NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing

Last updated: November 2, 2026, 10:40 PM ET

Warriors Stun Lakers in Comeback

The Warriors roared back espn.com from a 25-point deficit behind a theatrical 31 points from Stephen Curry, including an ankle-breaking crossover on Luka Doncic. Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg added 37 points espn.com and six three-pointers, the most by a Warriors rookie this season, though he admitted to "falling into peer pressure" while chasing.

Doncic Dazzles Despite Loss

Doncic poured in 45 points espn.com in the Lakers' 131-125 win over the Raptors, and he pointed to his defense as the bigger step forward this year. The night was a reminder of how quickly fortunes can swing in a young season.

Hornets Eye Returns

Coby White made his season debut espn.com for Charlotte on Monday against the Pistons, and the team described the return of Knueppel as "right around the corner." Meanwhile, the Thunder will retire espn.com Russell Westbrook's No. 0 later this season, and Oklahoma City declined the option espn.com on oft-injured Nikola Topic, a $7.4M decision that leaves his future in question.

Season Storylines

Injuries have reshaped the title and MVP races espn.com just two weeks into the season, leaving the field more open than expected. Elsewhere, Hawks guard Kingston Flemings was suspended one game espn.com for elbowing Pelicans guard McGowens in the head, while ESPN's Michael Wilbon is taking a leave of absence espn.com to address health issues.

Coming Up

Knueppel's return to the Hornets is described as imminent espn.com, and the Thunder will retire espn.com Westbrook's jersey before the season ends.