NBA Basketball 24 Hours

Last updated: September 11, 2026, 6:09 AM ET

League Business & Europe

The Euro League has scheduled a critical Oct. 5 vote in Milan, where owners will decide whether to accept the NBA's proposal to be absorbed into NBA Europe or remain a standalone competition. Meanwhile, the Lakers continue reshaping their front office, hiring longtime Miami Heat executive Eric Amsler as assistant general manager, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

Trades & Transactions

New Orleans dealt lottery pick Jordan Hawkins to Memphis in a four-player swap that also sends Micah Peavy, a future second-round pick and a pick swap to the Grizzlies for AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson. In Los Angeles, Bradley Beal is set to become the first Clipper to wear No. 3 since franchise legend Chris Paul, who has been outspoken about his treatment by the team.

Uniforms & Tributes

The Knicks, Lakers and Celtics headline a select group that will wear the NBA's new 'Specter' uniforms, each featuring details inspired by franchise history, city heritage and fan culture. The Lakers will also honor Hall of Fame coach Phil Jackson as the ninth statue in Star Plaza, to be unveiled outside Crypto.com Arena on April 9.

Brunson's Big Stage

Fresh off an NBA title with the Knicks, Jalen Brunson will host the "Saturday Night Live" season premiere later this month. He joins an elite list of 35 athletes who have hosted the sketch staple, including Peyton Manning, Derek Jeter and LeBron James.

Season Outlook

With opening night roughly six weeks away, Zach Kram has stacked all 30 teams into eight tiers to identify the true Finals contenders. Detroit faces its own questions, with a Pistons preview examining whether the franchise can return to the top of the East in 2026-27.