NBA Basketball 3 Days

Last updated: August 3, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Player Movements and Roster Updates

The Golden State Warriors are bringing back forward Gary Payton II on a one-year, $3.9 million veteran minimum deal, according to sources. (REF:3) Mavericks forward Naji Marshall signed a three-year, $52.2 million extension that will keep him with the team through the 2029-30 season, sources told ESPN. (REF:4)

Team Dynamics and League Trends

Kevin Durant compared the new-look Philadelphia 76ers to his dominant Golden State Warriors teams in terms of offensive firepower after the team added LeBron James in free agency. (REF:1) Oklahoma City's Chet Holmgren described the departures of three key contributors from the Thunder's championship team as feeling "like losing a family member," though he acknowledged the team's continued focus on the future. (REF:2) The NBA has experienced a remarkable period of parity, with eight different champions crowned in the last eight seasons. (REF:5)

Off-Court News and Business Ventures

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has finalized a new, long-term endorsement deal with Nike that notably includes a signature sneaker, sources informed ESPN's Shams Charania. (REF:7) In legal news, attorneys for Terry Rozier argued in a court filing that a text message from a co-defendant suggests the NBA veteran was unaware of the alleged gambling scheme for which he has been indicted. (REF:6) Representatives from the Portland Trail Blazers met with city councilors to discuss a new lease agreement and the allocation of public funds for renovations to the Moda Center. (REF:8)