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Last updated: August 10, 2026, 6:23 AM ET

NBA News

Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history and a five-time champion as a player, died at 86 on Sunday. A misdemeanor gun charge against Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden was dismissed by a Texas judge. Meanwhile, Kawhi Leonard had an undisclosed sponsorship agreement worth millions with the company that designed the Clippers' videoboard, Pablo Torre reported on his podcast.

Player Updates

Bucks guard Tyler Herro said he is focusing on winning, not his contract, as he hopes to help Milwaukee "win as many games as possible" next season. Free agent forward Ben Simmons is expected to be a full participant with "zero restrictions" at a player-led private minicamp for the Australian men's basketball team in Melbourne, a source told ESPN. Jalen Duren and James Harden are among the nine biggest remaining free agents still on the market as the 2026-27 season draws closer.

Offseason Outlook

Bobby Marks examines 10 questions for the summer of 2027, highlighting Golden State's franchise-altering cap situation as one of the key storylines.