Ben Simmons tears Achilles, likely out for 2026-27 season
The injury ends the Kings guard's comeback bid and reshapes Sacramento's roster and trade plans weeks before the opener.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Hornets, Brandon Miller agree to five-year, $209M rookie-scale extension
The deal locks in Charlotte's young core at near-max money ahead of the rookie extension deadline.
ESPN · +12 outlets
Knicks open title defense as NBA season tips off with new contenders
New York raises its championship banner while a crowded field of challengers lines up in both conferences.
Daily Sabah · +13 outlets
Warriors expect Stephen Curry to play season opener vs. Lakers after ankle tweak
Curry left a scrimmage early but Golden State expects its star available for opening night.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Thunder, Cason Wallace agree to five-year, $139M rookie extension
Oklahoma City commits long-term money to its All-Defensive guard on the eve of the season.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Lakers waive 2024 first-round pick Dalton Knecht before roster deadline
Los Angeles cut the former first-rounder after failing to find a trade partner, clarifying its rotation and Bronny James' status.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Kyrie Irving hints at retiring before his early 40s, criticizes modern NBA
The Mavericks guard says the league is not the one he grew up loving, citing gambling and social media.
The New York Times · +2 outlets
Bettors heavily backing LeBron James' 76ers to win the title
Philadelphia draws lopsided title futures interest after landing LeBron James, shifting Eastern Conference odds.
Yahoo Sports · +6 outlets
Grizzlies waiving Walter Clayton Jr. and Micah Peavy ahead of roster deadline
Memphis moves on from its 2025 first-round pick as teams trim rosters before the season opens.
ESPN · +8 outlets
Championship futures favor Spurs and Thunder, with Knicks and 76ers close behind
Sportsbooks open the season with Oklahoma City and San Antonio atop title odds after offseason moves.
ESPN · +5 outlets
Mavericks waive center Dwight Powell after 12 seasons
Dallas parts with its longest-tenured player in a roster crunch before opening night.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Suns, Oso Ighodaro agree to three-year, $29M extension
Phoenix extends its young center through the 2030-31 season.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Kings explore trades for Ben Simmons replacement, eyeing Bucks and Grizzlies
Sacramento weighs options after Simmons' Achilles tear, including keeping him or dealing for frontcourt help.
Yahoo Sports · +3 outlets
NBA season previews and expert picks roll out for all 30 teams
Outlets publish full-league previews and championship, MVP and award predictions ahead of opening night.
ESPN · +8 outlets
Franz Wagner injury could spell trouble for Orlando Magic
Orlando faces an early-season setback with one of its core forwards ailing.
Yahoo Sports · +7 outlets
Kyrie Irving retirement talk, Ben Simmons injury headline preseason intel
Reporters round up expansion, extension and trade storylines shaping the 2026-27 season.
ESPN · +3 outlets
NBA releases 2026-27 power rankings ahead of opening night
Rankings place the defending champion Knicks near but not at the top as the season begins.
NBC Sports Boston
Chet Holmgren injury status uncertain for Thunder season opener vs. Spurs
Oklahoma City's opener availability for its star big man is in question as the season begins.
Yahoo Sports