at the team's "Family Cookout," that the new-look club is "going to make the playoffs," following a six-year postseason drought.

Free agent guard Sam Merrill intends to sign a four-year, $38 million contract to stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers, sources tell ESPN.

Restricted free agent Davion Mitchell intends to sign a two-year, $24 million deal to remain with the Miami Heat, sources told ESPN.

The Golden State Warriors officially tendered Jonathan Kuminga a $7.9 million qualifying offer which will make the forward a restricted free agent as expected, sources confirmed.

The Chicago Bulls are trading Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Isaac Okoro, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

With the start of NBA free agency just days away, Bobby Marks has all 30 teams covered.

After a disappointing first-round playoff flameout, here's an early look at the Lakers' top priorities and targets over the next few weeks.