NBA Rumors: Centers

Clint Capela said Saturday that he's looking forward to sharing the floor with Alperen Sengun, according to The Rockets Wire.

Ayton, who had a shaky preseason opener Friday against the Suns on the offensive end, said his primary focus is on defense this season, Khobi Price of the Orange County Register reports.

Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said Thursday that he wants to get Lively more involved offensively this season, Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops Journal reports.

Lopez said Thursday that he's fine with being a backup center with his new team, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Adebayo is a top target for the Warriors, Brett Siegel of Clutch Points reports.

Kalkbrenner is making a strong case to earn a rotation spot in training camp, according to Rod Boone of the Charlotte Observer.

Williams was rested in the Suns' preseason opener against the Lakers on Friday, but the big man said he expects to play on Opening Night, according to Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic.

Head coach Doug Christie praised what Raynaud brings to the table ahead of the start of the 2025-26 regular season, according to Matt George of ABC 10 Sacramento. "He's a super-skilled big man that has the ability to do a lot of different things on the floor," Christie said after training camp.

Lopez will be tasked with being the backup of Ivica Zubac in the 2025-26 season, according to Janis Carr of The Orange County Register. "We didn't really have a backup center last season, so when things got tough, we always had to get Zu back in the game," head coach Tyronn Lue said. "I thought he played for too many minutes. If you asked him, he didn't play enough, but for me it's just too many minutes."

Drummond is believed to be losing the battle with Adem Bona to be the 76ers' backup center behind Joel Embiid, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Davis is expected to operate as the Mavericks' primary playmaker in the early stages of the 2025-26 season, according to Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops Journal.

Davis is listed at 268 pounds on Dallas' training camp roster, Mike Curtis of Dallas News reported Wednesday.

Maluach confirmed that he's put on some weight over the summer as he prepares for his first NBA season, Duane Rankin of AZ Central reports.

Carter entered training camp feeling confident after enjoying a healthy summer, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Lopez stated Thursday that he's encouraged by what he's seen out of his teammates early in training camp, and he's looking forward to playing with Ivica Zubac, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Jokic said Tuesday he's excited about the idea of playing alongside Jonas Valanciunas, according to DNVR Nuggets.

Kessler is frustrated by the lack of progress in extension talks between his camp and the Jazz, according to Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune. "I don't want to talk about it after today, just because I think during the season ... I don't want it to be a distractor for me or for my teammates," Kessler said. "But that being said, I'm definitely a little frustrated with how," he continued, trailing off before finishing, "... if I don't receive an extension."

Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups said that Hansen is "definitely going to play" in his rookie season, Jason Quick of The Athletic reports Tuesday.

At Media Day on Monday, Jokic said he has no plans to leave the Nuggets at any point.

At Media Day on Monday, Clippers general manager Lawrence Frank raved about Zubac, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

At Media Day on Monday, Wembanyama said he has no concerns that he will have a reoccurrence of the blood clot that kept him out for the second half of the 2024-25 season, according to Spurs reporter Raul Dominguez.

Bona is the favorite to win the backup center role in Philadelphia, Adam Aaronson of Philly Voice reported Monday.

76ers head coach Nick Nurse said Monday that Drummond is having a great start to training camp, Adam Aaronson of Philly Voice reports.

76ers coach Nick Nurse said Monday that Barlow has been turning heads early on at training camp, Adam Aaronson of Philly Voice reports.

Nuggets coach David Adelman said Monday that Valanciunas could be used alongside Nikola Jokic at times, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.