NBA Basketball 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 8, 2026, 4:57 AM ET
Euro League & League Business
Euro League members have rejected a formal NBA offer to fold into a proposed NBA Europe, choosing instead to pursue their own expansion plans. The decision marks a significant setback for the league's European ambitions.
Pacers Injury Update
Tyrese Haliburton returned from his Achilles injury with seven points in 16 minutes, a cautious but encouraging step for Indiana's backcourt.
76ers Frontcourt Setback
Philadelphia's thin frontcourt took a hit after an MRI confirmed a torn Achilles for backup center Hukporti, leaving the club with little depth in the middle.
Media Controversy
Broadcaster Mike Breen apologized after LeBron James disputed a story Breen had shared suggesting he called out Joel Embiid.