NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: September 30, 2026, 10:09 PM ET
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Tyrese Maxey said espn.com he wants to be judged by the 76ers' team success rather than individual accolades following his career year, emphasizing a winning culture in Philadelphia. The 76ers stated espn.com that sacrifice remains central to their approach after adding new talent this offseason.
Eric Karabell highlighted espn.com Julius Randle, Cooper Flagg, and Jordan Hawkins as players falling further than expected in his 'Do Draft' list for fantasy basketball. Jim McCormick identified espn.com Ajay Mitchell and Ayo Dosunmu among top fantasy sleepers worth targeting in deeper leagues.
Brandon Ingram performed espn.com light shooting and ball-handling drills during Clippers practice in Hawaii as he continues his recovery from heel surgery. Michael Jordan’s game-worn espn.com jersey from Game 3 of the 1998 NBA Finals sold for a record $12.26 million at auction.
The NBA issued espn.com new guidelines for the 2026-27 season to crack down on push-offs, targeting four types of high-volume and dangerous contact. Dillon Brooks was charged espn.com with DUI stemming from a March arrest, marking another off-court issue for the Suns forward.
Walker Kessler said espn.com the Lakers are building a 'nasty' defense capable of supporting a title push, citing the roster’s defensive versatility. JR Smith was arrested espn.com in Texas on a family violence assault charge, according to local authorities.
The NBA is reviewing espn.com finalists’ bids for the Las Vegas expansion team, with offers reportedly in the $12–13 billion range. Bobby Marks examined espn.com key storylines and dates to monitor across all 30 teams as training camps get underway.
Jim McCormick compared espn.com the pros and cons of points, roto, and category leagues in fantasy basketball, outlining how each format impacts player valuation. The NBA highlighted espn.com its eight most intriguing newcomers for the 2026-27 season, ranking players who recently changed teams based on potential impact.