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Last updated: July 31, 2026, 8:31 AM ET

Warrior's Roster Moves and Offseason Outlook

Draymond Green has agreed to return to the Golden State Warriors on a one-year, $27.7 million deal, a move that in an early assessment of free agent signings. The pursuit of LeBron James by the Warriors, however, never materialized as major upgrades failed to materialize and Golden State is again banking on continuity. The NBA has seen eight different champions in the last eight years, and the Warriors are among the teams looking to continue that parity.

NBA Offseason Transactions and Investigations

The Denver Nuggets have matched the Thunder's offer sheet for Spencer Jones, securing the player with a fully guaranteed two-year, $12 million contract. Meanwhile, the NBA is tracking deals, trades, and buzz across the league, with updates on free agents like DeMar DeRozan. An investigation into whether the Clippers to pay Kawhi Leonard could extend into 2027.

League News and Future Plans

The NBA will not play any preseason games in the Middle East for the first time in five years due to the ongoing conflict in the region. In other league news, representatives from the Portland Trail Blazers to discuss a new lease and public funding for renovations to the Moda Center. The Pacers, a design that harkens back to their late-'90s look. Wizards rookie Felix Okpara beyond just the start of his NBA career, finding a significant Nigerian and African community in the city.