NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing

Last updated: October 17, 2026, 10:40 PM ET

Knicks Roster Moves

The Knicks are waiving Bruce Brown while keeping James Wiseman on the roster ahead of the season opener, a decision that gives New York added frontcourt depth.

Lakers Ownership Dispute

Five of the Buss siblings filed a challenge against Jeanie Buss's petition to remove them as trustees, escalating a family legal fight over control of the Lakers.

Suns Ownership

Kevin Durant fired back at Suns owner Mat Ishbia on social media after Ishbia framed Phoenix's tenure in a way Durant rejected publicly.

Wizards Injury Update

First overall pick AJ Dybantsa exited the preseason finale with an ankle injury, and the Wizards will have it checked out.

76ers

Joel Embiid insisted that no one on the star-laden roster will take a back seat, even as VJ Edgecombe sat out Friday night's 125-120 loss to the Celtics. LeBron James delivered a monster slam in front of a sellout Philadelphia crowd during his home debut. Philadelphia also converted 7-foot-6 center Tacko Fall to a two-way contract to bolster its injury-hit frontcourt.

Nuggets Injury

Julian Strawther will miss six weeks with a sprained knee and will be reevaluated at that point.

Thunder Eligibility Challenge

A Spanish club is challenging the NBA eligibility of Thunder rookie Aday Mara.

Warriors Ties

Jimmy Butler says he feels he let the Warriors down and is working toward a return to Golden State, which views his return as its best option.

League Notes

Hall of Famer and Kentucky legend Cliff Hagan died at 94, the five-time All-Star who spent his entire NBA career with the St. Louis Hawks. Steve Lacy delighted a concert crowd with a viral "LeBron, LeBron, LeBron" version of his hit "Oh Yeah?" And ESPN's Brian Windhorst shared intel on Karl-Anthony Towns' next contract, expansion plans, and why rival teams are watching Orlando.

Coming Up

The Knicks open their season with Wiseman on the roster, and the 76ers prepare for their opener after the preseason finale.