Miami’s training camp opens next week, with Terry Rozier expected to participate despite trade attempts due to his hefty contract and inefficiency last season, while Precious Achiuwa has signed a one-year deal to bolster the thin center position. Rozier will have a chance to prove his value, and the Heat may seek to trim salary ahead of the trade deadline, as they are close to the luxury tax line.
The Houston Rockets plan to petition the NBA for a Disabled Player Exception (DPE) for Fred VanVleet, which would allow them to access $12.5 million of his $25 million salary if deemed likely to miss the season. However, the team currently lacks the cap space to utilize this exception, though they prefer to have it available for potential future use. Want More Context? 🔎
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Brandon Miller will miss his second consecutive game due to a shoulder subluxation, sustained during the second quarter of the Hornets' recent loss to the Sixers. He is scheduled for re-evaluation on October 29 after the team's road trip. Want More Context? 🔎
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Zion Williamson missed the New Orleans Pelicans' game against the Boston Celtics due to a left bone contusion in his foot, despite not being on the injury report initially. In his previous game against the Spurs, he recorded 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists while playing 37 minutes. Want More Context? 🔎
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