NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 10, 2026, 5:40 AM ET
Warriors & Rookies
Golden State is counting on No. 11 pick Yaxel Lendeborg espn.com to become a key piece of its future after several failed attempts to find a reliable contributor.
76ers & LeBron
LeBron James espn.com posted 10 points and five assists in his preseason debut with Philadelphia, saying he is still adjusting but that "the game is the game." Joel Embiid espn.com called himself an easy target after a report claimed LeBron had criticized his conditioning, a claim he dismissed as untrue.
Fantasy Basketball
Ahead of the 2026-27 draft season, ESPN has rolled out a full toolkit, including player rankings and a schedule grid espn.com, an Ultimate Draft Board espn.com built around average draft position, and a cheat sheet of key names espn.com to know before your pick. Managers preparing for salary cap formats can also review strategies for acing a salary cap draft espn.com.
Preseason Action
The Rockets and Mavericks wrapped their trip to Macao espn.com for a preseason slate that drew scenes from across the island's arena circuit.
Trail Blazers Ownership
New Portland owner Tom Dundon, facing criticism, told season-ticket holders he intends to bring a championship espn.com to the city.
League Business
The NBA and FIBA say they will press on with the NBA Europe project espn.com even without Euro League participation. Meanwhile, retired star Russell Westbrook espn.com said he wants to carry the torch for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Knicks & Contracts
New York has tabled extension talks espn.com with Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart for now.
Pistons & Duren
Detroit re-signed center Jalen Duren espn.com to a five-year, $200 million deal, and the pressure now shifts to the Pistons to build around him.
Pacers & Haliburton
Tyrese Haliburton espn.com returned from his Achilles injury, scoring seven points in 16 minutes against Minnesota. He also said he hopes to repair his relationship with Damian Lillard espn.com after a stolen "Dame Time" celebration.
Lakers Ownership
The Buss siblings have formally filed a case espn.com against Jeanie Buss over the sale of their remaining Lakers shares.