NBA Basketball 3 Days

Last updated: July 31, 2026, 11:53 AM ET

NBA Offseason Moves and Player Signings

Draymond Green has agreed to return to the Golden State Warriors on a one-year, $27.7 million deal, earning a strong grade for the signing. LeBron James ultimately chose Philadelphia, with the decision reportedly being about loyalty to his own basketball compass, and NBA insiders have questioned why the four-time MVP would sign with the 76ers. Meanwhile, the Nuggets matched the Thunder's fully guaranteed two-year, $12 million offer sheet to Spencer Jones.

League Operations and Future Outlook

The NBA will not play any preseason games in the Middle East for the first time in five years due to the ongoing war in the region. In other league news, representatives from the Trail Blazers met with Portland city councilors to discuss a new lease and the commitment of public funds to renovate the aging Moda Center. The NBA investigation into whether the Clippers circumvented the salary cap to pay Kawhi Leonard could reportedly drag into 2027. The league has seen eight different champions in eight years, prompting discussions on which teams can continue this parity run.

Player News and Team Uniforms

The Indiana Pacers Statement Edition uniforms, calling back to their late-'90s look. For Wizards rookie Felix Okpara, Washington D.C. is becoming a home, offering a significant Nigerian and African community. In an unusual development, Nikola Jokic Dužijanca harness race with a horse from his Dream Catcher stables.