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Damian Lillard Returns With 15 Points as Portland Tests New Backcourt
Damian Lillard scored 15 points in 19 minutes in his first game since tearing his Achilles, starting alongside Ja Morant in Portland’s preseason win over Golden State.
Tyrese Haliburton Returns From Achilles Injury With 16-Minute Preseason Outing
Tyrese Haliburton recorded seven points and six assists in Indiana’s preseason win over Minnesota, his first NBA appearance since the 2025 Finals.
Jusuf Nurkic Out at Least Four Weeks, Opening Utah’s Centre Rotation
Jusuf Nurkic’s reported toe injury leaves Utah without its projected starting centre. Jaxson Hayes has the clearest early opportunity, but the Jazz’s minutes split remains unsettled.
Yaxel Lendeborg’s Preseason Surge Gives Warriors Fantasy Managers a Role to Watch
Yaxel Lendeborg posted 17 points and nine rebounds against the Lakers, but Steve Kerr’s demand for more scoring is the stronger fantasy signal. He belongs on watchlists, not in guaranteed-breakout territory.
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.
Karl-Anthony Towns Says Knicks Extension Talks Are Nowhere Close
Karl-Anthony Towns does not expect a Knicks extension before the season, with New York reportedly offering about $200 million over four years against a maximum of roughly $276 million.
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.