NBA Basketball 3h Briefing
×Last updated: August 11, 2026, 9:09 PM ET
Breaking News
Don Nelson espn.com, the second-winningest coach in NBA history and a five-time champion as a player, died at age 86 on Sunday. The league mourns the Hall of Famer espn.com who revolutionized the game with his “Nellie Ball” style. Meanwhile, Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy said that Stephen Curry espn.com remains on track to finish his career with the franchise, despite Curry being on an expiring contract this season.
Offseason Buzz
Our NBA insiders break down the under-the-radar concerns espn.com facing the top 10 title contenders for the 2026-27 season. As the summer of 2027 approaches, resident GM Bobby Marks examines 10 franchise-altering questions espn.com, including Golden State’s pivotal cap situation. In international news, free agent forward Ben Simmons espn.com will join a player-led minicamp for the Australian national team in Melbourne with “zero restrictions,” eyeing an NBA return. And in Greece, the owner of Panathinaikos confirmed he made a “serious” offer espn.com to buy Nikola Jokic out of his NBA contract; he plans to try again when Jokic becomes a free agent in 2027.
Free Agency
With the 2026-27 season drawing closer, nine notable players remain unsigned. ESPN details the biggest remaining free agents espn.com, including Jalen Duren and James Harden, who are still in flux on the open market.