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The Golden State Warriors fell to 0-3 on Saturday, after losing 131-122 to the Phoenix Suns in the second game of a back-to-back. Despite the result, you can easily make the case that it was Golden State’s most impressive game of the short season, given that they kept it close despite playing without Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Brandin Podziemski, and …

Former Boston Celtics teammates Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are both in agreement: there’s no beef, bad blood, or resentment to address. On Friday night, most of Tatum’s nearly 13-minute-long postgame press conference was dedicated to responding to Brown’s “cap” emoji under an Instagram video clip from Tatum’s ‘Summer of Jayson’ docuseries — where he claimed he was caught off …

Not so fun fact: the Knicks are the first defending champion to start 0-2 since the 2011-12 Mavericks. They’ll try to get on track Sunday when they host the equally winless Orlando Magic. After losses to a retooled Philly squad and the Tatum-led Celtics, the Knicks finally face a seemingly beatable opponent. Orlando will be without Paolo Banchero, sidelined for …

The Utah Jazz had one of the most eventful offseasons, with twists and turns including winning the lottery, drafting Darryn Peterson, and trading Walker Kessler to the Los Angeles Lakers. It was one of the more surprising moves considering how often we heard the Jazz were going to re-sign him. Looking back, it makes you wonder how much of that …

The Mavericks hosted the San Antonio Spurs for their home opener Saturday night, but couldn’t send the crowd home happy, on the heels of a 122-106 final score. Without the services of Cooper Flagg (shoulder) and Kyrie Irving (rest), the burden was on veterans Naji Marshall and P.J. Washington, along with newcomers like Zaccharie Risacher and Marcus Sasser, to show …

The Golden State Warriors were facing quite an uphill battle on Saturday against the Phoenix Suns. Not only were they playing on the road, but it was the second game of a back-to-back, and their third game in four nights in three cities. And worst of all? They were comically shorthanded. In addition to the expected absent trio (Jimmy Butler …

It was the best of games, it was the relation, perhaps a 1st cousin, of the worst of games. It was a game of wisdom, it was a game of foolishness. It was part of a season of light (this season?), it called back to a season of darkness (last season). It was the spring of hope, and it was …

Devin Booker scored 43 points on 17-of-25 shooting, and the Suns took care of a short-handed Golden State team in the home opener, 131-122. Was it pretty? No. Was it needed? Very much. You’ll take wins however you get them in the NBA, even if there is plenty to clean up. Advertisement Phoenix shot 58.1% from the field, assisted on …

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are in agreement: there’s no beef between the former Boston Celtics teammates. But there might be something, judging from Brown’s latest comments. A back-and-forth that began when Brown called cap in an Instagram comment on Tatum’s claim he didn’t know about his longtime teammate’s trade to the Philadelphia 76ers saw the ball land back in …

Regular Season Bell Ringer Standings:Tyrese Maxey – 1.5Jaylen Brown – 0.5 The Sixers are 3-0 to start the season after taking down the Milwaukee Bucks 127-116 on Saturday night. This was the first game of the first back-to-back of the season for Philadelphia. LeBron James was ruled out for this contest early on for sciatica management. This being the first …

The Dallas Mavericks played their first of 16 back-to-backs Saturday night, losing to the Spurs, 122-106. With Cooper Flagg sidelined due to a shoulder injury and Kyrie Irving getting some load management rest, there was plenty of opportunity for others to shine against the Western Conference reigning champions. 5-for-5: Dusty May on Coach’s Challenges Dusty May has a keen knack …

The Atlanta Hawks were in action on Saturday night for their home opener to face the Houston Rockets. Both teams were coming off wins on their first night of a back-to-back, with the Hawks defeating the Charlotte Hornets and the Rockets defeating the San Antonio Spurs. It would be a test for the Hawks, as the Rockets were coming in …

The Golden State Warriors’ season is not beginning as hoped. The oldest team in the NBA lost 131-122 to the Phoenix Suns on Saturday, pushing their record to 0-3. It’s their first streak of three losses to begin a season since 2007-08, meaning this is the first time they have been 0-3 in Stephen Curry’s entire career. Advertisement Before this …

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers nearly fumbled a 22-point fourth-quarter lead as they defeated the Brooklyn Nets 125-121 in their home opener. Three stars of the game First star: Michael Porter Jr. 28 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist, 4 steals Advertisement Being an off-ball scoring threat on an otherwise inept offense is difficult. Ideally, Porter would be creating looks through …

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are in agreement: there’s no beef between the former Boston Celtics teammates. But there might be something, judging from Brown’s latest comments. A back-and-forth that began when Brown called cap in an Instagram comment on Tatum’s claim he didn’t know about his longtime teammate’s trade to the Philadelphia 76ers saw the ball land back in …

The Sixers passed their first test without LeBron James, holding on to defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 127-116 Saturday night. Joel Embiid had a big second half offensively, leading the Sixers with 28 points shooing 8-of-20 from the field and posting a triple-double with 11 rebounds and 10 assists. Jaylen Brown had a strong outing on his 30th birthday, going for …

The Lakers (2-0) head to Salt Lake City where they will face the Utah Jazz (1-1) on Sunday afternoon. The purple and gold will take on a Jazz team that’s coming off a thrilling one-point over the New Orleans Pelicans. Advertisement Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Utah Jazz When: 2 p.m. PT, Oct 25 Where: …

The Cleveland Cavaliers unfortunately had to stress down the stretch for a win in their home opener against the Brooklyn Nets. Grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. Player of the game Jarrett Allen Advertisement 21 points, 8 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block This was your standard Jarrett Allen game. A solid showing on both ends of …

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 22 points, Jarrett Allen added 21 points, and the Cleveland Cavaliers won their home opener, 125-121 over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night. Evan Mobley added 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Cavaliers, who bounced back after blowing a 29-point lead in Thursday’s 114-106 season-opening loss at Philadelphia. Advertisement Michael Porter Jr. led …

The Cleveland Cavaliers built another big lead and nearly maintained it the whole way in a 125-121 win over the Brooklyn Nets. It wasn’t until the final few minutes that this game became tighter than it had any business being. There’s much to point to. A lofty 23 turnovers are the starting point. Empty possessions when you have an opportunity …

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Houston Rockets vs. Atlanta Hawks October 24th, 2026 Location: State Farm Arena, Atlanta GA Time: 7:30 PM CST TV: Space City Home Network Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 / KLTN 102.9 (en español) Probable Starters Rockets: Reed Sheppard? Tari Eason? Bruce Thornton? Bog Bog?, Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun Advertisement Hwaks: CJ “Gollum” McCollum, Nikeil Alexander-Crawler-Walker-Runner, Dyson …

Darius Garland and the Los Angeles Clippers struggled to keep control of the ball throughout their crosstown rivalry game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, Oct. 23. The Lakers (2-0) capitalized on those mistakes by the Clippers (1-1) and earned a 125-117 victory at Crypto.com Arena. Advertisement The Clippers gave up 26 turnovers, including nine by Garland. It was …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – OCTOBER 30: Isaiah Joe #11 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots a three point basket during the game against the Washington Wizards on October 30, 2025 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and …

CLEVELAND — Surrendering a 29-point lead in the season opener to a conference rival wasn’t exactly how the Cleveland Cavaliers drew up the start of their season. “It sucks, it’s frustrating,” Mario Hezonja said two days after the loss. Advertisement As maddening as that loss was for the Cavs — especially after how last season ended against the New York …