NBA NewsSunday, Aug 9, 2026

Don Nelson, the second winningest coach in NBA history and a five-time champion as a player, died at the age of 86 on Sunday.

Free agent forward Ben Simmons is expected to be a full participant with "zero restrictions" at a player-led private minicamp for the Australian men's basketball team in Melbourne, a source told ESPN Andscape.

Bucks guard Tyler Herro said Saturday he isn't dwelling on his contract status as he hopes to help Milwaukee "win as many games as possible" next year.

Three-time All-Star Ben Simmons teased a return to the NBA on social media.

The Clippers have signed free agent Yuki Kawamura to an Exhibit 10 training camp deal, Forbes’ Tony East reports (via Twitter). The third-year point guard played last season with the Bulls, where he averaged 3.4 points and 2.6 assists in 11.6 minutes over 18 games. He played 11 games for the Windy City Bulls, Chicago’s […]

NBA guard Russell Westbrook was asked about his current free agency status during an interview with CNN's Elex Michaelson regarding the nine-time All-Star's wide-ranging community service (5:37 mark).

OG Anunoby delivered one of the defining plays of the New York Knicks' run to an NBA championship last season, but he is done dwelling on it.

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." Mitchell said he took the ribbing from Adebayo in stride, knowing that his teammate knows how hard he works. The sixth-year guard said he doesn't know exactly how much weight he's lost, as he leaves...

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. And those other additions may be depended on making moves to clear out some salary. One player the Cavs are exploring trading is Dennis Schroder. Cleveland would like to move Schroder and his $14.8 million salary for the upcoming season. The veteran point guard ...

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. at the draft. Those new arrivals are in addition to the team returning Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and V.J. Edgecombe from last season's starting line. The flurry of moves means lots of adjustments, but Sixers president of basketball operations Mike G...

Stephen Curry, if you remember, was no sure thing. Six teams passed on him in the draft. There were questions about his size. About his playmaking ability. About his ankles. Warriors coach Don Nelson (left) was instrumental in bringing Stephen Curry to Golden State. But he had one big, boisterous, influential fan: Don Nelson. “One...

If anyone ever tells you value can't be mined out of NBA free agency after July, please direct them toward the Detroit Pistons picking up Javonte Green at the minimum in August 2025.