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Last updated: August 5, 2026, 11:31 PM ET

Player Transactions and Contract News

Lonnie Walker IV is returning to the NBA with a one-year, $3.3 million deal with the Denver Nuggets. Dillon Brooks agreed to a three-year, $73 million contract extension with the Phoenix Suns, which will keep him with the team through the 2029-30 season.

Team and Front Office Updates

The National Basketball Players Association has opened the PLYRS UNTD Performance Center in Los Angeles, providing a central hub for players to scrimmage, train, and recover. Knicks senior vice president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas is departing the organization after four seasons. The Sacramento Kings landed Cooper Flagg, and their rebuild will be defined by accelerating his development while managing two expensive veteran contracts.

Player Personal and Off-Court Matters

Luka Doncic's ex-fiancée, Anamaria Goltes, is withdrawing her petition for child support and attorney fees from the Lakers star. Federal prosecutors have alleged that a key defendant in an ongoing NBA gambling case has attempted to tamper with witnesses, including through social media posts.

Player Inspirations and Hypotheticals

76ers guard Jaylen Brown stated that attending Donovan Mitchell and Coco Jones' wedding inspired him regarding his next relationship. Brown also an extreme championship idea if the 76ers won, which LeBron James humorously dismissed with a "Boy… naw."

: Offseason and Future Outlooks

State's significant 2027 offseason is one of the storylines being closely monitored. NBA front office insider Bobby Marks is examining ten offseason trends and answering key questions following the 2026 free agency period. LeBron James his decision to sign with the Lakers was driven by loyalty to his own basketball compass rather than any previous team. The Warriors' pursuit of LeBron James never reached serious consideration, and the team is now relying on continuity as major upgrades did not materialize. Victor Wembanyama host eight to ten teammates in France this week for workouts as the San Antonio Spurs prepare for the upcoming season following their NBA Finals loss to the New York Knicks.