NBA Basketball 8 Hours

Last updated: September 15, 2026, 10:05 PM ET

Boston Celtics

The Celtics enter the new season with Jayson Tatum back as the catalyst following an offseason of significant roster change, and the question now is whether they can still contend in an upgraded Eastern Conference. Paul George addressed the fanbase, acknowledging Celtics supporters' angst over the trade that sent Jaylen Brown out of Boston and vowing to prove himself in his new uniform.

Philadelphia 76ers

Philadelphia faces a math problem with four high-usage stars — LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid — all needing the ball. The 76ers' super-user puzzle hinges on whether that much offensive talent can coexist and still win playoff games.

League Office

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league looked at precedent from similar cases before issuing penalties against the Clippers, defending the decision as consistent with how the NBA has handled comparable situations in the past.

Transactions & Retirements

The Clippers and Raptors completed the Kawhi Leonard trade after a month-long delay, making the deal sending Leonard from Los Angeles to Toronto official. Longtime forward Taj Gibson retired after 17 seasons and is joining the Bulls as an assistant coach, capping a career spent largely as a defensive anchor in Chicago.