NBA Basketball 3 Days

Last updated: August 7, 2026, 2:38 AM ET

Sixers' New-Look Core

Jaylen Brown described his trade to Philadelphia as a disappointing Celtics communication, but his focus now is on winning and fitting in with his new team. Sixers president Mike Gansey says Joel Embiid is healthy and "extra motivated" with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown now on his side. When Brown proposed an extreme skydiving idea for a championship celebration, LeBron James quickly rejected it. Brown also revealed that Coco Jones' wedding inspired him to seek love in his next relationship.

Contracts and Extensions

The Suns locked up forward Dillon Brooks on a three-year, $73M extension through the 2029-30 season, per his agent. Lonnie Walker IV is returning to the NBA on a one-year, $3.3M deal with the Denver Nuggets. The Wizards and Anthony Davis' agent Rich Paul have tabled extension talks until after the season starts, sources told ESPN.

Off-Court News

The Mavericks are offering 32 years of tickets and a signed jersey for Cooper Flagg's 1-of-1 debut patch autograph card. Kawhi Leonard had an undisclosed sponsorship deal with the company that designed the Clippers' videoboard. Luka Doncic's ex-fiancée Anamaria Goltes is withdrawing her petition seeking child support and attorney fees from the Lakers star. Federal prosecutors allege witness tampering in the NBA gambling case, including a rat emoji posted on Instagram.

International and Team News

Three-time dunk champion Mac McClung has signed with Basquet Girona, a Spanish club owned by Marc Gasol. Victor Wembanyama will host Spurs teammates in France for workouts as San Antonio rebounds from their NBA Finals loss. The Kings drafted Darius Acuff Jr. but must balance his development with Sabonis and LaVine as they rebuild. The NBPA opened a performance center in LA for players to scrimmage, workout and recover.

Schedule and Offseason Preview

League insiders say the Knicks-76ers matchups on the 2026-27 schedule represent the East's new heavyweight showdown. Golden State's 2027 offseason is one of the key storylines our resident GM is watching closely.