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Last updated: August 25, 2026, 3:24 AM ET

Injury & Roster Moves

The Portland Trail Blazers suffered a significant blow as guard Shaedon Sharpe was diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his right knee, with sources indicating he will miss approximately six months. Meanwhile, the Miami Heat bolstered their title chances by signing Klay Thompson, who cleared waivers on Sunday and agreed to a two-year deal alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo.

In a unique eligibility case, RJ Luis Jr., the 2025 Big East Player of the Year, received a court injunction from a Louisiana judge on Monday allowing him to suit up for LSU this season despite having signed multiple NBA contracts. The ruling came after the guard agreed to terms with several franchises during the offseason.

Season Previews & Projections

With the LeBron James era in Los Angeles officially concluded, Luka Dončić takes over a refreshed roster, detailed in ESPN's Lakers offseason recap and their early 2026-27 preview. The outlet also unveiled its Summer Forecast, projecting all 30 teams' final placements, from the top-five seeds down to the lottery-bound squads.

Legendary Retrospective

Finally, ESPN looks back at the late Lakers icon Kobe Bryant's remarkable career, arguing his 20 seasons effectively produced two Hall of Fame careers — one in No. 8, the other in No. 24.