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- Knicks Notes: Towns, Robinson, Hart, Giannis, Clarkson October 13, 2025Karl-Anthony Towns and Mitchell Robinson have both started in the Knicks‘ first three preseason games, and new head coach Mike Brown seems to like the idea of using the two big men together, writes Zach Braziller of The New York Post. It’s an option that Tom Thibodeau rarely had last season because Robinson was recovering […]
- Stein’s Latest: Giannis, Westbrook, Mavericks, Referees October 13, 2025If Giannis Antetokounmpo is ever traded, it’s more likely to happen during the offseason, Marc Stein of The Stein Line states in his latest Substack column (subscription required). That’s the conclusion Stein reaches after listening to the chatter out of Milwaukee since it was revealed last week that the Bucks and Knicks had trade discussions […]
- Kings Sign, Waive Mitch Mascari, Daniel Batcho October 13, 2025OCTOBER 13: Both players have been waived, according to NBA.com’s transactions log. 8:00 pm: As expected, Mascari and Batcho have officially signed their non-guaranteed contracts with the Kings, per RealGM’s transaction log. OCTOBER 10, 11:51 am: The Kings have reached an agreement to sign free agent shooting guard Mitch Mascari, agent George S. Langberg tells […]
- Mavs Notes: Flagg, Chemistry, Rebounding, 2026 Preseason October 13, 2025There are many reasons that Cooper Flagg was the obvious choice for the Mavericks with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 draft — he’s a high-level defender, a talented shot-maker, and an underrated passer. However, there’s one trait of his that head coach Jason Kidd is most impressed by, according to Eddie Sefko of NBA.com: […]
- Moses Moody To Miss Remainder Of Preseason October 13, 2025Moses Moody will miss the final three games of the Warriors‘ preseason due to a left calf injury, reports ESPN’s Anthony Slater (via Twitter). According to head Steve Kerr, the Warriors are “not too concerned” about the injury, which occurred in practice. Slater adds that the team is hopeful that Moody can return in time […]
- Jazz’s Georges Niang Out At Least 2-3 More Weeks October 13, 2025Jazz forward Georges Niang will be reevaluated in two to three weeks as he works to come back from a fourth metatarsal stress reaction in his left foot, the team announced in a press release. The injury, which Niang suffered during offseason training and conditioning, was announced on September 27. At that time, the Jazz […]
- Pistons Notes: Thompson, Cunningham, Stewart, Defense October 12, 2025The Pistons, coming off last season’s unexpected run to the playoffs, are still working to iron out their formula around star point guard Cade Cunningham. One idea they’ve pushed in the preseason, according to Hunter Patterson of The Athletic, is giving third-year wing Ausar Thompson more primary ball-handling duties. While Thompson’s ball-in-hand role last season […]
- Injury Notes: Jazz, Williams, Sheppard, Furphy October 12, 2025The Jazz are getting closer to full health, tweets Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune. According to Larsen, Lauri Markkanen, Walker Kessler, and Kyle Filipowski, who missed the start of training camp due to lower back, left shoulder, and left wrist injuries, respectively, were full participants in practice on Sunday. The three big men […]
- Eastern Notes: Nets, Giannis, Barlow, Sixers, Plumlee October 12, 2025Nets owner Joe Tsai raised some eyebrows by stating during a recent panel appearance that his team is prioritizing a good draft pick in 2026 and that, as a result, “You can predict what kind of strategy we will use for this season.” Asked on Sunday about that remark, head coach Jordi Fernandez deftly put […]
- Keegan Murray Undergoing Thumb Surgery, Out At Least 4-6 Weeks October 12, 2025Kings forward Keegan Murray has been diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb, the team announced today in a press release. Murray, who injured his thumb late in the second quarter of Friday’s preseason game vs. Portland, will undergo surgery to address the tear and will be reevaluated in four-to-six weeks, […]
- International Notes: Oladipo, Giles, Wilson, Lauvergne October 12, 2025Two-time All-Star Victor Oladipo, who battled a series of injuries that derailed his NBA career, is healthy this fall and is spending the preseason with the Guangzhou Loong Lions, a Chinese team that is playing a series of stateside exhibition games against NBA teams this month. According to Sam Yip of HoopsHype, Oladipo’s plan is […]
- Shams: Kings, Russell Westbrook Have ‘Strong Mutual Interest’ October 12, 2025Veteran point guard Russell Westbrook remains an unrestricted free agent after he declined his $3.47MM player option with the Nuggets in June. Throughout the offseason, Westbrook has been repeatedly linked to the Kings, and ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Friday that the two sides continue to have “strong mutual interest” (Twitter video link). “I’m told […]
- Bulls’ Dalen Terry Not Expected To Sign Extension October 12, 2025Bulls guard/forward Dalen Terry is not expected to sign a rookie scale extension before the 2025/26 season begins, reports Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times. Terry’s camp has not had any “serious discussions” with the Bulls about a new deal, according to Cowley. Terry will remain eligible for a rookie scale extension until October 20. […]
- Thunder Sign Viktor Lakhin October 12, 2025The Thunder have signed Viktor Lakhin, per a team press release. Former ESPN draft expert Jonathan Givony viewed Lakhin as a potential second-round pick entering the 2025 draft. However, the 6’11” forward/center sustained a torn tendon in his left foot in May, an injury that was expected to sideline him for three months, and he […]
- Thunder Waive Jazian Gortman October 12, 2025The Thunder have waived Jazian Gortman, the team announced on Sunday morning. Oklahoma City signed Gortman to a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract last month. The 22-year-old guard appeared in four preseason games for the Thunder, averaging 9.8 points, 2.0 assists (1.8 turnovers) and 1.8 rebounds in 16.2 minutes per contest. After being released, Gortman is […]
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