NBA Basketball 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 15, 2026, 10:32 PM ET
NBA Title Outlook
The NBA's annual general manager survey projects the Spurs to capture the championship, with Victor Wembanyama anchoring the favorites. Ahead of the season, San Antonio faces a tough road back to the Finals after their surprise run last year, and a ranking of the league's most desperate teams, from 1 to, lays out which squads must win immediately given their current cores.
Sixers Outlook
Philadelphia guard Tyrese Maxey said a healthy Joel Embiid would "change everything" for the team this season.
Spurs Preseason
Coach Mitch Johnson finally deployed a three-guard lineup featuring De'Aaron Fox, Harper and Castle in a preseason win, offering a glimpse of the rotation to come.
Celtics Contract
Boston guard Payton Pritchard agreed to a two-year, $44.2 million extension to stay with the Celtics.
Warriors Injury Update
Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis will remain out indefinitely with a private health issue, though he will stay with the team.
Lakers Preseason
Walker Kessler impressed in his Lakers preseason debut, as coach JJ Redick emphasized a relentless approach from the roster.
Gambling Case
A Las Vegas bettor indicted in three federal gambling cases pleaded guilty to charges tied to NBA and NCAA fixing schemes.
Fantasy Basketball
Fantasy analysts highlighted late-round picks with high ceilings in a backup plan guide, while the roto crew's final mock draft had Cooper Flagg and Derrick White going early.