Warriors exploring trade options for Kristaps Porzingis as he weighs NBA future amid health issue
Golden State is reportedly canvassing trade routes for the veteran center, who remains out indefinitely with what sources describe as a private health condition
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LeBron James posts 14-9-7 in 76ers debut, spoils Knicks ring night as Philadelphia beats New York
The 24th season of LeBron James began with a 76ers win over the defending champion Knicks, who raised their banner and unveiled rings before the loss.
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Wembanyama goes 0-for-12 in career-worst opener as Thunder beat Spurs in West finals rematch
The Spurs star shot 8% from the field and did not score until late in the third quarter as Oklahoma City got revenge in the season opener.
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Luka Doncic takes out full-page LA Times ad saying Lakers title run starts now
The Lakers star addressed the city in a newspaper advertisement asking for fan support as Los Angeles opens the season against Golden State.
ESPN · +12 outlets
Mavericks agree to two-way deal with former first-round pick Walter Clayton Jr.
Dallas added the former first-round guard on a two-way contract ahead of the season opener against Houston.
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Pistons rally past Celtics 121-113 for biggest opening-day comeback in NBA history
Detroit erased a large deficit to beat Boston on opening night, marking the largest comeback ever on the league's first day.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets
WNBA Finals Game 1 draws record audience as Dream and Valkyries chase first title
The opening game of the WNBA Finals set an audience record with Atlanta and Golden State seeking their first championship.
The New York Times · +14 outlets
Thunder rookies Aday Mara and Jared McCain impress in opening win over Spurs
The 7-foot-3 Mara had an eye-opening debut as Oklahoma City held Wembanyama to a career-worst shooting night.
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Kyrie Irving set for injury return as Mavericks face Rockets and old teammate Kevin Durant
Dallas hosts Houston in the opener with Irving coming back from injury and four Mavericks ruled out.
Yahoo Sports · +8 outlets
Dream sell out 17,000-seat NBA arena ahead of WNBA Finals Game 3 after schedule change
Atlanta's home Finals game will be played in a sold-out NBA arena following a schedule shift.
Yahoo Sports · +7 outlets
Tyrese Haliburton returns as Pacers open season against Pelicans
The Pacers guard is back on the floor for the season opener in New Orleans.
Yahoo Sports · +8 outlets
Knicks raise championship banner and unveil rings with miniature MSG inside
New York celebrated its title with a ring ceremony before the season opener against Philadelphia.
RG.org · +14 outlets
Lakers rule out key starter, Warriors to sit Charles Bassey for season opener
Both teams are short-handed for the Warriors-Lakers opener, with Golden State ruling out Bassey and Los Angeles down a starter.
Yahoo Sports · +12 outlets
NBA stays silent as WNBA Finals teams skip national anthem before Games 1 and 2
The league has not commented after both Finals teams remained off the floor for the anthem.
Fox News · +12 outlets
Oklahoma City tops Nielsen ranking as best NBA fandom city, arena and mascot
The Thunder market earned top honors in a new Nielsen fandom ranking.
KFOR · +4 outlets
Mavericks' Dereck Lively II and four teammates out for opener against Rockets
Dallas enters the season opener missing several players, including Lively after he missed most of last season.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets
NBA Power Rankings: Knicks are champions but not No. 1 in The Athletic's list
The defending champions open the season ranked just below the top spot.
The New York Times
Cavaliers add key starter to injury report ahead of season opener against 76ers
Cleveland will be without a starter and lists Dean Wade among injuries for its home opener versus Philadelphia.
Yahoo Sports