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Last updated: September 10, 2026, 10:11 PM ET

Brunson Takes the SNL Stage

Newly crowned NBA champion Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks will host "Saturday Night Live" when the new season begins later this month. The honor places him in a legendary group of athletes, as 35 athletes have hosted the sketch comedy staple, including Peyton Manning, Derek Jeter and LeBron James.

Lakers Build Staff and Honor a Legend

The Lakers are hiring Eric Amsler as an assistant general manager, with the longtime Miami Heat executive making the move, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Wednesday. Los Angeles will also honor Hall of Fame coach Phil Jackson with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena, unveiled April 9 as the ninth figure in Star Plaza.

Pelicans and Grizzlies Swap Four Players

New Orleans has sent Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy, a future second-round draft pick and a future second-round pick swap to Memphis in a four-player deal, receiving AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson in return. The move reshapes both rosters ahead of the coming season.

Uniforms and Jersey Numbers

The Knicks, Lakers and Celtics are part of a select group set to wear the NBA's new 'Specter' uniforms, with each design drawing on franchise history, city heritage and fan culture. Meanwhile, Clippers guard Bradley Beal is set to become the first Clipper in No. 3 since Chris Paul, the franchise legend recently outspoken about his treatment by the team.

Euro League Weighs NBA Europe Proposal

Euro League owners will meet Oct. 5 in Milan, Italy, to vote on the NBA proposal and decide whether to allow the league to be absorbed into NBA Europe or continue operating as a separate league.

Power Rankings and Detroit's Outlook

Six weeks from opening night, Zach Kram is tiering all 30 teams to sort Finals contenders from pretenders. Detroit's offseason and early-season outlook is also under the microscope as the Pistons look to bounce back and return to the top of the East in 2026-27.