ESPN paid tribute to Rick Bonnell, beat writer for the Charlotte Observer who passed away earlier this week. They also told a heartfelt story on Nic Batum and his family.

The Spurs announcer asks for a moment of silence for the recent passing of Brandon Clarke and Jason Collins NBC inexplicably faded to black then cut to commercial in the middle of the moment a DraftKngs commercial played on the broadcast

NBA on Instagram Remembering Brandon Clarke 1996-2026

A moment of silence in Detroit for Brandon Clarke and Jason Collins before the game Rest in Peace

Replays of Jalen Brunson's highlights that were shown after the game during Jalen's and his father Rick interview

Matas Buzelis on passing of Stacey King The news was tough for me He was such a great guy such a wholesome person Hes somebody I looked to for advice he would give me the truth tell me what I need to do and get better at And the fans you know loved him

Inside the NBA Kenny tells a story about Hakeem watching David Robinson win the MVP