NBA Basketball 3 Days

Last updated: August 9, 2026, 9:07 AM ET

Contracts & Extensions

The Dillon Brooks extension at $73M over three years highlights a busy period. Tyler Herro said he is focusing on winning with the Bucks rather than his contract. The Wizards and Anthony Davis have tabled extension talks until the season starts, per sources. Lonnie Walker IV agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million deal with the Nuggets.

Free Agency and Player Moves

Former NBA star Monta Ellis was named general manager at Alcorn State. Mac McClung, three-time dunk champion, signed with Basquet Girona in Spain. The biggest remaining free agents include Jalen Duren and James Harden as the 2026-27 season approaches.

Team and Player Updates

Tyrese Haliburton and Jade Jones celebrated their wedding with a performance by 50 Cent. The Mavericks' bounty for a Cooper Flagg card includes season tickets for 32 years. Joel Embiid is healthy and "extra motivated" according to the Sixers president. Jaylen Brown called his trade to the Sixers a "crazy transition" but is focused on winning. LeBron James shot down Brown's skydiving title idea.

Legal and Off-Court Developments

A misdemeanor gun charge against James Harden was dismissed by a Texas judge. Kawhi Leonard had an undisclosed sponsorship deal worth millions with the Clippers' videoboard designer. Federal prosecutors alleged witness tampering in an NBA gambling case after a defendant posted a rat emoji. Luka Doncic's ex-fiancée withdrew her child support petition. The NBPA opened the PLYRS UNTD Performance Center in Los Angeles for league players to scrimmage, workout and recover.