NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 31, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Lakers Ownership Turmoil
Jeanie Buss accused her siblings espn.com of "cloak and dagger" tactics in court filings, escalating a family feud over control of the franchise. Meanwhile, the Lakers sale espn.com appears finalized, with sources saying Mark Walter and Josh Kushner have agreed terms at a $12.5 billion valuation.
Sixers and Knicks
LeBron James and Joel Embiid sat out espn.com the second game of Philadelphia's back-to-back, while Jaylen Brown missed espn.com Friday's NBA Cup game against New York. James then rescued the 76ers espn.com late in a tight contest, with coach Nick Nurse calling it "his best game." Knicks coach Mike Brown urged his team espn.com to focus on playing "the right way" after a return to sluggish offense.
Warriors Comeback
Stephen Curry scored 31 points espn.com, including a memorable ankle-breaker on Luka Dončić, as Golden State erased a 25-point deficit.
Thunder Injury Woes
Oklahoma City received more bad news as Chet Holmgren will miss espn.com eight to 10 weeks following a knee procedure. The Thunder signed Ochai Agbaji espn.com to fill an open roster spot after recent injuries to Williams and Wallace, and ESPN's Brian Windhorst and Tim Mac Mahon weighed espn.com what the front office could do about the situation.
Suns, Trail Blazers and Timberwolves
Dillon Brooks was ejected espn.com from Phoenix's 127-120 loss after a flagrant foul on Murray. Portland will be without Ja Morant, who suffered a hamstring strain espn.com and is expected to miss at least four weeks. Anthony Edwards underwent a successful espn.com arthroscopic knee procedure.
Around the League
Kevin Durant reflected espn.com on his time in Oklahoma City and the Thunder's 2025 title in an exclusive interview. The Heat unveiled a revised espn.com Dwyane Wade statue after criticism of the original's likeness. Elsewhere, athletes showed off creative espn.com Halloween costumes, and ESPN revisited espn.com preseason fantasy assumptions that have already been challenged.
Coming Up
Ochai Agbaji's arrival in Oklahoma City espn.com will fill the open roster spot as the Thunder continue to manage injuries.