NBA Basketball 3 Days

Last updated: August 6, 2026, 10:41 PM ET

Sixers' Superteam Takes Shape

Joel Embiid is healthy and "extra motivated" with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown now on his side, according to 76ers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey. Jaylen Brown said he was disappointed with the Celtics' communication with him before he was traded to the Sixers, but his focus now is on winning and fitting in with his new team. The Philadelphia 76ers swingman had an extreme idea if the newly renovated team won a championship. The 76ers guard left Donovan Mitchell and Coco Jones' wedding inspired for his next relationship. League insiders are already circling every Knicks-76ers matchup on the 2026-27 schedule as the East's new heavyweight showdown.

Mavericks' Cooper Flagg Bounty

The Dallas Mavericks' bounty for Cooper Flagg's 1-of-1 debut patch autograph card includes season tickets for 32 years and a signed jersey, among a plethora of other items.

International Moves

Three-time NBA slam dunk contest champion Mac McClung has signed with Basquet Girona, a Spanish team owned by three-time NBA All-Star Marc Gasol.

Contract News

Lonnie Walker IV agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million deal with the Denver Nuggets, agent George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group told ESPN on Wednesday night. Dillon Brooks agreed to a three-year, $73 million contract extension through the 2029-30 season, his agent told ESPN. The Wizards and Anthony Davis' agent, Rich Paul, have decided to wait on talks for a potential extension until after the season starts, sources told ESPN.

Legal and Off-Court

Anamaria Goltes is withdrawing her petition seeking child support and attorney fees from the Lakers star. Federal prosecutors have alleged that a key defendant in the ongoing NBA gambling case has attempted to tamper with witnesses, including by posting a rat emoji on Instagram.

League and Team News

The National Basketball Players Association opened the PLYRS UNTD Performance Center in Los Angeles this week, offering a "one-stop shop" for league players to scrimmage, workout and recover. The Kings drafted Darius Acuff Jr., but accelerating his growth while sorting out two expensive veterans in Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine will define their rebuild. Victor Wembanyama will host "eight to 10" teammates in France this week for workouts as the San Antonio Spurs look to rebound from their loss to the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals. 2027 offseason is just one of the storylines our resident GM is watching closely. Knicks senior vice president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas is leaving the organization after four seasons, league sources confirmed to ESPN.