NBA Basketball 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: July 28, 2026, 2:30 PM ET
NBA Offseason Moves and Roster News
The Cleveland Cavaliers are bringing back Mario Hezonja on a one-year deal worth $2.8 million. Hezonja, the fifth overall pick in the 2015 draft, spent time in the Euro League after his last NBA stint in the 2019-20 season. Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets are matching the Oklahoma City Thunder's two-year, $12 million offer sheet for Spencer Jones, ensuring he remains with the team.
Player Decisions and Olympic Watch
A source close to LeBron James indicated that the superstar has more meaningful basketball ahead, suggesting a new era for his career. In anticipation of the upcoming Olympics, ESPN is tracking the stock of 11 NBA players, analyzing their performances in the latter half of the 2025-26 season and postseason to assess their Olympic potential.
League Notes
Nikola Jokic's horse, 'Delicious Gar,' secured a victory at the Dužijanca harness race, marking the second consecutive year a horse from Jokic's stables has won the event.