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Last updated: August 10, 2026, 12:17 AM ET

Coaching Legend Lost

Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history and a five-time champion as a player, died at the age of 86 on Sunday.

Free Agency and Contract News

An undisclosed sponsorship deal allegedly worth millions between Kawhi Leonard and Daktronics, the company that designed the Clippers' videoboard, was reported by Pablo Torre. Bucks guard Tyler Herro said he is prioritizing winning over his contract status, aiming to help Milwaukee win as many games as possible. A Texas judge dismissed a misdemeanor gun charge against All-Star guard James Harden; Harden's legal situation is now resolved. The list of remaining free agents includes Jalen Duren and James Harden among nine players still unsigned as the 2026-27 season approaches. Free agent forward Ben Simmons will be a full participant with zero restrictions at Australia's player-led minicamp in Melbourne, per a source.

Future Outlook

Marks' 10 questions for the summer of 2027 examine potential cap space and free agent moves, with Golden State's franchise-altering offseason as a central storyline.

Off-Court

Tyrese Haliburton and Jade Jones held an official wedding celebration featuring a live performance by 50 Cent, dancing to "I Get Money."