Banchero’s Stat Line Evokes LeBron in Impressive NBA Debut The No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft made a strong statement in his first career game. Sports Illustrated · Oct 20, 2022
Ben Simmons fouled out of an all-around horrible debut with the Nets and NBA fans absolutely roasted him Simmons had a BRUTAL start in Brooklyn. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 20, 2022
With Bulls guard Zach LaVine sidelined, DeMar DeRozan burns Heat It had all the makings of a bad night for the Bulls, but DeMar DeRozan scored 28 points in the second half and watched his teammates get gritty in a surprising 116-108 season-opening victory. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 20, 2022
Ja Morant puts on a show as Grizzlies drop Knicks, 115-112 in OT MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Ja Morant pulled up for a floater in the fourth quarter, glared at the Knicks bench, tapped his wrist and repeated, “It’s about that time.” Tribune News Service · Oct 20, 2022
Who were those guys? What we learned in the Hornets’ season-opening win in San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The third quarter had just ended and more than a few fans popped out of their cushy gray seats, scurrying directly for the exits to likely get a jump on beating the traffic snarls on nearby streets and freeways. Tribune News Service · Oct 20, 2022
Nets get embarrassed, 130-108, in season opener vs. Pelicans NEW YORK — Kevin Durant said he wanted to “beat the snot out of” the New Orleans Pelicans in the season opener. Tribune News Service · Oct 20, 2022
Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, Max Strus not enough as Heat drop opener to Bulls, 116-108 MIAMI — Jimmy Butler was relentless. Tyler Herro was aggressive. Max Strus added energy off the bench. And ... that’s where it basically ended Wednesday night for the Miami Heat in their 116-108 season-opening loss to the Chicago Bulls at FTX Arena. Tribune News Service · Oct 20, 2022
Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. scores 17 in NBA debut as Hawks edge Rockets Jabari Smith Jr. (17 points, 7 rebounds) showed promising signs in his NBA debut, but the #Rockets were cold from the perimeter versus Trae Young and Atlanta. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 20, 2022
Pistons show resilience in 113-109 victory over Magic in season opener DETROIT — If there's anything to take away from the Pistons' first game of the 2022-23 campaign, regardless of the score, it's the team's resilience. Tribune News Service · Oct 20, 2022
'You wanna get games under your belt': Kawhi Leonard, Clippers ready to start season LOS ANGELES — The Clippers' starting point guard for Thursday's season opener against the Lakers? Los Angeles Times · Oct 20, 2022
Lakers will wait a few weeks before looking at trade market The Lakers are reportedly going to hold onto Russell Westbrook for a little while. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 20, 2022
The Warriors getting a ring the same night Boston played the 76ers fueled Jayson Tatum opening night The Boston star appears to be on a mission this season. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 20, 2022
Dallas Mavericks vs. Phoenix Suns, live stream, preview, TV channel, time, how to watch the NBA The Dallas Mavericks will open up their season on the road against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night from the Footprint Center. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 20, 2022
Dirk, LeBron, Jordan, Kidd, Giannis: How Luka Doncic’s career compares at Year 5 mark Jason Kidd isn’t sure if the start of Luka Doncic’s fifth NBA season represents a significant point in his young superstar’s career. Tribune News Service · Oct 20, 2022
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 19, 2022 Montrezl Harrell was in talks with the Celtics before signing with Sixers Montrezl Harrell recently made his debut with the Philadelphia 76ers against the Boston Celtics. It was his first regular season game with his new team after he signed with the team in September.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 19, 2022 ‘Now it is real’: Kevin Porter Jr., Jalen Green embracing early test for Rockets “We are going to be one of the best backcourts,” Kevin Porter Jr. says of his pairing with Jalen Green. “This offseason we have been working, and that chemistry is easy between me and him.”
Tribune News Service · Oct 19, 2022 ‘Exceptional’: Rivals say coach Mike Brown will do ‘wonderful things’ for Sacramento Kings Sacramento is still getting to know Kings coach Mike Brown as he enters his first season at the helm, but his reputation precedes him after decades of service in the NBA.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 19, 2022 New York Knicks vs. Memphis Grizzlies, live stream, preview, TV channel, time, how to watch the NBA The New York Knicks will open up their season against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night from the FedEx Forum.
Tribune News Service · Oct 19, 2022 Grizzlies' Steven Adams agrees that Knicks' Mitchell Robinson is better in this important area MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Steven Adams has “probably” conceded the title of the NBA’s greatest offensive rebounder to Mitchell Robinson.
Los Angeles Times · Oct 19, 2022 LeBron James explains why Lakers can't make 3-pointers SAN FRANCISCO — This 2022-23 version of the Lakers, so similar to last season's sorry 3-point shooting version, established in one night that it is once again a horrendous 3-point shooting team.
Los Angeles Times · Oct 19, 2022 Lakers' Russell Westbrook says coming off the bench 'absolutely' led to groin injury SAN FRANCISCO — Russell Westbrook said his hamstring injury Friday night was a result of Darvin Ham and the Lakers' bringing him off the bench during the team's preseason finale.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 19, 2022 Russell Westbrook blaming bench role for his injury is a bad sign for Lakers Just the latest red flag in LA.
Chicago Tribune · Oct 19, 2022 Zach LaVine to miss Bulls season opener against Heat MIAMI — Zach LaVine will not play in the Chicago Bulls season opener Wednesday against the Miami Heat, sparking concerns about his availability for the season as he continues to recover from left knee surgery.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 19, 2022 Doc Rivers credits Blake Griffin’s passing, willingness to accept role to longevity The 12-year vet has found ways to extend his career by growing his game - and making it fit his situation.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 19, 2022 Celtics Owner Threatened Jazz Exec If He Stole Asst. Coach Utah was looking to recruit a key coach on Boston’s bench but he wasn’t going to let it happen.