Former Philadelphia 76ers developmental player Darius Bazley is signing with the CBA's Guandong Tigers after stints with several NBA teams, hoping to reignite his career (Source: https://www.si.com/nba/76ers/news/former-philadelphia-76ers-developmental-standout-finds-new-team). Meanwhile, the New York Knicks have signed veteran forward Marcus Morris to an Exhibit 9 contract, marking his second stint with the team. He will compete for a roster spot alongside Landry Shamet and Chuma Okeke (Source: https://www.masslive.com/celtics/2024/09/former-celtics-forward-signs-deal-with-division-rival.html). The Knicks have fortified their roster with defensive talents such as Mikal Bridges, aiming to challenge Eastern Conference rivals like the Boston Celtics (Source: https://www.si.com/nba/celtics/top-stories/former-celtics-forward-signs-with-new-york-knicks-jalen-brunson-marcus-morris-01j7vx917aqt). The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to offer Joel Embiid a record-breaking contract extension, ensuring their franchise cornerstone remains with the team (Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/philadelphia-76ers/news/76ers-superstar-predicted-sign-record-breaking-190-million-contract/e9d70658f3e3de5a2e5c2bc0).