NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 4, 2026, 6:04 AM ET
NBA Expansion & Business
The NBA's push toward a 31st and 32nd team is accelerating, with Las Vegas emerging as the frontrunner for the 2027-28 season while Seattle's bid faces delays. The Miami Heat are partnering with Rockstar Games for a Grand Theft Auto VI-themed promotional event titled "A Night in Vice City," capitalizing on the game's November 19 release.
Roster Moves & Contracts
The Jalen Duren standoff with the Pistons is over; the guard signed a five-year, $200 million fully guaranteed extension to remain in Detroit. The Memphis Grizzlies have waived guard Jordan Hawkins just three weeks after acquiring him in a trade from the Pelicans.
Scrimmage & Personnel
LeBron James and Jaylen Brown both scrimmaged for the 76ers, drawing throngs of fans who waited in lines more than 10-deep for a first look at the new-look roster. The Trail Blazers hired and fired new play-by-play announcer Braiden Bell on the same day after resurfaced social media posts from 2012-13 drew backlash.
Culture & Fantasy
Ziaire Williams proposed to girlfriend Paris Timan at a Bruno Mars show in Inglewood, with the singer complementing the moment during his second of five performances. For fans preparing for the season, our ESPN Fantasy Basketball draft guide offers everything needed to win your league this year.