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• Scottie Barnes led with 23 points on 9-of-15 shooting and 4 blocks, showing he can anchor small-ball center play against elite bigs like Towns.
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Exploratory talks center on Milwaukee acquiring Dalton Knecht (plus seconds) for Jericho Sims.

• Bucks angle: Adds perimeter shooting and youth to a...

• Injury timeline: Butler tore his ACL eight months ago during a hot streak, ending a 25-19 season that had revived title hopes.
• Return outlook:...

Memphis, Charlotte and Dallas face roster crunches where trades or cuts could force tough calls between veterans and young players like GG Jackson II....

The Cleveland Cavaliers were crushed by the Orlando Magic in their preseason finale on Tuesday night, raising questions about their readiness ahead of the regular season.

The Lakers must finalize their roster by Oct. 19 while still seeking a backup center. They’ve targeted stretch-5 options like Jalen Smith but lack...

Nic Claxton's hamstring injury leaves the Bulls facing extended uncertainty at center ahead of their October 21 opener, with coach Tiago Splitter...

The Knicks' release of Tony Bradley, Ochai Agbaji, and Drew Eubanks narrows the competition for two final roster spots to James Wiseman and Bruce...

Austin Reaves scored 28 points in a preseason game, with official highlights now available. This scoring display stands out as a key early indicator for the Lakers.

Track player availability and inactive risks with the new weekly injury report.

• Daily updates Monday-Saturday cover every team's injury status
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Kristaps Porzingis remains sidelined indefinitely with a private health issue but stays around the team while working with doctors.

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• Thunder's choice: Cason Wallace extension near $25 million could push OKC to the second apron, forcing salary-dump trades of Hartenstein or...

The Lakers waived rookie William Kyle III after his minimal preseason output and signed undrafted forward Rafael Castro to reshape their frontcourt...

• Amen Thompson spotted with unreleased “Midnight Fever” Caitlin 1s ahead of release
• Naz Reid, Cade Cunningham, and Jalen Slawson also rocking the...

Boston's 144-106 preseason demolition showcased new starters like Paul George and Mitchell Robinson, but the real test lies in closing lineups.

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Michael Jordan's game-worn jersey from Game 2 of the 1998 NBA Finals sold privately for $14 million, marking the second-highest price ever for any...

Orlando's existing deals with Jalen Suggs, Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, and Desmond Bane have left little room for an Anthony Black extension, with no meaningful talks held to date.

The Toronto Raptors face an uphill battle in the trade market due to financial constraints and limited in-demand assets, restricting their ability to improve the roster.

Knicks paused Karl-Anthony Towns extension talks to prioritize season prep, catching the All-Star off guard and leaving him “very disappointed.”

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• Scoring consistency: Double digits in all four preseason games, including 19 points on 7-of-8 shooting vs Kings
• Efficiency surge: Averaging 30.1...