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NBA NEWS ROUNDUP

NBA News Roundup

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The NBA preseason just started and things are already heating up, with several teams preparing for the new season. Here are some of the latest news and updates:


Upcoming Games

Hawks @ Rockets

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The Hawks take on the Rockets at the Toyota Center in Houston, with tip-off scheduled for 01:30AM SAT.


Bucks @ Heat

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The Bucks will face off against the Heat at the Kaseya Center in Miami, with tip-off at 01:00AM SAT.


Mavericks @ Thunder

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The Mavericks host the Thunder at the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, with tip-off at 2:30AM SAT. The game will be broadcast nationally on NBA TV.


Injury Updates

LeBron James

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The Lakers' forward is dealing with nerve irritation in his glute and lower back and will be out for a few days.


Daniel Gafford

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The player is expected to miss 2-3 weeks due to an ankle injury.


Josh Hart

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The Knicks' forward was ejected from a game for throwing the ball after getting hurt.


Contract News

Jonathan Kuminga

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The Warriors' forward has agreed to a two year, $48.5 million contract extension, ending a lengthy stalemate.


Nikola Jovic

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The Heat's forward has signed a four year, $62.4 million rookie contract extension.


Quentin Grimes

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The 76ers have signed Grimes to a one year, $8.7 million qualifying offer. 


Other News

Giannis Antetokounmpo

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The Bucks' star has returned to practice after recovering from COVID 19.


Luka Doncic

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The Mavericks' star will not be available for the first two preseason games.


Victor Wembanyama

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The Spurs' center had a monster dunk in a scrimmage, generating buzz around the league. 

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