The studio program to serve as pregame, halftime and postgame show for highth-profile NBA events on ESPN and ABC.

"The Charlotte Hornets are waiving guard Spencer Dinwiddie, sources tell ESPN. Dinwiddie, an 11-year NBA veteran, signed a one-year deal with the Hornets in July free agency. Charlotte had to release a guaranteed salary ahead of season opener next week."

ESPN has finalized some of the details for its first season airing "Inside the NBA," including its regular-season schedule and format.

Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal will make their ESPN debut at 6 p.m. EST on Oct. 22 as part of the network’s season-opening slate. After that, the group will only appear twice more before Christmas. For context, the famed quartet’s show consistently aired weekly on TNT during the NBA season.

Here's what you need to know about the preseason matchup between the Warriors and the Lakers, including broadcast information and start time.

The NBA is launching a new multi-platform streaming offering and the reimagined NBA TV, which will offer live basketball games, highlights and original programming, starting Wednesday.

The NBA preseason kicks off on Oct. 2 with an international showdown in Abu Dhabi, UAE between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers.

“The Boston Celtics are signing Ron Harper Jr. (Ron Harper's son) to a two-way NBA contract," ESPN's Shams Charania reported. "Harper earns Celtics roster spot and enters a fourth NBA season after having a strong preseason.”