Carmelo Anthony and J.R. Smith are just two of the veteran stars still without a team, while the likes of Chris Paul continue to be linked with a trade. So, with the new season quickly approaching, here is all the latest news and rumors you need to know for October 13th.

#1 Anthony Davis suffers thumb injury; will undergo tests today

Anthony Davis sprained his thumb midway through the first quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ preseason matchup against the Brooklyn Nets, and the 26-year-old didn’t return to the court.

With the Lakers hoping to contend for a championship this season, the injury caused some concern among the LA fanbase, although it is believed that Davis didn’t suffer any ligament damage in his thumb. Additionally, ESPN is reporting that Davis will undergo further tests when the Lakers return to the United States:

In his two preseason outings for the Lakers, Davis managed 19.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in 22 minutes. Heading into the new season the Lakers are also without the sidelined Kyle Kuzma who is out with a foot injury. Meanwhile, new signing DeMarcus Cousins is set to miss the entire campaign after suffering a torn ACL in his left knee.

#2 Buddy Hield would accept less than a maximum-contract extension

Buddy Hield and the Sacramento Kings have until Oct. 21 to agree to a contract extension or the 26-year-old will become a restricted free agent next summer. Hield has previously expressed his desire to remain with the franchise, and Jason Jones of The Athletic is reporting that the Bahamian is willing to accept less than a max extension:

During the 2018-19 season, Hield averaged 20.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game. The shooting guard also knocked down 43% of his three-point attempts as he continued to enhance his reputation as one of the NBA’s elite shooters.

#3 Celtics discussed blockbuster three-way trade to keep Al Horford while also landing Kemba Walker

Earlier this week, Al Horford hinted that he would have remained with the Boston Celtics if he had been assured that Kemba Walker would replace Kyrie Irving as point guard. Nevertheless, Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald is reporting that while talks over a blockbuster three-way trade took place, Horford refused to wait and headed to the Sixers on a four-year deal:

The Celtics eventually concluded a deal for Kemba Walker, while Kyrie Irving departed for the Nets.

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