NBA Basketball 8-Hour Briefing

Last updated: October 19, 2026, 4:40 AM ET

Contract Extensions

Thunder guard Cason Wallace agreed to a five-year, $139M extension, locking in the All-Defensive selection through the next half-decade. In Phoenix, center Oso Ighodaro signed a three-year, $29M extension with the Suns.

Injuries

Kings guard Ben Simmons suffered a torn Achilles tendon and will undergo surgery, ending his season. Warriors star Stephen Curry tweaked his right ankle in practice, but Steve Kerr said the superstar is "fine" after limping off the court. Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 overall pick, exited the preseason finale with an ankle issue and will undergo a check.

Roster Moves

The Knicks waived Bruce Brown while keeping James Wiseman on the roster ahead of the season opener. The 76ers, dealing with frontcourt injuries, converted 7-foot-6 center Tacko Fall to a two-way contract. Philadelphia also lost to the Celtics 125-120 on Friday without VJ Edgecombe, and Joel Embiid insisted no one on the star-laden roster will "take a back seat."

Off the Court

Kevin Durant fired back at Suns owner Mat Ishbia on social media over how the franchise framed Durant's tenure in Phoenix. Meanwhile, Steve Lacy delighted a crowd with a live rendition of the viral "LeBron, LeBron, LeBron" cover of his hit "Oh Yeah?"

Coming Up

Dybantsa's ankle check is pending after he left the Wizards' preseason finale. The Knicks open the season with Wiseman on the roster.