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Last updated: September 18, 2026, 10:06 PM ET

Cavaliers Front Office

Cleveland has promoted Brandon Weems to general manager, rewarding a longtime executive who has been with the organization for the past several seasons. The move signals continuity for a franchise that has leaned on internal development. Peyton Watson, meanwhile, is eager to showcase his all-around game in Cleveland, noting the Cavaliers weren't among the first teams to pursue him before he landed there.

Contract Extensions

Utah and guard Keyonte George have agreed on a $157.5M extension spanning five years, locking up a young cornerstone. New Orleans moved quickly as well, with the Pelicans and forward Saddiq Bey settling on $55.5M over three years.

In Memoriam

Michael Sweetney, who played four NBA seasons with the Knicks and Bulls after starring at Georgetown, has died at 43. The former Hoyas big man was remembered across the league for his soft touch around the rim.

Knicks News

New York has paused ticket sales after a pricing error left fans facing far higher costs than expected. On the court, Jalen Brunson is set to guest star on an upcoming episode of "Law & Order: SVU," NBC announced. The defending champions are also the subject of an offseason recap examining whether they can go back-to-back after snapping a 53-year title drought.

Around the League

Minnesota's Anthony Edwards called out LeBron James and Jaylen Brown in a new Adidas spot, declaring "we ain't gonna play it safe." In Toronto, the Raptors are banking on Kawhi Leonard and Scottie Barnes to push the franchise back into contention. ESPN's future power rankings project all 30 teams across three-year windows, with Oklahoma City and San Antonio leading the 2026-27 outlook.