The New York Knicks plan to decline the $5.37 million fourth-year option on Pacome Dadiet, which would make him an unrestricted free agent next summer. Meanwhile, AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 pick in the 2026 draft, made his debut for the Washington Wizards against the Cleveland Cavaliers after recovering from an ankle injury. The Golden State Warriors have roster problems of their own: uncertainty over Kristaps Porzingis's health has put his future in doubt, and the Warriors are weighing up options to move his $20 million contract. The injury list keeps growing. Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has had knee surgery and faces up to two months out, while Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard will miss several weeks with swelling in his knee.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are awaiting a $15 million Disabled Player Exception following Jalen Williams's serious injury, though finding a replacement will not be easy. In Denver, centre Nikola Jokic recorded the 200th triple-double of his career against the New Orleans Pelicans, leaving him just nine short of Russell Westbrook's all-time record.
