Basketball NewsThursday, Oct 29, 2026

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Anthony Edwards’ knee procedure is complete. The Timberwolves now begin the considerably less enjoyable part of waiting for their best player to return. Edwards underwent successful arthroscopic surgery for debridement in his right knee Thursday, the team announced. Minnesota expects him to make a full recovery but did not provide a timetable. That last part […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards has knee surgery, return date still uncertain appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Jazz Darryn Peterson scored 18 points against the Spurs. When the game needed deciding, though, the Jazz rookie was watching. Will Hardy pulled the No. 2 overall pick with 2:05 left in regulation and didn’t bring him back for overtime in Wednesday’s 117-111 loss. “We’ve got to clean up execution,” Hardy said, via Shreyas Laddha […] The post NBA Notes: Jazz, Darryn Peterson, Lakers, Collin Sexton, Warriors appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Analysis

TORONTO, CANADA - MARCH 7: Trayce Jackson-Davis #32, Jakob Poeltl #19 and Head Coach Darko Rajakovic of the Toronto Raptors participates in an all access practice on March 7 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/NBAE via Getty Images) | NB...

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The Sixers have received the extra spending flexibility they requested after losing Ariel Hukporti. Finding the right way to use it is the next assignment. The NBA granted Philadelphia a disabled player exception following Hukporti’s season-ending Achilles tear, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. The exception is worth approximately $1.7 million, half of […] The post Sixers granted $1.7 million exception after Ariel Hukporti injury appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Raptors The Raptors have a better idea of how long they’ll be without Kawhi Leonard. It still amounts to a considerable stretch. The expectation is that Leonard will miss approximately three or four weeks with swelling in his left knee, Chris Haynes reported on NBA TV’s The Association. Toronto’s official plan is to reevaluate him […] The post NBA Notes: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Nets, Egor Demin, Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Publisher:Raptors HQOutlet infoOct 29, 3:30 PM ET

Analysis

Nyara Sabally, number 8 of Toronto Tempo, competes for the ball against Napheesa Collier, number 24 of Minnesota Lynx, during a Women's National Basketball Association game between Toronto Tempo and Minnesota Lynx at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on July 30, 2026. (Photo by Indrawan Kumala/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images With the WNBA season coming to a close, it’s already time to look forward to free agency. Though the signing period won’t officially op...