NBA Basketball 3h Briefing
×Last updated: July 30, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
NBA League Operations and Investigations
The NBA will not schedule espn.com preseason games in the Middle East this year, marking the first absence in five years due to the ongoing conflict in the region. Meanwhile, an NBA investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers' alleged salary cap circumvention for Kawhi Leonard could extend espn.com into 2027, should the involved parties fail to reach an agreement on the findings or any potential settlement.
Team News and Player Notes
The Golden State Warriors' pursuit of LeBron James espn.com, with the team ultimately opting for continuity over major roster changes. For Washington Wizards rookie center Felix Okpara, the District of Columbia espn.com just the starting point of his NBA career, as it also houses a significant Nigerian and African community. The Indiana Pacers espn.com Statement Edition uniforms, a design reminiscent of their late-1990s era.