NBA Basketball 24 Hours

Last updated: July 30, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

NBA Offseason Moves and Investigations

Draymond Green will return to the Golden State Warriors on a one-year deal worth $27.7 million. Meanwhile, the NBA's investigation into whether the Los Angeles Clippers circumvented the salary cap to pay Kawhi Leonard could extend into 2027. LeBron James ultimately chose to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, prioritizing loyalty to his own basketball compass over past affiliations. The Warriors' pursuit of James in the past never materialized as major upgrades failed to materialize, leading them to bank on continuity.

Team News and Future Outlooks

The Indiana Pacers have unveiled new pinstriped Statement Edition uniforms, evoking the team's late-'90s aesthetic. the NBA will not hold any preseason games in the Middle East this year, marking the first time in five years due to the ongoing conflict in the region. On a personal note, Wizards rookie Felix Okpara finds a home in Washington D.C., a city with a significant Nigerian and African community that offers him more than just the start of his NBA career.

Player Milestones and Speculation

Nikola Jokic's horse, 'Delicious Gar,' secured a victory in a harness race in Serbia, marking the second consecutive year a horse from his stables has won the Dužijanca race. In a look towards the future, an analysis of Team USA's Olympic stock for 2028 identifies players whose performances have risen or fallen throughout the latter half of the 2025-26 season and postseason.