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Last updated: August 6, 2026, 11:58 PM ET

Sixers' Superteam Takes Shape

Joel Embiid is healthy and "extra motivated" with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown now on his side, according to 76ers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey. Jaylen Brown said he was disappointed with the Celtics' communication with him before he was traded to the Sixers, but his focus now is on winning and fitting in with his new team. The 76ers swingman had an extreme idea if the newly renovated team won a championship, but LeBron James quickly shot it down with a simple "Boy ... naw." League insiders are already circling every Knicks-76ers matchup on the 2026-27 schedule, with the East's new heavyweight showdown generating major buzz.

Contracts and Extensions

Lonnie Walker IV agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million deal with the Denver Nuggets, agent George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group told ESPN on Wednesday night. Suns forward Dillon Brooks agreed to a three-year, $73 million contract extension through the 2029-30 season, his agent told ESPN. The Wizards and Anthony Davis' agent, Rich Paul, have decided to wait on talks for a potential extension until after the season starts, sources told ESPN. The NBA's free agency and trade market remains active, with the latest buzz including free agents such as DeMar DeRozan still on the board.

Legal and Off-Court News

The Dallas Mavericks' bounty for Cooper Flagg's 1-of-1 debut patch autograph card includes a plethora of items. Luka Doncic's ex-fiancée Anamaria Goltes is withdrawing her petition seeking child support and attorney fees from the Lakers star. Federal prosecutors have alleged that a key defendant in the ongoing NBA gambling case has attempted to tamper with witnesses, including by posting a rat emoji on Instagram.

Around the League

Three-time NBA slam dunk contest champion Mac McClung has signed with Basquet Girona, a Spanish team owned by three-time NBA All-Star Marc Gasol. The National Basketball Players Association opened the PLYRS UNTD Performance Center in Los Angeles this week, offering a "one-stop shop" for league players to scrimmage, workout and recover. Grading the biggest free agent signings and extensions, including Dillon Brooks getting a new deal with the Suns, remains a hot topic across the league. Golden State's franchise-altering 2027 offseason is just one of the storylines our resident GM is watching closely.