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Cavs hang tough in opener, fall late to Knicks despite Mitchell’s 31
Donovan Mitchell came out firing. Evan Mobley looked every bit the player the Cavaliers are relying on.
Still, Cleveland walked out of Madison Square Garden...
East Notes: Hawks, Kristaps Porzingis, Heat, Tyler Herro, Hornets
Hawks
Kristaps Porzingis has revealed the mystery illness that left him drained late last season and into the playoffs — and it’s serious.
The Hawks...
Cavs pick up third-year option on Jaylon Tyson
The Cavaliers are keeping Jaylon Tyson around for at least another year.
Cleveland picked up Tyson’s third-year team option, the club announced Wednesday, locking in...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Warriors, Jimmy Butler, Heat
Lakers
Luka Doncic did a little bit of everything Tuesday night, except maybe leave the arena early.
The Lakers star dropped 43 points, 12 rebounds and...
NBA Notes: Free agents, Spencer Dinwiddie, Jazz, Mavs, Daniel Gafford
International Notes
Two recently waived point guards are drawing overseas interest. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, both Spencer Dinwiddie and Jared Butler...
NBA Notes: Magic, Jalen Suggs, Nets, Rockets, Kevin Durant
Magic
The Magic will have Jalen Suggs back when they open the regular season Wednesday against the Heat.
Head coach Jamahl Mosley confirmed the news (via...
Cavs, multiple others enter season with open roster spots
More than half of the 30 NBA teams are opening the season with at least one roster spot available, with the Cavaliers among them....
West Notes: Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Blazers, Shaedon Sharpe, Thunder
Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards has made it clear he’s not content with back-to-back trips to the Western Conference Finals.
In a detailed feature by The Athletic’s Jon...
Michael Jordan’s NBC return shows same grace that defined his game
Michael Jordan’s return to NBA television came with a familiar mix of humility, humor, and competitive fire.
In his first appearance as a special contributor...
For Cavs and Knicks, door to the Finals has never been wider
The Eastern Conference hasn’t looked this open in years, and that has everything to do with timing, health, and a little bit of luck.
As...
West Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Rockets, Alperen Sengun, Mavericks
Thunder
The Thunder’s banner night turned into a thriller.
Oklahoma City opened defense of its NBA title with a 125-124 double-overtime win over the Rockets, capped...
NBA Notes: Knicks, Josh Hart, Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Spurs
Knicks
The Knicks won’t be at full strength when they open the season Wednesday against the Cavaliers.
Both Mitchell Robinson and Josh Hart have been ruled...
East Notes: Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Pistons, Pacers, Kam Jones
Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo says he isn’t ready to call himself one of the all-time greats. At least not yet.
“I’m not there yet,” Antetokounmpo said, via...
NBA Notes: Hawks, Dyson Daniels, Mavericks, Dereck Lively, Nets
Hawks
The Hawks are locking in one of their cornerstone defenders for the long haul. Guard Dyson Daniels has agreed to a four-year, $100 million...
