The Credits: The Empire Strikes Back

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We’re now a week and a half into the NBA season. Most teams have played four to five games. One team, the Atlanta Hawks, has played six.

Only the Houston Rockets and Memphis Grizzlies, both 5-0, remain undefeated. Only the Sacramento Kings (0-5) and Brooklyn Nets (0-4) are still winless. A wave of injuries — some short-term, some long-term — swept over the league to try and spoil some early-season excitement.

Here are a handful of the best stories from the past week as well as key news you may have missed.

Boston Celtics

Paul Pierce wants relief from child support because he spends $7K a month at restaurants — SB NationThe Jaylen Brown situation is getting icky — Celtics BlogHate it or love it, this has always been Jaylen Brown — Celtics Blog

Dallas Mavericks

Kyrie Irving has found new purpose in Dallas alongside Cooper Flagg — ESPNThe reinvention of Zaccharie Risacher and his quiet eye — Mavs Moneyball

Denver Nuggets

The Nuggets’ Troubling Start — The Lowe Post SubstackThe case for letting the Nuggets burn — SB Nation

Houston Rockets

Kevin Durant doesn’t need to be “The Guy” every night for Rockets to succeed — The Dream ShakeKevin Durant and the Rockets are 5-0. What’s working in Houston? — The Athletic

Indiana Pacers

Tyrese Haliburton to miss at least two weeks with a strained hamstring — Shams Charania

Memphis Grizzlies

Grizzlies rookie Cameron Boozer becomes second-youngest player in NBA history to record triple-double — Yahoo SportsHow are the Memphis Grizzlies 5-0? Hustle, muscle … and Cameron Boozer — The Athletic

Miami Heat

Heat’s pick-and-roll unlocks first win and a possible…


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Publish date : 2026-10-30 18:21:00

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