NBA Basketball 3 Days

Last updated: August 8, 2026, 12:22 PM ET

Free Agency & Trades

Biggest remaining free agents like Jalen Duren and James Harden remain in flux as the 2026-27 season nears. The NBA offseason buzz continues to track DeMar DeRozan and other unsigned veterans. Phoenix locked up Dillon Brooks on a three-year, $73 million extension through 2029-30, his agent told ESPN. Lonnie Walker IV agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million deal with the Denver Nuggets.

Philadelphia 76ers Overhaul

Jaylen Brown called his trade to the Sixers a “crazy transition” and expressed disappointment with the Celtics’ communication. Sixers president Mike Gansey said Joel Embiid is healthy and “extra motivated” with LeBron James now on his side. LeBron James shot down Jaylen Brown’s title-winning skydiving dare with a simple “Boy … naw.” Brown said Donovan Mitchell and Coco Jones’ wedding sparked his desire for love. A deep look at how LeBron landed in Philadelphia reveals his decision was driven by loyalty to his own basketball compass.

Off-Court & Legal

Kawhi Leonard had an undisclosed sponsorship deal allegedly worth millions with the company that designed the Clippers’ videoboard. Harden’s misdemeanor gun charge in Texas was dismissed by a judge. Federal prosecutors alleged witness tampering in the ongoing NBA gambling case, including a rat emoji posted on Instagram. Luka Doncic’s ex-fiancée Anamaria Goltes withdrew her petition seeking child support and attorney fees.

Player & Team Notes

The Mavericks offer season tickets for 32 years and a signed jersey as a bounty for Cooper Flagg’s 1-of-1 debut patch autograph card. Bobby Marks posed 10 questions for summer of 2027, highlighting Golden State’s franchise-altering cap situation. The Wizards and Anthony Davis have tabled extension talks until after the season starts. Monta Ellis was named general manager at Alcorn State after a decade in the NBA. Mac McClung, a three-time slam dunk champion, signed with Basquet Girona, a Spanish team owned by Marc Gasol. The NBPA opens the PLYRS UNTD Performance Center in Los Angeles as a one-stop shop for workouts and recovery. League insiders are circling every Knicks-76ers matchup in the 2026-27 schedule after the East’s new heavyweight showdown. Sacramento’s balancing act involves accelerating rookie Darius Acuff Jr.’s growth while sorting out expensive veterans Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine. The Warriors’ pursuit of LeBron never got serious, leaving them to run back an aging core.

Personal Milestones

Tyrese Haliburton and his wife Jade Jones held an official wedding celebration featuring a live performance by 50 Cent, dancing to “I Get Money.”