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Last updated: August 4, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

NBA Offseason Moves and Player News

The Golden State Warriors are bringing back forward Gary Payton II on a one-year, $3.9 million veteran minimum deal, sources confirmed. Draymond Green returned to the Warriors on a one-year contract, earning a grade for his signing. Warriors' pursuit of LeBron James never materialized into serious talks, with Golden State banking on continuity instead. Kevin Durant has compared the new-look Philadelphia 76ers to his former Warriors teams due to their offensive firepower, especially after Philly added LeBron James in free agency. LeBron James' decision was reportedly driven by loyalty to his own basketball compass rather than any of his previous teams.

Team Standings and Future Outlooks

The NBA has experienced a remarkable run of parity, with eight different champions crowned in the last eight years. The question remains which of the remaining 22 teams can extend this streak to nine consecutive years of new champions, and which are far from contention. The San Antonio Spurs are looking to rebound from their NBA Finals loss to the New York Knicks. Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will host eight to ten teammates in France for workouts this week. Retired Heat Chris Bosh offered advice and a warning to Wembanyama regarding his blood clot diagnosis and the importance of maintaining his health throughout his career.

Contract Extensions and Front Office Changes

Mavericks forward Marshall has signed a three-year, $52.2 million extension that will keep him with the team through the 2029-30 season, sources indicated. In other front office news, Knicks senior vice president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas is departing the organization after four seasons, league sources confirmed. City's Chet Holmgren described the departures of three key contributors from the Thunder's 2025 championship team as feeling "like losing a family member".

to the NBA Offseason

State's franchise-altering 2027 offseason is one of the storylines our resident general manager is watching closely. NBA front office insider Bobby Marks is addressing the biggest questions as the 2026 free agency period concludes. NBA offseason is continuing to generate buzz with the latest updates on free agency and trades, including developments concerning players like DeMar DeRozan.