What happened: The NBA recognized Alex Karaban on Wednesday in celebration of his 24th birthday. The annual milestone comes as the league continues its 2026-27 regular-season schedule.
Why it matters: Alex Karaban has appeared in five games during the 2026-27 campaign while working into the rotation. His focus remains on earning consistent bench minutes as the schedule progresses.
By the numbers: Karaban has recorded 1.4 points per game and 0.8 rebounds per game and 0.4 assists per game in 2026-27 through 5 games.
What to watch: He will look to earn additional court time as the regular season continues.