NBA Basketball 3 Days

Last updated: August 7, 2026, 5:42 AM ET

Philadelphia's New Superteam Era

LeBron James landed in Philadelphia after a decision driven by loyalty to his own basketball compass, reshaping the Eastern Conference hierarchy overnight. Joel Embiid is healthy and "extra motivated" with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown now on his side, according to 76ers president Mike Gansey. Jaylen Brown described the trade to the Sixers as a "crazy transition," expressing disappointment with the Celtics' communication, but his focus now is on winning and fitting in with his new team. LeBron quickly shot down Brown's idea of celebrating a potential championship with an extreme skydiving stunt. The Warriors' pursuit of LeBron never got serious, leaving Golden State to bank on continuity with its aging core. League insiders are circling every Knicks-76ers matchup as the East's new heavyweight showdown on the 2026-27 schedule.

Suns Lock In Brooks Long-Term

Dillon Brooks agreed to a three-year, $73 million extension through the 2029-30 season, locking in a key defensive piece for the Suns. Our free agency grades evaluate Brooks' extension along with other signings like Draymond Green and Naji Marshall.

Mavericks & Doncic Off-Court News

The Dallas Mavericks are offering a bounty for Cooper Flagg's 1-of-1 debut patch autograph card, with a plethora of items on the table. Luka Doncic's ex-fiancée Anamaria Goltes is withdrawing her petition seeking child support and attorney fees from the Lakers star.

League Transactions & Investigations

Kawhi Leonard had an undisclosed sponsorship agreement allegedly worth millions with Daktronics, the company that designed the Clippers' videoboard. The Wizards and AD have tabled contract talks until after the season starts, sources told ESPN. Lonnie Walker IV agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million deal with the Denver Nuggets, per his agent George S. Langberg. Three-time dunk champ Mac McClung has signed with Basquet Girona, the Spanish team owned by Marc Gasol.

Legal & League Infrastructure

Federal prosecutors have alleged witness tampering by a key defendant in the NBA gambling case, including posting a rat emoji on Instagram. The NBPA opened the PLYRS UNTD Performance Center in Los Angeles as a "one-stop shop" for players to scrimmage, work out and recover.

Team Building & Development

Victor Wembanyama will host eight to 10 teammates in France this week for workouts as the Spurs rebound from their NBA Finals loss. The Kings drafted Darius Acuff Jr. but must balance his growth with sorting out expensive veterans Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine.

Front Office Analysis & Offseason Trends

Golden State's 2027 offseason is one of the storylines our resident GM Bobby Marks is watching closely. We're tracking the latest free agency and trade buzz across the NBA, including free agents such as DeMar DeRozan. Bobby Marks answers the biggest questions as the dust settles on 2026 free agency with fact vs. fiction. Eight different champions in eight years — we stack which of the other 22 teams can make it 9-for-9.

Personal Notes

Jaylen Brown left Donovan Mitchell and Coco Jones' wedding inspired for his next relationship, the 76ers guard said.