NBA Basketball 24 Hours

Last updated: September 16, 2026, 6:03 AM ET

Knicks & Celtics Moves

The Knicks added free agent John Konchar on a one-year deal, with agent George S. Langberg confirming the agreement. Meanwhile, Paul George addressed the trade that sent Jaylen Brown out of Boston, acknowledging Celtics fans' frustration and vowing to prove himself. Boston's offseason of change is centered on Tatum, who returns as the catalyst for a team looking to compete in a loaded Eastern Conference.

League Business & Gambling

The NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS and their players' unions are urging lifetime bans for bettors who threaten players and officials, pushing state gambling regulators to take action against escalating abuse. NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league reviewed similar cases before penalizing the Clippers, citing the need for "competitive consequences." Sophie Cunningham confirmed talks with Silver about the soon-to-be-vacant WNBA commissioner's job.

Team Building & Transitions

Philadelphia's four high-usage stars — LeBron, Maxey, Brown and Embiid — face a math problem to solve in balancing touches and roles. Longtime forward Taj Gibson retired after 17 seasons and joined the Bulls as an assistant coach. The Clippers and Raptors completed the Kawhi Leonard trade, making the deal official after a month-long delay.