NBA Basketball 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 12, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
Records & Memorabilia
A game-worn, autographed Michael Jordan road jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals sold for a record $14 million, setting a new benchmark for sports memorabilia.
Knicks Contract Talks
Karl-Anthony Towns publicly pushed back after the Knicks announced they were tabling all extension discussions, calling the news "news to me" and expressing disappointment with the team's stance.
Warriors Extend Podziemski
Golden State locked up guard Brandin Podziemski with a five-year, $110 million extension, securing a key young piece for the franchise's next chapter.
China Games Highlights
Kyrie Irving made his long-awaited return to the Mavericks after 586 days away, scoring 17 points in a dazzling preseason performance during the China Games.
Lakers and Kings Injury Updates
Walker Kessler is nearing his preseason debut with the Lakers after completing a full practice following a finger injury. In Sacramento, Maxime Raynaud avoided a serious injury and will be reevaluated in two weeks.
Cooper Flagg's Rise
Flagg's development continued to impress at the NBA China Games, with his evolving game and leadership qualities drawing attention as his trajectory appears increasingly inevitable.