NBA Basketball 24 Hours

Last updated: August 6, 2026, 11:31 AM ET

Player Transactions and Team News

Dillon Brooks agreed to a three-year, $73 million contract extension with the Phoenix Suns, keeping him with the team through the 2029-30 season. Lonnie Walker IV is returning to the NBA on a one-year deal worth $3.3 million with the Denver Nuggets. The National Basketball Players Association has launched the PLYRS UNTD Performance Center in Los Angeles, a new facility designed to be a "one-stop shop" for players' training and recovery needs.

Off-Court Developments and Legal Matters

Luka Doncic's ex-fiancée, Anamaria Goltes, is withdrawing her petition for child support and attorney fees from the Lakers star. In legal news federal prosecutors have alleged that a defendant in the ongoing NBA gambling case has attempted to tamper with witnesses, reportedly by posting a rat emoji on social media.

Player Insights and Future Outlook

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jaylen Brown stated that attending Donovan Mitchell and Coco Jones' wedding has inspired him regarding his own future relationships. Brown also had an extreme idea for the 76ers if the team were to win a championship, an idea that LeBron James has reportedly shot down. The Sacramento Kings face a balancing act in their rebuild, needing to accelerate the development of rookie Darius Acuff Jr. while managing the contracts of veteran players like Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine. League insiders are anticipating a strong rivalry between the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers in the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season.