NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: November 2, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
Lakers and Warriors Highlights
Luka Doncic poured in 45 points espn.com in the Lakers' 131-125 win over the Raptors on Sunday. In Golden State, rookie Yaxel Lendeborg tallied 37 points espn.com and six three-pointers, the most by a Warriors rookie, though he admitted to regretting the chase for. Stephen Curry led a comeback espn.com with 31 points, powering the Warriors back from a 25-point deficit.
Off the Court
Jeanie Buss accused her siblings espn.com of conspiring against her in court filings amid the ongoing Lakers family dispute. The Thunder declined the option espn.com on oft-injured former lottery pick Nikola Topic, making him a free agent. Hawks guard Kingston Flemings was suspended one game espn.com for elbowing Pelicans guard McGowens in the head.
Halloween Costumes
Victor Wembanyama dressed as Geralt espn.com for the Spurs' Halloween game, continuing his costume tradition. Across the sports world, athletes showed off creative costumes espn.com, with Lendeborg and Wembanyama among the standouts.