NBA Basketball 3 Days

Last updated: August 9, 2026, 6:06 PM ET

Coaching and Front Office Moves

Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history and a five-time champion as a player, passed away Sunday at age. In a surprising transition to college basketball, Monta Ellis, who played more than a decade in the NBA without attending college, was named general manager at Alcorn State for the upcoming season.

Contract Talks and Signings

Bucks guard Tyler Herro said Saturday he is not dwelling on his contract status, instead focusing on helping Milwaukee "win as many games as possible." The Suns locked up forward Dillon Brooks with a three-year, $73 million extension through the 2029-30 season. Meanwhile, the Wizards and Anthony Davis' agent, Rich Paul, have agreed to table extension talks until after the season starts. A Texas judge dismissed a misdemeanor gun charge against Cavaliers guard James Harden. Three-time slam dunk champion Mac McClung has signed with Basquet Girona, a Spanish team owned by three-time All-Star Marc Gasol.

Free Agency Landscape

With the 2026-27 season approaching, nine notable players remain unsigned, including Jalen Duren and James Harden, as detailed in a look at the remaining NBA free agents still on the market.

76ers and Celtics Fallout

Sixers president Mike Gansey reported that Joel Embiid is healthy and "extra motivated" with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown now on his roster. That sentiment didn't stop LeBron James from shooting down Brown's extreme title-celebration idea, replying simply, "Boy ... naw." Brown himself called the trade from Boston a "crazy transition" and expressed disappointment with the Celtics' communication, but Jaylen Brown said his focus is on winning and fitting in with Philadelphia.

Off-Court Highlights

Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton and his wife Jade Jones celebrated their wedding with a live performance by 50 Cent, dancing to "I Get Money." Meanwhile, a report detailed that Kawhi Leonard had an undisclosed sponsorship agreement allegedly worth millions with the company that designed the Clippers' videoboard. And the Mavericks have offered a prize package including 32 years of season tickets and a signed jersey for the Cooper Flagg card that features his 1-of-1 debut patch autograph.