NBA Basketball 3 Days

Last updated: August 9, 2026, 12:08 PM ET

NBA Basketball

Off-Court Celebrations & Legal Matters

Tyrese Haliburton and Jade Jones held an official wedding celebration featuring a live performance by 50 Cent, with the couple dancing to "I Get Money." Meanwhile, Luka Doncic's ex-fiancée Anamaria Goltes withdrew her petition for child support and attorney fees from the Lakers star. A misdemeanor gun charge against James Harden was dismissed by a Texas judge. Federal prosecutors alleged witness tampering in the NBA gambling case involving Terry Rozier, including a rat emoji posted on Instagram.

Contracts, Extensions & Free Agency

The Suns locked up Dillon Brooks on a three-year, $73 million contract extension through 2029-30. Tyler Herro said he's focused on winning with the Bucks, not his contract status. The Wizards and Anthony Davis have tabled extension talks until after the season starts, per sources. Lonnie Walker IV agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million deal with the Nuggets. A report revealed Kawhi Leonard had an undisclosed sponsorship deal worth millions with Daktronics, the company that designed the Clippers' videoboard.

Trades, Player Moves & Front Office

Jaylen Brown called his trade to the Sixers a "crazy transition," expressing disappointment with the Celtics' communication but pledging to focus on winning. Sixers president Mike Gansey said Joel Embiid is healthy and "extra motivated" with new teammates LeBron James and Brown. LeBron James shot down Brown's extreme title idea involving skydiving. Former NBA star Monta Ellis was named general manager at Alcorn State. Three-time dunk champ Mac McClung signed with Spanish team Basquet Girona, owned by Marc Gasol.

Offseason Landscape & Future Outlook

Bobby Marks examines 10 offseason trends in free agency fact vs. fiction, while also posing 10 questions for summer 2027, including Golden State's franchise-altering offseason. The biggest remaining free agents — Jalen Duren, James Harden and others — remain in flux. The latest NBA offseason buzz covers trades, free agency, and the draft lottery impact. The Mavericks offered a bounty for a Cooper Flagg card that includes season tickets for 32 years and a signed jersey.