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Magic, Carter Jr. agree on 3-year extension
8.10.24 Orlando Magic: Transfers
Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. has agreed to a three-year, $59 million contract extension. Carter is now under contract with the Magic through the 2028-29 season for a combined $82 million, including the two remaining years on his current deal.
Leonard says knee is 'good'
6.10.24 Los Angeles Clippers: Injuries
Kawhi Leonard said the inflammation in his right knee is feeling good and that he and the LA Clippers medical staff are taking things slowly to prevent his knee from becoming an issue later in the season. Leonard played in 68 regular-season games last season before missing the final eight regular-season contests with inflammation in his right knee.
LeBron, Davis sit out Lakers' preseason opener
5.10.24 Los Angeles Lakers: Injuries
LeBron James and Anthony Davis did not play in the Los Angeles Lakers' preseason opener Friday night, a 124-107 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Both players were held out for rest but are expected to play in L.A.'s second game Sunday at Acrisure Arena against the Phoenix Suns.
Trey Murphy to mis start of season
4.10.24 New Orleans Pelicans: Injuries
New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III is expected to miss the beginning of the regular season due to a right hamstring strain. The team announced that Murphy will be reevaluated in three weeks following an MRI that confirmed the injury, which occurred during Thursday evening's practice at their training camp in Nashville.
Doncic to sit out at least a week with calf injury
3.10.24 Dallas Mavericks: Injuries
Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic will be sidelined at least one week due to a left calf contusion, the team announced Wednesday. Doncic suffered the injury during a workout. There is no concern about Doncic's availability for the Mavs' regular-season opener against the San Antonio Spurs on Oct. 24.
Pelicans extend Alvarado on 2-year deal
29.9.24 New Orleans Pelicans: Transfers
The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to a two-year, $9 million extension with guard Jose Alvarado. The 26-year-old had one year and $1.9 million left on his deal and now will be signed with the Pelicans through the 2025-26 season with a player option for 2026-27.
Towns to join Knicks, Randle to Wolves
28.9.24 New York Knicks: Transfers
The New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves are finalizing a blockbuster trade involving All-Stars Julius Randle and Karl-Anthony Towns. The deal would see Randle and Donte DiVincenzo wind up in Minnesota and Towns in New York.
Minnesota also will receive a 2025 top-13-protected first-round pick from New York via the Detroit Pistons. The Charlotte Hornets are the third team in the trade and they are expected to receive draft compensation for helping make the deal work financially.
Derrick Rose retiring from NBA
27.9.24 Memphis Grizzlies
Former MVP Derrick Rose is retiring from the NBA after a 16-year career. Rose, 35, announced his decision on social media Thursday morning. The Memphis Grizzlies had granted Rose's request to let him out of the final year of his contract earlier in the week.
| Team | % | W-L | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Division | |||
| 1 | Boston | 0.0 | 0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Brooklyn | 0.0 | 0-0 (0) |
| 1 | New York | 0.0 | 0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Philadel. | 0.0 | 0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Toronto | 0.0 | 0-0 (0) |
| Central Division | |||
| 1 | Chicago | 0.0 | 0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Cleveland | 0.0 | 0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Detroit | 0.0 | 0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Indiana | 0.0 | 0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Milwaukee | 0.0 | 0-0 (0) |
| Southeast Division | |||
| 1 | Miami | 0.0 | 0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Orlando | 0.0 | 0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Washing. | 0.0 | 0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Atlanta | 0.0 | 0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Charlotte | 0.0 | 0-0 (0) |
| Southwest Division | |||
| 1 | New Orl. | 0.0 | 0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Dallas | 0.0 | 0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Houston | 0.0 | 0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Memphis | 0.0 | 0-0 (0) |
| 1 | San Ant. | 0.0 | 0-0 (0) |
| Northwest Division | |||
| 1 | Denver | 0.0 | 0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Minnesota | 0.0 | 0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Utah | 0.0 | 0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Portland | 0.0 | 0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Oklahoma | 0.0 | 0-0 (0) |
| Pacific Division | |||
| 1 | Gold. St. | 0.0 | 0-0 (0) |
| 1 | LA Clipp. | 0.0 | 0-0 (0) |
| 1 | LA Lakers | 0.0 | 0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Phoenix | 0.0 | 0-0 (0) |
| 1 | Sacram. | 0.0 | 0-0 (0) |
NBA stats
| Home wins | 0% |
| Draws | 0% |
| Away wins | 0% |
League format : NBA 2024/2025
NBA teams play divisional opponents four times each (two home games and two road games), conference opponents outside the division three or four times each and opponents outside the conference two times each (one home game and one road game).
Ten teams in each conference will advance to the postseason, with teams seeded seventh through 10th participating in a Play-in Tournament to gain admission to the conference playoffs. All rounds of the NBA Playoffs will be best-of-7 games.