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Warriors' Porziņģis out indefinitely with health issue
Golden State Warriors' Kristaps Porziņģis will miss the start of the season with an unspecified health issue, with no timeline set for his return.
Redick questions Bronny James' form as Lakers face roster cut
Lakers coach JJ Redick says Bronny James has not played well in four preseason games, with the guard recording 11 points and 12 turnovers before roster cuts.
Wembanyama enters Year 4 with MVP hopes and a title prediction
Victor Wembanyama begins the 2026-27 NBA season after a unanimous Defensive Player of the Year award and a Finals run with the San Antonio Spurs.
Celtics extend Pritchard on $44.2m deal ahead of bigger role
Boston have agreed a two-year, $44.2 million extension with Payton Pritchard, whose role could grow this season following Jaylen Brown's trade.
Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals jersey sells for US$14m in private sale
Michael Jordan’s Game 2 jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals has sold for US$14 million in a private sale, a basketball memorabilia record, Hunt Auctions says.
NBA title hopes put champions and contenders under pressure
The Knicks face a title defence as the Spurs seek to respond to their Finals loss, while Curry, Giannis and other NBA stars enter a season of high expectations.
Warriors secure Podziemski on $110m deal while keeping cap room
Podziemski’s new deal will reduce Golden State’s available cap space next summer by $1.9 million compared with his $17 million cap hold.
Knicks put extension talks on hold ahead of title defence
The Knicks have paused extension talks with Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, Miles McBride and Tyler Kolek until later in their title defence season.
76ers consider LeBron James at centre after Hukporti injury
Ariel Hukporti's season-ending Achilles injury has left the 76ers short at centre, with Nick Nurse considering LeBron James for small-ball minutes.
Knicks tipped to lead NBA offences as Lakers make top three
New York top a ranking of NBA offences for the 2025-26 season, ahead of Oklahoma City and the Lakers, while Boston and Denver complete the top five.
Mike Breen apologises after LeBron James denies Embiid story
Mike Breen has apologised for repeating a story about Joel Embiid arriving late to practice after LeBron James denied the incident happened.
Hukporti's Achilles tear leaves 76ers short of centre cover
Ariel Hukporti's season-ending Achilles injury has left Philadelphia short of cover for Joel Embiid, with salary-cap limits complicating a replacement.
Antetokounmpo embraces Miami culture before first Heat season
Giannis Antetokounmpo says Miami's team culture has energised him in training camp after his trade from Milwaukee, as the Heat prepare for the 2026-27 season.
Champion Knicks top NBA starting-five rankings for 2026-27
The champion Knicks lead a ranking of projected NBA starting fives for 2026-27, ahead of the Thunder, Sixers, Spurs and Nuggets as the new season approaches.
Towns casts doubt on Knicks extension before new NBA season
Karl-Anthony Towns says an extension before the season does not look promising, with the Knicks’ reported four-year offer nearly $77 million below the maximum available.
Jalen Duren wants Pistons future after $200m contract dispute
Jalen Duren says he wants to stay with the Detroit Pistons for life after agreeing a five-year, $200 million deal following difficult free-agency talks.
Morant bench proposal leaves Portland facing backcourt call
Portland coach Micah Nori plans to test Damian Lillard and Ja Morant together in preseason, with Deni Avdija's starting role adding to a crowded backcourt.
Portland dismisses new broadcaster hours after appointment
The Trail Blazers dismissed Braiden Bell hours after hiring him, citing social media posts from his teens, and must find a new voice before 21 October.
Former NBA champion JR Smith arrested in Texas on family violence assault causing bodily injury charge
Two-time NBA champion JR Smith was arrested in Texas on a charge of family violence assault causing bodily injury, according to Hunt County jail records. Further details remain unavailable.
Pistons drop weight clause as Duren mulls US$200m deal
Detroit has removed a monthly weigh-in clause from its five-year, US$200 million offer to All-NBA center Jalen Duren, who must decide by 11:59 p.m. ET Thursday.
Harper draws line on bench role, leaving Spurs with big call
After a dazzling rookie play-off run, Dylan Harper says “F--- no” to returning to the bench, forcing San Antonio to decide whether De’Aaron Fox or the 20-year-old will start at point guard.
NBA to pick Las Vegas expansion owners soon, US$12-13bn price tag
League expected to name one of three bidding groups for new Las Vegas franchise shortly, with total team-and-arena cost projected at US$12-13bn.