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ESPNNews- ESPNInjuryDybantsa debut delayed: No. 1 pick out opener due to ankle
AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, will miss the Wizards' season opener Wednesday because of an ankle injury.
- ESPNNewsSilver: LeBron's helicopter used to commute 'perfectly appropriate'
The helicopter used by Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James to commute from New York is "perfectly appropriate," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said on "The Pat McAfee Show" on Tuesday.
- ESPNRoster moveTimberwolves agree to 1-year, $40M extension with McDaniels
The Timberwolves and forward Jaden McDaniels agreed to a one-year, $40 million extension that will keep him under contract through 2029-30.
- ESPNRoster moveHornets, forward Miller agree to 5-year, $209M rookie extension
The Hornets and forward Brandon Miller agreed to a five-year, $209 million rookie-scale contract extension.
- ESPNInjuryWarriors expect Curry (ankle) to play in opener vs. Lakers
The Warriors expect Stephen Curry to be available for Wednesday night's season opener against the Lakers despite tweaking his right ankle during an open scrimmage Sunday.
- ESPNLineupNBA commits to 'unlock the full potential' of new Euro league
The NBA will make what it calls the biggest investment ever into European basketball when it starts a league there in 2027, deputy commissioner Mark Tatum said.
- ESPNRoster moveLakers waive former first-round pick Knecht
The Los Angeles Lakers waived their 2024 first-round pick Dalton Knecht on Monday, the team announced.
- ESPNNewsSources: Grizzlies waiving former first-round pick Clayton
The Grizzlies are waiving 2025 No. 18 pick Walton Clayton Jr. and Micah Peavy ahead of Monday's roster cut-down deadline.
- ESPNNews🍾 How Knicks used the offseason to celebrate their long-overdue title
From Jalen Brunson's SNL appearance to KAT's wedding, it all began with one event that turned into a domino effect: a Knicks title.
- ESPNNewsWindhorst: What Madison Square Garden means to LeBron James
It's only fitting that LeBron opens his final chapter inside "The World's Most Famous Arena."
- RotowireNewsCedric Coward: Team option picked up
The Grizzlies exercised their third-year team option on Coward's contract Tuesday.
- RotowireNewsCollin Murray-Boyles: Team option exercised
The Raptors exercised their third-year team option on Murray-Boyles' contract Tuesday, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.
- RotowireInjuryBrandin Podziemski: Misses practice Tuesday
Podziemski (back) was unable to practice Tuesday, Nick Friedell of The Athletic reports.
- RotowireInjuryZach Collins: Draws probable tag
Collins (toe) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Raptors.
- RotowireLineupNeemias Queta: Coming off bench
Queta will come off the bench for Tuesday's season opener against Detroit, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
- ESPNInjuryThe best and worst bets for the 2026-27 season
Which bets stand out most? Which should you avoid? Here's what our experts say.
- ESPNNewsOne bet to make on every team heading into the season
Don't go into the NBA season without knowing which bet to make for every team.
- ESPNNewsBold predictions for the 2026-27 season
Our fantasy hoops experts for their boldest predictions for the 2026-27 NBA season.
- ESPNNewsAfter surprise Finals run, Spurs know return trip won't be easy
The Spurs enter the season with expectations to return to the Finals after their loss to the Knicks.
- ESPNRoster moveWhat's next for Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks?
Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks are far apart on extension talks. Breaking down each side of the dispute.
- ESPNNewsThe Pistons need Jalen Duren, and Duren needs the Pistons. Now? The pressure is on
After agreeing to a five-year, $200 million deal, how will Duren and Detroit move forward after a monthslong saga?
- ESPNRoster moveNBA intel: KAT's next deal, expansion's next steps -- and all eyes on Orlando
Brian Windhorst shares intel on Seattle expansion, extension drama in New York and a potential trade decision in Orlando.
- ESPNRoster moveGrades for every NBA offseason signing: How did the Hornets fare on the Miller extension?
We're grading the most important offseason signings, including Cason Wallace's $139 million extension with the Thunder.
- ESPNNewsSuperteams, long shots and the MVP race: The NBA betting storylines to know for 2026
David Purdum highlights the biggest betting storylines heading into the 2026-27 NBA season.
- ESPNNewsThe NBA returns! Expert picks for the East, West and NBA champs
Spurs or Thunder in West? Are the Knicks destined for the Finals? Hear from our experts.
Sources: ESPN league news and Rotowire player notes. The full injury report is under Injury report. Items link to their source. Insider accounts on X are not read here; X charges for API reads and forbids scraping, so an item appears once an outlet publishes it.