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Jaden McDaniels Shams: MIN, Jaden McDaniels agree to extension
Mon, Oct 19, 2026, 3:46 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the Timberwolves and Jaden McDaniels agreed to a one-year, $40 million extension.
Analysis: McDaniels' contract now runs through the 2029-30 season, with the ability to negotiate another extension as soon as 2028. With the Timberwolves trading Julius Randle and Naz Reid this offseason, McDaniels has a higher offensive ceiling than in previous seasons. He could be one of the steals of the upcoming fantasy basketball season. |
Jaylin Williams Jaylin Williams (heel) absent from injury report
Mon, Oct 19, 2026, 12:59 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jaylin Williams (heel) is not on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Williams missed time during the preseason with a heel injury, so his absence from the injury report is a positive development. However, with Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein and Aday Mara also available, JayWill may not get the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball on Tuesday. |
Chet Holmgren Chet Holmgren (quad) absent from injury report
Mon, Oct 19, 2026, 12:55 PM
NBA Injury Report
Chet Holmgren (quad) is not on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Despite missing time during the preseason with a quad injury, Holmgren is not on the injury report for Tuesday's season opener. As a result, Aday Mara may not get the minutes that he did during the preseason, but the rookie should still be in the rotation. |
Tobias Harris Tobias Harris (calf) out Tuesday vs. Oklahoma City
Mon, Oct 19, 2026, 11:36 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tobias Harris (calf) is out for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: Harris did not play at all during the preseason, and his strained left calf will delay his official Spurs debut for at least one game. Julian Champagnie, who was moved to the bench for Dylan Harper, and Harrison Barnes likely benefit the most from Harris' absence in terms of playing time. |
Dominick Barlow Dominick Barlow, Tacko Fall out Tuesday vs. NYK
Mon, Oct 19, 2026, 11:21 AM
NBA Injury Report
Dominick Barlow (back) and Tacko Fall (hip) are out for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Neither Barlow nor Fall practiced on Monday, so the injury statuses are unsurprising. However, Barlow is now out with a stress reaction in his lower back, not the soreness he initially reported. Barlow should be considered out indefinitely until the 76ers provide a timeline. |
Taurean Prince Taurean Prince (personal) questionable vs. Boston
Mon, Oct 19, 2026, 11:19 AM
NBA Injury Report
Taurean Prince (personal) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: While Prince's availability won't significantly impact fantasy basketball, it does factor into the Pistons' wing rotation. There's no need to consider rostering the veteran forward when the Pistons are otherwise healthy. |
Brandon Miller Shams: Hornets, Brandon Miller agree to extension
Mon, Oct 19, 2026, 11:15 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the Hornets and Brandon Miller have agreed to a five-year, $209 million extension.
Analysis: Miller's future in Charlotte is set, as he's agreed to a rookie-scale extension worth more than $40 million per year. With the offseason decision to trade LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges, the franchise has moved forward with Miller and Kon Knueppel as cornerstones. Miller appeared in 65 games last season, averaging 20.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 3.1 three-pointers per game. |
Dean Wade Dean Wade (ankle) questionable vs. New York
Mon, Oct 19, 2026, 11:10 AM
NBA Injury Report
Dean Wade (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Wade was limited to individual work in Monday's practice, but he could play in Tuesday's season opener. If he plays, Jabari Walker may get fewer minutes. However, with Adem Bona (foot) also questionable, Walker may play rotation minutes at center instead of power forward. |
Adem Bona Adem Bona (foot) questionable vs. New York
Mon, Oct 19, 2026, 11:06 AM
NBA Injury Report
Adem Bona (foot) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Bona missed the entire preseason with a sprained left foot, but he could be available for Tuesday's season opener. While his availability doesn't affect fantasy basketball, it will factor into how the 76ers handle the back end of their rotation. Jabari Walker may be asked to play some minutes at center, especially with Dominick Barlow and Ariel Hukportin unavailable. |
Anfernee Simons Anfernee Simons (hamstring) questionable vs. NYK
Mon, Oct 19, 2026, 11:04 AM
NBA Injury Report
Anfernee Simons (hamstring) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Simons missed the entire preseason with a left hamstring injury, but he recently resumed practicing. If he can play, Simons will provide perimeter depth off the bench. If he can't, then Kentavious Caldwell-Pope may absorb the minutes that would have gone to Simons. |
Kevin Porter Jr. Report: Bucks waive Kevin Porter Jr.
Mon, Oct 19, 2026, 11:01 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the Bucks waived Kevin Porter Jr.
Analysis: To clear a roster spot and finalize their roster for the upcoming season, the Bucks waived Porter, addressing the perimeter logjam. Injuries limited him to 38 games last season, but KPJ was productive when he played. He averaged 17.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 2.2 steals and 1.2 three-pointers per game in 2025-26. It wouldn't be surprising if he were claimed off waivers, with the Kings being a team to watch after Ben Simmons suffered a season-ending Achilles injury on Sunday. |
Dejounte Murray Dejounte Murray (toe) good to go for Wednesday
Mon, Oct 19, 2026, 10:15 AM
Jim Eichenhofer
Dejounte Murray (toe) has been a full participant in recent practices and will be available for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Murray suffered a bruised toe during the preseason, which sidelined him for a few practices. However, the swelling has since gone down, allowing the veteran point guard to practice without issue. He'll return to his usual starting point guard role, with Jeremiah Fears as the backup. |
Stephen Curry Stephen Curry (ankle) practiced Monday
Mon, Oct 19, 2026, 10:09 AM
Anthony Slater
Stephen Curry (ankle) participated in Monday's practice and is expected to be available for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Curry appeared to suffer a lower-body injury during Sunday's open practice, with some speculating that the veteran guard injured his knee. However, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said afterward that Curry's ankle was the issue, but there was little concern. Curry practiced on Monday and is expected to play in Wednesday's season opener, which is great news for managers rostering him. |
Brandin Podziemski Brandin Podziemski (back) sits out Monday practice
Mon, Oct 19, 2026, 10:07 AM
Dalton Johnson
Brandin Podziemski (back) did not participate in Monday's practice.
Analysis: This has been a bad 24 hours for the Warriors, who saw Stephen Curry suffer an ankle injury during Sunday's open practice. Podziemski is dealing with a sore lower back, casting some doubt on his availability for Wednesday's season opener against the Lakers. If he can't play, De'Anthony Melton takes on added importance within the Warriors' rotation. |
Nic Claxton Nic Claxton (hamstring) out another two weeks
Mon, Oct 19, 2026, 8:32 AM
Joel Lorenzi
Nic Claxton (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Analysis: Two days after reports surfaced that Claxton was ramping up his activity after injuring his hamstring early in the preseason, Bulls head coach Tiago Splitter said that the center will be out for another two weeks after being re-evaluated. Jalen Smith started most of the Bulls' preseason games and should retain that role, increasing his fantasy value. Zach Collins (quad) was not restricted in Monday's practice, setting him up to be available for Wednesday's season opener against the Raptors. |
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Dominick Barlow Dominick Barlow, Tacko Fall miss Monday practice
Mon, Oct 19, 2026, 6:37 AM
Paul Hudrick
Dominick Barlow (back) and Tacko Fall (hip) did not participate in Monday's practice.
Analysis: Fall, whose contract was converted from an Exhibit 10 to a two-way deal, suffered a strained left hip early in the preseason. While his absence won't affect fantasy basketball, the 76ers are thin at center. That also impacts Barlow, whose sore back may keep him out of Tuesday's game against the Knicks. Jabari Walker may be asked to play some minutes at center if Barlow joins Adem Bona (calf) and Ariel Hukporti (Achilles) on the sideline. |
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Dean Wade Dean Wade (ankle) limited to individual work
Mon, Oct 19, 2026, 6:34 AM
Paul Hudrick
Dean Wade (ankle) was limited to individual work during Monday's practice.
Analysis: After spraining his left ankle in Friday's preseason finale against the Celtics, Wade did not practice on Sunday. He missed team segments of practice on Monday, but the 76ers forward did some individual work. If Wade can't play, Jabari Walker may get rotation minutes off the bench in Tuesday's opener against the Knicks. |
Dwight Powell Mavericks waive Dwight Powell
Mon, Oct 19, 2026, 5:57 AM
Dallas Mavericks
Mavericks waived Dwight Powell.
Analysis: Powell appeared in 63 games for the Mavericks last season, and there was hope he would remain with the team after agreeing to a non-guaranteed deal just before training camp began. However, with plenty of frontcourt options, the Mavericks waived Powell to get down to 15 standard contracts. His exit does not affect fantasy basketball, but the Mavericks lose a valuable voice in the locker room. |
Cason Wallace Thunder, Cason Wallace agree to 5-year extension
Sun, Oct 18, 2026, 6:02 PM
ESPN
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the Thunder and Cason Wallace agreed to a five-year, $139 million extension.
Analysis: Wallace and the Thunder had until Monday at 6 PM Eastern to agree to a rookie-scale extension, and they got it done on Sunday night. With the Thunder trading Luguentz Dort, Isaiah Joe, and Aaron Wiggins during the offseason, Wallace moves into a full-time starting role. He was close to a top-100 player in category leagues last season, and that may represent Wallace's floor in 2026-27. |
Ben Simmons Shams: Ben Simmons suffers ruptured Achilles
Sun, Oct 18, 2026, 1:15 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Ben Simmons suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon during Sunday's practice.
Analysis: Simmons' 2026-27 season reportedly ended in devastating fashion days before his official return to the NBA. The 6-foot-10 guard/forward signed with the Kings with the expectation that he would back up rookie point guard Darius Acuff Jr. However, Simmons showed enough during the preseason to earn a starting spot alongside Acuff. Sunday's injury changes that, obviously, with Precious Achiuwa and De'Andre Hunter being potential replacements in the starting five. As for the point guard rotation, Malik Monk will be asked to take on more playmaking responsibilities off the bench. |
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