NBA Basketball 8 Hours

Last updated: August 12, 2026, 3:16 AM ET

Tributes & Legal News

Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson, who won five NBA titles as a player with the Celtics and finished as the second-winningest coach in league history with 1,335 victories, died Sunday at age. In New York, a federal judge revoked Laster's bond on Tuesday after the co-defendant in the NBA gambling case — a friend of former Heat guard Terry Rozier — posted an Instagram story featuring a rat emoji, violating his release conditions.

Warriors & Free Agency

Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy reaffirmed that Stephen Curry, who is on an expiring contract this season, remains on track to finish his career in Golden State. Free-agent forward Ben Simmons is expected to participate fully with "zero restrictions" at Australia's player-led private minicamp in Melbourne, a source told ESPN, as he works toward an NBA return.

Offseason & International Storylines

Panathinaikos owner Dimitrios Giannakopoulos revealed he made a "serious" offer to buy out Nikola Jokic from his NBA contract for next season and plans to pursue the three-time MVP again when he becomes a free agent in 2027. Our insiders broke down NBA contender concerns for the 2026-27 season, examining new rosters in the West, Karl-Anthony Towns' contract, and other hurdles for the top 10 teams. In his offseason preview, Bobby Marks posed 10 questions for the summer of 2027, highlighting Golden State's franchise-altering cap space and free-agent decisions.