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Jordan Hawkins holds a basketball in a DeMatha number 24 jersey in February 2020. — Archival photo: Jordan Hawkins at DeMatha in February 2020. Photo: All-Pro Reels / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0. Resized by Wikimedia Commons; display crop may vary.

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Jordan Hawkins signs with Bulls

What the contract allows, how NBA availability works and what would need to change for postseason eligibility.

Oct 6, 20261 min read

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Mavericks’ Moussa Cissé has 2026–27 salary guaranteed, per report

Oct 2, 20262 min read

Jalen Duren prepares a free throw for the Detroit Pistons on January 25, 2026 — Archival photo: Jalen Duren at the free-throw line for Detroit on January 25, 2026. Photo by Pikraken; crop by Wcamp9, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Resized for display.

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Pistons sign Jalen Duren to extension; five-year, $200 million terms reported

Oct 1, 20263 min read

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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.

Oct 1, 20261 min read

Jaelen House at right in a white New Mexico Lobos No. 10 uniform in March 2024 — Photo: Jaelen House, right, with New Mexico in March 2024. PistonsFan2223 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0. Historical photograph; resized for display.

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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…

Oct 1, 20262 min read

Peter Suder in Miami (Ohio)'s red No. 5 uniform alongside Air Force's Eli Robinson on November 15, 2025 — Peter Suder, right, with Miami (Ohio) against Air Force on November 15, 2025. Historical photograph.

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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, with a link…

Oct 1, 20263 min read

Archival January 2009 exterior of Toyota Center, the Houston Rockets' home arena; Rafael Castro is not pictured — Featured photo: Toyota Center in Houston on January 18, 2009. Archival team-venue image; Rafael Castro is not pictured. Photo by Atownballer, with angle correction by Rodhullandemu, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized; display crop may vary.

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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 a two-way contract.

Oct 1, 20262 min read

Jamal Shead wearing headphones during a 2025 locker-room interview — Jamal Shead during a February 9, 2025 interview. Archival image. Photo: Houston Roundball Review Media Group / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0). Cropped from the original video frame by Wikimedia contributor Hsnkn; display crops may vary.

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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 his existing 2026-27…

Oct 1, 20262 min read

Denver Nuggets basketball game at the then-Pepsi Center on January 3, 2008 — File photo: A Denver Nuggets–San Antonio Spurs game at the then-Pepsi Center, January 3, 2008. Archival arena image.

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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.

Sep 30, 20262 min read

Jaden Akins dribbles for the Motor City Cruise in Washington, D.C., on January 9, 2026 — File photo: Jaden Akins playing for the Motor City Cruise in Washington, D.C., on January 9, 2026, before joining the Knicks. Photo: Rh723 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0). Resized for display; no editorial crop.

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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…

Sep 30, 20262 min read

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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.

Sep 30, 20261 min read

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Hawks complete Finney-Smith trade: what changes for Atlanta and Charlotte

Both clubs announced the exchange on September 22. Atlanta adds a forward while Charlotte receives Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard and cash; the…

Sep 22, 20262 min read

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Trades & contracts

Jordan Hawkins signs with Bulls

Mavericks’ Moussa Cissé has 2026–27 salary guaranteed, per report

Pistons sign Jalen Duren to extension; five-year, $200 million terms reported

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Suns pick up 2027-28 options on Ryan Dunn and Khaman Maluach

Jazz waive Jaelen House six days after signing him

Bulls sign Isaiah Stevens after waiving Peter Suder

Rockets waive Rafael Castro after August two-way signing

Raptors finalize Jamal Shead extension; deal reportedly worth $24 million

Nuggets sign Ryan Nembhard to two-way deal, request waivers on KJ Simpson

Knicks sign Jaden Akins and Tony Bradley in training-camp roster changes

Reports: D’Angelo Russell agrees to Shanghai Sharks deal after Memphis exit

Hawks complete Finney-Smith trade: what changes for Atlanta and Charlotte