NBA Basketball 24 Hours

Last updated: September 11, 2026, 2:41 PM ET

Lakers Front Office

The Lakers are hiring Eric Amsler as an assistant general manager, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Wednesday. Amsler arrives after a long tenure as an executive with the Miami Heat.

Clippers Jersey News

Clippers guard Bradley Beal is taking over No. 3, the jersey long associated with franchise legend Chris Paul, who has recently been outspoken about his treatment by the team.

Suns Injury Blow

Suns center Mark Williams underwent shoulder surgery Thursday to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will miss an extended period, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Brunson on SNL

Newly crowned NBA champion Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks will host "Saturday Night Live" when the new season begins later this month. He joins a legendary list of athletes who have hosted the sketch comedy staple, including Peyton Manning, Derek Jeter and LeBron James — 35 athletes in all.

League Landscape

Six weeks from NBA opening night, Zach Kram is tiering all 30 teams to sort out which franchises look like Finals contenders. Meanwhile, the Pacers' offseason recap examines whether Haliburton's return can push Indiana back to the top of the East in 2026-27.

NBA Europe Vote

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

New Uniforms

The Knicks, Lakers and Celtics are part of a select group that will wear the NBA's new "Specter" uniforms, each featuring details inspired by the franchises' history, city heritage and fan culture.