NBA Basketball 8-Hour Briefing

Last updated: October 7, 2026, 10:02 PM ET

Trail Blazers and Lakers Ownership

New Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon told season-ticket holders he intends to bring championship to Portland, even as his tenure begins under a cloud of criticism. In Los Angeles, the five Buss siblings have formally filed opposition against Jeanie Buss over the proposed sale of the family's remaining Lakers shares.

Injury Report

The Hornets will be without Coby White for the rest of the preseason after he suffered a left calf strain during training camp. Clippers wing Max Strus is expected to be reevaluated in four weeks after a partial plantar fascia tear. The 76ers suffered a significant blow when an MRI confirmed a torn Achilles for backup center Hukporti, thinning an already limited frontcourt.

League Business and Media

Broadcaster Mike Breen apologized Wednesday after LeBron James refuted a story claiming he had called out Joel Embiid. The NBA is also experimenting with smart basketballs and wrist wearables for officials during the preseason. Meanwhile, members of the Euro League rejected a formal NBA offer to merge into NBA Europe and plan their own expansion.

Community

Tyrese Haliburton bought tickets for the student section at his alma mater, Iowa State, so students could attend a Pacers game.