NBA Basketball 8 Hours

Last updated: September 10, 2026, 10:12 PM ET

Brunson's Big Stage

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

Around the League

The Pelicans have traded Jordan Hawkins to the Grizzlies in a four-player deal, sending the lottery pick, Micah Peavy, a future second-round pick and a pick swap to Memphis for AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson. The Lakers are hiring Eric Amsler as an assistant general manager, luring the longtime Heat executive away from Miami. In Los Angeles, Bradley Beal will become the first Clipper to wear No. 3 since Chris Paul, the franchise legend who has recently spoken out about his treatment by the team.

Lakers Honor Phil Jackson

The Lakers will unveil a statue honoring Hall of Fame coach Phil Jackson outside Crypto.com Arena on April 9, making him the ninth figure in Star Plaza.

Uniforms and Europe

The Knicks, Lakers and Celtics are among a select group set to wear the NBA's new "Specter" uniforms, each featuring details inspired by franchise history, city heritage and fan culture. Meanwhile, Euro League owners will meet on Oct. 5 in Milan to vote on whether to accept the NBA's proposal and be absorbed into NBA Europe or continue as a separate league.