Here is your NBA Morning Brief covering all the latest NBA news, scores, trades, injuries, and standout performances from around the league.
TOP NBA Story of the Day: Draymond Green stays with Warriors after agreeing to new one-year deal
Draymond Green will remain with the Golden State Warriors after agreeing to a new one-year contract worth $27.7 million, according to NBA insider Shams Charania.
Green previously declined his player option for the same amount to give the Warriors more financial flexibility as the franchise explored the possibility of signing LeBron James. After James joined the Philadelphia 76ers, Golden State moved quickly to secure the return of one of the key figures from its championship era.
The veteran forward has spent his entire NBA career with the Warriors since entering the league in 2012, becoming one of the faces of the franchise alongside Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.
Together, they helped build a dynasty that won four NBA championships, while Green also earned major individual recognition, including Defensive Player of the Year in 2017, four All-Star selections and nine All-Defensive Team appearances.
Despite turning 36 years old, Green remains an important part of Golden State’s system. Last season, he averaged 8.4 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game, continuing to provide elite defense, leadership and playmaking.
Draymond Green has agreed to return to the Golden State Warriors on a one-year, $27.7 million deal, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul tells ESPN. The contract is the same Green opted out of to give the Warriors flexibility to pursue LeBron James, but the sides land his return Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/Hyf1xruzrx
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 28, 2026
NBA MOVES & TRANSACTIONS: 76ers trade Johni Broome to Clippers in salary move ahead of LeBron James signing
The Philadelphia 76ers have made a minor roster move to create additional financial flexibility ahead of their expected blockbuster signings.
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the 76ers are trading center/forward Johni Broome and a second-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for cash considerations.
The move allows Philadelphia to remain below both the first and second salary cap aprons while completing deals for LeBron James and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.
Broome joined the NBA after a strong college career, but had a limited role during his first season. He appeared in 11 games, averaging 0.9 points, 1.5 rebounds and 0.4 assists per contest. His contract for the 2026/27 season is worth $2,150,917.
The Philadelphia 76ers are trading C/F Johni Broome and a second-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers for cash considerations, sources tell ESPN. The deal allows the 76ers to stay under both first and second aprons while signing LeBron James and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 28, 2026
NBA RUMOR MILL: Russell Westbrook drawing interest from several EuroLeague clubs
Russell Westbrook has emerged as a target for several EuroLeague clubs, according to NBA insider Evan Sidery.
The former NBA MVP became a free agent after his contract with the Sacramento Kings expired, but he has yet to find a new team in the league despite his desire to continue playing in the NBA.
Westbrook had a solid statistical season last year, appearing in 64 games and averaging 15.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per contest.
However, if he fails to secure an NBA opportunity, the veteran guard could consider offers from Europe, where multiple EuroLeague clubs are reportedly monitoring his situation.
NBA MARKET WATCH: Cap space watch
As the 2026 NBA offseason begins to take shape, cap space is quickly becoming one of the most decisive factors in how the league’s free agency and trade market will unfold.
A clear divide is emerging between teams that are financially flexible and those operating near the second apron, where every move requires far more precision and long-term calculation. That gap is already shaping conversations across front offices, especially as teams begin prioritizing either aggressive roster upgrades or preservation of future flexibility.
Several franchises enter this phase of the offseason with significant cap room, positioning themselves as potential accelerators of the market. These teams are not necessarily chasing star-level free agents, but instead are strategically placed to absorb contracts, facilitate multi-team trades, or take advantage of opportunistic signings once the market begins to move.
On the other end of the spectrum, contending teams remain heavily restricted by apron-related limitations, which continues to push them toward smaller, targeted improvements rather than major roster overhauls. In many cases, this is forcing front offices to explore creative mechanisms such as sign-and-trade structures or veteran minimum additions to address clear roster needs.
The next phase of the offseason will likely be dictated by how quickly the cap-space teams decide to act. Historically, once the first major domino falls, it creates immediate ripple effects across the league, unlocking stalled negotiations and forcing other organizations to adjust their strategy in real time.
For now, the market remains in a holding pattern — but the financial landscape is already clearly defining who will have the power to shape it.
