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: Luka Doncic confirms he is fully healthy for new season
Luka Doncic has delivered encouraging news to Los Angeles Lakers fans, confirming that he has fully recovered from the hamstring injury that prematurely ended his 2025/26 campaign.
In an email sent to supporters, the Lakers superstar revealed that he deliberately stepped away from basketball immediately after the season in order to focus on rehabilitation and return at full strength.
“I took a real break from basketball the first few weeks after the season ended to rehab my body. My recovery went great, and I’m 100% healthy again.”
Doncic also explained that disconnecting from basketball has become an important part of his offseason routine, helping him return refreshed both physically and mentally.
“Taking some time away from basketball is something I do at the start of every offseason. It’s a different way to do things, but it works for me. When I let myself miss the game a little bit and try some new things, it only makes me more excited and motivated to get back to playing.”
In email to fans, Luka Dončić says he’s now 100 percent healthy after missing the end of last season with a hamstring injury pic.twitter.com/XlhtiCoU7s
— Dan Woike (@DanWoikeSports) August 3, 2026
NBA MOVES & TRANSACTIONS: Portland Trail Blazers make front office and G League additions
It was a quiet day across the NBA transaction market, with no major player moves, signings or roster changes around the league. However, the Portland Trail Blazers continued preparing for the 2026/27 season by strengthening their basketball operations structure.
According to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, Portland has hired James Brocato as Director of Basketball Innovation and appointed Ameer Bahhur as the new head coach of the Rip City Remix, the franchise’s NBA G League affiliate.
NBA RUMOR MILL: Klay Thompson open to Lakers move as Mavericks explore options
Klay Thompson’s future with the Dallas Mavericks remains uncertain, with the franchise reportedly exploring the possibility of a trade involving the veteran guard. While no deal has emerged, his next destination has become one of the offseason storylines to monitor.
According to The Athletic’s Christian Clark, Thompson would welcome a return to Los Angeles, with the Lakers emerging as a potential landing spot for the future Hall of Famer. Thompson spent part of his childhood in the city and still owns a home there, while the Miami Heat have also been mentioned as another team monitoring his situation.
“My understanding is that Thompson would welcome a return to Los Angeles, where he spent part of his childhood and still owns a home. The Miami Heat are another team frequently mentioned in NBA circles as a potential landing spot for the future Hall of Famer.”
Miami could explore multiple paths to acquire Thompson, including a potential buyout scenario if Dallas is unable to find a trade partner. The Heat would reportedly have interest in adding his shooting ability to a roster built around championship ambitions.
“The cleaner path is for the Mavericks to eventually agree to a buyout with Thompson, with Thompson hypothetically giving up $7 million of his current salary to become a free agent. The Heat can then make up the difference on the money Thompson gave up by using the rest of its midlevel exception to offer him a $7 million salary for this upcoming season.”
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— Basketball Sphere (@BSphere_) August 3, 2026
Milan Gurovic and Peja Stojakovic, Serbian basketball legends, champions and lifelong friends. From PAOK vs Peristeri in the 1997/98 season to today, some bonds never fade 🤝🇷🇸 #paokbc pic.twitter.com/kohGJrTDlm
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.
OFF-COURT PULSE: Chris Bosh opens up on latest health battle
Former NBA champion Chris Bosh has revealed another serious health scare involving blood clots, admitting that he suffered a pulmonary embolism earlier this year during an interview with HoopsHype.
The Miami Heat legend, whose career ended prematurely in 2017 due to recurring blood clot issues, explained how severe the episode became.
“Yeah, I had an episode in January. I almost dropped dead pretty much and came back to life. I’m not joking. Yeah. I had another pulmonary embolism. It was in January. Yeah, yeah, this past year. I was in the hospital for a week.”
Bosh added that the experience reminded him how important it is to stay disciplined with his treatment and daily routine.
“But, take your medicine. So, I’m taking my medicine every day, taking care of myself every day, and watching it. So, I mean, no symptoms came either, you know, so.”
The former All-Star admitted that managing the condition will remain part of his life moving forward.
“Yeah, you got to deal with it for the rest of your life. I thought I was past it. I am not. So, you know, it’s just making sure I stay on top of my regimen.”
