Injuries
Dereck Lively II Not Cleared for Mavericks Camp After Foot Surgery
The Mavericks center still awaits medical clearance as training camp opens, with his regular-season timeline undetermined.
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Curry’s Knee Will Be Monitored Daily as Warriors Open Hawaii Training Camp
The 38-year-old star says he's feeling fantastic, but video from his China tour showed a noticeable limp weeks before camp opens at BYU-Hawaii on September 29.
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Luka Dončić Returns to Lakers at 230 Pounds, Ready to Lead the Post-LeBron Era
Down from his listed 240 lbs, the Slovenian star arrives for training camp in the best shape of his Lakers career — after calling teammates to Ljubljana for a four-day August minicamp.
Injuries
Hawks Rookie Henri Veesaar Out for Season With Torn ACL
Henri Veesaar tore his right ACL in a Sept. 15 workout and will miss all of 2026-27. Surgery is scheduled for October at Emory Sports Medicine.
Analysis
Durant and the Rockets Are Done Settling for First-Round Exits
Kevin Durant and Ime Udoka set a clear bar at Rockets media day: 52 wins and a first-round exit is no longer acceptable.
Trades
Pistons Lock Up Ausar Thompson on 5-Year, $155M Extension
Detroit's defensive anchor and 2025-26 NBA steals leader agreed to a max rookie-scale deal, keeping him with the Pistons through the 2031-32 season.
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Nicolas Batum Retires After 18 NBA Seasons
The French forward, 37, closed an 18-year career in an emotional video with his 10-year-old son, including a 2024 Olympic silver medal with France.
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Pelle Larsson Gets 4-Year, $60M Extension From Miami Heat
The Swedish wing who jumped from 4.6 to 11.4 points per game in his second NBA season has earned a major payday from Miami as the Heat build around Giannis.
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NBA’s Las Vegas Expansion Race Down to Three Active Groups
A new bid deadline has passed with three ownership groups still competing for a Las Vegas franchise, as the NBA aims to vote on expansion before year's end.
Injuries
Brunson Gets Full Clearance for Training Camp, No Restrictions
The Knicks' Finals MVP is 80-85% recovered from wrist surgery and set to open camp on Sept. 29 without any restrictions, per HoopsHype.