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 {$excerpt:n} Edgecombe's 34 most in debut since Wilt in '59
LeBron helps Lakers dissect opening-night loss
Coach JJ Redick said LeBron James, who missed the opener because of sciatica, was an important voice as the Lakers sifted through the tape Wednesday. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} LeBron helps Lakers dissect opening-night loss
Peterson, Dybantsa downplay race to No. 1 pick
The Big 12 might boast the top two picks in next summer’s NBA draft — but both Kansas guard Darryn Peterson and BYU wing AJ Dybantsa say the NBA isn’t on their minds right now. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Peterson, Dybantsa downplay race to No. 1 pick
Thunder's Caruso suffers concussion, in protocol
Oklahoma City guard Alex Caruso suffered a concussion during Tuesday’s game against Houston and has been placed in the league’s concussion protocol. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Thunder's Caruso suffers concussion, in protocol
Sources: Trophy logo to return to NBA Finals court
For the first time since 2009, the large Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy logo and the NBA Finals script logo will return to the home team’s floor, sources told ESPN. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Sources: Trophy logo to return to NBA Finals court
Toronto's NHL, NBA teams adjust times for Jays
To avoid conflict with the Blue Jays’ World Series games, Toronto’s Maple Leafs and Raptors are changing the times of their games this weekend. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Toronto's NHL, NBA teams adjust times for Jays
Magic PG Suggs (knee) set to return for opener
Point guard Jalen Suggs, who had left knee surgery in March, is set to return to the Magic for their season opener against the Heat on Wednesday. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Magic PG Suggs (knee) set to return for opener
Is your NBA team built to win a title now or later? Where all 30 teams stack up
ESPN analyst Zach Kram analyzes our Now or Later rankings, where the first-place team is the most desperate to win now and the 30th-place franchise is the most content to win later. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Is your NBA team built to win a title now or later? Where all 30 teams stack up
Stable Butler, 'matured' Kuminga lift Warriors
Jimmy Butler, with a focus on getting to the line and making free throws, and Jonathan Kuminga, with an offseason contract standoff behind him, helped lead the Warriors to a season-opening win over the Lakers. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Stable Butler, 'matured' Kuminga lift Warriors
Doncic downplays groin issue after 43-point night
After playing a game-high 41 minutes and scoring 43 points in the Lakers’ 119-109 opening night loss to the Warriors on Tuesday, Luka Doncic spent even more time in the training room receiving treatment after the game on the inside of his right leg. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Doncic downplays groin issue after 43-point […]
