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Last updated: August 9, 2026, 12:09 PM ET

Player News

Tyrese Haliburton and his wife Jade Jones celebrated their official wedding with a live performance by 50 Cent, who played as the couple danced to "I Get Money." Tyler Herro told reporters he is focused on helping the Bucks win as many games as possible next season rather than dwelling on his contract status. A misdemeanor gun charge against James Harden in Texas has been dismissed by a judge.

Front Office & Trades

Monta Ellis, the former NBA guard who never played college basketball, was named general manager at Alcorn State for the 2026-27 season. Jaylen Brown described his trade to the Sixers as a "crazy transition" and expressed disappointment with how the Celtics communicated before moving him, but said his focus is now on winning. Kawhi Leonard allegedly had an undisclosed sponsorship agreement worth millions with Daktronics, the company that designed the Clippers' videoboard, according to a report from Pablo Torre.

Free Agent Market

Among the remaining NBA free agents still on the board as the 2026-27 season nears are Jalen Duren and several other notable veterans. ESPN front office insider Bobby Marks examines 10 free agency trends to separate fact from fiction as the dust settles on this summer's moves. The latest NBA offseason buzz also tracks ongoing trade talks and the status of free agents like DeMar DeRozan.

Future Outlook

Golden State's franchise-altering summer of 2027 is one of the key storylines in a preview that poses 10 questions about the 2027 offseason, from cap space projections to potential free-agent targets.