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Last updated: September 19, 2026, 6:09 AM ET

Cavaliers Front Office

Cleveland is elevating Brandon Weems to general manager, rewarding a longtime executive who has been with the organization for the past several seasons. The move reshapes the Cavaliers' basketball operations hierarchy as the club positions itself for another deep playoff push. On the floor, newcomer Peyton Watson is eager to showcase his all-around game, noting that Cleveland was not among the first teams to pursue him before the deal came together.

Eastern Conference Extensions

Miami has locked up guard Pelle Larsson on a four-year, $60M extension, keeping a key rotation piece in South Florida. Detroit committed to All-Defensive forward Ausar Thompson with a five-year, $155M deal, a significant bet on his two-way upside. New Orleans, meanwhile, agreed to a three-year, $55.5M extension with forward Saddiq Bey, retaining a versatile wing scorer.

Utah's Big Bet

The Jazz signed guard Keyonte George to a five-year, $157.5M extension, the team announced, cementing him as a cornerstone of Utah's rebuild. The commitment signals that the front office views George as a primary building block rather than a trade asset.

Knicks Off the Court

New York paused ticket sales after a pricing error caused costs to spike far higher than intended, the team said. The glitch affected fans attempting to secure seats before the organization stepped in to halt transactions. Separately, star guard Jalen Brunson will guest star on an episode of "Law & Order: SVU," NBC announced Thursday, with the appearance set for the season's fifth episode.

Championship Defense

The Knicks snapped a 53-year title drought in 2026, and the question now is whether New York can go back-to-back. The offseason recap examines roster retention, rotation questions, and the early-season challenges awaiting the reigning champions. Looking further ahead, NBA insiders stacked all 30 teams in future power rankings, projecting how the Thunder, Spurs, and the rest of the league shape up for 2026-27 and beyond.

League News

Minnesota's Anthony Edwards called out LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, and others in a new Adidas advertisement, bringing his trademark humor to the campaign. The league also mourned Michael Sweetney, the former Georgetown, Knicks, and Bulls big man who died at 43 after four NBA seasons.