NBA Basketball 3d

Last updated: August 3, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Player Movements and Roster Updates

The Golden State Warriors are bringing back forward Gary Payton II on a one-year, $3.9 million veteran minimum deal, according to sources. Mavericks forward Naji Marshall signed a three-year, $52.2 million extension that will keep him with the team through the 2029-30 season, sources told ESPN.

Team Dynamics and League Trends

Kevin Durant compared the new-look Philadelphia 76ers to his dominant Golden State Warriors teams in terms of offensive firepower after the team added LeBron James in free agency. Oklahoma City's Chet Holmgren described the departures of three key contributors from the Thunder's championship team as feeling "like losing a family member," though he acknowledged the team's continued focus on the future. The NBA has experienced a remarkable period of parity, with eight different champions crowned in the last eight seasons.

Off-Court News and Business Ventures

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has finalized a new, long-term endorsement deal with Nike that notably includes a signature sneaker, sources informed ESPN's Shams Charania. In legal news, attorneys for Terry Rozier argued in a court filing that a text message from a co-defendant suggests the NBA veteran was unaware of the alleged gambling scheme for which he has been indicted. Representatives from the Portland Trail Blazers met with city councilors to discuss a new lease agreement and the allocation of public funds for renovations to the Moda Center.