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DeRozan scores 28, new-look Spurs edge Wolves

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Posted at Oct 18 11:38 AM

DeMar DeRozan paced five players in double figures with a game-high 28 points in his San Antonio debut as the host Spurs held off the Minnesota Timberwolves 112-108 Wednesday in the season opener for both teams. Read more »

Hardaway Jr. drops 31 as Knicks rout Hawks

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Oct 18 11:04 AM

Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 16 of his game-high 31 points during New York's record-setting 49-point second quarter Wednesday night, when the host Knicks cruised to a 126-107 win over the Atlanta Hawks. Read more »

Drummond's 24-20 game leads Pistons over Nets

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Oct 18 11:03 AM

The Detroit Pistons held on for a 103-100 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets in their first game under new coach Dwane Casey. Read more »

Davis, Payton send Pelicans flying past Rockets

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Oct 18 11:01 AM

Anthony Davis had 32 points and 16 rebounds and Elfrid Payton had a triple-double as the retooled New Orleans Pelicans routed the host Houston Rockets 131-112 in the season opener for both teams Wednesday night. Read more »

Gordon, Magic hold off Heat

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Posted at Oct 18 10:55 AM

Aaron Gordon had 26 points and 16 rebounds, leading the host Orlando Magic to a 104-101 win over the Miami Heat in the season opener for both teams on Wednesday night.   Read more »

Leonard, Lowry lead Raptors past Cavs

Field Level Media/Reuters
Updated as of Oct 18 11:36 AM

Kawhi Leonard scored 24 points and grabbed 13 rebounds and Kyle Lowry had 27 points and eight assists to help the Toronto Raptors defeat the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers, 116-104. Read more »

Antetokounmpo, Bucks too much for Hornets, Walker

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Oct 18 10:09 AM

Giannis Antetokounmpo came within two assists of a triple-double and the Milwaukee Bucks held on for a 113-112 victory over the host Charlotte Hornets in the season opener for both teams. Read more »

Pacers run away from Grizzlies in easy opener

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Oct 18 10:00 AM

The host Indiana Pacers held the Memphis Grizzlies to 18 points in the first 17 minutes of their season, running off to a big lead and coasting to a 111-83 victory in the NBA opener for both teams Wednesday in Indianapolis. Read more »

Wolves owner on Thibodeau: 'I have faith in him'

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Oct 18 09:51 AM

After a rocky preseason that included sparring for control with coach Tom Thibodeau, Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor extended an olive branch. Read more »

Nuggets, coach Malone agree to contract extension

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Oct 18 09:47 AM

The Denver Nuggets and head coach Michael Malone have agreed to a contract extension, the team announced Wednesday. Read more »

Kobe Bryant dismay after removal from film jury

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 18 06:45 AM

Former NBA star turned Oscar-winning filmmaker Kobe Bryant expressed disappointment on Wednesday after being removed from the jury of an animation film festival because of his 2003 rape case. Read more »

NBA: LeBron, LA Lakers dominate Twitter in offseason

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 17 06:05 PM

It’s NBA season once again and fans couldn’t wait to see what’s going to happen with their favorite NBA teams.   Read more »

Warriors raise title banner, silence Thunder in NBA opener

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 17 03:20 PM

Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant accepted their championship rings Tuesday for leading Golden State to a third NBA title in four campaigns, then powered the Warriors over Oklahoma City 108-100 in their 2018-19 season opener. Read more »

Tatum, Celtics cruise past Sixers in opener

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Oct 17 11:03 AM

Jayson Tatum contributed 23 points and nine rebounds to lead the host Boston Celtics to a 105-87 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night in the season opener for both teams.  Read more »

Suns' Booker set to return from hand surgery for opener

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Oct 17 10:18 AM

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker, just five weeks removed from right hand surgery, is expected to play in the season opener Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks. Read more »

Opening-night rosters feature 108 international players

Reuters
Posted at Oct 17 10:07 AM

The National Basketball Association's 2018-19 season will tip off later on Tuesday with 108 international players from a record-tying 42 countries and territories on opening-night rosters, according to the league. Read more »

Knicks free up 'max' cash by delaying Porzingis extension

Reuters
Posted at Oct 17 10:05 AM

When the New York Knicks go shopping for the best of a prime free agent class in July, general manager Steve Mills will have a few extra zeroes available by delaying a contract extension for Kristaps Porzingis.   Read more »

Lakers exercise options on Ball, Ingram, Hart, Kuzma

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Oct 17 10:03 AM

The Los Angeles Lakers exercised 2019-20 team options on Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma, Josh Hart and Brandon Ingram, the team announced Tuesday. Read more »

Thunder's Westbrook out for opener; Adams uncertain

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Oct 17 09:49 AM

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook was ruled out for Tuesday night's opener at the Golden State Warriors as he continues to recover from arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. Read more »

Wizards hire WNBA player Toliver as assistant coach

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Oct 17 09:44 AM

WNBA All-Star Kristi Toliver has landed a pretty solid offseason job: assistant coach for player development of the Washington Wizards. Read more »