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Khris Middleton has been officially included on the Washington Wizards' 2026-27 training camp roster. Listed at forward alongside Anthony Davis, Justin Champagnie, and Anthony Gill, Middleton prepares for media day on Monday and the start of the team's five-day training camp. Head coach Brian Keefe and select players will address the media before the Wizards tip off their preseason schedule against the New York Knicks.
Trae Young highlights the guard section of the Washington Wizards' officially announced 2026-27 training camp roster. Joining guards Tre Johnson, Bub Carrington, and Tre Mann, Young prepares for Monday's media day and the opening of training camp on Tuesday under head coach Brian Keefe. The Wizards are set to begin preseason play on October 8 against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
Kyshawn George has officially been named to the Washington Wizards' 2026-27 training camp roster. Positioned as a wing alongside AJ Dybantsa, Bilal Coulibaly, and Will Riley, George will participate in the team's five-day training camp beginning Tuesday following media day. The Wizards open their preseason action against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 8.
Tre Mann has been named to the Washington Wizards' 2026-27 training camp roster ahead of media day and the start of practices. Listed in the guard group alongside Trae Young, Tre Johnson, and Bub Carrington, Mann enters the five-day training camp under head coach Brian Keefe. The Wizards will wrap up camp on Saturday before opening their preseason schedule against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
Will Riley has officially been included on the Washington Wizards' 2026-27 training camp roster announced on Sunday. Categorized as a wing alongside AJ Dybantsa, Kyshawn George, and Bilal Coulibaly, Riley prepares to participate in the five-day training camp beginning Tuesday. Team media day is set for Monday, leading up to the Wizards' preseason opener against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 8.
Justin Champagnie has officially been named to the Washington Wizards' 2026-27 training camp roster released Sunday. Listed among the team's forwards alongside Anthony Davis, Khris Middleton, and Anthony Gill, Champagnie prepares for the start of the five-day training camp. Media day kicks off Monday under head coach Brian Keefe, with the Wizards' preseason opener scheduled against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
The Washington Wizards have officially signed guard Reece Beekman to an Exhibit 10 contract for training camp. Beekman excelled for Washington's Summer League squad in July, capping his run with a 13-point, 15-assist outing against the Atlanta Hawks. The 24-year-old undrafted guard out of Virginia spent last season in the G League with the Osceola Magic, averaging 8.8 points, 4.6 assists, and 1.9 steals per game after brief stints with the Golden State Warriors and Brooklyn Nets.
Footage has emerged showing Isaiah Stewart punching Drew Eubanks prior to a February 14, 2024 game between the Detroit Pistons and Phoenix Suns. Stewart was arrested for assault at the arena, issued a citation, and subsequently suspended three games by the NBA. Stewart, a 6-foot-8 former first-round pick who was sent to the Memphis Grizzlies in a six-team trade in July, is seen in the newly released video exchanging words and throwing a punch that connected near Eubanks' mouth.
Newly surfaced video footage captures a February 2024 pre-game altercation between then-Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart and Drew Eubanks, who alleged he was sucker-punched before a Suns game. Eubanks is now on a non-guaranteed contract with the New York Knicks following an offseason signing. He faces a training camp roster battle after playing 42 games for the Sacramento Kings last season, averaging 5.2 points and 3 rebounds per game during his eight-year NBA career.
The Phoenix Suns have officially announced the signing of center Duop Reath ahead of training camp. Reath initially joined the team on a training camp invitation earlier this month and will now have the opportunity to compete for a regular-season roster spot or secure one of the team's remaining two-way contracts. His signing brings the Suns' roster to 21 players under contract as the team prepares to trim down to 15 standard roster spots before the start of the regular season.
The Phoenix Suns have officially announced the signing of guard Kennedy Chandler to round out their training camp roster at 21 players. Chandler, the 38th overall pick in the 2022 draft, appeared in 11 games with the Utah Jazz last season, averaging 15.0 points, 6.7 assists, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.0 steals. His late-season performances included a career-high 31 points against New Orleans on April 7 and a 26-point, 10-assist double-double against Memphis on April 10, bringing two years of NBA experience to Phoenix.
Joel Embiid remains central to the Philadelphia 76ers' championship ambitions alongside star additions LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. Embiid averaged 26.9 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.2 blocks last regular season. Having lost weight and focused on a positive offseason after overcoming knee concerns, the 32-year-old big man enters training camp motivated to lead the Sixers past second-round playoff hurdles and chase a long-awaited title under head coach Nick Nurse.
Returning guard Kevin McCullar Jr. has been signed by the New York Knicks to a two-way contract ahead of training camp. Entering his third consecutive season on a two-way deal after being drafted 56th overall in 2024, McCullar has made 25 career NBA appearances averaging 2.2 points in 7.4 minutes. He highlighted last year with a 13-point, 8-rebound game in Atlanta and also produced 16.8 points, 6.2 assists, and 5.4 rebounds over 14 G League games. The Knicks now have one two-way slot remaining.
The New York Knicks have officially signed rookie second-round pick Tyler Nickel to a two-way contract. Selected 47th overall in June, the 6-foot-7 Vanderbilt product and 3-point specialist impressed in Summer League by shooting 41.3 percent on treys across five games in Vegas, including a six-three-pointer performance against the Nets. Choosing to begin his professional career in New York rather than return to college, Nickel joins a training camp roster that has reached 20 players.
Knicks Finals MVP Jalen Brunson hosted the season 53 premiere of Saturday Night Live, showcasing his comedic chops in several sketches. Highlights included a High School Musical parody where he outshines a rival in basketball and theater, and an office sketch where he refuses to quit trying to sink a wadded-up wrapper in a trash can. Teammates Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, and Josh Hart also made appearances and joined Brunson during his opening monologue.
Now officially a Toronto Raptor entering his 15th season at 35 years old, seven-time All-Star Kawhi Leonard is positioned for a massive year. Analysts predict Leonard will log 60-plus games for the second straight season following a 65-game campaign with the Clippers, average two steals per contest as an off-ball defensive hawk under Darko Rajakovic, and eclipse 25 points and 5 assists per game for the first time in his illustrious career while taking on increased on-ball responsibilities.
Rob Dillingham was traded by the Chicago Bulls to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Buddy Hield and cash. Dillingham, 21, is entering his third NBA season on his rookie contract making $6.9 million, with an $8.8 million team option for next season. Charlotte has 17 players heading into camp and may have to cut players, with Dillingham potentially being waived. In two NBA seasons, Dillingham has averaged 5.5 points and 2.1 assists per game, shooting 32.4% from 3-point range.
For the second time in a week, veteran sharpshooter Buddy Hield has been traded. Charlotte moved Hield to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Rob Dillingham and cash in a deal confirmed Sunday. Hield is set to make $9.7 million this season. Chicago adds a veteran shooter to improve floor spacing. Last season between Golden State and Atlanta, Hield averaged 7.6 points per game while shooting 34.9% from 3-point range. The cash covers that Hield makes $2.8 million more than Dillingham.
Since being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in July following a contentious split from Boston, Jaylen Brown has embraced a fresh start. Coming off a career-high 28.7 points per game and All-Second Team honors, Brown joins a star-studded roster featuring LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey, and Joel Embiid. Expected to provide crucial championship leadership, Brown looks to leverage his off-ball slashing and elite transition scoring to help push Philadelphia past the second-round playoff hump.
Miles McBride wants to stay in New York long-term, but the Knicks will not cross the second apron to make it happen, leaving his future cloudy. McBride admitted he is a little disappointed and hopes the team can come to an agreement, noting he has played through injury and worked his way into a key role. Entering a contract year as the newly minted longest-tenured Knick following Mitchell Robinson's departure, he is focused on being a professional and helping defend the title.
