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Last updated: September 22, 2026, 6:25 AM ET

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The Hawks rookie Henri Veesaar is expected to miss the entire 2025-26 season after suffering a torn ACL in his right knee during a preseason workout, dealing a blow to Atlanta’s frontcourt depth. Meanwhile, the Raptors unveil a statue honoring Kyle Lowry as the franchise’s greatest player of all time during a block party celebration, recognizing his nine seasons with Toronto and pivotal role in their 2019 championship run.

Doc Rivers joins NBC as an NBA analyst, confirming his coaching career is over after declining an offer to return to the sidelines following his 2023 departure from the Philadelphia 76ers. In related news, Adieu, Batum marks the end of an era as Nicolas Batum retires after 18 NBA seasons, having been a consistent two-way contributor for teams including the Portland Trail Blazers, Charlotte Hornets, and Los Angeles Clippers, while also serving as a mainstay for the French national team.

The Clippers name Los Angeles-based trial lawyer John Gibson as interim governor amid ongoing ownership uncertainty, placing him in charge of franchise operations while the team searches for a permanent successor to Steve Ballmer’s advisory role. Additionally, analysts highlight the stat that could swing every team’s 2026-27 season: opponent three-point percentage allowed, with elite defensive teams holding rivals under 35% from deep, a metric increasingly predictive of playoff success in the modern NBA.