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Last updated: August 8, 2026, 12:15 AM ET

Free Agency & Contract News

The Suns locked up forward Dillon Brooks with a three‑year, $73 million extension through 2029‑30. Meanwhile, Jaylen Brown called his trade to the Sixers a “crazy transition” and expressed disappointment with the Celtics’ communication. Sixers president Mike Gansey said Joel Embiid is healthy and “extra motivated” with new teammates LeBron James and Brown. The Wizards and Anthony Davis have tabled extension talks until the season starts. As the offseason drags on, nine notable free agents including Jalen Duren and James Harden remain unsigned.

Other NBA Headlines

A tragic development: Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died from a mixture of heroin and cocaine, according to the L.A. County coroner. On a lighter note, Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton and his wife Jade Jones celebrated their wedding with a live performance by 50 Cent. The Mavericks are offering an extravagant bounty for Cooper Flagg’s 1‑of‑1 trading card, including 32 years of season tickets. Former NBA star Monta Ellis was named general manager at Alcorn State. Three‑time dunk champion Mac McClung signed with Basquet Girona, a Spanish team owned by Marc Gasol. Meanwhile, a report revealed that Kawhi Leonard had an undisclosed sponsorship deal worth millions with the company behind the Clippers’ videoboard. Finally, a Texas judge dismissed a misdemeanor gun charge against Cavaliers guard James Harden.