NBA Basketball 3h Briefing
×Last updated: August 2, 2026, 2:30 PM ET
NBA Player News and Transactions
Victor Wembanyama espn.com signed a new, long-term endorsement deal with Nike, which includes his own signature shoe. Gary Payton espn.com is returning to the Golden State Warriors on a one-year contract worth $3.9 million. Kevin Durant espn.com a parallel between the current Philadelphia 76ers, bolstered by LeBron James' free agency acquisition, and his dominant Warriors teams, citing the offensive firepower. The Oklahoma City espn.com Thunder's Chet Holmgren described the departures of three key players from their championship team as feeling "like losing a family member."
Legal and League Investigations
Attorneys are reportedly espn.com clashing over the interpretation of text messages in the legal case involving Terry Rozier. Rozier's legal espn.com argued in a court filing that a text from a co-defendant suggests the NBA veteran was unaware of the alleged gambling scheme for which he faces indictment. An NBA investigation espn.com into whether the Los Angeles Clippers illegally circumvented the salary cap to sign Kawhi Leonard may extend until 2027 if no agreement is reached on the findings or a settlement.
Team Apparel
The Indiana Pacers espn.com have unveiled new Statement Edition uniforms that feature a pinstriped design, reminiscent of their late-1990s era.