NBA Basketball 3 Days

Last updated: August 7, 2026, 4:55 PM ET

Sixers Overhaul

Jaylen Brown admitted the trade from Boston to Philadelphia was a "crazy transition," but he's focused on winning with his new team. 76ers president Mike Gansey confirmed that Joel Embiid is healthy and "extra motivated" after adding LeBron James and Brown. LeBron James shot down Brown's extreme skydiving idea if the Sixers win a title, replying simply "Boy ... naw." Brown also revealed that attending Donovan Mitchell and Coco Jones' wedding sparked his desire for love. The Knicks–76ers rivalry is set to be the East's new heavyweight showdown, according to league insiders.

Contract Extensions and New Deals

The Suns and Dillon Brooks agreed to a three-year, $73 million extension through 2029-30, his agent told ESPN. Lonnie Walker IV signed a one-year, $3.3 million deal with the Denver Nuggets. The Wizards and Anthony Davis tabled extension talks until after the season starts, sources told ESPN. Monta Ellis, the former NBA star, was named general manager at Alcorn State, a school without a Division I men's basketball program.

Legal and Casinos

Kawhi Leonard had an undisclosed sponsorship deal worth millions with the company that designed the Clippers' videoboard, Pablo Torre reported. A misdemeanor gun charge against James Harden was dismissed by a Texas judge. Federal prosecutors alleged witness tampering in the NBA gambling case, including a rat emoji posted on Instagram. Luka Doncic's ex-fiancée withdrew her petition seeking child support and attorney fees from the Lakers star.

Free Agency and Roster News

The biggest remaining free agents include Jalen Duren and James Harden as the 2026-27 season approaches. Three-time dunk champion Mac McClung signed with Basquet Girona, a Spanish team owned by Marc Gasol. The Dallas Mavericks offered season tickets for 32 years and a signed jersey for Cooper Flagg's 1-of-1 debut patch autograph card. The NBPA opened the PLYRS UNTD Performance Center in Los Angeles, a "one-stop shop" for workouts and recovery.

Kings and Spurs

The Kings drafted Darius Acuff Jr. and face a balancing act with veterans Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine. Victor Wembanyama will host eight to 10 Spurs teammates in France for workouts as they aim to rebound from losing the NBA Finals to the Knicks.