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On TwitterJaime Jaquez Jr.'s bounce-back year carrying short-handed Heat
The Heat have trusted Jaquez to play with the ball this season, a move that utilizes his court vision while minimizing some of his shooting struggles.
Heat could get a rebate on the Terry Rozier trade
The Miami Heat traded a first-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets for Terry Rozier in 2024. Now that he's been arrested, the team may be looking for a refund.
Amen Thompson's point guard development has one massive ally
The Houston Rockets are taking a chance by starting Amen Thompson at point guard to start the season. The presence of Steven Adams at center should be a huge help as he learns the new position.
Hawks need to rebound from slow start
At 1-3, the Hawks desperately need to rebound from their poor start to the season. They also need to start rebounding.
Warriors' Draymond Green makes another embarrassing dirty play
There's something about playing the Memphis Grizzlies that brings out the worst in Draymond Green. But nothing makes Green more inclined to flagrant fouls than when he gets embarrassed on the court.
76ers' young backcourt having historic start to season
The Philadelphia 76ers started this season without Paul George and with Joel Embiid limited by a sore knee. Thanks to their pair of young guards, they're 3-0.
Zion Williamson already out for Pelicans' third game with injury
The New Orleans Pelicans touted the improved fitness of Zion Williamson during the preseason. Two games into the regular season, their star forward is already out with an injury.
Huge Austin Reaves game exposes porous Kings defense
The Los Angeles Lakers didn't have Luka Doncic or LeBron James but still got a 51-point game from one of their players — thanks to the Sacramento Kings defense.
Evan Mobley could be under-the-radar MVP candidate
Evan Mobley was a first-time All-Star and the Defensive Player of the Year last season. Through three games, he looks even better this season.
Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin starts strong in crossroads season
The Indiana Pacers didn't give Mathurin a rookie extension this summer. His performance in their season opener may make them wish they had.
Steph Curry bests Aaron Gordon in improbable three-point shootout
Curry had made 2,999 more three-pointers in his career than Gordon before Thursday night. It still took a shot from near halfcourt for Curry to force overtime before the Golden State Warriors defeated the Denver Nuggets, 137-131.
Blazers interim coach could be their long-term answer
While Splitter's only the interim coach, there's a number of reasons why he could lead the Blazers long-term.
Grading Cooper Flagg's NBA debut
After Flagg made his pro debut in a 125-92 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, here's a look at how the Dallas Mavericks rookie did in all facets of the game.
Physical Knicks break losing streak to Cavaliers in opener
The Cleveland Cavaliers had an All-Star center, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year and a four-game winning streak over the New York Knicks, whose starting center was out with an injury. In the opener, it was the Knicks who dominated inside and got a 119-111 win.
10 takeaways from NBA's first full night of games: Clear winner in battle of No. 1 picks
From rookie debuts to rising stars to disappointing teams, here are 10 takeaways from the NBA's first full night of games.
Lakers could be in big trouble until LeBron James returns
While Doncic and Reaves combined for 69 points, the rest of their team managed only 40 combined.
Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga starts strong in a crossroads season
After one game, Kuminga looks like he might become too valuable to trade.
Kevin Durant is biggest loser of Rockets' season-opening loss to Thunder
The only thing Thunder fans wanted to see more than an opening night victory was an opening night victory where Durant was the biggest loser.
Alperen Sengun's shooting transforms Rockets offense in opener
The Houston Rockets got a sweet shooting addition to their front court to open up their offense in the new season. But it wasn't the one they expected in Tuesday's 125-124 2OT loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Rockets' point guard plan has mixed results in opener
The Rockets may need to start thinking about what ball-handler they can trade for in the next few months.
Rockets' Kevin Durant trolls Thunder fans in return to Oklahoma City
Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets was already trolling on all cylinders before the regular season started.
Ranking the 2025 NBA rookie extensions
All NBA rookie extensions for players drafted in 2022 had to be completed by the Monday before the start of the 2025-26 season. Five more got done in the final days, plus another two for draftees from 2020 and 2023. Here's our ranking of the best of the rookie extensions signed this offseason.
10 bold predictions for the 2025-26 NBA season
As the NBA moves to new broadcasters Peacock and Amazon Prime, here are 10 bold predictions for next season.
Trail Blazers get a bargain with the Toumani Camara extension
Toumani Camara was one of the last picks in the 2023 draft and a throw-in for the Damian Lillard trade that summer. Now he's a foundational piece for the Portland Trail Blazers.
Lakers center could be teaming up with Luka Doncic in two ways
Jaxson Hayes is only signed with the Los Angeles Lakers through the upcoming season. If he can realize his international basketball ambitions, he might continue playing with Luka Doncic much longer than that.
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