NBA Basketball 3h Briefing

Last updated: August 20, 2026, 11:02 PM ET

Lakers Ownership

Lakers minority owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong has no plans to sell his 4% stake in the franchise, his attorney confirmed to ESPN.

Trade Deadline Moves

A five-team deal sent Peyton Watson to Cleveland and Max Strus to the Los Angeles Clippers, sources told ESPN. Watson will sign a new four-year, $88 million deal as part of the blockbuster.

Draft Outlook

After a summer of scouting, draft analyst Jeremy Woo identified the key prospects to watch for the 2027 and 2028 NBA drafts.