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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.

    Sabonis to miss start with Grade-1 hamstring strain

    Domantas Sabonis (Sacramento Kings)
    October 2025

    Sabonis sustained a Grade-1 left hamstring strain and will be re-evaluated in a week, sidelining him for the opener at Phoenix and the home debut versus Utah. Keegan Murray remains out following thumb surgery. Injury occurred in preseason versus the Clippers. Sacramento will stagger usage through backup bigs and handoff sets redistributed across guards/wings, protecting re-injury risk with progressive running, eccentrics, and change-of-direction testing before clearance.

    Scotty Pippen Jr. out after toe procedure

    Scotty Pippen Jr. (Memphis Grizzlies)
    October 2025

    Pippen will undergo a sesamoidectomy on his left big toe, ruling him out to start the season. The club will update his timeline post-op, with expectations of a full recovery. Persistent discomfort necessitated surgical intervention. Memphis open versus New Orleans and will redistribute secondary guard minutes while monitoring rehab milestones before on-court reconditioning and load management phases resume.

    Embiid logs sharp preseason return

    Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers)
    October 2025

    First game action since February yields 14 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 3 steals in 19 minutes versus Minnesota, completing a controlled ramp ahead of Boston. Nurse maintains short bursts and no fourth-quarter run, prioritising movement quality and recovery markers. Next step is minute stacking without setbacks as rotation cohesion firms up.

    Brown day-to-day with hamstring tightness

    Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics)
    October 2025

    Brown participated in everything but live work after a preseason hamstring tweak and is day-to-day for opening night. With Jayson Tatum sidelined long-term, his availability is central to Boston’s early shot creation. Staff will progress intensity cautiously and decide late on minutes. If limited, ball-handling load shifts to secondary creators and pace control, with defensive cover schemes adjusted to protect legs and avoid re-aggravation.

    Embiid back in Sixers lineup before opener

    Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers)
    October 2025

    Following steady camp participation after April knee surgery, Embiid starts the preseason finale and shifts focus to movement quality and minute tolerance before Boston on opening night. The goal is restoring near-peak two-way impact. Philadelphia will manage bursts, lateral tests and recovery responses. Nick Nurse plans regular-rotation minutes to build cohesion, with usage calibrated to avoid setbacks while integrating actions around Embiid’s elbow touches and short-roll playmaking.

    Paul George not expected for Sixers opening night

    Paul George (Philadelphia 76ers)
    October 2025

    After summer knee scope, the star forward is tracking for a return shortly after the season starts and will miss Boston on Wednesday per reporting. Clearance awaits final rehabilitation benchmarks with Philadelphia managing ramp-up to avoid last season’s recurrence and protect durability alongside Joel Embiid.

    Thunder waive Buddy Boeheim before opener

    Buddy Boeheim (Oklahoma City Thunder)
    October 2025

    OKC released the guard who is expected to pass through waivers with a likely path back to the Blue after limited NBA minutes and G League scoring roles. Roster and two-way slots prioritized versatility and defense as camp cuts finalize depth around the defending champions.

    Kuminga fined for contact with official

    Jonathan Kuminga (Golden State Warriors)
    October 2025

    The league fined Kuminga 35,000 for inappropriate contact and pursuit of a referee before halftime against Portland. The incident drew a technical and ejection with discipline announced by Basketball Operations. Golden State will stress composure as rotations settle.

    Sochan ruled out of Spurs opener with wrist sprain

    Jeremy Sochan (San Antonio Spurs)
    October 2025

    The forward will miss opening night due to a left wrist sprain suffered in practice as he neared return from a calf strain. Expect short absence if stability and pain improve. Note: the source mention of De’Aaron Fox missing time for San Antonio is incorrect. Fox is a Sacramento Kings player.

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