NBA Basketball 8 Hours

Last updated: August 5, 2026, 2:32 PM ET

Player News and Offseason Activities

Victor Wembanyama will host eight to ten teammates in France this week for workouts as the San Antonio Spurs aim to rebound from their NBA Finals loss to the New York Knicks. Retired Heat Chris Bosh offered advice and issued a warning to Spurs star Victor Wembanyama about his blood clot diagnosis and maintaining his health throughout his career. 76ers guard Jaylen Brown left Donovan Mitchell and Coco Jones' wedding inspired for his next relationship. Brown had an extreme idea if the 76ers won a championship, which LeBron James shot down.

Team and Executive Movements

The National Basketball Players Association opened the PLYRS UNTD Performance Center in Los Angeles this week, offering a "one-stop shop" for league players to scrimmage, work out, and recover. Knicks senior vice president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas is leaving the organization after four seasons, league sources confirmed to ESPN. The Sacramento Kings drafted Darius Acuff Jr., and accelerating his growth while sorting out two expensive veterans will define their rebuild. State's franchise-altering 2027 offseason is one of the storylines our resident GM is watching, as the free agent class of 2027 could be league-changing or a major bust.

Legal and Personal Matters

Federal prosecutors have alleged that a key defendant in the ongoing NBA gambling case has attempted to tamper with witnesses, including by posting a rat emoji on Instagram. Doncic's ex-fiancée Anamaria Goltes is withdrawing her petition seeking child support and attorney fees from the Lakers star.