Rockets’ depth meets Dallas’ thin frontcourt in season opener
The returning point guards draw attention, but the afternoon injury report leaves another matchup to watch in Houston.
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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 32 as Thunder beat Spurs 116-104
McCain makes six threes and Oklahoma City’s bench supplies 48 points, while Wembanyama shoots 1-for-13.
Maxey scores 28 as Sixers beat Knicks 106-100 on banner night
Brown caps an 11-0 third-quarter run as Philadelphia wins the regular-season debuts of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown.
Pistons erase 22-point deficit and spoil George’s 38-point Celtics debut
Green and Robinson fuel a 23-0 fourth-quarter run in Detroit’s 121-113 opening win.
AJ Dybantsa will miss Wizards opener with ankle injury
Brian Keefe ruled the No. 1 pick out against Milwaukee on Wednesday and said he remains day-to-day afterward.
Pablo Torre examines Fanatics connection behind LeBron’s Philadelphia commute
The reporter traces the helicopter timeline while James’ camp points to a commercial agreement that began in 2024.
Spurs open against Thunder with three-guard lineup in focus
San Antonio and Oklahoma City meet again after a seven-game West final, with Fox, Castle and Harper offering the Spurs another way to play.
Lakers waive Knecht, Bucks cut Porter as NBA teams set opening rosters
Memphis also releases Walter Clayton Jr. and Micah Peavy before Wednesday’s opener against Utah.
Jaden McDaniels agrees to $40 million extension through 2029-30
Minnesota adds one season to its forward’s contract before opening at Miami on Wednesday.
Wallace extension adds another long-term bill after Thunder’s Dort trade
The reported five-year, $139 million agreement rewards Oklahoma City’s steals leader while tightening its future payroll.
Simmons Achilles tear removes Kings support option before Acuff’s debut
Sacramento had planned a versatile role for Ben Simmons; an MRI-confirmed tear now requires surgery.
Knicks waive Bruce Brown with James Wiseman set for final roster spot
New York could not clear the salary needed to keep both veterans, leaving Wiseman in line to become its third center.
Late NBA finals: Denver’s bench answers, Curry heats up and Utah rallies
The Nuggets beat the Lakers 121-106, Golden State tops Portland 128-118 and the Jazz finish a 119-116 comeback in Phoenix.
Curry’s third-quarter burst and Horford’s five threes lift Warriors past Blazers
Golden State made 18 three-pointers in its 128-118 preseason finale win; Lillard scored 23 for Portland.
Murray leads seven Nuggets in double figures as Denver beats Lakers 121-106
Los Angeles cut the deficit to two early in the fourth, but Denver’s bench rebuilt the lead and finished the preseason with a win.
Aday Mara needs no Spanish clearance, Thunder say
Mara’s former Spanish club disputes his 2026–27 contract status, while Oklahoma City cites advice from the NBA.
Bucks move home opener to 4 PM Eastern for Brewers’ World Series night
Milwaukee’s October 23 game against Chicago will start four hours earlier so it avoids the World Series opener.
NBA restricts player-under parlays and other bets at partner sportsbooks
A Friday memo removes several markets and adds integrity measures, ESPN reports.
Kolek’s late three helps Knicks hold off Raptors 122-120
Brunson scores 20, Towns finishes one assist short of a triple-double and New York survives a final Toronto possession.