Gary Payton II Staying with the Warriors

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, free-agent guard Gary Payton II will return to the Warriors. The terms of the contract weren't announced. Like Al Horford and De'Anthony Melton, who also agreed to deals, Payton was anticipated to sign for months. However, negotiations with restricted free-agent Jonathan Kuminga made things more complicated. Payton logged 62 games […]

De'Anthony Melton Returning to Golden State

Accoring to ESPN's Shams Charania, free-agent guard De'Anthony Melton will sign with Golden State. The 2018 No. 46 overall pick appeared in only six games for the Warriors last season before suffering a torn ACL. He played relatively well despite the small sample size, averaging 10.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.2 steals. Melton was traded […]

Al Horford Agrees to Join the Warriors

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, free-agent forward/center Al Horford agreed to a multi-year deal to join the Warriors. This has seemingly been in the works. However, negotiations with restricted free-agent Jonathan Kuminga stalled the process. The 2007 No. 3 overall pick averaged 9.0 points and 6.2 rebounds last season. While he wasn't consistently reliable for […]

Georges Niang Set to Miss at Least Two Weeks

Utah Jazz forward Georges Niang (foot) will be sidelined for at least a couple of weeks. The team announced that Niang suffered a fourth metatarsal stress reaction in his left foot during offseason training and conditioning. He is scheduled for re-evaluation in two weeks. This marks a setback for Niang ahead of his return to […]

Jared McCain to Miss 4-6 Weeks

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Jared McCain (thumb) will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The talented sophomore is set to undergo surgery after suffering a UCL tear in his right thumb. Given the expected timeline for his recovery, McCain is likely to miss at least the first few games of the […]

Gradey Dick Cleared for Training Camp

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Gradey Dick (knee) will be available for training camp, TSN's Josh Lewenberg reports. Raptors general manager Bobby Webster had no injuries to report ahead of camp during his press conference on Friday. Dick missed the end of 2024-25 due to a knee injury, playing his final game on March 2. He had […]

Brandon Ingram Good to Go for Training Camp

Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (ankle) has been cleared for training camp, TSN's Josh Lewenberg reports. Raptors general manager Bobby Webster told reporters at his preseason press conference that the team has no injuries heading into camp. An ankle injury limited Ingram to just 18 games last season, and he didn't make a single appearance […]

Jalen Johnson Fully Healthy for Training Camp

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (shoulder) is back at 100 percent for the start of training camp, general manager Onsi Saleh told reporters during his preseason press conference. Johnson's 2024-25 campaign ended in January due to a torn labrum in his left shoulder. Before the injury, Johnson was having a breakout season, averaging 18.9 points, […]

Fantasy Basketball Sleepers: Guards - Draft Values for 2025-2026

Don't blink, because you might just miss the start of the 2025-26 NBA preseason! Yes, while we might be distracted by the NFL season for now, the NBA season is coming fast, and fantasy enthusiasts are already preparing for their upcoming drafts. Of course, they all want to find a few sleepers, those guys who […]

Bad News Continues: Grizzlies Lose Brandon Clarke to Knee Surgery

The Memphis Grizzlies took another hit to their already thin front court, as power forward Brandon Clarke (knee) is set to undergo a procedure to address knee synovitis and will be re-evaluated in six weeks, putting his status for the start of the season in doubt. With Jaren Jackson Jr. and Zach Edey also sidelined, […]

Zach Edey Expected Back in December After Ankle Surgery

Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (ankle) remains sidelined following June 7 surgery to repair laxity in his left ankle and is still six to nine weeks away from a potential return. While he has begun ramping up basketball activities, the Grizzlies expect the 23-year-old big man to return in early December, leaving the team thin […]

Grizzlies Star Jaren Jackson Jr. To Miss Start of Season

Center Jaren Jackson Jr. (toe) is expected to miss the start of the season, as the Memphis Grizzlies announced he is still four to six weeks away from returning after undergoing a July 2 procedure to repair turf toe in his right foot. While he has started ramping up basketball activities, he remains at least […]

Scoot Henderson's Hamstring Tear Will Keep him Out for Up to Two Months

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Scoot Henderson (hamstring) is set to miss four to eight weeks after suffering a left-hamstring tear earlier this week. The third-year guard, who averaged 12.7 points and 5.1 assists per game last season over 66 appearances, will begin rehab immediately, with a return expected in late October or November. Henderson's […]

Andre Drummond Says He's at 100 Percent

Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond was in great spirits during media day as he said he was at 100 percent regarding his toe injury. He first suffered the toe sprain before Christmas last year, and then it lingered around for the rest of the season. Now, he said that he's "looked great" during workouts and […]

Paul George May Miss Part of Training Camp

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Paul George (knee) couldn't have had much worse of a first season with his new team last year. He played in exactly half of the team's games, which was his second-lowest total since the 2014-15 season. In his press conference for media day, he even referenced how difficult the 2024-25 season was […]

Lakers Would Love for LeBron James to Retire in LA

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is entering his eighth year with the team and the 23rd season of his career. He's also entering the final year of his contract after opting into $52.6 million player option, and the two sides have not negotiated any sort of extension yet. There's been plenty of speculation about […]

Joel Embiid "Taking it Day by Day," Says he Feels Pretty Good

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is consistently one of the biggest question marks in the league when it comes to his health. He's only registered two seasons playing more than 65 games out of his nine-year (technically 11) career. So, naturally, he faced a lot of questions about his knee and how he's feeling […]

Walker Kessler, Jazz Discontinue Extension Talks Ahead of Season

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler is eligible for an extension. However, it looks like he's headed for restricted free agency after the 2025-26 season. According to The Athletic's Tony Jones, the two sides have halted extension negotiations and are not expected to reach a deal before the Oct. 20 deadline. The Jazz did make an […]

Pacers Decide Against Signing Monte Morris

The Indiana Pacers will not sign point guard Monte Morris (calf) to a contract, Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star reports. It was announced earlier this week that the Pacers would snap up Morris on a one-year deal. However, the team has decided against signing him after its medical staff determined that a calf strain […]

Lakers Sign JJ Redick to Extension

The Los Angeles Lakers have extended the contract of head coach JJ Redick, general manager Rob Pelinka announced on Thursday. The details of the extension were not revealed. However, according to ESPN's Shams Charania, Redick received a multi-year extension after his first year as head coach. Redick couldn't guide the Lakers past the first round […]

Hornets Waive Nick Smith Jr.

Guard Nick Smith Jr. has been left looking for a new home late in the offseason after the Charlotte Hornets decided to waive him. This is a surprising move from the Hornets, considering Smith Jr. had a significant role on the team last season. He posted 9.9 points and 2.4 assists per game in 22.8 […]

Jared McCain Sustains Thumb Injury

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Jared McCain (thumb) sustained a UCL tear in his right thumb during a workout Thursday, according to ESPN's Tim Bontemps. Sources told Bontemps that McCain and the team are working with specialists to determine the next steps. This is very unfortunate news, as McCain's rookie year was already ruined by injury […]

Bilal Coulibaly Will Sit Out Training Camp

Washington Wizards forward Bilal Coulibaly (thumb) will not be available for training camp, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports. The Wizards expect him to be ready for action by the first or second week of the regular season. Coulibaly had thumb ligament surgery on Sept. 12. The athletic forward was also impacted by injuries last […]

Alexandre Sarr to Miss Start of Training Camp

Washington Wizards forward/center Alexandre Sarr (calf) will miss the start of training camp, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports. The team hopes to have him available later in the camp. Sarr suffered a calf injury at the start of the month while playing for France at EuroBasket 2025. Although he will miss some valuable time […]

Nicolas Claxton Ready for Training Camp

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton is both physically and mentally ready for the new campaign, Brian Lewis of The New York Post reports. Claxton was limited by a back problem last season and wasn't as productive as he wanted to be. Still, Claxton had a fairly decent year, averaging 10.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.4 […]

Jalen Suggs "Feeling Good" Ahead of Training Camp

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (knee) told Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel that he's "feeling good" ahead of training camp. However, his status for training camp is up in the air. "Camp and the return will come in time, in [God's] time, but our process is really working and I love the spot that […]

Malcolm Brogdon to Have "Key Bench Role" in New York

New York Knicks guard Malcolm Brogdon is reportedly viewed as a key bench piece by his new team. "Brogdon, I'm told, he's expected to play a key bench role in the rotation," ESPN's Shams Charania said on NBA Today. The Knicks picked up Brogdon on a non-guaranteed one-year contract, but it definitely looks like he […]

Precious Achiuwa Returns to Heat

Forward/center Precious Achiuwa has signed a non-guaranteed one-year contract with the Miami Heat, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports. The big man, who spent the last season and a half with the New York Knicks, returns to the team where he started his NBA career in 2020. Achiuwa is capable of putting up solid […]

Jordan Hawkins Fully Healthy for 2025-26 Campaign

New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Jordan Hawkins (back) is good to go for the start of the season. The 23-year-old missed the final couple of weeks of the 2024-25 season with a back problem. During Tuesday's media day, Hawkins told reporters that his back is "1,000 percent" better and he hasn't experienced any health issues […]

Saddiq Bey Good to Go for the Season

New Orleans Pelicans forward Saddiq Bey (knee) has completed his rehab and is ready for the 2025-26 campaign. Bey sat out the entire 2024-25 season with a torn left ACL. The 26-year-old aims to be a "Swiss army knife" for the team, making an impact with his versatility. We haven't seen Bey on the court […]