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Lakers waive RJ Davis after promising preseason

RJ Davis (Los Angeles Lakers)
October 2025

The Lakers cut Davis in final roster trims despite solid preseason output (8.6 PPG in 16.1 MPG). The 2024 ACC Player of the Year is expected to funnel to the organization’s G League affiliate on an Exhibit 10 pathway if unclaimed. Depth and contract mechanics drove the decision as Los Angeles prioritised roster flexibility. Davis’ shooting résumé at UNC (career 39.8% from three in his fourth season) makes him a viable two-way/G League candidate for in-season call-ups.

Kevin Durant Passes Vince Carter for 10th All-Time in Made 3s

Kevin Durant
January 2026

Durant moved to 10th all-time with 2,291 made 3-pointers, passing Vince Carter. He hit the record-breaking three in the first quarter and finished with 24 points as Houston lost 111-99, with Paul George next on the list ahead.

NBA Clears Kings After Doug Christie Foul Investigation

Sacramento Kings
April 2026

The NBA has cleared the Sacramento Kings and coach Doug Christie after investigating the late intentional foul against Golden State on April 7. The league concluded Christie made a mistake about the penalty situation, not an attempt to manipulate the result. The investigation found Christie wrongly believed the Warriors were not yet in the penalty and ordered the foul to stop the clock and preserve a timeout. The NBA said there was no intentional effort to hand Golden State free throws or to lose the game.

Celtics Hand Coach Mazzulla Multi-Year Extension

Joe Mazzulla (Boston Celtics)
August 2025

he Boston Celtics have extended head coach Joe Mazzulla’s contract after he led the team to the 2024 NBA Championship and averaged over 60 wins per season in his first three years. Mazzulla holds a 182-64 regular-season record and 33-17 playoff record, with four Eastern Conference Coach of the Month awards. He became the youngest head coach to win the Finals since 1969.

Griffin and Parker headline 2026 Hall of Fame first-time nominees

Blake Griffin, Candace Parker
December 2025

Blake Griffin, Candace Parker, Jamal Crawford and the 1996 U.S. Olympic women’s team headline the first-time nominees for the 2026 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class. Elena Delle Donne, Joe Johnson and coach Mike D’Antoni also feature on a deep opening ballot. The Hall praised the candidates’ defining performances and global impact, noting that finalists will be named at NBA All-Star weekend, with the class officially unveiled at the men’s Final Four. Enshrinement weekend is scheduled for mid August 2026 in Connecticut and Springfield, Massachusetts.

Grizzlies sign Olivier-Maxence Prosper to multi-year contract

Olivier-Maxence Prosper
March 2026

Memphis converted Prosper from a two-way deal to a multi-year contract after an uptick in production and minutes. The Grizzlies rewarded his recent form, highlighted by a strong nine-game stretch with increased scoring efficiency and playing time.

Derrick White Wins NBA Sportsmanship Award

Derrick White
April 2026

Derrick White has been named the 2025-26 NBA Sportsmanship Award winner, taking the Joe Dumars Trophy and giving Boston back-to-back winners after Jrue Holiday last season. The award is decided after each team nominates one player, league executives pick six finalists, and current NBA players vote on the winner. White finished ahead of T.J. McConnell and Harrison Barnes.

Knicks Add Matt Ryan and Alex Len on Camp Deals

Matt Ryan, Alex Len (New York Knicks)|
September 2025

The New York Knicks signed forward Matt Ryan and center Alex Len to training camp contracts as they bolster their roster depth before the new NBA season. Both are hoping to secure permanent deals after brief and uneven stints with previous teams. Ryan, last year’s G League Draft top pick, averaged 1.5 points in 19 Knicks games before being waived in March. Len, who disappointed in 10 games for the Lakers, brings size but must prove reliability. Both face uphill battles for rotation minutes.

Harden Climbs to Ninth on NBA All-Time Scoring List

James Harden
January 2026

Harden passed O’Neal for ninth all-time in regular-season points, then extended the gap while posting 32 points and 10 assists in a Clippers win. A third-quarter three pushed him past O’Neal’s total; he built separation across the second half and remains well behind Wilt Chamberlain in eighth.

Doncic Cleared for Detroit Game After NBA Rescinds 16th Technical

Luka Doncic
March 2026

Luka Doncic is eligible to play against Detroit after the NBA rescinded what would have been his 16th technical foul of the season. The reversal removed the automatic one-game suspension that would have been triggered by reaching that mark. Doncic and Goga Bitadze had both received technicals during the Lakers’ win over Orlando after exchanging words, but the league later overturned both calls. The decision keeps Doncic available for a Lakers team carrying a long winning streak into a key matchup with the Pistons.

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