Maxey in TIME100 Next
Philadelphia guard Tyrese Maxey was named to TIME100’s Next 2026 list in the ‘Leaders’ section on Sept. 30. The NBA.com feature highlights Maxey’s growth on and off the court and quotes LeBron James crediting Maxey’s leadership as a factor in his decision to join the 76ers this summer.
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Drummond joins Knicks
Andre Drummond was introduced at Knicks media day as the team’s lone notable newcomer on Sept. 30. The veteran center, a Mount Vernon native, was signed to fill the backup frontcourt role left by Mitchell Robinson’s departure; the profile notes Drummond’s career averages of 12.1 points and 11.9 rebounds.
Source: The Associated Press (via NBA.com)
Duren offer loses weight clause
Negotiations between the Pistons and center Jalen Duren hit headlines Sept. 30 after reports said a previously discussed weight clause was removed from Detroit’s five‑year, $200 million offer. NBC Sports notes Duren faces an Oct. 1 deadline to accept the qualifying offer or the guaranteed deal remains on the table as talks continue.
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Raptors, Barrett talks stall
Reports on Sept. 30 say the Toronto Raptors and RJ Barrett have not held substantive extension talks as he enters the final year of his contract. NBC Sports notes Barrett is set to earn $29.6 million this season and that an extension could be worth as much as $185 million over four years if the sides reach a deal.
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Zion hires new trainer
The Athletic’s Sept. 30 feature (carried on NBA.com) details Zion Williamson’s work this offseason with trainer Kris Chrisp. The story says Chrisp helped overhaul Williamson’s recovery and training routine; Williamson reportedly entered camp at about 271 pounds and described the summer as a meaningful reset ahead of 2026‑27.
Source: The Athletic (via NBA.com)
Haliburton: “I’m 100%”
At Indiana Pacers media day on Sept. 30, Tyrese Haliburton told reporters he is “100 percent” healthy after last season’s Achilles tear, NBA.com’s season‑preview piece reports. The Pacers enter 2026‑27 with Haliburton alongside Pascal Siakam and Ivica Zubac as key figures in their bid to return to contention.
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