The NBA preseason produced a bit of everything in two days. A coach impressed by his players’ toughness, a troubling cybersecurity scare, and an injury that could disrupt a team’s plans. And a roster decision arriving just before opening night.…
The NBA preseason featured several notable developments, highlighted by Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell requiring six stitches above his right eye after a collision against the Brooklyn Nets. In Oklahoma City, Thunder rookie Otega Oweh underwent successful surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon and will miss the entire 2026-27 season. Elsewhere, the NBA's official Instagram account was briefly compromised by hackers to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency called "$NBA Coin."
Other team developments included Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther suffering a left knee injury against the LA Clippers, with an MRI scheduled to determine severity. Meanwhile, the Clippers trimmed their roster by waiving guard Cam Christie ahead of opening night as head coach Tyronn Lue balances multiple roster injuries.
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