NBA Rumors: Centers

Towns acknowledged after Wednesday's win over the Cavaliers that he's dealing with a quadriceps injury, but that he played through it because "he didn't want to disappoint the fans," according to Vincent Goodwill of ESPN.com. "I've been banged up, and I really haven't gotten a chance to practice or play in the last two preseason games," Towns said. "I didn't want to disappoint the fans. It's not something that's easy to deal with, [but] we made it happen tonight."

Sabonis, who's dealing with a hamstring injury, seems to be ahead of his recovery schedule and could make his season debut Friday against the Jazz, according to Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento.

The Nuggets are considering the idea of sending Holmes to the G League for the majority of the 2025-26 season, according to Bennett Durando of The Denver Post.

There's no clarity as to when Robinson will make his 2025-26 season debut, according to Kristian Winfield of The New York Daily News.

Knicks head coach Mike Brown stressed Tuesday that the Knicks will be overly cautious with Robinson this season, Jared Schwartz of the New York Post reports.

Bona's contract for the 2025-26 season was fully guaranteed Monday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Duren was one of 12 players who didn't sign a rookie-scale extension before Monday's deadline, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.

Kessler was one of 12 players who didn't sign a rookie-scale extension before Monday's deadline, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.

Robinson didn't practice Monday due to load management and his status for Wednesday's season opener is uncertain, according to Zach Brazilier of The New York Post.

Bassey is one of several free agents who could sign with the Grizzlies on a 10-day hardship contract after the third game of the regular season, Chris Herrington of The Daily Memphian speculates.

Duren and the Pistons are not expected to come to terms on a contract extension prior to the deadline on Oct. 20, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Zach Cox of the Boston Herald said Saturday that he believes Queta will be the starting center for the Celtics to open the season.

The 76ers are expected to be cautious with Embiid this season, according to NBA reporter Chris Haynes.

Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reported Friday that Kalkbrenner is the favorite to start most nights at center.

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said Friday that Horford will likely be limited to 20 minutes per night this season, according to Warriors reporter Joseph Dycus.

Pelicans head coach Willie Green said Thursday that Queen is progressing well from his left wrist surgery, according to Pelicans Film Room.

Valanciunas played alongside Nikola Jokic during stretches in the preseason finale, 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.