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Last updated: August 7, 2026, 6:49 PM ET

Sixers and Wizards Updates

The 76ers' Joel Embiid is healthy and "extra motivated" with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown now on his side, according to team president Mike Gansey. Meanwhile, Jaylen Brown called his trade to the Sixers a "crazy transition" and expressed disappointment with the Celtics' communication. In Washington, the Wizards and Anthony Davis have tabled extension talks until the season starts, per sources.

Tragedy and Legal News

The Memphis Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke died from a mixture of heroin and cocaine, ruled an accident by the coroner. In other legal developments, a misdemeanor gun charge against James Harden was dismissed by a Texas judge.

League and Player Happenings

The Mavericks are offering season tickets for 32 years and a signed jersey for a Cooper Flagg card as part of a bounty. Former NBA star Monta Ellis was named general manager at Alcorn State. Off the court, Tyrese Haliburton and Jade Jones celebrated their wedding with a 50 Cent performance. Finally, a report revealed that Kawhi Leonard had an undisclosed sponsorship deal allegedly worth millions with Daktronics, the company behind the Clippers' videoboard.