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Wembanyama’s 52-point masterpiece nearly wasn’t enough — and that’s the Spurs’ real lesson
Victor Wembanyama piled up 52 points, 24 rebounds and eight blocks against Dallas. San Antonio still needed a late escape, making its sixth straight win as revealing as it was spectacular.
Luka leads the MVP race, but Wembanyama and Shai are making it fascinating
Luka Dončić sits atop the NBA's first 2026–27 MVP Ladder, with Victor Wembanyama and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander close behind. Their contrasting cases make the opening race worth watching.
Booker leads the way, but Phoenix’s ball movement finally gives the Suns room to breathe
Devin Booker scored 30 as Phoenix ended a four-game skid against Orlando. The bigger story was 30 assists, sharp three-point shooting and a Magic turnover problem.
Wembanyama’s 43 and Six Blocks Carry Spurs to Fourth Straight Win
Victor Wembanyama poured in 43 points and swatted six shots as San Antonio held off Minnesota 121–111. Dylan Harper’s support and a late response made it four wins in a row.
Ja Morant’s Portland Reset Hits a Hamstring Hurdle Against Memphis
Ja Morant left Portland’s 124–103 loss to Memphis with a left hamstring injury, cutting short his first meeting with his former team. The Blazers now await an assessment before their Utah trip.
Ben Simmons Chooses Sacramento for Achilles Rehab and Keeps NBA Comeback in Sight
Ben Simmons has set his course after right Achilles surgery: rehab with the Sacramento Kings and pursue another NBA season. His first interview since the injury reveals why staying with the club matters.
Haliburton's Hamstring Setback Puts Nembhard Back in Charge of Indiana's Offence
Tyrese Haliburton is expected to miss at least two weeks with a left hamstring strain, only four games after his Achilles comeback. Andrew Nembhard's 14 assists against Philadelphia show both Indiana's immediate solution and its limits.
Dončić Sits Out Clippers Clash: Reaves Gets the Lakers’ Creation Test
Luka Dončić is out of the Lakers’ Clippers rematch with back tightness after scoring 41 against Portland. With Ziaire Williams also absent, Austin Reaves faces a larger playmaking challenge.
Leonard’s Knee Swelling Leaves Toronto Without a Return Date — and a Wing Rotation to Rebuild
Toronto says Kawhi Leonard will miss at least a week with left-knee swelling, although imaging found no acute injury. What is confirmed, what remains uncertain and why Scottie Barnes and the Raptors’ other wings face a genuine rotation test.
Jackson’s Torn MCL Leaves Utah With a Six-Week Review — and a Separate Markkanen Question
Utah has confirmed a right-knee MCL tear for Jaren Jackson Jr., with reassessment in six weeks, while Lauri Markkanen is day to day with a wrist sprain. The Jazz face two distinct frontcourt problems, and one Memphis game is not enough to declare a new rotation.
Anthony Edwards Faces Right-Knee Procedure: Minnesota’s 3–1 Start Becomes a Backcourt Test
Anthony Edwards is expected to undergo a right-knee arthroscopic procedure and miss several weeks, with reports suggesting up to two months. Here is what is verified, what remains uncertain and why Minnesota’s backcourt cannot simply replace his points.
Thunder Confirm Surgeries for Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace: Two Injuries, Two Rotation Problems
Oklahoma City has confirmed a fractured fibula and dislocated ankle for Jalen Williams and a torn left-shoulder labrum for Cason Wallace. Both require surgery, with no official return timeline. The Thunder now face distinct creation and defensive challenges.
Duren’s Two-Week Hamstring Reassessment Leaves Detroit With a Real Centre Rotation Test
Detroit says Jalen Duren will be re-evaluated in two weeks after a right hamstring strain. Paul Reed’s 19-point, 11-rebound response against Miami offers one clue, but Detroit’s next few games will show whether the replacement minutes, rebounding and rim protection hold up.
Jalen Williams Leaves Thunder Win on Stretcher: What Is Known and What Oklahoma City Must Reassess
Oklahoma City beat the Clippers 108–101, but Jalen Williams was stretchered off with a left lower-leg injury and two other Thunder players exited. There is no confirmed diagnosis or return timeline; here is what the verified reporting establishes and what the rotation must now test.
Banchero’s High-Ankle Sprain Has No Magic Return Date — Orlando’s Creation Problem Starts Now
Orlando has confirmed a low-grade right high-ankle sprain for Paolo Banchero, but has not set a return timetable. Here is what the diagnosis means, why the reported four-to-six-week range is not official, and what to watch from Wagner and Bane.
Ben Simmons' Achilles Tear Derails His Kings Return Before Opening Night
Sacramento has confirmed Ben Simmons tore his right Achilles tendon at practice and will undergo surgery. What the Australian's setback means for the Kings' rotation — and why no return date should be assumed.
Duop Reath Gets Phoenix’s Two-Way Spot as Alex Toohey Is Waived Again: Two Australian NBA Paths
Duop Reath has secured a Phoenix Suns two-way contract while Golden State has waived former Sydney Kings Next Star Alex Toohey. Here is what the roster decisions mean, what they do not guarantee, and which developments matter next.
Matas Buzelis Exits Bulls Preseason Game With Right Ankle Injury
Matas Buzelis left Chicago’s preseason game against Memphis in the second quarter with a right ankle injury. His next-game availability remains unclear, with no confirmed diagnosis or regular-season absence.
Knicks Pause Extension Talks With Towns, Hart, McBride and Kolek
New York has put all contract extension negotiations on hold until later in the season, leaving four players without new deals as the Knicks prepare to defend their NBA title.
Fred VanVleet’s Expected Return Gives Houston’s Backcourt a Real Preseason Test
Fred VanVleet is expected to play in one of Houston’s two Macao exhibitions against Dallas after missing the 2025–26 season. His return puts the Rockets’ guard roles in focus, but does not yet establish a full workload.
Warriors Have No Clear Timetable for Kristaps Porziņģis’ Return
Kristaps Porziņģis remains away from the Warriors with an unspecified health issue. Steve Kerr has no return timetable, leaving the centre’s opening-night availability uncertain.
Kyrie Irving Set for China Return After 19-Month Absence
Dusty May says Kyrie Irving will play in one of Dallas’s two preseason games against Houston in Macao. The specific game and his minutes remain unconfirmed.
LeBron James Makes 76ers Game Debut as Full Starting Five Takes the Floor
LeBron James started against Brooklyn on 8 October, giving Philadelphia its first preseason look at him alongside Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown and VJ Edgecombe.
Jalen Williams Looks Sharp in Thunder Preseason Return
Jalen Williams delivered 16 points and six assists in 19 minutes against Milwaukee, an encouraging return after an injury-hit season — but not a promise of his regular-season workload.