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Ben Simmons suffered a season-ending right Achilles tear at Sunday practice, according to RotoWire, citing ESPN's Shams Charania. Sacramento heads toward opening night without him.
The latest RotoWire update describes a right ankle injury and says Curry is expected to be fine, citing NBC Sports Bay Area's Dalton Johnson. An earlier item described an apparent knee injury.
Phoenix and Oso Ighodaro have reportedly agreed to a three-year, $29 million extension, according to RotoWire, citing ESPN's Shams Charania.
Hoops Wire's Sunday report details Saturday's public exchange between Kevin Durant and Suns owner Mat Ishbia. Durant pushed back on comments about Phoenix's roster-building approach; Ishbia said he was not blaming Durant.
Jones participated in Sunday's practice following a hamstring issue, RotoWire reports, citing DNVR's Adam Mares. Practice participation alone does not confirm game availability.
Ime Udoka says Steven Adams and Fred VanVleet will start the season without minutes restrictions, per RotoWire, citing Lachard Binkley. Houston may still take a cautious approach to back-to-backs.
Original summaries of reporting available on October 18, 2026, using Pacific Time for this edition's date. This is a dated briefing, not a live feed. Source names are credited on each item; developing reports may change.
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