NBA Basketball 3h Briefing
×Last updated: August 3, 2026, 2:32 PM ET
NBA Offseason Moves and Player News
Victor Wembanyama espn.com will host eight to 10 teammates in France this week for workouts as the San Antonio Spurs aim to improve after their NBA Finals defeat. Retired Heat superstar Chris Bosh has offered advice and issued a warning to Spurs star Victor Wembanyama regarding his blood clot diagnosis and the importance of maintaining his health throughout his career. Kevin Durant espn.com compared the new-look 76ers to his Warriors teams, citing their offensive firepower after Philadelphia added LeBron James in free agency.
Team Roster Updates
The Warriors are espn.com bringing back forward Gary Payton II on a one-year, $3.9 million veteran minimum deal, according to sources. Mavericks forward Naji Marshall signed a three-year, $52.2 million extension that will keep him with the team through the 2029-30 season, sources told ESPN. City's Chet espn.com Holmgren stated Saturday afternoon that the departures of three key contributors from the Thunder's 2025 championship team felt "like losing a family member."
Free Agency Analysis
Our front office espn.com insider examines the biggest questions as the dust settles on 2026 free agency, analyzing ten offseason trends.