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• Bucks, Green agree to 4-year, $45M extension October 18, 2025
  Bucks guard AJ Green has agreed to a four-year, $45 million fully guaranteed contract extension with the franchise, agent Matt Bollero of ProMondo Sports told ESPN on Thursday.
  Shams Charania
• 👀 Takeaways from Season 2 of 'Starting 5' October 18, 2025
  Season 2 of Netflix's "Starting 5" followed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tyrese Haliburton, Kevin Durant, James Harden and Jaylen Brown.
  Anthony Gharib
• Myers leaves ESPN, joins Harris-led sports group October 18, 2025
  Ex-Warriors GM Bob Myers is leaving ESPN to become president of sports for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment.
  Adam Schefter
• Hornets waive Dinwiddie 3 months after signing October 18, 2025
  The Charlotte Hornets have waived Spencer Dinwiddie, the team announced, just three months after signing the veteran guard during free agency.
• Pistons' Ivey has knee surgery, delaying return October 18, 2025
  Pistons guard Jaden Ivey's long-awaited return hit a snag as he will miss the next four weeks following right knee surgery.
  Vincent Goodwill
• Lakers start Vincent for LeBron in opener preview October 18, 2025
  Using Friday's preseason finale as a "dress rehearsal" for next week's regular-season opener, Lakers coach JJ Redick put Gabe Vincent in the starting lineup to fill in for the injured LeBron James.
  Dave McMenamin
• 76ers' Embiid, out nearly 8 months, sees action October 18, 2025
  Joel Embiid started for the 76ers in their preseason finale Friday night, his first game action in nearly eight months.
  Tim Bontemps
• Key NBA superstar injury returns to watch for October 18, 2025
  From opening night to late season debuts, here are the biggest superstar injury returns to watch for.
  NBA insiders
• Grading 50-plus NBA deals, including Murray, Westbrook deals with Kings October 18, 2025
  Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings, including Keegan Murray reaching a extension with the Kings.
  Kevin Pelton
• Negotiations and potential offers: Biggest upcoming NBA rookie extension decisions October 18, 2025
  Here's everything you need to know about potential rookie contract extension decisions that have yet to unfold.
  Bobby Marks and Tim Bontemps