Vegas Summer League Highlights an Uncertain NBA Offseason

NBA execs in Las Vegas voiced bewilderment at a chaotic off-season: Kawhi Leonard’s cap-circumvention investigation delaying a potential Clippers-Raptors deal; ongoing speculation on LeBron James’s destination; the Bucks’ four-year, $64 million Gary Trent Jr. contract drawing scrutiny under cap rules; the Pelicans sticking with nearly the same roster despite a poor season; and the Lakers’ high-risk, cap-heavy rebuild around Luka Doncic—set against Portland’s arena drama—as the league waits for investigations to conclude.