NBA News Roundup
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
The Hawks take on the Rockets at the Toyota Center in Houston, with tip-off scheduled for 01:30AM SAT.
Bucks @ Heat
The Bucks will face off against the Heat at the Kaseya Center in Miami, with tip-off at 01:00AM SAT.
Mavericks @ Thunder
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
The Lakers' forward is dealing with nerve irritation in his glute and lower back and will be out for a few days.
Daniel Gafford
The player is expected to miss 2-3 weeks due to an ankle injury.
Josh Hart
The Knicks' forward was ejected from a game for throwing the ball after getting hurt.
Contract News
Jonathan Kuminga
The Warriors' forward has agreed to a two year, $48.5 million contract extension, ending a lengthy stalemate.
Nikola Jovic
The Heat's forward has signed a four year, $62.4 million rookie contract extension.
Quentin Grimes
The 76ers have signed Grimes to a one year, $8.7 million qualifying offer.
Other News
Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Bucks' star has returned to practice after recovering from COVID 19.
Luka Doncic
The Mavericks' star will not be available for the first two preseason games.
Victor Wembanyama
The Spurs' center had a monster dunk in a scrimmage, generating buzz around the league.
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