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Injuries & returns
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 not a confirmed…
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Business & media
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 exclusions and free…
Business & media
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 and opening-week viewing…
Analysis & guides
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.
League & rules
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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Trades & contracts
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 his existing 2026-27…
Trades & contracts
Nuggets sign Ryan Nembhard to two-way deal, request waivers on KJ Simpson
Denver officially signed Ryan Nembhard to a two-way contract and requested waivers on KJ Simpson in a related roster move.
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Injuries & returns
Magic manage Anthony Black ankle sprain and Noah Penda hamstring issue
Black and Penda missed the October 7 opener.
Trades & contracts
Knicks sign Jaden Akins and Tony Bradley in training-camp roster changes
New York signed Jaden Akins to a two-way contract and added Tony Bradley on an Exhibit 9 deal while waiving John Konchar…
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Trades & contracts
Reports: D’Angelo Russell agrees to Shanghai Sharks deal after Memphis exit
The former NBA All-Star is set to continue his career in China after Memphis waived him ahead of training camp.
Injuries & returns
Zach Edey’s return: Grizzlies target opening night while managing camp workload
Memphis continues to manage Zach Edey’s workload, with Tuomas Iisalo describing a conservative approach to his minutes.
Injuries & returns
Josh Hart plans to keep injured finger wrapped during his playing career
The Knicks guard explained his approach after a training-camp photo showed the continued use of support on his right hand.