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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]
Opening week intel: A new trend in contract talks; another pricey decision in OKC
Why star contract negotiations have shifted, why OKC is preparing for more roster changes.[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]
Phishing email to Knicks employees an 'unfortunate mistake,' MSG says
A Madison Square Garden spokesman admitted fault that employees in Knicks business operations and at the arena received a phishing email posing as an opportunity to claim an NBA championship ring, calling the incident "an unfortunate mistake."[read more]
Warriors implode late as Grizzlies' 17-0 run caps stunning comeback
The Warriors appeared to be in control before "pretty much everything went wrong" in the final four minutes, when the Grizzlies rallied from 12 down to win 111-108.[read more]
Mavs' Flagg (shoulder) exits after hard foul by Pacers' Nesmith; scuffle ensues
Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg did not play in the second half Friday night at Indiana after landing hard on his left shoulder after Aaron Nesmith tried to block his shot from behind to prevent a breakaway dunk.[read more]
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]
Celtics' Tatum denies 'beef' with 76ers' Brown after trade: This isn't Shaq and Kobe
Jayson Tatum spent most of his postgame news conference addressing speculation about his relationship with former Celtics teammate Jaylen Brown in the wake of Brown's shocking trade to Philadelphia over the summer.[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]
Giannis continues blistering start with 36, confident winless Heat will click
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 36 points Friday, giving him 71 through the first two games, and stayed hopeful the Heat would rebound from their winless start.[read more]