Pelicans–Grizzlies trade
The New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies completed a four-player deal Sept. 9. New Orleans received AJ Johnson and veteran Taj Gibson; Memphis acquired Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy, a future second-round pick and a future second-round pick swap. The trade reshapes both rosters ahead of camp.
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Nuggets sign Hopkins
The Denver Nuggets signed forward Bryce Hopkins to a two-way contract on Sept. 9. Hopkins, the 49th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, averaged 18.0 points and 6.5 rebounds in four Summer League games and joins Denver’s camp with two-way status as the club develops depth around its roster.
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Brunson to host SNL
Knicks star and 2026 Finals MVP Jalen Brunson will host Saturday Night Live’s season premiere on Sept. 26, the league announced Sept. 9. Brunson, who averaged 32.6 points in the five-game Finals and scored 45 in Game 5, will appear with musical guest Katseye as part of his busy offseason.
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Mavs’ early depth chart
The Dallas Mavericks published an early depth chart and camp preview on Sept. 9, noting training camp opens later this month and the team will play preseason exhibitions in Macao on Oct. 9 and Oct. 11. The Mavs’ regular season begins Oct. 21 at Houston with a home opener scheduled Oct. 24 vs. San Antonio.
Source: NBA.com (Dallas Mavericks)
Rockets lock up Amen
The Houston Rockets secured a five-year, $208 million rookie-scale extension for Amen Thompson, a move noted in league coverage on Sept. 9. The deal keeps the young two-way wing under team control long-term as Houston builds around its core for the coming seasons.
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Nike’s Standard Issue
Nike and the NBA unveiled the NBA Standard Issue Collection on Sept. 9, a reimagined warmup and fan-wear line that players will wear during warmups, practices and travel. The collection will be released in two drops — Sept. 15 and Oct. 12 — and will be sold through NBAStore, Nike and other retailers.
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Cruise acquire Jihad rights
The Motor City Cruise (Detroit Pistons G League affiliate) acquired the returning rights to forward Basheer Jihad Sept. 9, sending a 2027 first-round pick to the College Park Skyhawks for Jihad and a 2026 second-round pick. Jihad averaged 11.1 points and 5.6 rebounds last season in the G League.
Source: NBA G League