NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 30, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Lakers Ownership
The Lakers' sale is nearing completion, with Mark Walter and Thrive Capital founder Josh Kushner finalizing terms espn.com at a $12.5 billion valuation after meeting Thursday.
Thunder Injury Woes
Oklahoma City has suffered two season-altering injuries espn.com that have executives weighing roster moves, and the team is signing Ochai Agbaji espn.com to fill an open spot. Kevin Durant also looked back espn.com on his time in OKC and the franchise's 2025 title.
Injuries and Absences
Ja Morant left his Trail Blazers debut espn.com against Memphis with a hamstring strain and is expected to miss espn.com at least four weeks. Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards underwent a successful espn.com knee arthroscopy, while Jaylen Brown will sit out espn.com Friday's NBA Cup game against the Knicks. New York's Jose Alvarado is out again espn.com with an ankle issue.
Game Results
Stephen Curry scored 44 points espn.com to lead the Warriors to their second straight win after an 0-3 start. Giannis Antetokounmpo posted 24 points and 18 rebounds espn.com in his first Miami victory, a 129-117 win over Atlanta. Nikola Jokic recorded his 200th career triple-double espn.com, now nine behind Russell Westbrook's record.
Hornets and Team Matters
Charlotte benched Naz Reid espn.com at halftime of Wednesday's loss for not meeting the team's standards. Miami also unveiled an updated Dwyane Wade statue espn.com after criticism of the original's likeness.
Around the League
Our columnists weighed ten early-season storylines espn.com, judging which hot starts are real and which will fade. Athletes also showed off creative costumes espn.com for Halloween.
Coming Up
The 76ers and Knicks meet Friday espn.com in NBA Cup play, though Brown will not suit up for Philadelphia.