NBA teams finalize extensions ahead of 2026-27 season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 7:42 PM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
With the 2026-27 NBA season set to begin on October 20, teams are finalizing player extensions. Payton Pritchard has received a new deal from the Boston Celtics, while Brandin Podziemski has been extended by the Golden State Warriors. However, the New York Knicks have postponed extension talks for Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart, indicating they will reassess later in the season. Kristaps Porzingis remains out indefinitely due to an unspecified health issue, complicating matters for his team. Analysts are also discussing early season award predictions and other potential roster changes as the league gears up for the new campaign.
- •Payton Pritchard signs extension with Boston Celtics.
- •Brandin Podziemski earns new deal with Golden State Warriors.
- •Knicks table extension talks for Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart.
- •Kristaps Porzingis remains out indefinitely due to health concerns.
- •2026-27 NBA season begins on October 20.
- 7:42 PMYahoo Sports — Clutch Scoops: Kristaps Porzingis update, latest NBA extension intel, early 2026-27 season predictions
"Make sure to subscribe to Clutch Scoops on YouTube and follow @ClutchPoints on X so you don’t miss the weekly live show with all the latest NBA intel every Thursday afternoon. The 2026-27 NBA season officially begins on Tuesday, October 20, and teams are scrambling up to the final minute to try to get extensions done with their players . Payton […] The post Clutch Scoops: Kristaps Porzingis update, latest NBA extension intel, early 2026-27 season predictions appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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