NBA Basketball 8 Hours

Last updated: September 27, 2026, 6:10 AM ET

NBA Transactions

The Chicago Bulls are trading Dillingham to the Charlotte Hornets for Buddy Hield, reshaping backcourt depth ahead of the new season. Meanwhile, the Hornets will be without Kon Knueppel for at least the entire preseason after he was sidelined with a hamstring injury.

Player News & Media

Jalen Brunson hosted SNL with Knicks teammates, sharing laughs and appearances from Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, highlighting his growing off-court profile. Cleveland Cavaliers president Koby Altman downplayed concerns about LeBron James’ move to the 76ers, stating the Cavs have "too much of a good thing" for a sustainable run.

Injuries & Contracts

Kyrie Irving said he is under no restrictions after recovering from a torn ACL, clearing him for full participation. The Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry agreed to a 2-year, $116 million extension, securing the franchise cornerstone long-term.

Collectibles

A rookie patch card for Flagg sold for a record $8.04 million in early Friday morning trading, marking the highest price ever for a first-year NBA card.