NBA Basketball 24 Hours

Last updated: August 1, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

League News and Investigations

The NBA will not hold any preseason games in the Middle East this year, marking the first time in five years this has occurred, due to the ongoing conflict in the region. An investigation into whether the Clippers illegally circumvented the salary cap to sign Kawhi Leonard could extend until 2027, if the involved parties cannot reach an agreement on the findings or a settlement. Attorneys are clashing over the interpretation of a text message in the legal case involving Terry Rozier, with Rozier's legal team arguing the message indicates the NBA player was unaware of the alleged gambling scheme for which he has been indicted.

Team and Player Developments

Spurs star Wembanyama has secured a new, long-term endorsement deal with Nike, which will include his own signature sneaker line, according to sources. The Portland Trail Blazers have engaged in discussions with city councilors regarding a new lease agreement and the allocation of public funds for renovations to the aging Moda Center. The Indiana Pacers have unveiled their new Statement Edition uniforms, which feature a pinstriped design reminiscent of the team's late-1990s era uniforms.

League Trends and Future Outlook

The NBA has experienced a trend of parity, with eight different champions crowned over the past eight seasons. The league's current landscape raises questions about which of the remaining 22 teams have the potential to extend this streak to nine consecutive years of new champions, and which are considerably further from achieving such a feat.