NBA Basketball 3 Days

Last updated: August 10, 2026, 3:17 PM ET

Free Agency & Offseason Buzz

The NBA's offseason continues with nine players still on the market, including Jalen Duren and James Harden, as the 2026-27 season approaches. Bobby Marks separates fact from fiction by examining 10 offseason trends, while the latest NBA offseason buzz tracks deals and trade updates involving free agents such as DeMar DeRozan. Tyler Herro told reporters he is focused on winning with the Bucks rather than his contract, hoping to help Milwaukee "win as many games as possible." Extension talks between Anthony Davis and the Wizards have been tabled until after the season begins, according to sources. Golden State faces a franchise-altering 2027 offseason, one of 10 key questions Bobby Marks is watching.

Player Health & Legal Developments

A misdemeanor gun charge against James Harden was dismissed by a Texas judge, clearing the All-Star Cavaliers guard of a potential legal distraction. Joel Embiid is healthy and "extra motivated" with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown now on his side, according to Sixers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey. Free agent forward Ben Simmons is expected to participate with "zero restrictions" at a player-led private minicamp for the Australian men's team in Melbourne, a source told ESPN. New reporting reveals that Kawhi Leonard had an undisclosed sponsorship agreement allegedly worth millions with Daktronics, the company that designed the Clippers' videoboard, per Pablo Torre.

Tributes, Front Office Moves & Off-Court Stories

Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history and a five-time champion as a player, died at age 86 on Sunday. Monta Ellis, who played more than a decade in the league without attending college, will serve as general manager at Alcorn State this season. Tyrese Haliburton and his wife Jade Jones held an official wedding celebration featuring a live performance by 50 Cent. To retrieve a rare Cooper Flagg 1-of-1 debut patch autograph card, the Mavericks are offering season tickets for 32 years plus a signed jersey. Finally, the Spurs look to build on Victor Wembanyama's rookie season as the team prepares for a title run in 2026-27.