The 76ers made their frontcourt move Saturday, converting center Tacko Fall to a two-way contract at the same time Joel Embiid was drawing a line around how Philadelphia wants to operate.
Jimmy Butler’s comeback vow meets the Warriors’ all-in bet
Jimmy Butler is not interested in the idea of a diminished return.
Lakers ownership handoff heads toward November vote as Buss family fight deepens
The Lakers are still on track for a change in control, but the path to get there is anything but settled.
Lakers’ Rebounding Push Meets a Fifth-Spot Puzzle as Injuries Linger
The Lakers want their new identity to start with effort on the glass.
Sixers face a backup-center fork in the road after Ariel Hukporti’s season-ending injury
Ariel Hukporti’s season-ending Achilles tear left the 76ers with a very specific problem: they need another backup center, but the cleanest answer may not arrive in one move.
Team News
Atlanta Hawks
Boston Celtics
Paul George hears the Celtics’ optics problem — and says the answer has to come on the floorBanner Years: 1969, the perfect ending for the Celtics dynastyBanner Years: 1976, triple the tension with Celtics-Suns 3 OTsBoston Celtics Daily Links 8/16/26Jaylen Brown’s decade with the Celtics prepared him for the Sixers’ spotlightJaylen Brown talks relationship with Jayson Tatum, Celtics fallout in intro presserPredict the Celtics win total this year (Staff Roundtable)Boston Celtics Daily Links 8/6/26
Brooklyn Nets
Charlotte Hornets
Chicago Bulls
Cleveland Cavaliers
Dallas Mavericks
Denver Nuggets
No current team headlines.
Detroit Pistons
Jalen Duren deal gives Pistons a centerpiece, but not a clean finish to the storyJalen Duren’s return to Detroit ends the standoff — and starts a new chapterDuren’s $200M deal ends the holdout, but Detroit still has to repair the relationshipJalen Duren’s camp absence puts Pistons in a contract standoff with a trade shadowMilwaukee’s interest adds pressure to Jalen Duren standoff with Detroit
Golden State Warriors
Warriors juggle surprise preseason cut, Podziemski payday and Porziņģis uncertaintyLakers split preseason focus as stars sit and younger players get the minutesStephen Curry’s new deal gives the Warriors more than security — it gives them roomMilwaukee’s interest adds pressure to Jalen Duren standoff with DetroitSteph Curry’s calm contract message leaves one big Warriors questionSneaky goose leaves Warriors tough guy Draymond Green running scared: ‘Oh sh–‘
Houston Rockets
Indiana Pacers
No current team headlines.
LA Clippers
Brandon Ingram’s injury puts Clippers’ post-Kawhi reset on hold before it startsClippers turn to John Gibson as NBA punishment becomes a governance issue, not just a financial oneSilver frames Clippers punishment as 'competitive consequences'Kawhi Leonard’s Raptors return is finally happening — and it cost him more than $7 millionKawhi Leonard fined, not suspended, as Clippers lose five picks and Toronto brings him backNBA says it checked precedent before handing Clippers a punishment it calls finalRaptors officially acquire Kawhi Leonard from ClippersJustice Department opens federal investigation as NBA’s Clippers punishment lands with full force
Los Angeles Lakers
Walker Kessler’s Return Puts the Lakers’ Defensive Blueprint on the ClockWalker Kessler’s Return Gives Lakers a Final Preseason Test — and a Lineup Problem to SolveLakers’ Walker Kessler gamble is under review before his first preseason minuteDončić’s fingerprints are all over the Lakers’ summer — and he says he doesn’t feel the weightJeanie Buss’s Lakers role now sits between a reported governance deal and a formal family fight over the team’s sharesLakers’ Preseason Puzzle: Reaves Returns, Kessler Still Waiting as Redick Seeks One Full LookLakers split preseason focus as stars sit and younger players get the minutesZiaire Williams Says Lakers’ Defense Has to Set the Tone — Redick Likes What He Saw
Memphis Grizzlies
Miami Heat
Milwaukee Bucks
Minnesota Timberwolves
No current team headlines.
New Orleans Pelicans
No current team headlines.
New York Knicks
Towns’ contract frustration hangs over Knicks’ unity pushKnicks’ pause on extension talks sends a louder message than the team wantsHukporti’s injury turns the Sixers’ backup-center battle into a roster problemKarl-Anthony Towns contract talks leave Knicks with one more test as camp opensKnicks, Towns extension talks stall as hardball question hangs over campKnicks’ battle for the final roster spot is on — and why it could be pivotal to seasonThe Knicks are becoming their own companyKnicks draft pick Jack Kayil makes decision on NBA future
Oklahoma City Thunder
No current team headlines.
Orlando Magic
No current team headlines.
Philadelphia 76ers
Sixers’ new starting five flashes star power, then exposes the chemistry test in BrooklynHukporti’s injury turns the Sixers’ backup-center battle into a roster problemSixers’ preseason debut in Brooklyn doubles as a test of the roster behind LeBron JamesSixers’ first public look offered reasons for hope — and reasons to waitLeBron’s Philadelphia reset and Bronny’s Lakers push split the James family’s NBA storyThe Lakers won the breakup with LeBron James, and they will be better than the SixersWhat could go wrong (but hopefully won’t) for the Sixers in 2026-27?How Sixers develop and deploy their young talent will be major X Factor for 2026-2027
Phoenix Suns
Portland Trail Blazers
Sacramento Kings
Lakers’ Preseason Puzzle: Reaves Returns, Kessler Still Waiting as Redick Seeks One Full LookZiaire Williams Says Lakers’ Defense Has to Set the Tone — Redick Likes What He SawJalen Duren market gets a second bidder as Milwaukee challenges SacramentoNBA power rankings after wild offseason moves: Where do LeBron's 76ers land?
San Antonio Spurs
Toronto Raptors
Leonard’s reconditioning already shapes Raptors’ preseason evaluation‘Did our due diligence’: Raptors’ Webster felt confident in Kawhi Leonard dealWith Kawhi Leonard in tow, Bobby Webster is raising the bar — and trying to move the Raptors past 2019Kawhi Leonard’s Raptors extension ends the wait — and leaves Toronto with a pricey betKawhi Leonard’s Raptors return is finally happening — and it cost him more than $7 millionRaptors, Leonard turn attention to basketball with trade now completeKawhi Leonard fined, not suspended, as Clippers lose five picks and Toronto brings him backRaptors officially acquire Kawhi Leonard from Clippers
Utah Jazz
Washington Wizards
No current team headlines.
Sixers add Tacko Fall, but Embiid says nobody will take a back seat
The 76ers made their frontcourt move Saturday, converting center Tacko Fall to a two-way contract at the same time Joel Embiid was drawing a line around how Philadelphia wants to operate.
Jimmy Butler’s comeback vow meets the Warriors’ all-in bet
Jimmy Butler is not interested in the idea of a diminished return.
Lakers ownership handoff heads toward November vote as Buss family fight deepens
The Lakers are still on track for a change in control, but the path to get there is anything but settled.
Atlanta Hawks
Boston Celtics
Paul George hears the Celtics’ optics problem — and says the answer has to come on the floorBanner Years: 1969, the perfect ending for the Celtics dynastyBanner Years: 1976, triple the tension with Celtics-Suns 3 OTsBoston Celtics Daily Links 8/16/26Jaylen Brown’s decade with the Celtics prepared him for the Sixers’ spotlightJaylen Brown talks relationship with Jayson Tatum, Celtics fallout in intro presserPredict the Celtics win total this year (Staff Roundtable)Boston Celtics Daily Links 8/6/26
Brooklyn Nets
Charlotte Hornets
Chicago Bulls
Cleveland Cavaliers
Dallas Mavericks
Denver Nuggets
No current team headlines.
Detroit Pistons
Jalen Duren deal gives Pistons a centerpiece, but not a clean finish to the storyJalen Duren’s return to Detroit ends the standoff — and starts a new chapterDuren’s $200M deal ends the holdout, but Detroit still has to repair the relationshipJalen Duren’s camp absence puts Pistons in a contract standoff with a trade shadowMilwaukee’s interest adds pressure to Jalen Duren standoff with Detroit
Golden State Warriors
Warriors juggle surprise preseason cut, Podziemski payday and Porziņģis uncertaintyLakers split preseason focus as stars sit and younger players get the minutesStephen Curry’s new deal gives the Warriors more than security — it gives them roomMilwaukee’s interest adds pressure to Jalen Duren standoff with DetroitSteph Curry’s calm contract message leaves one big Warriors questionSneaky goose leaves Warriors tough guy Draymond Green running scared: ‘Oh sh–‘
Houston Rockets
Indiana Pacers
No current team headlines.
LA Clippers
Brandon Ingram’s injury puts Clippers’ post-Kawhi reset on hold before it startsClippers turn to John Gibson as NBA punishment becomes a governance issue, not just a financial oneSilver frames Clippers punishment as 'competitive consequences'Kawhi Leonard’s Raptors return is finally happening — and it cost him more than $7 millionKawhi Leonard fined, not suspended, as Clippers lose five picks and Toronto brings him backNBA says it checked precedent before handing Clippers a punishment it calls finalRaptors officially acquire Kawhi Leonard from ClippersJustice Department opens federal investigation as NBA’s Clippers punishment lands with full force
Los Angeles Lakers
Walker Kessler’s Return Puts the Lakers’ Defensive Blueprint on the ClockWalker Kessler’s Return Gives Lakers a Final Preseason Test — and a Lineup Problem to SolveLakers’ Walker Kessler gamble is under review before his first preseason minuteDončić’s fingerprints are all over the Lakers’ summer — and he says he doesn’t feel the weightJeanie Buss’s Lakers role now sits between a reported governance deal and a formal family fight over the team’s sharesLakers’ Preseason Puzzle: Reaves Returns, Kessler Still Waiting as Redick Seeks One Full LookLakers split preseason focus as stars sit and younger players get the minutesZiaire Williams Says Lakers’ Defense Has to Set the Tone — Redick Likes What He Saw
Memphis Grizzlies
Miami Heat
Milwaukee Bucks
Minnesota Timberwolves
No current team headlines.
New Orleans Pelicans
No current team headlines.
New York Knicks
Towns’ contract frustration hangs over Knicks’ unity pushKnicks’ pause on extension talks sends a louder message than the team wantsHukporti’s injury turns the Sixers’ backup-center battle into a roster problemKarl-Anthony Towns contract talks leave Knicks with one more test as camp opensKnicks, Towns extension talks stall as hardball question hangs over campKnicks’ battle for the final roster spot is on — and why it could be pivotal to seasonThe Knicks are becoming their own companyKnicks draft pick Jack Kayil makes decision on NBA future
Oklahoma City Thunder
No current team headlines.
Orlando Magic
No current team headlines.
Philadelphia 76ers
Sixers’ new starting five flashes star power, then exposes the chemistry test in BrooklynHukporti’s injury turns the Sixers’ backup-center battle into a roster problemSixers’ preseason debut in Brooklyn doubles as a test of the roster behind LeBron JamesSixers’ first public look offered reasons for hope — and reasons to waitLeBron’s Philadelphia reset and Bronny’s Lakers push split the James family’s NBA storyThe Lakers won the breakup with LeBron James, and they will be better than the SixersWhat could go wrong (but hopefully won’t) for the Sixers in 2026-27?How Sixers develop and deploy their young talent will be major X Factor for 2026-2027
Phoenix Suns
Portland Trail Blazers
Sacramento Kings
Lakers’ Preseason Puzzle: Reaves Returns, Kessler Still Waiting as Redick Seeks One Full LookZiaire Williams Says Lakers’ Defense Has to Set the Tone — Redick Likes What He SawJalen Duren market gets a second bidder as Milwaukee challenges SacramentoNBA power rankings after wild offseason moves: Where do LeBron's 76ers land?
San Antonio Spurs
Toronto Raptors
Leonard’s reconditioning already shapes Raptors’ preseason evaluation‘Did our due diligence’: Raptors’ Webster felt confident in Kawhi Leonard dealWith Kawhi Leonard in tow, Bobby Webster is raising the bar — and trying to move the Raptors past 2019Kawhi Leonard’s Raptors extension ends the wait — and leaves Toronto with a pricey betKawhi Leonard’s Raptors return is finally happening — and it cost him more than $7 millionRaptors, Leonard turn attention to basketball with trade now completeKawhi Leonard fined, not suspended, as Clippers lose five picks and Toronto brings him backRaptors officially acquire Kawhi Leonard from Clippers
Utah Jazz
Washington Wizards
No current team headlines.