NBA Basketball 3 Days

Last updated: August 11, 2026, 9:07 PM ET

Title Contenders' Concerns

NBA insiders have identified under-the-radar concerns that could derail the top 10 contenders for the 2026-27 championship. Meanwhile, the Warriors remain committed to keeping Stephen Curry for his entire career; GM Mike Dunleavy expressed confidence that Steph is still on track to retire with Golden State despite his expiring contract. Elsewhere, the basketball world mourned the passing of Hall of Famer Don Nelson, the second-winningest NBA coach in history, who died Sunday at age.

Offseason & Free Agency Updates

Free agent Ben Simmons is set to join a player-led Australian minicamp in Melbourne with "zero restrictions," a source told ESPN, as he eyes an NBA return. Internationally, a Greek team made a "serious" offer to buy out Nikola Jokić's NBA contract, and its owner says he will try again in 2027. Stateside, the list of biggest remaining free agents features Jalen Duren, James Harden, and others still unsigned as training camp nears. The latest offseason buzz also tracks updates on DeMar DeRozan and other free agents still in flux.

Team Previews & Trends

The Spurs aim to build on Victor Wembanyama's rookie season; our deep dive asks how much better Wemby & Co. can be. In Houston, the Rockets added Kevin Durant and Amen Thompson, raising questions about whether they can contend in the West. Bobby Marks examines 10 offseason trends in his free agency fact vs. fiction column, while also outlining 10 questions for the 2027 summer, including Golden State's franchise-altering cap situation.

Around the NBA

Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton and his wife Jade Jones celebrated their official wedding with a performance by 50 Cent, as Haliburton danced along to "I Get Money." The star guard's offseason festivities capped a busy week of NBA news.