NBA NewsThursday, Aug 6, 2026

DALLAS, TEXAS - APRIL 12: Klay Thompson #31 of the Dallas Mavericks celebrates a three point shot against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at American Airlines Center on April 12, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images Positioned directly in the dog days of summer,...

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 13: Kevon Looney #5 of the Golden State Warriors warms up before a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on January 13, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images While the Lakers are oozing with talent at the top of the ...

MALAGA, SPAIN - AUGUST 10: Austin Reaves #15 and Walker Kessler #14 of the USA Basketball Men's National Team get ready for practice on August 10, 2023 at Pabellon Training Center Higueron in Malaga, Spain. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE v...

PHILADELPHIA, PA - FEBRUARY 26: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts to becoming the Philadelphia 76ers franchise leader in 3-pointer field goals made during the game against the Miami Heat on February 26, 2026 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 05: The New Balance basketball shoes of Vladislav Goldin #50 of the Miami Heat during their 2026 California Classic Summer League game at Chase Center on July 05, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thien-An Truong/Getty Images) | Getty Images Herald Celtics sign s...

LIMASSOL, CYPRUS - 2025/09/04: Giannis Antetokounmpo of Greece (L) and Santi Aldama (R) of Spain seen in action during the group phase of the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 between Spain and Greece at Arena Riga. Final score Greece 90 : 86 Spain. (Photo by Nicholas Muller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) The two new Spanish Mavericks, rookie Sergio De Larrea and recently traded from the Memphis Grizzlies, stretch-big Santi Aldama, may not need a lot of minutes together before making a real imp...

SACRAMENTO, CA - FEBRUARY 4: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #3 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on February 4, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im...

The return of Nathan Grubel's “How to Evaluate by Position” series, updated with lessons from the 2026 guard class and how he's thinking about the position today.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Sergio De Larrea #55 of the Dallas Mavericks poses during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on July 15, 2026 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Nolan Pascu/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Get...

With the addition of Lonnie Walker IV, the Nuggets may now be forced to part with Peyton Watson and cut more players to avoid paying more tax.

Cozell McQueen, who played for Jim Valvano's famed 1983 championship team at NC State, has died. He was 64.

The Los Angeles Lakers have remade their roster but may still have one big move left to make, possibly even a trade for sharpshooter Klay Thompson.