NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing

Last updated: October 24, 2026, 4:40 AM ET

Knicks Front Office

Madison Square Garden admitted fault after employees in Knicks business operations were targeted in a phishing email espn.com, which the team's spokesman called an "unfortunate mistake." Meanwhile, a New York couple has drawn attention for naming their newborn Knickson Fyve espn.com after the popular Knicks title chant.

Celtics and Sixers

Jayson Tatum pushed back espn.com on reports of tension with Jaylen Brown following the trade that sent Brown to Philadelphia, insisting there is no feud. In Philadelphia, Tyrese Maxey led a 29-point comeback espn.com against the Cavaliers, scoring a game-high 32 points to turn boos into cheers.

Bucks, Heat and Thunder

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 36 points espn.com on Friday, reaching 71 points through the first two games of the season while the winless Heat continue to struggle. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's streak of 20-point games came to an end espn.com in a Thunder win, after he sat out the fourth quarter of a blowout.

Warriors and Grizzlies

Memphis completed a 17-0 run espn.com to erase a late Golden State lead in a stunning comeback. Elsewhere, the matchup between Golden State and the Lakers was reflected on as the end of an era espn.com for the LeBron James and Stephen Curry rivalry.

Injuries

Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg exited espn.com after a hard foul by Pacers guard Ben Nesmith, which sparked a scuffle. Pelicans center Yves Missi was helped off the court espn.com with a left leg injury in the second quarter.

Officiating and Legal

The NBA's referees' association confirmed that LaMelo Ball traveled espn.com on a three-point make, taking two steps too many. In the gambling case, co-defendant Eric Earnest pleaded guilty espn.com to conspiracy to commit wire fraud while denying that Billups provided him information.

Season Roundup

Early winners and losers from the first week of the season are sorted out espn.com across the 12 season debuts. In contract news, a shift in star negotiations espn.com and a costly decision in Oklahoma City dominated the intel. Dalton Knecht agreed espn.com to a two-way deal with the Knicks after his time with the Lakers. Tyrese Haliburton also made a splash espn.com on his return, wearing a jacket with a nod to Triple H.

Coming Up

Cooper Flagg's status for Mavericks games remains a question espn.com following his early exit.