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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.

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.

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.

Bucks lock in AJ Green on four-year extension

AJ Green (Milwaukee Bucks)
October 2025

The sharpshooter agreed a four-year deal worth about 45 million after a breakout rotation season and strong playoff shooting. Milwaukee prioritises spacing around stars by rewarding internal development. Contract structure preserves mid-tier flexibility while securing a high-volume shooter.

Pistons’ Ivey out at least four weeks after knee surgery

Jaden Ivey (Detroit Pistons)
October 2025

Right knee procedure sidelines the guard for a minimum month, unrelated to last season’s left leg fracture. Rehab begins immediately with a four-week re-evaluation. Detroit will cover usage with guard rotation tweaks while monitoring swelling and strength benchmarks.

Keegan Murray agrees five-year extension

Keegan Murray (Sacramento Kings)
October 2025

Murray is set for a five-year 140 million dollar deal to stay in Sacramento after averaging 12.4 points and 6.7 rebounds with durable availability across three seasons. Extension secures a two-way forward in his mid-prime as the Kings prioritize continuity around spacing and size while he rehabs for an on-time return.

Topps returns as exclusive NBA card licensee

Topps x NBA
October 2025

Fanatics Collectibles, the NBA and NBPA launch fully licensed Topps Basketball on Oct 23 with 1-of-1 Rookie Debut Patch autos and Gold NBA Logoman Patch programs tied to award winners. Physical and digital rollouts include global fan events and the NBA Collect app on Nov 5, aiming to deepen engagement and modernize trading experiences.

Garland takes small step with five-on-five return

Darius Garland (Cleveland Cavaliers)
October 2025

Garland did brief live five-on-five in shootaround as he recovers from offseason surgery on his left big toe. The timeline for opening night remains uncertain, but staff called the session encouraging.
Cleveland will progress conservatively given the injury’s variability. Conditioning and recovery response will determine next steps as the Cavs target an early-season return without setbacks.

Allen Iverson opens up on lowest point, reconciliation, and redemption

Allen Iverson (former NBA star)
October 2025

Promoting his memoir Misunderstood, Iverson revealed his lowest moment was his 2013 divorce from Tawanna Turner, not his basketball struggles. The Sixers legend said the breakup forced deep self-reflection that ultimately led to their reconciliation and personal recovery.
Iverson shared that he battled alcoholism and emotional turmoil before regaining clarity and purpose. Now 50, he hopes his story inspires younger players to stay authentic and balanced, noting that today’s NBA stars thrive in part due to his influence on self-expression.

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