On August 3, Beijing time, the Mavericks officially announced that the team has signed forward Naji Marshall to a multi-year extension. According to renowned reporter Shams, it is a three-year, $52.2 million contract with no options and fully guaranteed. The 28-year-old player will change his jersey number from No. 13 to No. 3 starting in the 2026-27 season.

Here comes Yang Hansen's new teammate~ Breaking news king Shams: Sochan signs a one-year contract with the Trail Blazers; Spurs reporter Dusty Garza reveals that Sochan's contract is a non-guaranteed minimum salary deal, and he will have to compete for the last regular roster spot in training camp.

The Warriors have reinforced, but it seems they haven't... They re-signed Gary Payton II for one year at $3.9 million, and De'Anthony Melton for two years at $11 million. The Warriors currently have 13 players under standard contracts, with about $6 million remaining before the second apron hard cap.

Two major trades have recently taken place in the city of Los Angeles, as follows: The Dodgers acquired two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal, who has been one of the most dominant pitchers in MLB in recent years.

On August 2, Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Shams, the Los Angeles Sparks traded five-time All-Star Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury in exchange for Mackani, a 2027 WNBA first-round pick, and a 2028 second-round pick. Less than two years ago, the Sparks had acquired Plum through a major three-team trade involving the Las Vegas Aces and the Seattle Storm.

On August 2, Beijing time, LeBron James confirmed his signing with the 76ers, starting what could be the final chapter of his legendary NBA career. However, the future Hall of Famer is not expected to settle in Philadelphia. Multiple sources indicate that James plans to live in New York City, commuting approximately 100 miles south for each game.

James' plan to commute by helicopter from New York to Philadelphia will encounter major obstacles. A recent report states that weather, regulations, and logistical issues could make his rumored helicopter commute far more complicated than anticipated. The news that James intends to reside in New York City while playing for the Philadelphia 76ers has sparked significant attention. However, a new report indicates that the helicopter commute might not be as straightforward as everyone initially thought.

Jeremy Sochan is lucky. Before the start of last season's Finals, he was almost certain to get a championship ring. Even luckier, he followed his team, the New York Knicks, to defeat the San Antonio Spurs, his former team that had cut him, which was a kind of relief for him. However, after the championship parade, a very realistic question Sochan faced was where he would play next season.

On August 2, Beijing time, LeBron James is about to embark on a new journey in Philadelphia, and part of his salary will also flow into Philadelphia City Hall. Currently, rumors suggest James is considering settling in New York City and commuting by helicopter (or other means) to participate in team training and games.

On August 2, Beijing time, according to Celtics senior reporter John Karalis, Celtics president Brad Stevens has called the Warriors to initiate trade discussions involving Stephen Curry. It is reported that the Celtics have a feasible trade package that could satisfy both parties.