NBA Basketball 24 Hours

Last updated: August 8, 2026, 12:24 PM ET

Free Agency & Trade Buzz

The NBA offseason continues to hum with several big names still available. A list of the top remaining NBA free agents includes Jalen Duren, James Harden and others as the 2026-27 season approaches. Our latest offseason buzz tracks deals and trade rumors, including the status of DeMar DeRozan. The Wizards and Anthony Davis have tabled talks until the season starts, as sources told ESPN that Davis’ agent, Rich Paul, agreed to wait on extension discussions.

Sixers Reconfigure

Philadelphia’s roster transformation is a major storyline. Jaylen Brown called his trade to the Sixers a “crazy transition” and expressed disappointment with the Celtics’ communication before the deal. Meanwhile, team president Mike Gansey says Joel Embiid is healthy and “extra motivated” with LeBron James and Brown now on his side.

Off-Court Headlines

Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton and his wife Jade Jones held an official wedding celebration that featured a live performance by 50 Cent, with the couple dancing to “I Get Money.” Elsewhere, a misdemeanor gun charge against Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden was dismissed by a Texas judge. In a separate development, Kawhi Leonard allegedly had an undisclosed sponsorship agreement worth millions with Daktronics, the company that designed the Clippers’ videoboard, per Pablo Torre. Additionally, former NBA standout Monta Ellis has been named general manager at Alcorn State for the upcoming season.

Future Outlook

The Mavericks are offering season tickets for 32 years and a signed jersey as part of a bounty for a rare Cooper Flagg card. Looking further ahead, Bobby Marks outlines 10 questions for the summer of 2027, highlighting Golden State’s franchise-altering 2027 offseason as a key storyline.