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Jazz waive Jaelen House six days after signing him
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Bulls sign Isaiah Stevens after waiving Peter Suder
Chicago signed Isaiah Stevens after waiving Peter Suder. The original camp report is preserved below an October 8 update,…
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Rockets waive Rafael Castro after August two-way signing
Houston waived Rafael Castro on October 1, a little over a month after signing the George Washington center to…
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Wizards set four-week reevaluation for Tristan Vukcevic’s hip injury
Tristan Vukcevic will participate only partly in Wizards camp while rehabbing a left hip impingement. His four-week reassessment is…
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Bucks+ launches at $99.99 for the season as free local TV remains
Bucks+ adds paid streaming for local Milwaukee games, starting October 5. Here is how the $99.99 season plan, national…
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Inside the NBA expands to 25 dates for 2026-27, starting October 21
Inside the NBA returns October 21 with 25 regular-season dates on ESPN and ABC. See the full monthly calendar…
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NBA two-way contracts explained: the 50-game limit and playoff rules
A training-camp guide to NBA two-way contracts: roster places, active-list limits, the shared 90-game restriction and postseason conversion rules.
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NBA highlights flopping and shooters’ landing space in latest officiating guidance
How NBA flopping penalties, coach’s challenges and landing-space reviews work, including free throws, possession and flagrant-foul ejections.
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Raptors finalize Jamal Shead extension; deal reportedly worth $24 million
Toronto has finalized Jamal Shead's extension. The deal was reported as three years and $24 million, covering seasons after…