Is this LeBron's best start with a new team?
ESPN's Brian Windhorst discusses if he thinks this is LeBron James' best start with a new team.
NBA: Nuggets 84, Thunder 96
Jalen Williams scored 21 points, Chet Holmgren had 12 points and 17 rebounds, and the Thunder withstood a poor shooting night from Shai-Gilgeous-Alexander in their home opener to beat the Nuggets.
NBA: Cavaliers 106, 76ers 114
Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points and Joel Embiid had 24 to help LeBron James and the 76ers wipe out a 29-point deficit in their home opener and stun the Cavaliers.
'Inside the NBA' crew breaks down why Cavs are being overlooked
The 'Inside the NBA' crew breaks down why the Cavaliers are being overlooked.
Why Wilbon loved testy matchup between Luka and Yaxel
ESPN's Michael Wilbon explains why he loved the testy matchup between Luka Doncic and Yaxel Lendeborg.
Why Stephen A. says we should 'all be rooting for the Timberwolves'
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith explains why he thinks we should 'all be rooting for the Timberwolves'.
Lendeborg: I lost all respect for Luka Doncic
Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg explains why he lost all respect for the Lakers' Luka Doncic.
'Steph Curry, what have you signed up for?' Goodwill's concern for Warriors' season
ESPN senior NBA writer Vincent Goodwill shares his concern about the Golden State Warriors this season.
LaMelo comically fends off travel claims on ESPN SportsCenter
LaMelo Ball comically fends off travel claims on ESPN SportsCenter.
'Everybody's getting steals': Walter latest in line of defensively-focused Raptors
Ja'Kobe Walter finished with three steals in Toronto's first game of the season, and laughed that while he wants to lead the team in steals, Kawahi Leonard got four. The Raptors spoke about how being competitive on the defensive end helps the group elevate, and when they take gambles defensively, the rest of the team has each other's back.
'It feels really good to me': Barnes comfortable using mid-range jumper
Scottie Barnes finished with 23 points in Toronto's opening season win, and was taking a number of mid-range jump shots. Having drained a number of them, Barnes admitted to having worked on it at length over the off-season and is happy with the results so far.
'Everybody loved it': Barnes jokes about CN Tower hair style
While there was excitement amongst Raptors fans with the lopsided win to start the season, there was a lot of buzz on social media over Scottie Barnes' hair style, which included the CN Tower braided in. Barnes spoke about it, saying he was surprised his hairstylist did it.
Luka Doncic dishes a behind-the-back dime for a Lakers bucket
Luka Doncic dishes a behind-the-back dime for a Lakers bucket.
NBA: Pacers 123, Pelicans 120
Pascal Siakam scored 30 points, including 18 in the final quarter, Tyrese Haliburton added 23 in his first regular-season game since rupturing his right Achilles tendon 16 months ago, and the Pacers beat the Pelicans on Wednesday night.
NBA: Warriors 105, Lakers 127
Walker Kessler scored 26 points on 12-for-12 shooting and grabbed nine rebounds during his debut for the Lakers in a victory over the Warriors on Wednesday night. Luka Doncic scored 28 points in three quarters and Austin Reaves added 23 as Los Angeles began life after LeBron James with a thrashing of Golden State.
Armstrong analyzes Kawhi's season debut in Raptors' rout of Bulls
NBA analyst Jack Armstrong joins Josh Lewenberg to share his thoughts on Kawhi Leonard's performance on Wednesday night as well as Immanuel Quickley's impressive outing against the Bulls.
NBA: Bulls 92, Raptors 135
Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points in his return to Toronto, Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley also had 23 apiece, and the Raptors routed the Bulls on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams.
Doncic lets Lendeborg hear it after half-court buzzer-beater
Luka Doncic lets Yaxel Lendeborg hear it after draining a half-court buzzer-beater.
Bilal Coulibaly throws down thunderous putback slam for Wizards
Bilal Coulibaly throws down a thunderous putback slam for the Wizards.
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