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Last updated: September 25, 2026, 2:21 PM ET

NBA Basketball

The NBA community mourned the passing of Bob Pettit, the league's first MVP and a 11-time All-Star, who died at. Oklahoma City GM Sam Presti insisted the Thunder will not decline despite offseason departures, comparing them to previous contender iterations. The NBA's top-100 players list culminated with its top, featuring a tight race among Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Victor Wembanyama for the No. 1 spot.

In New York, extension talks between the Knicks and Karl-Anthony Towns have stalled, and an impasse now appears increasingly likely. Stephen Curry downplayed any drama over his own unsettled Warriors contract, vowing it won’t affect his play or the team. Rob Pelinka confirmed LeBron James’ exit from the Lakers was handled "amicably," with the organization expressing gratitude for his tenure.

LeBron James explained that his friendship with Tyrese Maxey and a desire to help Joel Embiid win a title drove his decision to join the 76ers. A Cooper Flagg rookie patch card, graded 1-of-1, shattered records by selling for $8.04 million in an early Friday auction.