NBA Basketball 3h Briefing
×Last updated: July 25, 2026, 2:30 PM ET
NBA Player Transactions and Hall of Fame News
LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal, raising questions about his impact on the team espn.com. Meanwhile, Matisse Thybulle has agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent espn.com. In Boston, Jordan Walsh has secured a three-year, $15 million extension with the Celtics through the 2029-30 season espn.com. Restricted free agent Spencer Jones has agreed to a two-year, $12 million offer sheet with the Oklahoma City Thunder, which the Denver Nuggets can match until Sunday night his agent told ESPN espn.com. The Phoenix Suns' GM expressed confidence in bringing in veteran forward Miles Bridges despite his past off-court issues the franchise felt comfortable espn.com.
Hall of Fame Honors and Team Standings
Stephen Curry is set to make history as the first active player to have his own exhibit at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame espn.com. As free agency and trades continue to shape the league, a new set of NBA Power Rankings has been released, detailing where all 30 teams stand after the moves espn.com. The fallout from recent decisions continues to create significant questions for several franchises and notable players espn.com.