Kyrie Irving details why he offered to cover Al-Shaair’s eye black fine
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving said Wednesday night that “you have to stand up” when explaining why he offered to cover the Week 1 NFL fine of Houston Texans linebacker…
Tyrese Haliburton paces Pacers to opening-night victory in emotional return from injury
Tyrese Haliburton broke into tears of joy Wednesday night when he looked into the Smoothie King Center crowd and saw Indiana Pacers fans cheering his return, and he helped the…
Clippers start season sans owner Steve Ballmer, blow out Kings
The Los Angeles Clippers started the season with a 121-96 win over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night at Intuit Dome, and they dedicated the victory to owner Steve Ballmer,…
The Warriors-Lakers Matchup Quietly Closed Out an Incredible Era in the NBA
Austin Reaves and LeBron James said their goodbyes in the Lakers’ locker room last May, knowing that their futures with the team were uncertain. “I wasn’t a LeBron fan growing…
NBA: LeBron James’ Philadelphia 76ers top the New York Knicks in the season opener
LeBron James scored 14 points on his debut for the Philadelphia 76ers as they beat champions the New York Knicks 106-100 on the NBA season’s opening night. The 41-year-old James,…
Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball team up with early chemistry and optimism
The Minnesota Timberwolves overhauled their roster this summer, adding LaMelo Ball to the backcourt next to Anthony Edwards. They hope the move changes both how they play and how they…
Mike Brown says a victory over the 76ers wouldn’t have sat well with him, given how the Knicks played
The Philadelphia 76ers spoiled the New York Knicks’ ring night with a 106-100 win at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, and Knicks coach Mike Brown said even a victory would…
Pistons open season with the largest opening day comeback in NBA history against the Celtics
DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons erased a 22-point deficit Tuesday and beat the Boston Celtics 121-113, pulling off the largest comeback on the first day of an NBA season in…
Thunder take a feisty opener against the Spurs and rally around Chet Holmgren
Chet Holmgren opened the season with a strong performance, recording 14 points, seven rebounds and four blocks as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs 116-104 on Tuesday…
Knicks Celebrate NBA Championship and Unveil Unexpected Cup Banner
The New York Knicks celebrated their NBA championship Tuesday night with a banner night, two banners in fact, before losing 106-100 to the Philadelphia 76ers in their season opener at…