Hey everyone! Free agency might be slowing down as we get deeper into July, but there are still plenty of interesting tidbits from around the basketball world to talk about. Today, we’ll be tuning in to the latest intel on the LeBron James sweepstakes from our insider Brett Siegel, taking a peek at the progress on Adam Silver’s NBA Europe project, and shooting a quick glance at some of the top Summer League performances to start the week. Enjoy!

- Spencer Poole (Editor - ClutchPoints NBA Newsletter)

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As an organization, the Warriors remain very much of the belief that they are a top suitor for LeBron James in free agency, with sources close to the situation telling ClutchPoints that Draymond Green's recent conversations with James have left him giving even stronger consideration to the idea than before.

It is worth mentioning that in addition to speaking with Green face-to-face throughout their trip, sources say Stephen Curry has also held direct communication with James. What matters from the Warriors' perspective is that both Green and Curry have held direct communication with James to try to recruit him.

As one team source said, the idea that there wouldn't be a stronger ending to James' NBA legacy than winning a championship alongside Curry was a key talking point Green and the organization made.

However, the overarching consensus among rival team personnel at NBA Summer League is that James will sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers and ride off into the sunset with the team that originally drafted him first overall in 2003.

Along with the Warriors and Cavs being at the forefront of conversations surrounding LeBron, the Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Denver Nuggets all remain in this race. James has heard all of the information he needs from the top suitors interested in him, which is why many believe a decision is imminent.

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As basketball continues to be a global sport, the NBA is keen on expanding its reach. The league is in the middle of forming NBA Europe, which could tip off in October 2027.

On Wednesday, NBA commissioner Adam Silver held his annual media conference in the Summer League in Las Vegas to address various topics. According to ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel, Silver remained bullish on the progress of NBA Europe.

Caleb Wilson has been nothing short of an absolute wrecking ball in Summer League so far. The former North Carolina star is averaging north of 24 points per game, the best of which came off this absolutely insane slam against the Utah Jazz on Monday night. 😮

Needing all the help around Nikola Jokic that they can get, the Nuggets have to be jumping for joy after selecting Trevon Brazile 35th overall. The 23-year-old wing out of Arkansas looks as NBA-ready as anyone in this class, putting it all together with an audacious 32-point performance against the Thunder, capped off by this ridiculous three to beat the shot clock. 🔥

Despite losing Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer, Brayden Burries isn’t looking like a bad consolation prize. The Arizona product is knocking down over 44% of his long-range shots, averaging over two steals a night in Vegas, and showcasing elite ball-handling, as seen on this tough step-back against the Suns. 😮‍💨😮‍💨