The Credits: “The Arrival”

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The 2026-27 NBA season is here.

The Boston Celtics blew a big lead Tuesday afternoon to open the year 0-1. The Philadelphia 76ers have knocked off last year’s Eastern Conference champs and runner-ups in three days. Tyrese Haliburton dropped 23 points and 12 assists in his return to action. And the Lakers opened the season by blowing out the Warriors and helping make Yaxel Lendeborg’s rookie debut a memorable one.

Here are some of the best stories of the opening week of the season as well as key news you may have missed.

Boston Celtics

Jayson Tatum’s season debut was far from pristine, but there’s no reason to panic — CelticsBlogCeltics’ loss to Pistons had one massive bright spot: ‘He was unbelievable’ — CelticsBlog

Dallas Mavericks

‘Not the same NBA I fell in love with as a kid’: Kyrie Irving laments NBA’s evolution — The Athletic

Detroit Pistons

Pistons vs Celtics final score: Detroit overcomes 22-point deficit, beats Boston in opener — Detroit Bad Boys

Golden State Warriors

Sources: Warriors exploring options to trade center Kristaps Porzingis — ESPN

Indiana Pacers

Tyrese Haliburton knows he’s persevered in return to Indiana Pacers — AndscapeHow Haliburton-Siakam 2-man game changed the game in opening win — Basketball, She Wrote Patreon

Los Angeles Lakers

How the Lakers’ Luka Doncic went from ‘Wonder Boy’ to ‘The Man’ — LA Times

Memphis Grizzlies

On Ty Jerome’s 45 Point-night! — GrizzliesFilm/Twitter

Miami Heat

Giannis Antetokounmpo hears ‘MVP’ chants but Heat get season-opening reality check — The Athletic

Minnesota Timberwolves

The Anthony Edwards-LaMelo Ball partnership opens with chemistry and hope —…


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