NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 15, 2026, 3:33 PM ET
Celtics and Contract News
Celtics guard Payton Pritchard has agreed to a two-year, $44.2M extension, keeping a reliable backup point guard in Boston for the foreseeable future. In Delaware, the 76ers' G League affiliate has tabbed Brad Jones as its general manager.
Spurs and Warriors
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson finally deployed a three-guard lineup featuring Fox, Harper and Castle in a preseason win, offering an early look at San Antonio's evolving backcourt. Meanwhile, Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis will remain out indefinitely with a private health issue but will stay around the team.
Lakers Preseason
Lakers center Walker Kessler made a strong first impression in his preseason debut, as coach JJ Redick stressed the need to play with a relentless edge.
Season Outlook
With 2026-27 tipoff approaching, ESPN's Ben Golliver breaks down the key takeaways from preseason across all 30 teams. Golliver also highlights ten names across coaching, front office and player ranks likely to shape the season, while a separate ranking identifies the teams most desperate to win now based on their current cores.
Fantasy and Uniforms
Fantasy managers to drafts can consult André Snellings' rookie rankings, which highlight the newcomers worth targeting. On the aesthetic front, the Pacers, Spurs, Nuggets and Nets unveiled ABA-inspired uniforms and courts honoring the league's milestone history.