NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 27, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Injuries & Roster Updates
Raptors star Kawhi Leonard espn.com is expected to miss several weeks with swelling in his left knee. Thunder guards Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace espn.com will both undergo surgery and be sidelined indefinitely, a blow to an already-thin Oklahoma City rotation. Oklahoma City also lost Alex Caruso espn.com to a right ankle sprain. Magic guard Jalen Suggs espn.com is out at least two weeks with a mild bone bruise in his right knee, though no major damage was found. Jazz forwards Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. espn.com both exited early against the Grizzlies and are set for MRIs.
Heat & Sixers
Heat center Bam Adebayo espn.com says critics are making him the scapegoat for Miami's 0-4 start. Meanwhile, a representative for Sixers guard Jaylen Brown espn.com denied a report that he demanded a trade from Boston.
Results & Standouts
Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg espn.com poured in 31 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in just his fourth game, powering Golden State to its first win of the season. In Cleveland, Meleek Thomas espn.com scored 16 points in 19 minutes to spark the Cavaliers to a 127-125 overtime win over the Timberwolves in his NBA debut.
League Office & Business
Longtime NBA executive Kathy Behrens espn.com, one of the highest-ranking women in the league office, is stepping down after 26 years. The NBA also announced partnerships with Kalshi and Polymarket espn.com, two prediction-market platforms. In a major ownership shift, the Lakers were sold in a 72-hour deal, though uncertainty remains espn.com over what comes next.
Week One Review
Our insiders break down the best and worst espn.com moments from the NBA's opening week, with injuries and 0-3 starts dominating the conversation. Analysts also weighed five questions espn.com facing Oklahoma City after its major injuries, including whether the Thunder can make a move before the trade deadline.
Coming Up
The Thunder's Williams and Wallace espn.com will both be sidelined indefinitely while they recover from surgery.