NBA Basketball 8 Hours

Last updated: September 10, 2026, 9:37 PM ET

Brunson Takes Manhattan

Fresh off an NBA title, Knicks guard Jalen Brunson will host the season premiere of "Saturday Night Live" later this month. He joins an elite roster of 35 athletes who have hosted the sketch comedy staple, a group that includes Peyton Manning, Derek Jeter and LeBron James.

Lakers Add to Front Office and Plaza

Los Angeles is hiring Eric Amsler as an assistant general manager, per ESPN's Shams Charania, luring the longtime Miami Heat executive west. The franchise will also honor Phil Jackson by unveiling a ninth statue in Star Plaza outside Crypto.com Arena on April 9.

Pelicans and Grizzlies Swap Four Players

New Orleans has traded Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy, a future second-round draft pick and a future second-round pick swap to Memphis for AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson. The deal sends the lottery-picked Hawkins to a Grizzlies team retooling its wing rotation.

Euro League Weighs NBA Europe Proposal

Euro League owners will meet on Oct. 5 in Milan, Italy, to vote on the NBA proposal that would absorb the league into NBA Europe or leave it operating as a separate entity.

Uniforms and Jersey Numbers

The Knicks, Lakers and Celtics are among a select group set to wear the NBA's new "Specter" uniforms, each featuring details drawn from franchise history, city heritage and fan culture. Meanwhile, Clippers guard Bradley Beal will become the first in No. 3 since franchise legend Chris Paul, who has recently spoken out about his treatment by the team.