NBA Basketball 24 Hours

Last updated: September 10, 2026, 7:28 AM ET

NBA Front Office Moves

The Los Angeles Lakers are bolstering their front office by hiring longtime Miami Heat executive Eric Amsler as an assistant general manager, according to sources. Elsewhere, the New Orleans Pelicans shipped lottery pick Jordan Hawkins to the Memphis Grizzlies in a four-player deal, acquiring AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson along with future pick considerations.

Lakers & Sixers Franchise News

The Lakers will honor legendary coach Phil Jackson with a ninth statue in Star Plaza, set to be unveiled outside Crypto.com Arena on April 9. Meanwhile, the 76ers and Flyers unveiled renderings of their new privately funded arena in South Philadelphia, targeted to open before the WNBA season in 2030.

Cavaliers & League-Wide Outlook

After missing out on a LeBron James homecoming, our insiders examine the Cavaliers' 2026-27 season expectations as the core four looks to make the obvious next step. With six weeks until opening night, Zach Kram tiers all 30 teams across eight categories, identifying which franchises look like genuine Finals contenders.

Brunson & SNL

Newly crowned NBA champion Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks will host the season premiere of "Saturday Night Live" later this month. He joins a select group of 35 athletes who have hosted the sketch show, including legends like Peyton Manning, Derek Jeter, and LeBron James — a historic list that spans decades of sports and comedy crossover.

Euro League & NBA Europe

Euro League owners are scheduled to meet on Oct. 5 in Milan, Italy, to vote on the NBA's proposal to absorb the league into NBA Europe or continue operating independently — a decision that could reshape the global basketball landscape.