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Russell Westbrook
Expected to provide key leadership
The Kings expect Westbrook to provide leadership and strengthen the backcourt behind starting point guard Dennis Schroder, Sam Amico of Hoops Wire reports.
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Trae Young
Still waiting on extension
Young and the Hawks won't agree on a contract extension before the start of the 2025-26 regular season, Fred Katz and Joe Vardon of The Athletic report.
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Spencer Jones
Could earn rotation role
Jones could earn a spot in the Nuggets' rotation for the start of the 2025-26 season, according to Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette.
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Jonas Valanciunas
Will see minutes next to Jokic
Valanciunas is expected to play alongside Nikola Jokic on some stretches during the preseason, but it's unclear if this combination will also be a viable option in the regular season, according to Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette.
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Paul George
Uncertain timeline for debut
George, who is recovering from a knee procedure he underwent in mid-July, doesn't have a clear date to make his return to the court and isn't expected to be available for the regular-season opener next Wednesday against the Celtics, according to Derek Bodner of AllPHLY.com.
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Stephon Castle
Spurs exercise contract option
The Spurs have exercised their 2026-27 rookie scale team option on Castle, according to Jared Weiss of The Athletic.
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Victor Wembanyama
Spurs exercise option
The Spurs have exercised their 2026-27 rookie scale team option on Wembanyama, according to Jared Weiss of The Athletic.
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Lauri Markkanen
Not going anywhere?
Ben Anderson of KSL Sports reported Wednesday that he was told by someone close to the Jazz that the team will not be trading Markkanen.
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Mitchell Robinson
Will have maintenance plan
Ian Begley of SNY.tv reported Wednesday that Robinson will have a maintenance plan in 2025-26.
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Ryan Nembhard
Rotation spot likely?
Dallas head coach Jason Kidd hinted Wednesday that Nembhard could be in the rotation for Opening Night, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
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Moussa Diabate
Center rotation still in air
Hornets coach Charles Lee indicated Wednesday that the center spot will be fluid to open the regular season, James Plowright of CLTure.org reports.
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Ryan Kalkbrenner
Center spot will be fluid
Hornets coach Charles Lee indicated Wednesday that the center position will be fluid to open the season, James Plowright of CLTure.org reports.
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Grayson Allen
To start Opening Night
Phoenix coach Jordan Ott said Wednesday that Allen will replace the injured Jalen Green to open the regular season, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
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Kon Knueppel
Continues to impress Lee
Hornets coach Charles Lee talked about how impressed he's been by Knueppel on Wednesday, according to Hornets Reddit.
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Lonzo Ball
Atkinson raves about him
Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson raved about Ball's performance in Tuesday's preseason game against the Pistons, Chris Fedor of cleveland.com reports.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo
Likes playing with Turner
Antetokounmpo said Monday that he's enjoying playing alongside Myles Turner, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
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LeBron James
Targeting mid-November return
James is targeting a mid-November return, ESPN's Shams Charania reported Wednesday.
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Al Horford
Expects Warriors to be last stop
Horford believes he'll end his career with Golden State, Nick Friedell of The Athletic reports. "Yeah, I think so," Horford said when asked if the Warriors would be his last NBA team. "I think at this point in my career, where I see everything, that is my expectation, just to be here."
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Austin Reaves
Likely to remain a Laker
Reaves isn't expected to sign an extension with the Lakers before reaching free agency next summer, but a new contract with the team once he reaches the open market remains the most likely outcome, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
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Yves Missi
Set for big role
Missi could be in line for a hefty workload to begin the season after the Pelicans announced Wednesday that Kevon Looney will be out at least 2-to-3 weeks with a knee injury.
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Myles Turner
Will be ready for Opening Night
Turner is dealing with right calf soreness but is expected to be available for Opening Night on Oct. 22, according to Eric Nehm of The Athletic.
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Jalen Suggs
Status uncertain for Opening Night
Suggs continues to work his way back from a left knee injury and is uncertain whether he'll be ready to play on Opening Night, according to Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel.
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Sam Merrill
Expected to start
Merrill is expected to be in the starting lineup on Opening Night, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com.
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Jaden Hardy
Kidd wants more from him
Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd said Tuesday that he wants to see Hardy become more than a scorer, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
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Ja Morant
Recovery going well
Memphis coach Tuomas Iisalo said Tuesday that Morant and Jaren Jackson are progressing well from their injuries, Damichael Cole of the Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
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