NBA Basketball 3 Days

Last updated: August 7, 2026, 2:47 PM ET

Sixers' Superteam Takes Shape

LeBron James chose Philadelphia with his final decision driven by loyalty to his own basketball compass rather than any of his previous stops, a seismic shift for the Eastern Conference. Joel Embiid is healthy and "extra motivated" with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown now on his side, per 76ers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey. Jaylen Brown's trade to Philadelphia was a "crazy transition," and he expressed disappointment with the Celtics' communication before the deal was finalized, though his focus is now on winning. LeBron James rejected Jaylen Brown's extreme skydiving idea for a potential Sixers championship celebration, responding with a blunt "Boy ... naw." League insiders are circling every Knicks-76ers matchup on the 2026-27 schedule as the East's new heavyweight showdown takes shape.

Free Agency and Extensions

Dillon Brooks agreed to a three-year, $73 million extension with the Suns through the 2029-30 season, his agent told ESPN. Bobby Marks is grading the biggest free agent signings and extensions, including Brooks' new deal with Phoenix. Lonnie Walker IV agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million deal with the Denver Nuggets, per agent George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group. Wizards and Anthony Davis have tabled extension talks with agent Rich Paul until after the season starts, sources told ESPN. Jalen Duren, James Harden and others remain in flux as the 2026-27 season approaches with nine notable players still on the market. Bobby Marks examined ten offseason trends separating fact from fiction in free agency.

Legal and Off-Court News

James Harden's gun charge in Texas was dismissed by a judge, clearing the All-Star guard of the misdemeanor. Kawhi Leonard's sponsorship with Daktronics, the company that designed the Clippers' videoboard, was allegedly worth millions and undisclosed, per Pablo Torre's podcast Thursday. Federal prosecutors alleged a key defendant in the NBA gambling case attempted witness tampering, including posting a rat emoji on Instagram. Luka Doncic's ex-fiancée Anamaria Goltes is withdrawing her petition seeking child support and attorney fees from the Lakers star.

Around the League

Mac McClung signed with Basquet Girona, a Spanish team owned by three-time NBA All-Star Marc Gasol. Victor Wembanyama will host eight to ten Spurs teammates in France for workouts after their NBA Finals loss to the Knicks. The NBPA opened the PLYRS UNTD Performance Center in Los Angeles as a "one-stop shop" for players to scrimmage, work out and recover. The Mavericks' bounty for Cooper Flagg's 1-of-1 debut patch autograph card includes season tickets for 32 years and a signed jersey. Kings drafted Acuff and must balance his growth with veterans Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine, defining their rebuild. Golden State's 2027 offseason is franchise-altering and one of the storylines Bobby Marks is watching closely. Warriors' LeBron pursuit never got serious, and Golden State is again banking on continuity with an aging core. Jaylen Brown said Donovan Mitchell and Coco Jones' wedding inspired his desire for love. NBA offseason buzz includes tracking deals, trades, and free agents like DeMar DeRozan.