Simmons plans a minutes increase after his nine-minute Kings debut
Ben Simmons told Andscape he expects more court time against Portland, with Sacramento’s opener a week away.
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Haliburton practices fully; Pacers leave Tuesday status undecided
Carlisle reports no practice restrictions after an ankle tweak, while Indiana continues evaluating its backcourt options.
Porter’s 22 points and Randle’s nine assists lead Nets past Wizards, 131–122
Brooklyn made 17 threes and got six double-figure scorers in its Monday preseason win.
Dennis’ late three and steal finish Hawks’ 113–110 win over Thunder
Newell’s second-chance baskets reclaimed the lead before Dennis helped Atlanta close the final seconds.
Scheierman’s eight assists and five steals fill out Celtics preseason win
Three points tell only part of his 19-minute appearance in Saturday’s preseason win over Philadelphia.
Towns responds to Knicks’ extension pause, calls decision news to him
The center expressed disappointment after Sunday practice; the reported four-year offer remains below his maximum eligibility.
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Kessler returns to full Lakers practice, but Tuesday debut remains undecided
The center participated fully Sunday after a left pinkie injury; JJ Redick has not committed to his availability against Golden State.
Jokić’s triple-double and Gordon’s 25 carry Nuggets past Bulls, 133-128
Denver erased a nine-point halftime deficit with a 40-point third quarter, then held off Chicago at the foul line.
Miller returns with 18 as Hornets’ 13-0 run breaks open win over Bucks
Charlotte’s bench and second-chance scoring helped secure its first preseason win, 105-90.
Harden scores 24 in preseason return as Cavaliers beat Magic, 119-105
Cleveland made 15 three-pointers while Orlando played without several regulars.
Raynaud has kneecap injury; Kings set two-week reevaluation
Sunday’s MRI update clarifies the Sacramento center’s injury after he left Saturday’s preseason game in a wheelchair.
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Irving scores 17 in return as Mavericks split Macao games
Dallas wins 132-115 as Flagg distributes seven assists and the Mavericks close the China trip at 1-1.
Reeves wins it late, Lendeborg fills the box score in six NBA preseason finals
Minnesota edges Miami by one, Washington wins in overtime and Phoenix holds off San Antonio in Saturday’s six-game roundup.
Podziemski agrees to five-year, $110 million Warriors extension, per reports
A mutual fifth-year option and an $18.9 million starting salary accompany the agreement, according to Saturday’s reporting.
Friday’s NBA finals: Rockets shoot past Dallas, Grizzlies survive Chicago comeback
Houston hit half its threes in a 135-117 Macao win. Memphis needed Javon Small’s final rebound and free throws to beat Chicago 104-100.
Flagg scores 19 as Mavericks drop Macao opener 135–117
Dallas launched 51 three-pointers in Dusty May’s preseason debut, but Houston built a 20-point halftime lead and never trailed.
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Jerome hits four threes as Grizzlies hold off Bulls 104-100
Ty Jerome scored 16 points in 14 minutes, and Javon Small finished the win after Caleb Wilson brought Chicago within two in the final minute.
Haliburton hopes to repair Lillard relationship as both return to the court
The Pacers guard says his 2023 Dame Time celebration damaged a relationship with a player he admired. He wants a conversation as both resume playing after Achilles injuries.
LeBron debuts for Sixers, Giannis leads Heat as five preseason games go final
Brooklyn beats Philadelphia, Washington wins at the Garden, and young Celtics and Hawks help finish road victories.
Simons, Barlow and Bona to miss Sixers’ next two preseason games
Philadelphia’s injury list narrows its frontcourt options as Nick Nurse prepares for Brooklyn and Boston.