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Last updated: August 2, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

NBA Player News and Transactions

Victor Wembanyama signed a new, long-term endorsement deal with Nike, which includes his own signature shoe. Gary Payton is returning to the Golden State Warriors on a one-year contract worth $3.9 million. Kevin Durant a parallel between the current Philadelphia 76ers, bolstered by LeBron James' free agency acquisition, and his dominant Warriors teams, citing the offensive firepower. The Oklahoma City Thunder's Chet Holmgren described the departures of three key players from their championship team as feeling "like losing a family member."

Legal and League Investigations

Attorneys are reportedly clashing over the interpretation of text messages in the legal case involving Terry Rozier. Rozier's legal argued in a court filing that a text from a co-defendant suggests the NBA veteran was unaware of the alleged gambling scheme for which he faces indictment. An NBA investigation into whether the Los Angeles Clippers illegally circumvented the salary cap to sign Kawhi Leonard may extend until 2027 if no agreement is reached on the findings or a settlement.

Team Apparel

The Indiana Pacers have unveiled new Statement Edition uniforms that feature a pinstriped design, reminiscent of their late-1990s era.