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Brandon Ingram Ruled Out for Clippers’ Season Opener
Brandon Ingram will miss the Clippers’ 21 October opener against Sacramento as he continues his recovery from heel and Achilles surgery. His return date remains unconfirmed.
Tyrese Haliburton Expected to Return Against Minnesota, With Minutes Still Unclear
Tyrese Haliburton is expected to face Minnesota in Indiana’s preseason opener after missing last season with a torn Achilles. He wants at least a first-half stint, but Rick Carlisle has not announced his workload.
Nic Claxton Out at Least Two Weeks With Hamstring Injury, Bulls Opener Uncertain
Nic Claxton will miss Chicago’s preseason with a hamstring injury and be reevaluated around 19 October, leaving his availability for the Bulls’ opener at Toronto uncertain.
Ariel Hukporti’s Achilles Tear Confirmed, Ending His Season
Philadelphia confirmed Ariel Hukporti has torn his right Achilles and is scheduled for surgery. ESPN reports he will miss the season, leaving an already depleted centre rotation short.
Coby White to Miss Preseason With Calf Strain; Hornets’ Guard Reset Delayed
Charlotte has ruled Coby White out of the preseason with a left calf strain. With no return date announced, the projected starting point guard’s availability for the 21 October opener remains unresolved.
Ariel Hukporti Set for Achilles Scans After Early Exit as Sixers’ Centre Depth Tightens
Ariel Hukporti left Philadelphia’s preseason opener with a non-contact right-leg injury. Nick Nurse said his right Achilles would be imaged on Tuesday, with no confirmed diagnosis or return timetable in the post-game reports.
Max Strus Out at Least Four Weeks With Partial Plantar Fascia Tear
Clippers wing Max Strus will be re-evaluated in four weeks after suffering a partial plantar fascia tear in his right foot. The timeline extends beyond LA’s season opener, but no return date has been set.
Corey Webster Signs With Adelaide 36ers as Injury Replacement
Adelaide has added veteran guard Corey Webster as an injury replacement, giving the 36ers another proven shooter and ball-handler while Flynn Cameron remains sidelined.
Nick Rakocevic Referred to NBL Game Review Panel: Round 4 Fantasy Impact
Nick Rakocevic has been referred to the NBL Game Review Panel after contact with Mojave King. Here’s what the pending decision means for Round 4 SuperCoach and fantasy.
NBL27 SuperCoach Round 4 Trade Targets: Buy, Hold & Sell
Round 4 SuperCoach trade targets are led by Nick Rakocevic and Cole Anthony, with Makur Maker and Johny Narkle emerging as value plays and several elite single-game players best held.
NBL27 SuperCoach Round 3 Captains: Best Captain Picks Ranked
Arnas Velička, Parker Jackson-Cartwright and Bryce Cotton lead the NBL27 SuperCoach Round 3 captain rankings as eight teams play twice.
NBL27 Fantasy Lab: 7 Round 2 Role Changes We Actually Believe
Round 1 gave us clues. Round 2 gave us confirmation. Buckets isolates seven NBL27 fantasy roles that now look real, from Arnas Velička running Brisbane to Nick Rakocevic stepping into a bigger Adelaide role.
NBL27 SuperCoach Round 3 Injury Report: Humphries, Knight, JLA & Selection Watch
Final Round 3 NBL27 injury update: Isaac Humphries missed Adelaide’s Sunday game again, keeping Nick Rakocevic’s role elevated. Brandon Knight targets Round 4, while JLA remains TBC.
NBL27 SuperCoach Round 3 Trade Targets: Buy, Hold & Sell
Round 3 finished with Nick Rakocevic strengthening his buy case, Makur Maker entering Illawarra’s rotation and Keanu Pinder confirming the move back to HOLD.
Max Mackinnon Just Exploded: Is He a Must-Buy for NBL27 SuperCoach Round 3?
Max Mackinnon has gone from preseason value pick to one of the biggest Round 3 decisions in NBL27 SuperCoach after a 31-point, 12-rebound breakout.
Makur Maker Joins Illawarra: What It Means for NBL27 Fantasy
Makur Maker scored 14 points in 22 minutes on his Illawarra debut. Here’s the updated NBL27 fantasy impact for Maker, Sam Froling and the Hawks’ Round 4 double.
NBL27 Fantasy Lab: 7 Round 1 Role Changes That Matter More Than the Box Score
Round 1 box scores are noisy. Buckets isolates seven role signals that matter more for NBL27 fantasy, from Arnas Velička taking over Brisbane to Cole Anthony's minutes ceiling and Dash Daniels' temporary opening.
NBL27 Fantasy Draft Waiver Wire: Round 4 Adds & Priority Claims
Round 4 waiver priorities are led by Nick Rakocevic after his 29-point, 16-rebound eruption, with Elijah Pepper, Dash Daniels and Makur Maker among the key NBL27 fantasy adds.
NBL27 SuperCoach Round 2 Captains: Best Captain Picks Ranked
Round 2 is built for the armband. Bryce Cotton leads our captain rankings, with Kristian Doolittle, William Hickey and Keanu Pinder the strongest double-game alternatives.
NBL27 SuperCoach Round 2 Injury Report: Humphries, Knight, Sobey & Key Selection Calls
Brandon Knight is out for Perth’s Round 2 double, while Isaac Humphries, Nathan Sobey and Jo Lual-Acuil remain key SuperCoach selection watches before lockout.
NBL27 SuperCoach Round 2 Trade Targets: Buy, Hold & Sell
Round 1 is complete. Cotton, Hickey, Pinder and Doolittle lead the final NBL27 SuperCoach Round 2 trade board, with PJC and Mennenga now genuine sell candidates.
NBL27 SuperCoach Round 1 Takeaways: What We Learned on Opening Night
Real NBL27 basketball is here. Cotton, Daniels, PJC, Mennenga, Hickey and Pinder have already reshaped the Round 2 SuperCoach trade board.
NBL27 Opening Week Fantasy Opportunity Guide: 10 Situations That Could Change Everything
NBL27 opens with 13 games in nine days. Buckets breaks down the 10 fantasy situations that matter most, from Round 1 doubles and injury-created minutes to the roles we need to see before making a move.
Opportunity Knock: Brandon Knight's Likely Round 1 Absence Opens a Perth Fantasy Window
Brandon Knight is unlikely to play Perth's NBL27 opener. That leaves one final fantasy window for Elijah Pepper, Anthony Dell'Orso and the Wildcats' temporary creators.