Milwaukee and Los Angeles have benefited from undrafted and reclamation players, with AJ Green and Ryan Rollins emerging for Milwaukee as the Lakers weigh contract extensions for players like Dalton Knecht amid cap considerations.

Early scoring trends across the league show a rise in scoring, with several players posting 50-point games and team averages near 118, though the NBA won't rush rule changes on the basis of a brief early sample.

The Lakers’ sale to Mark Walter’s TWG Global group has been approved, keeping Jeanie Buss as governor for at least five years in a deal valued above $10 billion and shaped by strong local media-rights revenue and regional sports network dynamics.

Miami’s new system appears to elevate Jaime Jaquez Jr. while Bam Adebayo’s fit has been uneven, and coach Erik Spoelstra has room to experiment due to presumed job security.

RSN deals and the broader local-rights market are a growing concern for NBA teams, potentially impacting the league’s salary cap and long-term contract strategies despite solid national media deals.

Austin Reaves’ forthcoming contract is a focal point, with widespread speculation he could command roughly $30 million per year, and discussions around a five-year, $180 million offer to keep him with the Lakers.

The Miami Heat have adopted a free-flowing, motion-based offense that minimizes pick-and-rolls, drawing comparisons to the Grizzlies and prompting scouts to evaluate its fit and potential success for Miami.