NBA Basketball 24 Hours

Last updated: August 12, 2026, 6:18 PM ET

Player Moves and Retirements

Westbrook announced his retirement after 18 NBA seasons, concluding a Hall of Fame career. Meanwhile, free agent Ben Simmons is expected to join Australia's minicamp with zero restrictions as he eyes an NBA return.

Team and Front Office News

Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy reaffirmed that Stephen Curry remains on track to finish his career with Golden State. In a massive ownership change, the Lakers are being sold to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for a record $12.5 billion, sources told ESPN. Additionally, the owner of Panathinaikos revealed he made a serious offer to buy out Nikola Jokic's NBA contract and plans to try again in 2027.

Contender Outlook

With the 2026-27 season approaching, our NBA insiders break down the under-the-radar concerns facing the top 10 title contenders, including Karl-Anthony Towns's contract. In Houston, the Rockets hope Kevin Durant and Amen Thompson can push them into the West's elite. After a busy offseason, the Mavericks enter a new era with Cooper Flagg leading the way, following front office and coaching changes.

League and Off-Court Stories

The NBA Cup schedule kicks off on Oct. 30 with a marquee doubleheader: Knicks-Sixers and Lakers-Warriors. In Philadelphia's Chinatown, a mural of LeBron James was painted by Chenlin Cai, inspired by a Dwyane Wade assist. Finally, a federal judge revoked the bond of Deniro Laster, a co-defendant in the Terry Rozier gambling case, after he violated conditions.