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Last updated: August 1, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

NBA Business and League News

Victor Wembanyama secured a significant endorsement deal with Nike, which will include his own signature sneaker line, according to sources speaking with ESPN's Shams Charania. The NBA will not be holding any preseason games in the Middle East this year, marking the first time in five years this has occurred due to the current conflict in the region, sources have informed ESPN. Discussions are ongoing between the Portland Trail Blazers and city officials regarding a new lease agreement and the allocation of public funds for renovations to the Moda Center. An NBA investigation into whether the Los Angeles Clippers may have violated salary cap rules in their acquisition of Kawhi Leonard could extend until 2027 if settlements are not reached by the involved parties.

Player and Team Updates

Attorneys Terry Rozier are arguing in a recent court filing that a text message from a co-defendant indicates the NBA player was unaware of the alleged gambling scheme for which he has been indicted. The Indiana Pacers have unveiled their new Statement Edition uniforms, which feature a pinstriped design reminiscent of the team's late 1990s era. The league's current run of parity, with eight different champions in the past eight seasons, has sparked debate about which of the remaining 22 teams have the potential to extend this trend to nine consecutive years.