Here is a recap of this week's top stories:
- Ty Lawson is hopeful that he will reach an agreement on a contract extension with the Nuggets.
- The Bulls waived Andre Emmett to get their roster down to 16 players.
- The Suns cut Othyus Jeffers.
- The 76ers and Jrue Holiday have been talking about a contract extension for the point guard throughout the week.
- The Knicks exercised their third year option on Iman Shumpert.
- Timberwolves star Kevin Love broke his hand working out away from the team and will be out up to 8 weeks. The Wolves waived Jermaine Taylor. Mike Harris, Chris Johnson and Will Conroy will be battling it out for the team's 15th roster spot.
- The Hawks waived Carldell Johnson to get their roster to 16.
- The Kings picked up the options on third year players DeMarcus Cousins and Jimmer Fredette after waiving Cyril Awere.
- The Raptors picked up the fourth year option on Ed Davis, keeping him in a Toronto uniform through 2013-14.
- The Sixers released Dan Gadzuric. Their roster stands at 15, though they're likely to cut it to Devin Searcy before October 31. It appears appears that veteran Damien Wilkins will make the team.
- The Mavs waived Josh Akognon, who was the last player on their roster without a guaranteed contract.
- The Celtics signed Leandro Barbosa for the veterans minimum after waiving Dionte Christmas and Jamar Smith.
- The Jazz waived Brian Butch and Trey Gilder. Their roster stands at 17.
- The Bulls waived Kyrlyo Fesenko to get their roster down to 15.
- Executives around the league think that the Lakers may target LeBron James in 2014 should Kobe Bryant retire. Jim Buss contributed to the rumor mill, saying that the Lakers want to make a splash in 2014, though James pleaded ignorance.
- Dirk Nowitzki had arthroscopic knee surgery and will be sidelined 6 weeks.
- The Wizards exercised up the 2013-14 options for six players: John Wall, Kevin Seraphin, Trevor Booker, Jordan Crawford, Jan Vesely and Chris Singleton.
- The Cavs picked up the 2013-14 options for sophomores Kyrie Irving and Tristan Thompson.
- After a strong rookie season, the Nets picked up the 2013-14 option on the contract of MarShon Brooks.
- The Lakers waived Ronnie Aguilar and Reeves Nelson to get their roster down to 18.
- Similarly, the Heat waived Mickell Gladness and Robert Dozier. Their roster also now stands at 18.