NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing

Last updated: October 11, 2026, 4:40 AM ET

Pistons and Duren

Detroit locked up espn.com Jalen Duren on a five-year, $200 million deal, a commitment that now puts the spotlight on how the young center performs in the Pistons' next phase.

Warriors Extensions

Golden State agreed espn.com a five-year, $110 million extension with guard Brandin Podziemski, locking in a key piece of the backcourt. Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, the No. 11 pick, is also emerging espn.com as a central figure in the team's future after several failed attempts to find reliable depth.

76ers and LeBron

LeBron James made espn.com his Philadelphia debut with 10 points and five assists in a preseason outing, saying he is still adjusting but that "the game is the game." Joel Embiid called espn.com himself an easy target after a report claiming LeBron had criticized his conditioning, which Embiid dismissed as untrue.

Injuries and Relationships

Sacramento suffered espn.com a significant blow as second-year center Maxime Raynaud appeared to suffer a serious knee injury during preseason play. Tyrese Haliburton said espn.com he hopes to repair his relationship with Damian Lillard after a playful "Dame Time" celebration created friction between the two.

Olympics

Retired star Russell Westbrook espn.com expressed interest in carrying the torch for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, drawing on his gold medal experience.