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Last updated: September 24, 2026, 2:10 PM ET

NBA Rank Finale

The NBA’s top-100 player countdown reached its grand finale, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokić, and Victor Wembanyama locked in a tight race for the No. 1 spot. The countdown also revealed where LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant landed among Nos. 50-11, while an analytical audit examined what the panel got right—and wrong—regarding players like Jaylen Brown and Jalen Brunson.

Injury and Roster Updates

Mavericks center Dereck Lively II has not been cleared for training camp due to a foot injury, and his status for the start of the season remains uncertain. The Rockets, meanwhile, hope to blow past their plateau with Fred Van Vleet and Steven Adams returning to the lineup.

Transactions and Contract News

The Hawks have traded Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard to the Hornets for Dorian Finney-Smith and cash considerations. In Toronto, Kawhi Leonard has agreed to a two-year, $115 million extension with the Raptors. Extension talks between the Knicks and Karl-Anthony Towns have stalled, with no resolution in sight. The Clippers have named general manager Trent Redden as their interim president of basketball operations.

Player News

Stephen Curry said there is "no drama" regarding his unsettled contract extension with the Warriors, insisting it won’t affect his play or the team. Longtime Lakers PA announcer Lawrence Tanter has died at 76 after manning the microphone since the "Showtime" era. Nicolas Batum has announced his retirement after 18 NBA seasons, ending a career that included a key role with Team France.

Fantasy and Mock Drafts

A 10-team points league mock draft highlighted how early rookie Cooper Flagg was selected, while a separate analysis identified sleepers, breakouts, and busts for the 2026-27 fantasy basketball season.

International and Cultural Notes

The NBA announced that tickets for the 2027 Paris and Manchester games between the Spurs and Pelicans have sold out. In a cultural retrospective, fans celebrated the 23rd anniversary of "One Tree Hill," with cast members reflecting on the show’s basketball legacy.