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Today’s NBA News Roundup (September 13)

Hawks waive Devin Carter

Atlanta waived guard Devin Carter on Sept. 12, opening a roster spot; reports say Boston has shown interest. The move follows Atlanta’s roster crunch and leaves Carter available to clear waivers and sign elsewhere, while the Hawks weigh one more adjustment before the season.

Source: NBC Sports

Suns lose Mark Williams to injury

Phoenix announced that center Mark Williams suffered a torn left labrum in a recent offseason workout, a setback reported Sept. 12. The injury is expected to sideline him for an extended period, elevating younger bigs Khaman Maluach and Oso Ighodaro into greater roles in the early season.

Source: Yahoo Sports

Draymond: I once requested a sign‑and‑trade

On his podcast Sept. 12, Draymond Green revealed he once asked the Warriors for a sign‑and‑trade to the Memphis Grizzlies during stalled contract talks. Green said the proposal was serious at the time but ultimately didn’t happen, and he remained with Golden State as negotiations evolved.

Source: Yahoo Sports

Are the Thunder still villains?

A Sept. 12 feature examines how Oklahoma City’s rise changed public perception. The piece argues winning and stars like Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams have made the Thunder a polarizing team, shifting them from underdogs to a franchise many now love to see challenged.

Source: Yahoo Sports

Isaiah Joe honored with street naming

Detroit guard Isaiah Joe was honored by his hometown, Fort Smith, Arkansas, which named a street after him following his Isaiah Joe Camp 2026 (held Aug. 21). The recognition celebrates Joe’s community work and connects his offseason outreach to Detroit’s new backcourt addition.

Source: Yahoo Sports

Rockets’ wing rooms draw praise

A Sept. 12 analysis highlights Houston’s promising wing depth, arguing Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard both took major leaps last season and give the Rockets one of the league’s deeper shooting‑guard/small‑forward groups. The piece projects the pair as key two‑way options for Houston in 2026‑27.

Source: Yahoo Sports

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