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Rogers completes C$4.35 billion deal for full ownership of Raptors parent MLSE
Rogers bought MLSE's remaining 25% stake, having previously held a controlling interest.
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Team news
Kerr names Warriors’ starters for October 4 preseason opener
Luca Evans reports Golden State's preseason five, while regular-season roles remain unresolved.
Injuries & returns
Heat’s Dru Smith expected to miss weeks with right calf strain
Smith strained his right calf in September 30 practice and is expected to miss a couple of weeks, according to October 1…
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Trades & contracts
Pistons sign Jalen Duren to extension; five-year, $200 million terms reported
Detroit confirms Jalen Duren's extension. The five-year, $200 million terms remain reported, and his first game appearance is still unconfirmed.
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Business & media
Victor Wembanyama rules out sports betting endorsements
Wembanyama told reporter Mike Finger he would not promote sports betting companies during an October 1 media session at Spurs training camp.
Trades & contracts
Suns pick up 2027-28 options on Ryan Dunn and Khaman Maluach
Phoenix exercised Ryan Dunn's fourth-year option and Khaman Maluach's third-year option, with both decisions covering the 2027-28 season.
Business & media
Donovan Mitchell renews Adidas deal with tenth signature shoe planned
Donovan Mitchell's multiyear Adidas renewal is intended to continue his signature line through a tenth model, with educational support part of the…
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Injuries & returns
76ers set two-week reevaluation for Tacko Fall’s left hip strain
An MRI revealed Tacko Fall’s left hip strain. The October 1 update set a two-week reassessment window, not a return date.
Analysis & guides
NBA waivers explained: claims, the 48-hour window and free agency
What an NBA waiver means, when the 48-hour claim window begins, how priority works and why clearing waivers differs from a new…
Trades & contracts
Jazz waive Jaelen House six days after signing him
Utah waived Jaelen House on October 1 after signing him on September 25. The Jazz begin preseason play against Denver in Boulder…
Trades & contracts
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, with a link…
Trades & contracts
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 a two-way contract.