NBA News Roundup, Tuesday, September 10th: Update on Andre Iguodala's future with the Memphis Grizzlies, NBA bans 'ninja-style' headbands and more

The 2019-20 NBA season is now less than two months away, although plenty could still happen in the weeks leading up to the season. While the likes of Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard were snapped up in the first week of free agency, notable names such as Carmelo Anthony and Kenneth Faried remain available.

Meanwhile, the Miami Heat are still searching for a second star to play alongside Jimmy Butler, while the Oklahoma City Thunder are believed to be looking to offload their remaining high-earners. So, with plenty going on around the NBA, here is all the latest news and rumors you need to know for September 10th.

Enes Kanter believes free agents are put off signing for the Knicks due to the presence of James Dolan

Enes Kanter spent 18 months with the New York Knicks

Following another disastrous season, the New York Knicks entered the offseason with the belief that they would be able to attract two All-Star free agents. However, the Knicks' prime target in Kevin Durant headed across the city to Brooklyn. Kyrie Irving also headed to the Nets, while the Knicks were forced to fill out its roster with several veteran talents on two-year deals.

Enes Kanter spent 18 months with the franchise before securing a trade to the Portland Trail Blazers, and the Turkish star told Bleacher Report’s The Full 48 podcast that players don't want to join the Knicks due to the presence of James Dolan:

I had an amazing time with the Knicks. But other teammates that I talked to or if they’re on different teams, they always said, ‘Amazing city, MSG is amazing everything is so good, but the ownership.’ Some of the players I guess are just scared to come here and don’t even want to deal with that.

The Knicks have also lost Kristaps Porzingis after sending the promising young star to Dallas to create cap space. The franchise now faces a bleak future, with no notable free agents set to hit the market until 2021.

Memphis Grizzlies refusing to enter buyout talks with Andre Iguodala

Andre Iguodala was impressive as the Golden State Warriors reached the NBA Finals

To create the necessary cap space to complete a sign and trade for D'Angelo Russell, the Golden State Warriors made the tough decision to send Andre Iguodala to the Memphis Grizzlies.

Nevertheless, Iguodala's stay in Memphis was expected to be brief as the two parties were believed to be working towards a buyout. However, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Iguodala may have to begin the season with the Grizzles.

Sources: Memphis wants three-time champion Andre Iguodala to report to training camp and is refusing right now to engage in buyout, which would prevent Iguodala from finishing a Hall of Fame career on his terms because this may be his final NBA season.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 9, 2019

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Last month, the Grizzlies agreed to a buyout agreement with Dwight Howard, although Iguodala appears to have more value following an impressive showing during the 2019 playoffs.

The Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, and Los Angeles Clippers have all been linked with a move for the 35-year-old, although teams may be hesitant to take on the final year of his $17.1 million contract.

NBA confirms ban on 'Ninja-style' headbands

Jimmy Butler was among the most notable players to sport the look last season

Last week, it was reported that NBA players had been told that they could no longer sport 'ninja-style' headbands for the forthcoming season, and NBA spokesman Mike Bass has confirmed to ESPN that the league has banned the accessory.

The ninja-style headwear is not part of the NBA uniform and hasn't been through the league approval process. Teams have raised concerns regarding safety and consistency of size, length and how they are tied. We notified our teams in May that they would not be part of this season's uniforms.

Bass also stated that the NBA never approved the headgear, and only allowed players to sport it last season to avoid disruption. Among those that wore the headgear before the ban came into effect were Jimmy Butler, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Montrezl Harrell.