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Last updated: August 12, 2026, 6:41 AM ET

Warriors & the Road Ahead

Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy expressed confidence again that Stephen Curry will remain with Golden State through retirement, even as the two-time MVP enters the final year of his contract. "He's on track to be a Warrior for life," Dunleavy said. The team's longer-term flexibility, however, hinges on the franchise-altering 2027 offseason Bobby Marks predicts, with cap space and aging stars poised to shake up the roster. Marks posed 10 questions that will define the league's next transaction cycle.

Free Agency & Trade Rumblings

The latest NBA offseason buzz has DeMar DeRozan still on the market, with teams monitoring trades and signings across the league. Nine players remain unsigned, and James Harden highlights the group alongside young big man Jalen Duren, who also remains in flux as camp nears. Internationally, Panathinaikos owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos said he made a "serious" offer to Nikola Jokic to buy out his NBA contract for next season, and he plans to try again when the three-time MVP hits free agency in 2027.

Legal & Off-Court

A federal judge in New York revoked the bond of Deniro Laster, a co-defendant in the NBA gambling case and a close friend of former Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier. Laster allegedly violated release conditions by posting an Instagram "rat emoji" aimed at a witness, prompting the judge to order him held pending trial. Meanwhile, free agent Ben Simmons is set to join Australia's player-led minicamp in Melbourne with "zero restrictions," per a source, as the former top overall pick works toward an NBA return.

Remembering Don Nelson

Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history, died Sunday at age. Nelson collected five championship rings as a player with the Boston Celtics, then revolutionized the sport from the sideline with his "Nellie Ball" philosophy, coaching 31 seasons and more than 2,300 games. His Nellie Ball influence stretches from Milwaukee's early 1980s teams to Golden State's "We Believe" era, and his death was mourned across the league.

Contender Questions

NBA insiders pointed to several under-the-radar title risks for the top 10 contenders, including Karl-Anthony Towns' contract and new-look rosters in the West. The Spurs hope Victor Wembanyama's continued growth builds on a playoff return, while the Rockets made the boldest move of the summer by acquiring Kevin Durant to pair with Amen Thompson, and Houston now expects to contend for a top-four seed.