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Last updated: August 26, 2026, 8:42 AM ET

NBA Basketball

Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe will miss six months after suffering a torn meniscus in his right knee, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. The injury is a significant blow to a Blazers backcourt that was counting on Sharpe's athleticism and scoring punch this season.

In a surprising legal development, RJ Luis Jr. was granted a temporary injunction by a Louisiana judge on Monday, clearing the 2025 Big East Player of the Year to play for LSU this season despite having signed multiple NBA contracts. The ruling adds another twist to an already unprecedented eligibility saga.

Roster Moves & Signings

The Golden State Warriors finalized their 15-man roster by agreeing to a one-year, $3.9 million deal with veteran power forward Georges Niang, sources confirmed. The team also signed free agent guard Brandon Williams to a one-year, $2.6 million minimum contract, per agents Derek Lafayette and Curtis Lawrence.

Heat & Off-Court News

Klay Thompson said he joined the Heat to "taste winning again," relishing the chance to compete at the highest level with a revamped Miami squad featuring Giannis Antetokounmpo. Thompson's arrival adds veteran shooting and championship pedigree to a Heat team with title aspirations.

LeBron James' foundation announced that the LeBron James Family Foundation Invitational will be held in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, in July 2027, in partnership with the PGA Tour.

Season Outlook

ESPN's expert panel released its standings projections for all 30 teams in the 2026-27 season, while the Summer Forecast panel also revealed its championship predictions for the East, West, and Finals, with the Knicks and Thunder emerging as early favorites.

Meanwhile, the Clippers enter the season in turmoil as the Kawhi Leonard-Aspiration saga continues. Our offseason recap examines the big questions still facing LA, including roster chemistry and Leonard's long-term availability.