NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing

Last updated: October 11, 2026, 4:40 AM ET

Pistons and Duren

Detroit locked up Jalen Duren on a five-year, $200 million deal, a commitment that now puts the spotlight on how the young center performs in the Pistons' next phase.

Warriors Extensions

Golden State agreed a five-year, $110 million extension with guard Brandin Podziemski, locking in a key piece of the backcourt. Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, the No. 11 pick, is also emerging as a central figure in the team's future after several failed attempts to find reliable depth.

76ers and LeBron

LeBron James made his Philadelphia debut with 10 points and five assists in a preseason outing, saying he is still adjusting but that "the game is the game." Joel Embiid called himself an easy target after a report claiming LeBron had criticized his conditioning, which Embiid dismissed as untrue.

Injuries and Relationships

Sacramento suffered a significant blow as second-year center Maxime Raynaud appeared to suffer a serious knee injury during preseason play. Tyrese Haliburton said he hopes to repair his relationship with Damian Lillard after a playful "Dame Time" celebration created friction between the two.

Olympics

Retired star Russell Westbrook expressed interest in carrying the torch for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, drawing on his gold medal experience.