NBA News
Sources: Celtics to waive Walker, open 15th spot
The Boston Celtics are waiving guard Lonnie Walker IV, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Tuesday.
As starters rest, Bronny nets 17 to cap preseason
While the Lakers rested their starters and were blown out by the Warriors in the preseason finale, Bronny James closed out the exhibition slate with some personal improvement, scoring 17 points on 7-for-17 shooting with 4 rebounds, 3 steals and 1 block.
Sources: Dunk champ McClung gets 2-way deal
The Magic are converting guard Mac McClung to a two-way contract as the back-to-back slam dunk contest champion tries to find a consistent spot on an NBA roster, sources told ESPN.
Thunder sign Reese with Hartenstein sidelined
In the wake of Isaiah Hartenstein's injury, the Thunder are signing center/forward Alex Reese to a standard contract for the regular-season roster, his agent, Billy Davis, told ESPN.
Some NBA player props dropped after Porter case
Major U.S. sportsbooks on Friday said they would not be offering under bets on NBA players who are on two-way or 10-day contracts to combat attempts at manipulation.
Curry (finger) sits, should be OK for Dubs opener
Warriors guard Stephen Curry sat out Friday's preseason finale against the Lakers with a sprained right index finger, scrapping coach Steve Kerr's plans for what would have been a dress rehearsal for opening night.
Clips say Kawhi out indefinitely to start season
Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, who hasn't played in the preseason because of inflammation in his knee, will be sidelined indefinitely to start the season, coach Ty Lue confirmed Thursday.
Pre-deadline extension projections
The eve of the NBA season is also the deadline for rookie contract extensions, with teams and players facing major decisions. And those aren't the only roster moves we're monitoring ahead of 2024-25.