Basketball NewsThursday, Aug 6, 2026

Publisher:ESPN NBAOutlet infoAug 6, 3:40 PM ET

The Wizards and Anthony Davis' agent, Rich Paul, have decided to wait on talks for a potential extension until after the season starts, sources told ESPN.

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Publisher:ESPN NBAOutlet infoAug 6, 4:45 PM ET

Three-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion Mac McClung has signed with Basquet Girona, a Spanish team owned by former NBA All-Star Marc Gasol.

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Publisher:ESPN WNBAOutlet infoAug 6, 9:40 AM ET

USA Basketball's long-awaited youth movement is here, as Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese and Aliyah Boston will make their first USA appearances at a major international competition next month at the FIBA World Cup in Germany.

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Publisher:ESPN NBAOutlet infoAug 5, 10:55 PM ET

Lonnie Walker IV has agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million deal with the Denver Nuggets, agent George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group told ESPN on Wednesday night.

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Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAOutlet infoAug 6, 6:02 PM ET

Brown seemingly bit his tongue at times, wanting to, in his words, "move forward," except it was impossible to totally ignore the drama that still surrounds him.

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Publisher:ESPN NBAOutlet infoAug 6, 6:55 PM ET

Joel Embiid is healthy and "extra motivated" with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown now on his side, according to 76ers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey.

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