NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 15, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
Spurs Roster and Lineup Moves
The San Antonio Spurs finally put their three-guard lineup of De'Aaron Fox, Harper, and Castle on the floor in a preseason win, as coach Mitch Johnson experimented with a backcourt-heavy look. Expectations remain high in San Antonio, which enters the season hoping to return to the Finals after a surprise run, though the road back is unlikely to be easy.
Warriors Injury Update
Golden State will be without Kristaps Porzingis indefinitely, though the center will remain with the team while he recovers from a private health matter.
Lakers Preseason Debut
Walker Kessler made a strong first impression in his Lakers preseason debut, drawing praise as Redick stressed the need to play with a relentless approach.
Celtics Contract Extension
Boston is set to lock up Payton Pritchard on a two-year, $44.2M extension, keeping the reserve guard in place ahead of Monday's deadline for extension decisions.
Front Office and League Business
The Delaware Blue Coats, the 76ers' G League affiliate, are hiring Brad Jones as general manager. Meanwhile, Bobby Marks breaks down the key deals to watch as rookie and veteran extension decisions approach.
Throwback Uniforms
The Pacers, Spurs, Nuggets, and Nets unveiled ABA-inspired uniforms and courts, paying homage to their milestone seasons in the league's former rival circuit.
Fantasy Basketball
Early fantasy drafts are taking shape, with the rookie class drawing attention from managers, while the latest points league mock draft saw Demin and Buzelis rise and Boozer fall.
Power Rankings Outlook
Ranking the teams most desperate to win from 1 to 30 highlights which squads must produce immediately with their current cores, and which can afford to wait.