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