NBA Basketball 24 Hours

Last updated: September 10, 2026, 9:36 PM ET

Brunson Takes the SNL Stage

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson, fresh off an NBA championship, will host "Saturday Night Live" when the new season premieres later this month. He becomes the latest in a long line of athletes hosting SNL, a group of 35 that includes Peyton Manning, Derek Jeter and LeBron James.

Lakers Honor Jackson, Add Front-Office Help

The Lakers will unveil a statue of Hall of Fame coach Phil Jackson outside Crypto.com Arena on April 9, making him the ninth figure in Star Plaza. Los Angeles also is hiring longtime Miami Heat executive Eric Amsler as an assistant general manager, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Grizzlies, Pelicans Swap Four Players

Memphis acquired Jordan Hawkins and Micah Peavy, plus a future second-round pick and a pick swap, sending AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson to New Orleans in a four-player deal. The lottery-pick guard gives the Grizzlies added backcourt depth.

Beal Inherits No. 3 in LA

Clippers guard Bradley Beal will wear No. 3, becoming the first Clipper to do so since franchise legend Chris Paul, who has been outspoken about his treatment by the team.

Euro League Weighs NBA Europe Future

Euro League owners will meet Oct. 5 in Milan to vote on whether to accept the NBA proposal and be absorbed into NBA Europe, or continue operating as a separate league.

Uniform Debuts and Season Outlooks

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. With opening night six weeks away, Zach Kram has tiered all 30 teams to sort out the Finals contenders. Meanwhile, Detroit faces questions about whether it can bounce back and return to the top of the East in 2026-27.