NBA live updates, October 6: preseason schedule and lineup news

Games Checked 11:02 p.m. EDT

Final: Nets 124, Hornets 90

Brooklyn won its October 6 preseason opener in Charlotte, 124–90. Lucas Kaplan’s recap confirms the final score, with Michael Porter Jr. scoring 16 points and Julius Randle adding 13. Charlotte’s Liam McNeeley scored 14. Brooklyn led 56–52 at halftime and 92–73 after three quarters, before finishing with a 34-point win.

Camp & injuries Checked 10:50 p.m. EDT

Isaac unavailable for Magic’s Wednesday opener

Jason Beede’s 4:03 p.m. EDT report on October 6 says Jonathan Isaac will miss Orlando’s October 7 Memphis opener for personal reasons. Jalen Suggs did court work Tuesday while still ill; game clearance, individual minutes and a final lineup remain unconfirmed.

Camp & injuries Checked 8:10 p.m. EDT

Jaylin Williams out with heel soreness

Justin Martinez’s report, published at 6 p.m. EDT on October 6, lists Jaylin Williams out against New Orleans with right heel soreness. Jalen Williams is a separate absence for rest, alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein, Cason Wallace and Alex Caruso. Nikola Topić and Thomas Sorber are also listed out. The report provides no confirmed return date for Jaylin Williams.

Roster moves Checked 6:10 p.m. EDT

Bucks add Broome, waive Butler

In a report published at 1:42 p.m. EDT, Jim Owczarski confirmed Milwaukee signed Johni Broome and waived John Butler Jr. on October 6. This adds an earlier Tuesday transaction to today’s timeline. The available report does not confirm an Exhibit 10 or two-way designation, or Broome’s availability for Milwaukee’s next preseason game.

Camp & injuries Checked 5:25 p.m. EDT

Hukporti’s right Achilles tear confirmed

Dave McMenamin reports that Philadelphia announced an MRI-confirmed right Achilles tear for Ariel Hukporti on October 6, following Monday’s preseason injury. Surgery was scheduled for Tuesday; the report does not establish that it has been completed. No confirmed return date was provided.

Update checked 6:22 p.m. EDT: Gina Mizell’s report, published at 3:30 p.m. EDT on October 6, says the 76ers announced Hukporti will miss the 2026–27 season. That establishes a season-long absence, although an exact return date remains unconfirmed. The report said surgery was planned for later Tuesday; completion has not been verified.

Roster moves Checked 3:01 p.m. EDT

Bulls complete Jordan Hawkins two-way signing

Chicago announced on October 6 that Jordan Hawkins has signed a two-way contract. The Bulls also waived Isaiah Stevens. This confirms the signing after the earlier reported agreement; it does not establish Hawkins’ availability for a particular game. Our Hawkins profile has the updated team context.

Camp & injuries Checked 5:28 a.m. EDT

Lakers’ Tuesday lineup still needs confirmation

Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler, Collin Sexton and Arthur Kaluma missed the October 5 game in Sacramento. Jacob Rude’s overnight preview did not confirm their return for October 6. It also raised the possibility of rest for Luka Dončić, which is not a confirmed absence. Do not treat Monday’s lineup as Tuesday’s availability report.

The Lakers are scheduled to play on consecutive nights, making the later team update more useful than assuming that everyone who appeared in the opener will play again.

Viewing Checked 5:28 a.m. EDT

Lakers–Warriors tips at 10 p.m. EDT

The Lakers visit Golden State at Chase Center on October 6, with tipoff listed for 7 p.m. PDT, or 10 p.m. EDT. Listed coverage includes Spectrum SportsNet and NBA TV. These listings do not mean free access: subscriptions, local-market coverage and blackout restrictions can apply. Check your service’s game listing before purchasing access.

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Games Checked 5:28 a.m. EDT

Tonight’s four preseason games

All times below are Eastern Daylight Time on October 6. These are scheduled starts, not live scores or confirmations that a particular player will appear.

• Brooklyn at Charlotte — 7 p.m., Spectrum Center.
• New Orleans vs. Oklahoma City — 8 p.m., BOK Center, Tulsa.
• Denver at Utah — 9 p.m., Delta Center.
• Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State — 10 p.m., Chase Center.

The Thunder’s game is in Tulsa, rather than their usual Oklahoma City home venue. Open the individual Game Centers for available game details; missing provider statistics are not zeroes.