NBA Basketball 3 Days

Last updated: August 8, 2026, 12:14 AM ET

Contracts & Extensions

The Phoenix Suns locked up a key piece, as a Brooks extension was agreed to for three years and $73 million through 2029-30. Meanwhile, the Wizards and Anthony Davis have decided to table Davis extension talks until after the season starts, per sources. In Denver, the Lonnie Walker Nuggets deal is for one year at $3.3 million. Sixers president Mike Gansey confirmed that Embiid is healthy and "extra motivated" with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown now on his side. The market still has notable remaining free agents such as Jalen Duren and James Harden in flux.

Roster Moves & Free Agency

Jaylen Brown described his trade to Philadelphia as a Brown's Sixers transition that was "crazy," but he is focused on winning. Off the court, former NBA standout Monta Ellis will serve as general manager at Alcorn State this season. Three-time dunk champion Mac McClung signed with Basquet Girona, owned by Marc Gasol. Victor Wembanyama is hosting "eight to 10" Spurs teammates for workouts in France as San Antonio rebounds from its NBA Finals loss. The Kings' rebuild focuses on Acuff while balancing expensive veterans Sabonis and LaVine. A new NBPA performance center opened in Los Angeles, offering a "one-stop shop" for players.

Legal & Medical Updates

The Lakers community mourned as a coroner ruled that Brandon Clarke died from the combined effects of heroin and cocaine. In Texas, a judge dismissed a Harden gun charge against the Cavaliers guard. Luka Dončić’s ex-fiancée Anamaria Goltes is withdrawing her Doncic child support petition. Federal prosecutors alleged witness tampering in the Rozier betting case, including a rat emoji posted on Instagram.

Personal & Off-Court

Tyrese Haliburton and Jade Jones held their official wedding celebration with a live wedding performance by 50 Cent. Jaylen Brown said he left Donovan Mitchell and Coco Jones’ Mitchell wedding feeling inspired for his next relationship. Meanwhile, LeBron rejects Brown’s suggestion of a skydiving stunt if the 76ers win a title. The Mavericks are offering a massive bounty for a rare Cooper Flagg card, including 32-year season tickets and a signed jersey. A report revealed that Kawhi Leonard had an undisclosed Kawhi Daktronics deal allegedly worth millions with the company that built the Clippers’ videoboard.

Schedule & Team Dynamics

The 2026-27 NBA schedule is set, and league insiders are circling every Knicks-76ers matchup as a new heavyweight showdown in the East.