NBA Rumors: Centers

Valanciunas is expected to play alongside Nikola Jokic on some stretches during the preseason, but it's unclear if this combination will also be a viable option in the regular season, according to Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette.

The Spurs have exercised their 2026-27 rookie scale team option on Wembanyama, according to Jared Weiss of The Athletic.

Ian Begley of SNY.tv reported Wednesday that Robinson will have a maintenance plan in 2025-26.

Hornets coach Charles Lee indicated Wednesday that the center spot will be fluid to open the regular season, James Plowright of CLTure.org reports.

Hornets coach Charles Lee indicated Wednesday that the center position will be fluid to open the season, James Plowright of CLTure.org reports.

Horford believes he'll end his career with Golden State, Nick Friedell of The Athletic reports. "Yeah, I think so," Horford said when asked if the Warriors would be his last NBA team. "I think at this point in my career, where I see everything, that is my expectation, just to be here."

Missi could be in line for a hefty workload to begin the season after the Pelicans announced Wednesday that Kevon Looney will be out at least 2-to-3 weeks with a knee injury.

Turner is dealing with right calf soreness but is expected to be available for Opening Night on Oct. 22, according to Eric Nehm of The Athletic.

Williams is targeting a return on Opening Night, Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic reported Tuesday.

Porzingis said Tuesday that he's in no rush to sign a contract extension with Atlanta, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.

Adebayo's knee injury that he picked up in Monday's preseason loss to Atlanta is not serious, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

76ers coach Nick Nurse said Sunday that Embiid is adjusting well to the new offensive system, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Giannis Antetokounmpo raved about playing alongside Turner after Sunday's 127-121 preseason win over the Bulls, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said Ware could spend time alongside Bam Adebayo in 2025-26, Anthony reports.

Reaves said Monday that he believes Ayton is capable of producing at a high level for the Lakers, Khobi Price of the Orange County Register reports.

Raynaud is among the candidates to join the Kings' starting lineup in the 2025-26 regular season opener against the Suns on Oct. 22, according to James Ham of The Kings Beat.

Eubanks is among the candidates to join the Kings' starting lineup in the 2025-26 regular season opener against the Suns on Oct. 22, according to James Ham of The Kings Beat.

Saric is among the candidates to join the Kings' starting lineup in the 2025-26 regular season opener against the Suns on Oct. 22, according to James Ham of The Kings Beat.

Robinson could open the season as a starter in the frontcourt alongside Karl-Anthony Towns, according to Zach Braziller of The New York Post.

Philadelphia coach Nick Nurse said Sunday that Bona could share the floor with Joel Embiid at times, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

Hornets head coach Charles Lee said Saturday that he's liked what he's seen from Kalkbrenner so far, according to Hornets Reddit.

There is still no momentum toward a contract extension between Kessler and the Jazz, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reports.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Saturday that he likes Horford's fit with the starters, Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Achiuwa is happy to return to the Heat, the team that drafted him back in 2020, for the 2025-26 season, according to Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. "I think there's some unfinished business," Achiuwa said of returning to the Heat.

Horford is quickly developing chemistry and a rapport with Stephen Curry, according to Nick Friedell of The Athletic. "It's a level of awareness that I've never really had to think about before," Horford said of playing with Curry. "But when I'm on the floor with him, the whole mindset is trying to make the game easier for him. And for me, that is either getting him the ball, or setting a good screen, or doing anything that I can to make sure that our offense moves and flows."