Rockets' Finney-Smith (ankle) likely out for opener

Rockets forward Dorian Finney-Smith is expected to miss the start of the NBA season while recovering from offseason ankle surgery. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Rockets' Finney-Smith (ankle) likely out for opener

Grimes back to Sixers on $8.7M deal, agent says

Restricted free agent Quentin Grimes has signed a one-year, $8.7 million qualifying offer to return to the 76ers, agent David Bauman told ESPN. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Grimes back to Sixers on .7M deal, agent says

Giannis set on 2nd title with Bucks or elsewhere

Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, a nine-time All-Star who is sitting out the start of training camp after testing positive for COVID-19, reiterated his desire to win the second NBA championship of his career Monday, be it in Milwaukee or elsewhere.