NBA Basketball 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 7, 2026, 6:14 AM ET
NBA Injury Report
The Charlotte Hornets shut down espn.com Coby White for the remainder of the preseason after a left calf strain sustained during training camp. Milwaukee revealed espn.com that Max Strus suffered a partial tear of the plantar fascia in his right foot, with a reevaluation scheduled in four weeks. Philadelphia confirmed espn.com that center Hukporti will miss the season with a torn Achilles, a significant blow to the Sixers' already thin frontcourt depth.
NBA Transactions & Moves
Tyrese Haliburton bought espn.com tickets for students to attend the Pacers game at Iowa State, his alma mater, as part of a community outreach effort. The NBA is testing espn.com smart basketballs and referee wrist wearables during the preseason to gather performance data. The league unveiled espn.com new lottery rules for the 2026 draft aimed at curbing tanking, with five key scenarios that could reshape team-building strategies this season.
NBA Training Camp & Roster News
LeBron James opened espn.com his first Sixers training camp with meetings, group chats, and a clear articulation of "the vision" for the franchise. Karl-Anthony Towns stated espn.com that chances "don't look good" for a new extension before the regular season, leaving the Knicks' front office with a difficult contract dilemma. Euro League members rejected espn.com a formal NBA offer to merge into NBA Europe, preserving the competition's independent status and own expansion plans.
NBA Fantasy & Draft Outlook
Eric Karabell highlighted espn.com players to fade at their current average draft positions, including Leonard and Ball, as part of his "Do not draft" list for fantasy managers. Jim McCormick outlined espn.com the key offseason moves and changes heading into the 2026-27 season for those catching up on the NBA offseason.