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'Everything falls on my shoulders,' Brunson says of Knicks' sputtering offense amid 0-3 start
The Knicks lost their third straight game Sunday against the Magic, becoming the first defending champion to open a season 0-3 since the 2011-12 Mavs. "Everything falls on my shoulders," Jalen Brunson said in reference to the team's sputtering offense.[read more]
Thunder guard Williams stretchered off after suffering significant leg injury
There was no immediate diagnosis from the Thunder on Jalen Williams' injury, with coach Mark Daigneault saying the team would be briefed Monday morning.[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]
Doncic has NBA's first 50-point game of season as Lakers reach 3-0
Luka Doncic scored 52 points, hitting eight 3-pointers, to lead the Lakers to a 132-123 victory over the Jazz on Sunday. It was the first 50-point game this season in the NBA.[read more]
LeBron hopeful cameo at center won't be fixture for short-handed 76ers
LeBron James started at center for the short-handed 76ers on Sunday vs. the Pistons, a role he hopes he won't have to occupy much this season.[read more]
Pistons lose $200M man Duren for at least two weeks with hamstring strain
Pistons center Jalen Duren, who signed a five-year extension earlier this month, will be out at least two weeks with a right hamstring strain.[read more]
Magic's Suggs helped off floor late in win vs. Knicks with apparent knee injury
Magic guard Jalen Suggs had to be helped off the floor late in the fourth quarter Sunday against the Knicks after suffering an apparent right knee injury.[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]
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]
Why Warriors-Lakers was the quiet end of an incredible NBA era
For more than a decade, LeBron James shaped a massive rivalry with Stephen Curry and the Warriors. Now he's gone. Left in his wake are two teams, each in dramatic transformation.[read more]