NBA Basketball 3 Days

Last updated: August 22, 2026, 11:41 AM ET

Roster Moves

The Denver Nuggets signed six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan to a one-year, $3.9 million deal DeRozan deal. The Miami Heat will add Klay Thompson on a two-year, nearly $13 million contract after clearing waivers Thompson deal. The Cleveland Cavaliers acquired Peyton Watson in a five-team trade, finalizing a new four-year, $88 million agreement Watson move. The Cavaliers also agreed to a three-year, $97 million contract with James Harden, keeping him in Cleveland Harden extension. The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx are under new ownership after Marc Stad purchased a controlling stake Stad purchase.

Free Agency And Endings

Russell Westbrook foreshadowed retirement in a camp chat, announcing he would leave after 18 NBA seasons Westbrook exit. The Los Angeles Lakers minority owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong stated he has no plans to sell his 4% stake in the team Soon-Shiong stance. Veteran Klay Thompson cleared waivers before joining the Heat on his new two-year, nearly $13 million contract Thompson clearance.

Front Office And Operations

Marc Stad completed his purchase and took a controlling interest in the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves and WNBA's Minnesota Lynx Stad control. The Phoenix Suns are preparing to install the NBA's largest exterior video display for the 2027 All-Star Game at the Mortgage Matchup Center, a 226-by-41-foot LED screen Suns display. The Sacramento Kings face a civil lawsuit from a former assistant athletic trainer alleging pregnancy discrimination and sexual harassment Kings lawsuit.

International And Development

France named Victor Wembanyama as captain for FIBA World Cup European qualifiers Wembanyama captain. Anthony Edwards showcased Filipino artistry on his latest shoe design, representing the value of bayanihan Edwards shoe. The NBA draft watch for 2027 and 2028 began after a summer of scouting, highlighting prospects to follow Draft outlook.

Offseason And Outlook

The Oklahoma City Thunder assessed offseason depth losses and retention of stars, questioning the impact on the 2026-27 season Thunder preview. The Minnesota Timberwolves offseason focused on how new backcourt pieces Mesh Edwards and Anthony Ball will mesh into a competitive Western threat Timberwolves preview. The Denver Nuggets offseason recap examined whether Nikola Jokic has enough support to mount another championship run Nuggets preview.