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Last updated: August 6, 2026, 2:31 PM ET

Player Transactions and Facilities

Lonnie Walker IV has agreed to a one-year contract with the Denver Nuggets worth $3.3 million. His agent confirmed the deal on Wednesday night. Phoenix, forward Dillon Brooks has finalized a three-year contract extension with the Suns valued at $73 million, keeping him with the team through the 2029-30 season. The National Basketball Players Association has launched the PLYRS UNTD Performance Center in Los Angeles, aiming to provide a comprehensive facility for players to train, scrimmage, and recover.

Legal and Personal Matters

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

Team and League Buzz

Jaylen Brown, the Philadelphia 76ers guard, expressed inspiration for his next relationship after attending Donovan Mitchell and Coco Jones' wedding. Brown also had an extreme idea for a championship celebration if the 76ers were to win, an idea that Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James humorously dismissed with a "Boy ... naw". League insiders are already anticipating significant matchups between the Knicks and 76ers in the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season, suggesting a burgeoning rivalry in the Eastern Conference.