Terrence Ross and the Toronto Raptors continue to discuss a contract extension ahead of the Nov. 2nd deadline.

Ross said he's hopeful of getting a deal done.

"We're working on it so we'll see what happens," said Ross.

Ross also said it would be "an honor" to get an extension.

The Boston Celtics have exercised their third-year options on guard Marcus Smart and guard/forward James Young, and their fourth-year option on forward Kelly Olynyk.

Smart, who is in his second NBA season, appeared in five contests for the Celtics this preseason and averaged 8.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.0 steal in 24.2 minutes per game. The 6’4” guard played in 67 games during his rookie year and averaged 7.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.5 steals in 27.0 minutes per game. 

Young, who is also in his second NBA season, appeared in seven preseason matchups for the team this year and averaged 4.4 points, including connecting on 35.0 percent of his shots from beyond the arc, and pulled down 1.4 rebounds in 13.7 minutes per game over that span. 

Olynyk, who is in his third NBA season, appeared in six preseason games for the team this year and averaged 7.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 17.7 minutes per game. The 7’0” forward is averaging 9.4 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 21.1 minutes per game over his 134 game career. 

The Chicago Bulls have exercised the 16-17 options for Tony Snell and Doug McDermott.

Snell's option is for his fourth season and McDermott's is for his third season.

The San Antonio Spurs have exercised the third-year option for Kyle Anderson for the 16-17 season.

Anderson has earned a spot in the Spurs' 10-man rotation.

"You look back to opening night last year and I didn’t see the floor, so to be able to get out there and play the game I love was fun,” said Anderson.

The Philadelphia 76ers have exercised the third-year contact options on center Joel Embiid and guard Nik Stauskas, and the fourth-year contract option on forward Nerlens Noel.

Embiid is out for the season with another foot surgery.

Dion Waiters said he's never felt more comfortable than he is right now during his NBA career, calling the Oklahoma City Thunder a "brotherhood."

Waiters played 21 minutes and had two big buckets in the fourth quarter in Oklahoma City's opening night win over the San Antonio Spurs.

Waiters is eligible for a contract extension before Nov. 2nd.

“We're always together,” Waiters said. “There's always genuine love, not just on the court but off the court, also. I think that plays a key role in everything in our success on the court.

“I've never been a part of a team that did that as a whole, as everybody. That's great for me.”

The New Orleans Pelicans are in talks to re-sign Toney Douglas.

New Orleans waived Nate Robinson after two games.

Douglas signed with the Pelicans at the end of last season after playing in China.

Douglas spent the preseason with the Indiana Pacers and was waived before the start of the regular season.

The New Orleans Pelicans have waived Nate Robinson.

Robinson, 5-9, 180, appeared in two games for New Orleans, averaging 2.0 assists and 0.5 steals. Originally signed by the Pelicans on Oct. 16, Robinson appeared in four preseason games, averaging 8.8 points and 2.5 assists.

New Orleans’ roster now stands at 14.

Terrence Jones and Donatas Motiejunas are bypassing contract extensions with the Houston Rockets before the Nov. 2nd deadline.

Neither side has had much movement in extension talks.

Both Jones and Motiejunas will be restricted free agents, while the Rockets will be able to retain salary cap room.

Jones and Motiejunas both figure to be highly coveted players in free agency.

Greg Monroe signed a three-year, $50 million deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, picking them over the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers.

“It was about what Milwaukee already brought to the table," said David Falk.

“The interest was definitely there (with the Knicks),” Monroe said. “I took an interest in everybody that was willing to meet with me. I don’t like to take anybody’s time for granted. I definitely didn’t take their time for granted. I made a decision based on the things that I was looking for and I wanted.

“At this point, I’d rather not (talk about it). It doesn’t matter anymore. Any questions anybody has, I could honestly not care less. I’m happy with where I’m at. I definitely feel like I made the right decision.”