NBA Basketball 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: August 16, 2026, 7:17 AM ET
Hall of Fame
Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne headline the 2026 Hall of Fame class, which also honors NBA legends including Doc Rivers, Mike D'Antoni and Amar'e Stoudemire.
Trades
The Cavaliers send guard Dennis Schroder and cash to the Hornets in exchange for guard Tre Mann, according to sources speaking to ESPN on Friday.
Player News
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton said he was "shocked" to learn his first game back from a torn Achilles tendon would not be nationally televised when the NBA regular-season schedule released last week.
Team Announcements
The Timberwolves will retire Kevin Garnett's No. 21 in a ceremony following their game against the Celtics, adding to the team's retired banners.
Legal
A judge dismissed Charles Oakley's assault case against MSG, ruling the former Knicks All-Star produced no evidence supporting his claim of being attacked by security guards.