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Kawhi Leonard has agreed to a two‑year, $115 million contract extension with the Toronto Raptors, a deal that includes a player option for 2028‑29. Leonard says he expects to finish his career in Toronto as the team looks to build on its recent playoff run.
Atlanta trades sharpshooter Buddy Hield, guard Ryan Nembhard and cash to Charlotte for veteran forward Dorian Finney‑Smith. The move bolsters the Hawks' frontcourt while the Hornets add shooting depth.
The Toronto Raptors have secured forward Kawhi Leonard on a two‑year, $115 million extension that includes a player option for 2028‑29. The deal, confirmed by Leonard’s agent Harrison Gaines, keeps the 35‑year‑old with the club through at least the 2027‑28 season.
ESPN’s NBA Rank for the 2026‑27 season has unveiled positions 100 to 51, spotlighting four first‑year players—Zion Dybantsa, Peterson, Boozer and McDaniels—who earned a spot in the league’s top‑100 for the first time.
ESPN analysts Ben Golliver and Zach Kram have identified ten players poised to break into the NBA Rank 2027 Top‑100. Their preview highlights emerging talent, international stand‑outs and players on the cusp of breakout seasons.
ESPN’s fantasy basketball panel highlights the players poised to exceed expectations, those likely to fall short, and the hidden gems that could swing a league. Rotowire’s latest forward rankings add depth to the breakout conversation.
Atlanta announced that 22‑year‑old rookie center Henri Veesaar suffered a torn right ACL during a September 15 workout and will miss the entire 2026‑27 season.
Hall of Famer Doc Rivers will serve as a game analyst for NBC Sports' 2026‑27 NBA coverage, saying his coaching days are behind him. He previously turned down an analyst role in 1996 over contractual concerns.
The Los Angeles Clippers have named trial lawyer John Gibson as the franchise’s interim governor and chief executive officer. The move follows owner Steve Ballmer’s one‑year suspension after the NBA’s salary‑cap investigation.
Toronto celebrated former point guard Kyle Lowry with a golden dinosaur statue dubbed the ‘GROAT’ at a block party outside Scotiabank Arena. The event sparked online jokes and even a viral Kevin Love cameo.
Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George, 22, has agreed to a five‑year rookie‑scale extension worth $157.5 million, keeping him in Salt Lake City through the 2031‑32 season. The deal follows a breakout 2025‑26 campaign in which he posted career‑high numbers.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have promoted long‑time insider Brandon Weems to general manager, placing him under team president Koby Altman. Weems, a former high‑school teammate of LeBron James, succeeds Mike Gansey after his move to the Philadelphia 76ers.
After ending a 53‑year championship drought, the New York Knicks aim to sustain momentum in the upcoming 2026‑27 campaign, with community outreach and tempered expectations shaping the narrative.
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards debuted his latest Adidas signature shoe with a tongue‑in‑cheek commercial that took playful jabs at LeBron James, Jaylen Brown and new teammate LaMelo Ball, sparking buzz across social media on Sept. 17.
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Toronto’s offseason saw the arrival of Kawhi Leonard and the retention of Scottie Barnes, sparking hopes of a title run. A projected starting five and a tougher Atlantic Division set the stage for a pivotal 2026‑27 campaign.
The Phoenix Suns have added former Trail Blazers big man Duop Reath on a one‑year veteran minimum contract to bolster their frontcourt after Mark Williams' shoulder injury, sources reported on September 16, 2026.
Fresh from an active offseason, the Brooklyn Nets enter the 2026-27 campaign with a young core but are projected to be non‑competitive. General Manager Sean Marks emphasizes development while the team eyes a postseason berth against a tough Western Conference.
BetMGM's early power rankings, released on September 10, outline the teams poised to dominate the 2026-27 NBA campaign. Oklahoma City, San Antonio and New York lead the list, while recent roster moves shape the outlook for the league’s middle and lower tiers.
Mid‑September free‑agency chatter sees the New York Knicks targeting versatile wing John Konchar, the New Orleans Pelicans waiving forward Christian Shumate, and the Denver Nuggets signaling continued interest in Nikola Jokic as teams shape rosters ahead of training camp.
Paul George acknowledged the anger of Boston fans after the July deal that sent Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia, saying he understands the sentiment. He stressed he feels healthy again and is ready to prove his worth alongside new teammates as the Celtics gear up for training camp.
The league announced that the Los Angeles Clippers will forfeit five first‑round draft selections, pay a $30 million fine and endure a one‑year ban after a salary‑cap circumvention investigation. Commissioner Adam Silver said the penalties were guided by past cases.
