NBA Basketball 3 Days

Last updated: August 8, 2026, 6:18 PM ET

Free Agency & Contracts

The remaining free agents still on the market include Jalen Duren, James Harden and seven others as the 2026‑27 season approaches. The Wizards and Davis have tabled extension talks until after the season starts, sources told ESPN. Philadelphia president Mike Gansey said Joel Embiid is healthy and extra motivated with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown now on his side. The Suns agreed to a three‑year, $73M Dillon Brooks extension through 2029‑30. Meanwhile, Lonnie Walker IV signed a one‑year, $3.3M deal with the Nuggets.

Player Transactions

After a “crazy transition,” Jaylen Brown said he was disappointed with the Celtics’ communication before being traded to the Sixers but is focused on winning. Former NBA standout Monta Ellis, who never played college ball, was named general manager at Alcorn State. Three‑time slam dunk champion Mac McClung signed with Spanish club Basquet Girona, owned by Marc Gasol.

Off-Court & Legal

It was revealed that Kawhi Leonard’s sponsorship with Daktronics, the company that designed the Clippers’ videoboard, was allegedly worth millions and undisclosed. A Texas judge dismissed James Harden’s gun charge after the All‑Star guard faced a misdemeanor count. LeBron’s response to Jaylen Brown’s extreme skydiving dare if the Sixers win a title was a blunt “Boy … naw.” Luka Doncic’s ex‑fiancée withdrew her petition for child support and attorney fees from the Lakers star. In the ongoing NBA gambling case, federal prosecutors alleged witness tampering, including a rat emoji posted on Instagram; the Rozier betting case remains under investigation.

League & Team News

Tyrese Haliburton and Jade Jones held an official wedding celebration featuring a live 50 Cent performance of “I Get Money.” The Mavericks offered season tickets for 32 years and a signed jersey in exchange for a 1‑of‑1 debut patch autograph card of rookie Cooper Flagg; the Cooper Flagg card bounty is an unprecedented promotional stunt. The NBPA opened the PLYRS UNTD Performance Center in Los Angeles, a “one‑stop shop” for players to scrimmage and recover. Finally, league insiders are already circling the Knicks-76ers matchups on the 2026‑27 schedule as the East’s new heavyweight showdown.