NBA Basketball 3 Days

Last updated: August 9, 2026, 3:11 AM ET

Free Agency & Contract Updates

Tyler Herro said he is focused on winning with the Bucks, not his contract. The list of remaining free agents includes Jalen Duren and James Harden. The Suns locked up Dillon Brooks on a three-year, $73 million extension. Lonnie Walker IV agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million deal with the Nuggets. The Wizards and Anthony Davis have tabled extension talks until after the season starts.

Player Moves & Front Office Changes

Monta Ellis was named general manager at Alcorn State. Mac McClung signed with Basquet Girona, a Spanish team owned by Marc Gasol. Jaylen Brown called his trade to the Sixers a "crazy transition" and expressed disappointment with the Celtics' communication. Kawhi Leonard had an undisclosed sponsorship deal worth millions with Daktronics, the company behind the Clippers' videoboard. The Mavericks' bounty for a Cooper Flagg card includes season tickets for 32 years and a signed jersey.

Legal & Off-Court Developments

A misdemeanor gun charge against James Harden was dismissed by a Texas judge. Doncic's ex-fiancée withdrew her child support petition. Federal prosecutors alleged witness tampering in the NBA gambling case involving Terry Rozier, including a rat emoji post. Tyrese Haliburton and Jade Jones held an official wedding celebration with a performance by 50 Cent. The NBPA opened the PLYRS UNTD Performance Center in Los Angeles, a one-stop shop for player workouts.

Team News & Season Outlook

Joel Embiid is healthy and "extra motivated," according to the Sixers president, with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown now on his side. LeBron James rejected Jaylen Brown's idea for a skydiving dare if the Sixers win a title. The NBA schedule for 2026-27 features Knicks-76ers matchups that league insiders are calling a new heavyweight showdown.