Sources: Trophy logo to return to NBA Finals court
For the first time since 2009, the large Larry O’Brien Trophy logo and the NBA Finals script logo will be painted on the court, sources told ESPN.
No. 1 pick Flagg assesses Mavs debut: ‘Not great’
Cooper Flagg became the fifth Dallas player to record a double-double in his NBA debut, but the results for him and the Mavericks against the Spurs on Wednesday night did not measure up to the anticipation.
Kevin Durant’s pursuit of perfection led him back to Texas
In his 19th season, Durant is on his fifth team and will lead the budding Rockets as he pursues his third ring.
Middleton: Reception in Milwaukee 'meant world'
After 12 seasons and 735 games with the Bucks — highlighted by winning the 2021 NBA championship — Khris Middleton played his first game as a visitor in Milwaukee on Wednesday night, this time as a member of the Wizards. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Middleton: Reception in Milwaukee 'meant world'
‘Banged up’ KAT plays opener with Grade 2 strain
Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns said he was “hurting” in Wednesday night’s season-opening win over the Cavs, in which he had 19 points and 12 rebounds despite playing with a Grade 2 quad strain.
Middleton: Reception in Milwaukee ‘meant world’
After 12 seasons and 735 games with the Bucks — highlighted by winning the 2021 NBA championship — Khris Middleton played his first game as a visitor in Milwaukee on Wednesday night, this time as a member of the Wizards.
'Banged up' KAT plays opener with Grade 2 strain
Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns said he was “hurting” in Wednesday night’s season-opening win over the Cavs, in which he had 19 points and 12 rebounds despite playing with a Grade 2 quad strain. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} 'Banged up' KAT plays opener with Grade 2 strain
Hawks blown out by Raptors in 'embarrassing' loss
After a preseason full of promise, the Hawks were crushed by the Raptors 138-118 in their season opener Wednesday. “I don’t think there’s too many positives you can take from tonight,” said Trae Young. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Hawks blown out by Raptors in 'embarrassing' loss
Hawks blown out by Raptors in ’embarrassing’ loss
After a preseason full of promise, the Hawks were crushed by the Raptors 138-118 in their season opener Wednesday. “I don’t think there’s too many positives you can take from tonight,” said Trae Young.
Edgecombe's 34 most in debut since Wilt in '59
Sixers rookie VJ Edgecombe lit up the Celtics with 34 points on Wednesday night, the most in an NBA debut since Wilt Chamberlain had 43 in 1959, as the Sixers won 117-116. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Edgecombe's 34 most in debut since Wilt in '59
