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Rockets' Thompson, at 6-foot-7, stuffs Wemby's last-second shot to seal win
Amen Thompson blocked Victor Wembanyama at the rim to prevent a potential tying bucket as the Rockets beat the Spurs 114-110.[read more]
✋ NY couple names son Knickson Fyve after Knicks title chant
Vance and Yvonne Bradford's newborn son is named for the popular chant that filled the streets of New York after the Knicks' first title in over 50 years.[read more]
Mavs' Flagg out for home opener with mild left shoulder sprain
Mavericks star forward Cooper Flagg had an MRI that revealed a mild left shoulder sprain, the team announced. He will not play against the Spurs.[read more]
Ex-NBA player Beasley negotiating plea deal in gambling case
Former NBA player Malik Beasley is negotiating a plea agreement with Department of Justice lawyers over his alleged role in a bribery and betting scheme, one of his attorneys confirmed.[read more]
Sources: Magic's Banchero out multiple weeks with ankle sprain
Magic star Paolo Banchero has sustained a low-grade high ankle sprain, the team announced, with sources telling ESPN that the forward will miss multiple weeks.[read more]
Embiid posts triple-double as LeBron-less Sixers stay unbeaten
Joel Embiid had a triple-double with LeBron James out, Jaylen Brown scored 27 points and the 76ers remained undefeated with a 127-116 win over the Bucks.[read more]
Jokic's 35-point triple-double fuels Nuggets' 23-point comeback in OT win
Nikola Jokic racked up his 199th career triple-double, dropping 35 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists as the Nuggets rallied from 23 down to beat the Pelicans.[read more]
Giannis fouls out vs. undermanned Hornets as Heat tumble to 0-3
The Heat fell to 0-3 after a 115-110 loss to the undermanned Hornets in which Giannis Antetokounmpo scored just 14 points before fouling out.[read more]
Brown claims no beef, but says Tatum should 'stay ready at all times'
In the latest turn in the relationship between former teammates, Jaylen Brown said Jayson Tatum should "stay ready at all times" while denying the two have beef.[read more]
What worked -- and what didn't -- in 12 NBA season debuts
Which stars shined with their new teams? Which might want a do-over?[read more]