NBA Basketball 3 Days

Last updated: August 12, 2026, 12:31 PM ET

Blockbuster Sale

The Lakers are being sold to businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion, a record-breaking price, multiple sources told ESPN.

Coaching Legend Dies

Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history and a five-time champion as a player, died at the age of 86 on Sunday. Nelson’s 1,335 career victories and innovative style left an indelible mark on the league.

Offseason Team Previews

The Mavs enter a new era led by Cooper Flagg, while the Spurs look to build on Victor Wembanyama’s rise. The Rockets hope Kevin Durant and Amen Thompson can push Houston into contention, and our insiders break down the under-the-radar concerns facing the top 10 contenders.

Free Agency and Roster Moves

The NBA offseason buzz includes updates on DeMar DeRozan and other free agents, with nine players still on the market including Jalen Duren and James Harden. Bobby Marks examines 10 offseason trends in free agency fact vs. fiction and looks ahead to the 2027 offseason, including Golden State’s franchise-altering plans.

Around the League

Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy reiterated that Steph Curry remains on track to be a Warrior for life. Ben Simmons will join Australia’s minicamp with zero restrictions, and the Panathinaikos owner says he made a serious offer to buy Nikola Jokic out of his contract. In legal news, a federal judge revoked bond of a co-defendant in the Terry Rozier gambling case. Finally, a LeBron James mural in Philadelphia’s Chinatown titled “The Legendary Partner for the City of Brotherly Love” was painted by artist Chenlin Cai.