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The Toronto Raptors could be shorthanded for their back-to-back Monday night in Los Angeles against the Clippers as forward Scottie Barnes (left hip soreness, tightness) and centre Jakob Poeltl (left shoulder bursitis) are each listed as questionable.
The Thunder will retire Russell Westbrook's No. 0 this season. The former MVP played the first 11 of his 18 seasons in Oklahoma City.
Michael Wilbon, the longtime ESPN commentator and co-host of "Pardon the Interruption", is taking a leave of absence to address health issues.
The NBA season is still young, but injuries and surprising developments have already changed narratives.
Luka Doncic scored 45 points Sunday in the Lakers' 131-125 win over the Raptors, but it was his defensive impact that drew the most praise.
Luka Doncic had 45 points, a season-high 15 rebounds, six assists and five steals in another prolific performance while leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 131-125 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night.
Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg scored a career-high 37 points and dished out six assists in a game Golden State rested stars Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, and the Warriors beat the Los Angeles Clippers 124-112 for their fourth straight win Sunday night.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 23 points, and Julius Randle had 20 points to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 98-90 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night.
Atlanta Hawks guard Kingston Flemings was suspended for a game without pay by the NBA on Sunday night for intentionally elbowing New Orleans Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens in the head.
The Thunder declined to pick up Nikola Topic's option for next season, making the Serbian point guard a free agent next summer.
Toronto Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl was a late scratch for his team’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers with left-shoulder bursitis, reports TSN’s Josh Lewenberg.
Jayson Tatum scored 32 points — 15 of them from the free-throw line — and Paul George added 17 as the Boston Celtics won their fifth straight, 108-97 over the Orlando Magic Sunday afternoon.
Deni Avdija scored 24 points, Damian Lillard added 22, and the Portland Trail Blazers rebounded from their first loss of the season by blowing past the Utah Jazz 112-90 on Saturday.
Victor Wembanyama had 43 points, seven rebounds, six blocks and four assists as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-111 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory.
Rookie Cameron Boozer had 27 points and nine rebounds, Isaiah Stewart added 24 points as the Memphis Grizzlies remained the only unbeaten team in the NBA with a 136-105 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.
Jabari Smith Jr. had 30 points and nine rebounds, Marcus Smart added 24 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-98 on Saturday night.
Evan Mobley scored 27 points and Jarrett Allen had 25 as the Cleveland Cavaliers cruised past the Milwaukee Bucks 136-111 on Saturday night.
Saddiq Bey scored 25 points in a reserve role, Jeremiah Fears added 20 points, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Atlanta Hawks 121-99 on Saturday night.
Tyrese Maxey scored 38 points, Anfernee Simons added 19 points off the bench and Philadelphia 76ers proved they could win without stars LeBron James and Joel Embiid, battling back to beat the Charlotte Hornets 109-104 on Saturday night.
Deni Avdija scored 24 points, Damian Lillard added 22, and the Portland Trail Blazers rebounded from their first loss of the season by blowing past the Utah Jazz 112-90 on Saturday.
LeBron James and Joel Embiid are out for the Sixers on Saturday in the second game of a back-to-back. It's the first time Philly is without both players at the same time.
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