NBA News Roundup, Monday, October 14th: Tacko Fall's Celtics role revealed, Houston Rockets suffer significant injury setback and more

The 2019-20 NBA season is just a week away, although plenty could still happen ahead of the opening night. The likes of Carmelo Anthony, Kenneth Faried, and J.R. Smith remain available as free agents, and it possible that at least one of them could find a new team in the next week.

Meanwhile, big names such as Bradley Beal and Chris Paul continue to be linked with trades, and it is possible that an ambitious team such as the Miami Heat could make a blockbuster move. So, with the 2019-20 NBA season quickly approaching, here is all the latest news and rumors you need to know for October 14th

#3 Sacramento Kings willing to allow key duo reach free agency

The Kings are willing to let their influential duo hit free agency next summer

The Sacramento Kings enter the new season hoping to build on their promising 18-19 campaign, although the long-term futures of Buddy Hield and Bogdan Bogdanovic are in doubt. The Kings have until Oct. 21 to re-sign Hield to a new extension, while the organization has until June to agree to an extension with Bogdanovic.

While the Kings would like to keep both players, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee is reporting that the organization is willing to let both players hit restricted free agency:

If the two sides can’t reach an agreement, the Kings will let the free-agent market determine Hield’s value next summer.

Bogdanovic is likely to end up becoming a restricted free agent as well. after a big summer with the Serbian national team he could command more money as one of the best players in a weak free-agent class.

During the 18-19 season, Hield enjoyed a career-year, averaging 20.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game. Meanwhile, Bogdanovic also impressed from the bench as he recorded 14.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per contest.

#2 Gerald Green set for lengthy spell on the sidelines

Gerald Green will miss the start of the new season through injury

Gerald Green has been a key figure in Mike D'Antoni's rotation since returning to the Houston Rockets for a second stint in December of 2017. However, Green was injured during Thursday's preseason game against the Toronto Raptors, and ESPN is reporting that he will miss considerable time with a foot injury:

Houston Rockets reserve swingman Gerald Green is believed to have suffered a broken left foot and is expected to miss an extended stretch, league sources confirmed. If he needs surgery, Green will likely be sidelined for a few months.

Green played 73 times during the 2018-19 season, averaging 9.2 points and 2.5 rebounds per contest. The Rockets are already short on depth heading into the new season, so it is possible that the team could sign a replacement wing.

#1 Celtics convert Tacko Fall to a two-way contract

Tacko Fall could still appear for the Celtics during the forthcoming season

Tacko Fall went undrafted in the 2019 NBA Draft, although the 23-year-old has spent the summer with the Boston Celtics attempting to win a spot on the roster. Fall's progress has generated significant levels of interest, and the Celtics announced last night that they have converted the rookies deal to a two-way contract.

The contract will allow Fall to spend 45 days in the NBA, and Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that the UCF product will play heavy minutes in the G-League:

The two-way contract move Sunday allows the Celtics to assign Fall to their G League affiliate in Maine, where they want him to play significant minutes and develop under new head coach Darren Erman.

Fall played four games during Summer League, averaging 9.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in just under 18 minutes per contest.