NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 7, 2026, 9:38 PM ET
Ownership & Front Office
Embattled Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon vowed to bring a championship espn.com to Portland in a message to season-ticket holders. Meanwhile, the five Buss siblings formally filed their opposition espn.com against Jeanie Buss over the proposed sale of the family's remaining Lakers shares.
League Business & Europe
Members of the Euro League rejected a formal NBA offer espn.com to merge into NBA Europe and will pursue their own expansion plans. The NBA is also testing smart basketballs espn.com and referee wrist wearables during the preseason.
Injury Report
The Hornets shut down Coby White espn.com for the rest of the preseason after a left calf strain sustained during training camp. The Clippers' Max Strus will be reevaluated in four weeks espn.com after a partial tear of the plantar fascia. The 76ers suffered a heavier blow, as backup center Hukporti was diagnosed with a torn Achilles espn.com, thinning their frontcourt depth.
Media & Community
Broadcaster Mike Breen apologized espn.com Wednesday after LeBron James refuted a story claiming he had called out Joel Embiid. On a happier note, Tyrese Haliburton bought tickets espn.com for the student section at his alma mater, Iowa State, to watch the Pacers game.
Season Outlook
ESPN's Basketball Power Index released its projections espn.com for the 2026-27 season, ranking all 30 teams and stacking the Finals favorites.