Ben Simmons is set to be a full participant without any restrictions at a player-led minicamp for the Australian men's basketball team this week, according to ESPN's Marc J. Spears. Simmons is an Australian native and is working to make the team for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
The Philadelphia 76ers made a number of roster additions this offseason. Philadelphia added veterans LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Dean Wade, Anfernee Simons, Ariel Hukporti and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. The team also added rookie Labaron Philon Jr.
The NBA world mourns the loss of one of the winningest coaches in league history and a five-time champion as a player with the Celtics.
It was the end of a long, stormy night in Oklahoma City in June 2025 and Don Nelson, freshly honored with the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award by the NBA Coaches Association, wanted to start unwinding.
Don Nelson, the second winningest coach in NBA history, a five-time NBA champion as a player and a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, has died, it was announced Sunday.
Nelson's 1,335 regular-season wins are second all-time in NBA history, behind only Gregg Popovich.
Hall of Fame basketball coach Don Nelson has died at the age of 86. His family issued a statement on Sunday, according to reporter Marc Stein.
Former NBA guard Keaton Wallace has signed with Maccabi Tel Aviv. Wallace reportedly signed a two-year, $2.4 million contract with the Israeli Premier League and EuroLeague power. Wallace spent the last two seasons with the Atlanta Hawks.
New Milwaukee Bucks guard Tyler Herro recently met with the media at a basketball camp he hosted in the Milwaukee area. Herro said he's not focused on his next contract, even as he enters the final season of his current deal. Instead, he's ready for a new start with his hometown team.
Miami Heat point guard Davion Mitchell is looking for a return to form on the defensive end next season. With that in mind, Mitchell has worked hard to shed weight this offseason and to transform his body. That's led to some teasing from teammate Bam Adebayo who joked, "Davion is not fat anymore.
The Cleveland Cavaliers still have unfinished business this offseason. The Cavs are still expected to re-sign veteran guard James Harden. What that contract will look like is still dependent on what other additions Cleveland can make.
The Los Angeles County medical examiner's office announced Friday that Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died from the effects of heroin and cocaine, ruling his death an accident.
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners approved a term sheet Thursday that would provide up to $101.6 million toward renovating the 31-year-old Moda Center, moving the Portland Trail Blazers closer to securing requested public funding.
Coby White is happy to be back with the Charlotte Hornets. White re-signed with the Hornets on a three-year, $74 million deal early in the offseason.
New Memphis Grizzlies big man Isaiah Stewart II didn't expect to land with the team, but he's ready for a fresh start. Stewart thought he was initially headed to the Los Angeles Lakers or Washington Wizards, but was happy when he found out he was headed to Memphis. "I'm excited.
The Charlotte Hornets and wing Kobe Stewart have agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract. This is a training camp deal for Stewart that is set up for him to join the Greensboro Swarm of the G League after the preseason.
Free agent big man Kevin Love would like to continue his NBA career. If he has his way, Love will join the Philadelphia 76ers for the upcoming season.
The Orlando Magic hired Josh Broghamer as an assistant coach on Sean Sweeney's staff, reported Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Broghamer coached Cooper Flagg during the 2025 Summer League and ran his pregame workouts under Jason Kidd last season.
The Washington Wizards signed Alondes Williams to an Exhibit-10 contract, reported Chris Haynes. With Williams exhausting his Two-Way eligibility, he can sign a standard contract or a G League deal after training camp.
Taelon Peter signed a training camp deal with the San Antonio Spurs, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Peter averaged 4.5 points in 38 games with the Pacers last season. Peter was drafted with the 54th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Garrison Mathews confirmed that he has signed with Olimpia Milan on Friday. "I'm excited about the opportunity," he said in an interview with local media. "I didn't think I'd ever play [overseas], but I got a couple calls with some great offers that were too hard to pass up.
Monta Ellis will serve as the general manager of Alcorn State's basketball program, the school announced on Friday. Alcorn State finished 9-23 last season.
The L.A. County Medical Examiner's report also listed multiple prescription medications as a significant contributing factor.
When news broke earlier this week of Dillon Brooks' three-year, $73 million extension to stay in Phoenix, I'd imagine a decent subsection of the basketball consortium scratched its collective head in confusion.
In an effort to turn around its men's basketball program, Alcorn State is turning to someone with a lengthy history of professional experience.
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NBA free agent James Harden will no longer face charges following a June arrest in Houston. Harden — who was charged with unlawfully carrying a weapon — had those charges dismissed Thursday after he completed an "alternative resolution agreement," per multiple reports.
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New York Knicks 2026 draftee Jack Kayil has signed with ALBA Berlin. Reports out of Germany are that Kayil signed a five-year contract with Berlin. Kayil spent last season with ALBA Berlin while on loan from KK Mega Bemax in Serbia.
The Milwaukee Bucks are one of several teams actively engaged in sign-and-trade talks for Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson. One holdup on the Bucks side is that the team is reluctant to include a first-round pick in exchange for Watson.
Not all of these teams will compete for a title next season, but they all took major strides toward significant improvement.
Mac McClung signed with Basquet Girona in Spain's Liga ACB on Thursday. The team is owned by three-time NBA All-Star Marc Gasol. McClung had turned down overseas offers in the past as he continued his NBA journey, though the 27-year-old is no longer eligible for Two-Way contracts.
Kawhi Leonard allegedly had an undisclosed sponsorship deal with Daktronics worth million of dollars, Pablo Torre reported on his podcast "Pablo Torre Finds Out" on Thursday.
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Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers have been facing scrutiny for nearly a year over an alleged no-show sponsorship deal with now-defunct sustainability company Aspiration that paid the star millions for no visible work, in an alleged bid to circumvent the NBA salary cap.
Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers have been facing scrutiny for nearly a year over an alleged no-show sponsorship deal with now-defunct sustainability company Aspiration that paid the star millions for no visible work, in an alleged bid to circumvent the NBA salary cap.
The "Pablo Torre Finds Out" podcast reports a new wrinkle around alleged efforts by the Clippers to circumvent the NBA's salary cap.
In his introductory 76ers news conference, Brown said "we have to be a team of respect" and conveyed his desire to win.
While Jaylen Brown said "there's nothing but respect" for his longtime running mate, he has not spoken to Jayson Tatum since the trade.
The 4-1 vote allows the county to begin negotiating its portion of the funding. A vote on the city's contribution will take place next week.
Joel Embiid is healthy and "extra motivated" heading into the season with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown now on his roster, according to Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey.
Terrell Brown Jr. and the Utah Jazz have agreed to a contract. Brown has played for the Greensboro Storm of the G League over the past three seasons.
Jaylen Brown addressed his relationship with former Boston Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum for the first time since being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, saying the two have had little contact since the move but that he holds no resentment toward him.
Jaylen Brown requested to hold his Philadelphia 76ers introductory news conference on Thursday at the Francis J. Myers Recreation Center in Southwest Philly, as opposed to the franchise's training facility across the Delaware River in Camden, New Jersey.
If Anthony Davis and the Washington Wizards reach agreement on a contract extension, it won't happen until after the 2026-27 NBA season begins.
Scott Taetsch via Getty ImagesMac McClung is the all-time leading scorer in the G League, where he became the first player to win multiple MVP awards.
With the bulk of the 2026 NBA offseason's player movement now concluded, and with the calendar now flipped to August, it's time to start looking ahead to what's coming next in the NBA, both this season and afterward.
Subscribe to The Kevin O'Connor ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeKevin O'Connor & Tom Haberstroh break down the latest offseason storylines, including Kevin Durant's "delusional" Sixers-Warriors take and Draymond Green's future after not securing a no trade clause.
NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal knows a thing or two about getting fouled. During his NBA career, O'Neal faced punishment from some of the meanest big men around.
We gave you our Eastern Conference offseason report card. So, it is time to hand out grades in the West, where no single team earned an A or F. That fact reflects how little movement of consequence occurred in the conference.
The Dallas Mavericks are hoping to entice whoever pulls Flagg's best rookie card to trade it to them for a reward package.
Federal prosecutors have accused Deniro Laster, a childhood friend of Terry Rozier and co-defendant in the NBA player's gambling case, of attempting to tamper with witnesses, including through social media posts featuring a rat emoji.
USA Basketball finalized its 12-player roster for the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin, set to run Sept. 4-13, with seven players set to make their World Cup debuts.
USA Basketball finalized its 12-player roster for the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin, set to run Sept. 4-13, with seven players set to make their World Cup debuts.
Washington Wizards big man Anthony Davis became eligible to sign an extension on August 6. However, that date isn't likely to hold much significance for Davis nor the Wizards. Washington and Davis aren't expected to discuss an extension until we're in-season.
The NBA is set to release the 2026-27 regular season schedule next week. A few weeks ago, NBA commissioner Adam Silver had half-joked that the league wanted LeBron James to pick a team so that the schedule could be finalized.
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Davis is eligible to sign an extension beginning Aug. 6.
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The Los Angeles Clippers are waiving Sean Pedulla, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Pedulla was on a Two-Way contract. Pedulla was named the G League Rookie of the Year last season, averaging 23.6 points, 6.8 assists, and 5.1 rebounds per game.
The Houston Rockets waived JD Davison on Wednesday. Davison averaged 7.8 minutes in 28 games while on a Two-Way deal with the Rockets last season. The 23-year-old was named the G League MVP while with the Maine Celtics during the 2024-25 season.
The Denver Nuggets are discussing possible sign-and-trade deals involving Peyton Watson with multiple teams, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The Cavs, Bucks, and Clippers are reportedly interested in landing Watson.
The Denver Nuggets signed Lonnie Walker IV to a one-year, $3.3 million deal, his agent George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group told Shams Charania of ESPN. Walker averaged 15.2 points and 2.5 rebounds for Maccabi Tel Aviv last season.
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks agreed to a three-year, $73 million contract extension through the 2029-30 season, agent Mike George of Klutch Sports told ESPN on Wednesday night.
ASSOCIATED PRESSDillon Brooks, fresh off a career campaign with the Phoenix Suns, agreed to a three-year, $73 million extension Wednesday, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Brooks had signed a four-year, $86 million deal with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Brooks played 56 games for the Suns last season, averaging a career-high 20.2 points per game.
Victor Wembanyama gathered a large portion of his San Antonio Spurs teammates in Paris this week for a mid-summer mini-camp, less than two months after the team's NBA Finals loss.
Dillon Mitchell and the Boston Celtics have signed a Two-Way deal. Mitchell was the 40th overall pick of the 2026 NBA draft out of St. John's.
Jalen Pickett and the Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a Two-Way contract in free agency. Pickkett was the 32nd overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft out of Penn State by the Denver Nuggets.
While the 2026 NBA free agency period is still unfolding, attention is already beginning to turn towards what shapes as one of the most star-studded free agency classes in league history next season.
Subscribe to The Big NumberApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeTom Haberstroh & Dan Devine dive into the surprising state of the 2026-27 NBA win projections spotlighting the East's top teams.
Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to jail one of Rozier's codefendants for witness intimidation.
Anamaria Goltes, Luka Doncic's ex-fiancee, has withdrawn a petition she filed in the Superior Court of Los Angeles in March seeking child support and attorney fees from the Los Angeles Lakers star, sources told ESPN. The petition had a pending court date scheduled for Aug.
Jaylen Brown expressed excitement about playing alongside LeBron James after his offseason trade to the Philadelphia 76ers, offering his first public comments on James' decision to sign with the team during a Twitch livestream. "Yo, we got 'Bron, and what an opportunity that is," said Brown.
Domantas Sabonis will remain with the Sacramento Kings this season with two years and $94 million remaining on his current contract, and team sources say he has expressed a willingness to recommit and fully buy into the roster, following months of the front office exploring potential trade scenarios.
The Spurs' star hosted several of his teammates overseas as he continues to work on improving his post game.
The biggest clue to Stephen Curry's future may be whether he and the Warriors reach an extension this summer.
The teams in the middle 10 have been active since their seasons ended, aggressively looking to address shortcomings. That goes a long way.
The Toronto Raptors agreed to a contract with Andre Jackson Jr., sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Jackson will compete for a roster spot during training camp.
Cole Anthony signed with Melbourne United, the team announced on Tuesday. The 26-year-old averaged 12 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.8 assists over his six-year NBA career.
The Cleveland Sirens introduced their name and branding during an event at Rocket Arena on Tuesday. Cleveland, the 16th franchise in the WNBA, will begin play in 2028. Dan Gilbert's Rock Entertainment Group paid an expansion fee of $250 million for the team.
The National Basketball Players Association opened up the PLYRS UNTD Performance Center, a $50 million training facility covering 42,500 square feet, in Los Angeles this week.
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Lachlan Cunningham via Getty ImagesHouston Rockets star Kevin Durant is never shy about sharing his opinion. The future Hall of Famer has developed a reputation for being outspoken and argumentative on social media, often with hilarious results.
As the Aspiration scandal lingers and a number of restricted free agents hang in the balance, much of the NBA's summer business has been completed, which means we are free to grade each team's list of transactions with our own offseason report card.
AJ Williams, the top-ranked player in the class of 2028, plans to reclassify into the 2027 class, he told ESPN Tuesday. Williams, currently No. 1 in his original class, will slot in at No.
A new medical study has found a correlation between increased minutes played in the games preceding an Achilles tear and the likelihood of that injury, though the NBA disputes the connection based on its own internal research.
Trey Jemison and the Toronto Raptors have agreed to a Two-Way deal. Jemison spent the 2025-26 season with the New York Knicks on a Two-Way. In 13 NBA games, Jemison averaged 1.0 points and 1.4 rebounds in 6.3 minutes.
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The NBA is targeting autumn 2027 for the launch of a 16-team competition, with London among 12 cities to host franchises.
Golden State Warriors wing Moses Moody is making progress in his recovery from a torn left patellar tendon. Moody is hopeful to begin running and on-court work in September.
In the wake of a new ruling that grants players from the high school class of 2022 a fifth year of collegiate eligibility, there a handful of 2026 NBA draftees who could return to college basketball.
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History is better served by LeBron remaining a frenemy of Steph. Because while basketball remembers partnerships, it immortalizes rivalries.
The Portland Trail Blazers hired Ameer Bahhur as the head coach of the G League's Rip City Remix, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Bahhur was an assistant with the Magic for the past two seasons. The team also hired James Brocato as the Director of Basketball Innovation. .
The New Orleans Pelicans signed Caleb Houstan to a one-year deal, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Houstan, who averaged 2.3 points for the Hawks last season, will compete for the final roster spot with the Pelicans.
New York Knicks senior vice president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas will leave the team after four years. Rosas was previously an executive with the Rockets and Timberwolves before joining the Knicks in 2022. "Mission Accomplished. On to the next chapter," wrote Rosas in an Instagram post.
The Sacramento Kings are looking to bring in a veteran point guard to mentor Darius Acuff Jr., according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Russell Westbrook and Victor Oladipo have been mentioned as possible options.
