The NBA offseason continues to deliver shocking storylines, historic moments, and major roster moves.Here is the NBA Recap for July 12th:
💍 Donovan Mitchell Is Engaged to Coco Jones
In the biggest non-basketball headline of the day, Donovan Mitchell announced his engagement to singer/actress Coco Jones. The two made it public on social media, and fans across the NBA and entertainment world are celebrating the surprise moment. ❤️
🟣 LeBron Left in the Dark, Luka Got the Call
It was revealed that Lakers ownership notified Luka Dončić ahead of time about selling majority control of the franchise… but LeBron James wasn’t told at all.
This has raised serious questions about internal communication — and LeBron’s future in L.A.
💸 Pacers Lock in Isaiah Jackson
Isaiah Jackson has signed a 3-year, $21 million deal to return to the Indiana Pacers. The team believes in his development and sees him as a piece of their long-term core.
🏀 Melo Makes Video Game History
Carmelo Anthony is now the only player in history to appear on the covers of:
- NCAA March Madness
- NBA Live
- NBA 2K (2026)
A true gaming icon 🎮
🛑 Lakers Lose Key Free Agents… Again
The Lakers were in on Brook Lopez and John Collins but lost both to their cross-town rivals, the Clippers.
It’s a big hit for a team trying to add frontcourt depth around LeBron and Luka — and yet another win for the Clippers this offseason.
👟 Kon Knueppel Signs Shoe Deal with Jordan Brand
Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel signed a multi-year sneaker deal with Jordan Brand, showing how much potential the brand sees in the young talent.
🔙 Kyrie Already Back on the Court
After suffering an ACL injury, Kyrie Irving has already returned to the gym — streaming his first session live on Twitch, showing fans his recovery is ahead of schedule.
