NBA Basketball 8 Hours

Last updated: August 6, 2026, 9:41 PM ET

Sixers Superteam Takes Shape

Joel Embiid healthy and "extra motivated" with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown now on his side, according to 76ers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey. Jaylen Brown said he was disappointed with the Celtics' communication with him before he was traded to the Sixers, but his focus now is on winning and fitting in with his new team. The Philadelphia swingman had an extreme idea if the newly renovated team won a championship, but LeBron James shot it down with a dismissive "Boy ... naw."

Mavericks Make Headlines

The Dallas Mavericks' bounty for Cooper Flagg's 1-of-1 debut patch autograph card includes a plethora of items, signaling an aggressive promotional push around the rookie phenom. Meanwhile, Luka ex-fiancée Anamaria Goltes is withdrawing her petition seeking child support and attorney fees from the Lakers star.

Roster Moves and Extensions

Three-time NBA dunk contest champion Mac McClung has signed with Basquet Girona, a Spanish team owned by three-time NBA All-Star Marc Gasol. Lonnie Walker agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million deal with the Denver Nuggets, agent George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group told ESPN on Wednesday night. Suns forward Dillon Brooks agreed to a three-year, $73 million contract extension through the 2029-30 season, his agent told ESPN. The Wizards and Anthony Davis' agent, Rich Paul, have decided to wait on talks for a potential extension until after the season starts, sources told ESPN.

Legal Issues

Federal prosecutors have alleged that a key defendant in the ongoing NBA gambling case has attempted to tamper with witnesses, including by posting a rat emoji on Instagram.

State's franchise-altering 2027 offseason is just one of the storylines our resident GM is watching closely, as the league braces for a summer of significant movement.