Reese joins Pelicans
Julian Reese agreed to a two‑way contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on Sept. 24. The 23‑year‑old forward, who finished last season with Washington, averaged 11.8 points and 10.5 rebounds in his late‑season run. Reese will join New Orleans’ training‑camp group and is expected to split time with the Pelicans’ G League affiliate while he competes for a regular‑season role.
Source: NBA.com (Player Profile / Fantasy News)
Jazz waive Diallo, Harmon
The Utah Jazz announced they waived center Ibrahima Diallo and guard Justin Harmon on Sept. 24. The team’s official release noted Diallo (7‑0, 245) recently played for the Westchester Knicks and highlighted his shot‑blocking history; both players are now free agents as the Jazz cut their training‑camp roster and finalize camp preparations.
Source: Utah Jazz (Official Release)
Magic add Knox II to camp
Orlando signed forward Kevin Knox II to an Exhibit‑10 deal and set a 20‑player training‑camp roster on Sept. 24. The club had briefly signed and waived several camp invitees before finalizing Knox’s Exhibit‑10; the move gives Knox a chance to compete in camp and for a G‑League affiliate assignment while the Magic evaluate depth ahead of the season.
Source: Sports Yahoo (Orlando roster report)
Cavs add four to camp
The Cleveland Cavaliers announced their training‑camp roster and added four players — Kadary Richmond, Curtis Jones, Zack Austin and Rashaun Agee — to join the team overseas for camp in Spain on Sept. 24. All four are camp invites whose performances will be evaluated for possible roles with the Cavaliers or with the Cleveland Charge in the G‑League.
Source: Sports Yahoo (Cavs roster report)
Lakers express confidence
At Los Angeles media day on Sept. 24, Lakers president Rob Pelinka and coach JJ Redick voiced confidence in the franchise’s offseason direction following major roster changes. They said the new pieces fit the team’s plan and expressed optimism about development and chemistry as training camp begins and the club prepares for the preseason.
Source: NBC Sports (Lakers media day report)
Brunson: fully cleared
Knicks guard and 2026 Finals MVP Jalen Brunson said on Sept. 24 that he has been fully cleared following offseason left‑wrist surgery. Brunson made the announcement during a live podcast appearance and the club is moving toward training camp; the update gives New York reassurance about his availability ahead of the regular season.
Source: Bleacher Report (Brunson update)
NBA/WNBA press regulators
The NBA and WNBA, joined by player and referees’ unions, sent a follow‑up letter to state gambling regulators on Sept. 24 asking for stronger action against betting‑related harassment. The leagues stressed the need for clearer enforcement to protect players, officials and staff from abusive conduct tied to betting activity.