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Jalen Brunson Cleared for Knicks Training Camp Following Offseason Surgery
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson announced he is fully cleared for the start of training camp following offseason wrist surgery. The clearance provides immediate stability to New York's offensive structure and starting backcourt rotation.
25 Sept 2026
25 Sept 2026
Bob Pettit, Inaugural NBA MVP and Hawks Championship Anchor, Dies at 93
Hall of Famer Bob Pettit, the first winner of the NBA MVP award and a 1958 NBA champion with the St. Louis Hawks, died Wednesday at age 93 in Metairie, Louisiana. Across 11 seasons, the forward averaged 26.4 points and 16.2 rebounds per game, setting the standard for the modern power forward position.
25 Sept 2026
Bob Pettit, NBA Hall of Famer and Scoring Legend, Dies at 93
NBA Hall of Famer Bob Pettit has died at age 93. The 11-time All-Star played 11 seasons in the league and retired as the NBA's all-time leading scorer.
24 Sept 2026
Jalen Brunson Set to Host Saturday Night Live Season Opener
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson is scheduled to host the season opener of Saturday Night Live on NBC and Peacock. The appearance places Brunson alongside past NBA hosts Michael Jordan and LeBron James.
24 Sept 2026
Longtime Lakers Public Address Announcer Lawrence Tanter Dies at 76
Longtime Los Angeles Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter has died at age 76, the team announced Wednesday. Tanter served as the team's public address voice for 43 seasons.
24 Sept 2026
Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks Contract Extension Talks Stall Ahead of Camp
Contract extension talks between the New York Knicks and Karl-Anthony Towns have stalled ahead of training camp. The Knicks seek a below-max deal to avoid the restrictive second luxury-tax apron while balancing upcoming extensions across their championship core.
24 Sept 2026
Raptors Finalize Two-Year, $115M Extension With Kawhi Leonard
Kawhi Leonard has signed a two-year, $115 million contract extension with the Toronto Raptors that includes a player option for the 2028-29 season. The deal locks in the veteran wing after a delayed offseason trade from the Los Angeles Clippers was approved following an NBA salary cap probe.
23 Sept 2026
Charlotte Hornets Reconfigure Offensive Geometry Following LaMelo Ball Departure
The Charlotte Hornets are restructuring their offensive framework following the trade of LaMelo Ball. With the addition of veteran floor-spacer Buddy Hield, the franchise is pivoting toward a distributed system and a rebuilt rotation.
23 Sept 2026
Los Angeles Lakers Sign Forward Anton Watson to Exhibit 10 Deal
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed 6-foot-8 forward Anton Watson to an Exhibit 10 contract. Watson previously played for the South Bay Lakers and will compete for a developmental role during training camp.
18 Sept 2026
Pelicans Sign Saddiq Bey to Three-Year, $55.5 Million Extension
The New Orleans Pelicans have signed forward Saddiq Bey to a three-year, $55.5 million contract extension. Bey averaged 17.7 points and 5.5 rebounds per game last season, solidifying his role in head coach Willie Green's rotation alongside Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram.
18 Sept 2026
2026-27 Fantasy Basketball: Dan Titus Releases High Score Top-200 Draft Rankings
Yahoo Fantasy analyst Dan Titus has released his top-200 High Score rankings for the 2026-27 fantasy basketball season, featuring top-tier anchors like Nikola Jokić, Victor Wembanyama, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
17 Sept 2026
Eastern Conference Power Rankings: Evaluating the 1-15 Hierarchy Ahead of the 2026-27 Season
An evaluation of the 1-15 Eastern Conference rankings ahead of the 2026-27 NBA regular season. The breakdown highlights key tactical matchups, defensive rotations, and roster depth across the conference hierarchy.
