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Celtics stay perfect, Wiseman nears roster spot — Atlantic Division roundup
The Celtics move to 4-0 by edging the 76ers 125-120, the Raptors lose in Detroit and James Wiseman is reportedly closing in on a Knicks roster spot.
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The Boston Celtics continue to set the pace in the Atlantic Division, while the back end of the New York Knicks’ roster and some quieter moves involving the Toronto Raptors make news off the court.
Celtics stay unbeaten, 76ers slide to 1-3
Boston extended its perfect start with a 125-120 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. The victory pushes the Celtics to 4-0, giving them early control of the Atlantic Division race. The 76ers, led by Joel Embiid, slip to 1-3, a slower-than-ideal opening stretch for a team with high expectations, though no further details on Embiid’s outing were reported.
In the rest of the divisional standings, the Brooklyn Nets sit right behind Boston at 3-1 after an off night, while the New York Knicks (1-4) and Toronto Raptors (2-3) trail the pack as October rolls on.
Raptors edged in Detroit, minor moves noted
The Toronto Raptors came up short in a tight contest on the road, losing 129-125 to the Detroit Pistons. The defeat drops Toronto to 2-3 in the Atlantic, underlining an uneven start for a roster still taking shape. Hoops Rumors also lists the Raptors among several teams involved in minor personnel moves, grouping them with other clubs in a transaction roundup, though no specific details about Toronto’s activity were provided.
Knicks: Wiseman’s chances rise, Pate returns to G League
In New York, the Knicks’ final roster decisions are coming into focus. As relayed by Hoops Rumors, after the Knicks waived three veteran camp invitees on Thursday, SNY.tv’s Ian Begley now views center James Wiseman as essentially a lock to make the regular season roster. The same report notes that this doesn’t automatically mean swingman Bruce Brown will be the odd man out, suggesting the front office is still weighing its options.
Hoops Rumors also reports that former G League Ignite and Westchester Knicks guard/forward Dink Pate is headed back to the G League, giving up his plan to play for Providence in 2026-27, according to Kevin McNamara of KevinMcSports.com. Pate signed an Exhibit 10 deal with New York last fall, underscoring the constant movement between the G League, NBA camps and the college ranks for players trying to break through.
Elsewhere, Hoops Rumors summarizes Brian Windhorst’s latest reporting for ESPN on NBA expansion bids in Seattle, a league-wide storyline with no immediate direct impact on Atlantic Division teams, even though the Knicks appear among the clubs mentioned in that broader context.