NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 11, 2026, 4:50 PM ET
Lillard and Haliburton
Tyrese Haliburton said he hopes to repair his relationship espn.com with Damian Lillard after the two clashed over a stolen "Dame Time" celebration.
Mavericks and Kyrie
Kyrie Irving espn.com made a long-awaited return to the court, scoring 17 points in his first Mavericks preseason appearance, a dazzling showing in their China exhibition game.
Olympic Ambitions
Retired guard Russell Westbrook espn.com said he wants to carry the torch for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, drawing on his gold medal experience.
Warriors and Kings Updates
The Warriors agreed to a five-year, $110M extension espn.com with guard Brandin Podziemski. In Sacramento, the Kings suffered a blow as center Maxime Raynaud went down with an apparent serious knee injury espn.com during preseason play.
Pistons Pressure
Detroit committed $200M to center Jalen Duren espn.com on a five-year deal, raising questions about how the Pistons will meet the expectations that come with it.