NBA Basketball 3 Days

Last updated: August 2, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Player Transactions and Roster Moves

The Golden State Warriors are bringing back forward Gary Payton II on a one-year, $3.9 million veteran minimum deal, sources confirmed. James chose to sign elsewhere, and major upgrades never materialized for the Warriors, who are again banking on continuity.

Team Dynamics and Player Comparisons

Kevin Durant the new-look 76ers to his Warriors teams in terms of offensive firepower after Philadelphia added LeBron James in free agency. 22-time All-Star LeBron James, his last decision was about loyalty, not to any of his previous stops but to his own basketball compass. City's Chet Holmgren told reporters Saturday afternoon that the departures of three contributors to the Thunder's 2025 championship team felt "like losing a family member."

League News and Future Outlook

The NBA will not play any preseason games in the Middle East for the first time in five years, sources told ESPN, due to the ongoing war in the region. The NBA has seen eight different champions in eight years. 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 Indiana Pacers unveiled new Statement Edition pinstripe uniforms that call back to the late-'90s Pacers, who also wore a pinstriped look.

Off-Court Developments

Spurs star Wembanyama signed a new, long-term deal with Nike that includes a signature sneaker, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. Rozier's attorney argued in a court filing Friday that a text sent by a co-defendant shows the NBA veteran did not know about the alleged gambling scheme for which he has been indicted. For 22-year-old center Felix Okpara, Washington is going to mean way more than the city where his NBA career begins.