Lakers rout Warriors in perfect season-opening performance
The Lakers opened up the season with a thorough beatdown of the Warriors, winning 127-105 on Tuesday. LA led by as many as 35 points and scored 103 points in the opening three qua…
Blazers Open 2026-27 Season in Style vs. Suns
The Portland Trail Blazers’ 2026-2027 couldn’t have gotten off to a better start Wednesday night. They routed the Phoenix Suns 124-80. Damian Lillard made his long-awaited return …
Game Recap: Suns suffer 124-83 blowout loss to Trail Blazers in season opener
The Phoenix Suns opened the 2026–27 season on Wednesday night, and you almost wish they could’ve waited one more day. Or perhaps this was the Valley Suns rather than the Phoenix S…
Familiar faces, new places: Grading debuts for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kawhi Leonard, other NBA stars
As Giannis debuted for Miami and Kawhi made his great escape to Toronto, LaMelo Ball was up to his old tricks and Anthony Davis... finally played a game!
Suns JAM Session Podcast: Suns @ Blazers
The original post-game podcast on Planet Purple! Watch it right here! Listen to the latest podcast episode of the Suns JAM Session Podcast below. Stay up to date on every episode,…
Lakers to briefly shut down Adou Thiero to deal with swelling in knee
One of the most exciting players of the preseason was Adou Thiero. He really looked like he was blossoming into a 3-and-D player with the potential to get real rotation minutes on…
The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz
How many of the most recent NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards in a game for each team can you name in five minutes?
Central Notes: Collins, Giddey, Pistons, Niang, Pacers
The Bulls are missing starting center Nic Claxton to open the regular season, but they got some reinforcements in their frontcourt on Wednesday as Zach Collins returned after miss…
Three prominent NFL coaches facing $250,000 fines for 'conduct toward game officials'
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn are all facing potential $250,000 fines for cond…
Anthony Edwards scores 45 as Timberwolves spoil Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Heat debut
Edwards hits nine threes in 45-point explosionAntetokounmpo scores 35 in first game with HeatMinnesota rout Miami 131-106 in season openerAnthony Edwards scored 45 points as he an…
NBA winners and losers: Giannis gets nothing from new Heat teammates; Anthony Edwards-LaMelo Ball duo thrives
If an opening night blowout loss to Minnesota was any indication, Giannis' first season in Miami could be a bumpy one
Valkyries get crushed by Dream, fall behind in WNBA Finals
If the Golden State Valkyries want to hoist a trophy in just their second year of existence, they’ll have to come from behind to do it. Golden State trailed from start to finish a…
Western Notes: Maluach, Blazers, Lakers, McDaniels, Wallace
Second-year center Khaman Maluach earned the starting nod in the middle from head coach Jordan Ott in the Suns’ regular season opener on Wednesday, as Duane Rankin of The Arizona …
Hawks defeat Magic 132–125 behind timely shooting in season opener
The Atlanta Hawks opened their season with a 132–125 road victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, overcoming a slow start and second-half foul trouble with timely perimeter s…
Fischer’s Latest: Knecht, Kings, Pedulla, Raptors, KPJ, More
After clearing waivers on Wednesday, former Lakers wing Dalton Knecht is drawing interest from a handful of teams as a potential two-way target, Jake Fischer said during his lates…
Game Thread: SUNS SEASON OPENER!
If you don’t have the SB Nation app, it comes in real handy for Game Threads. Just sayin’! You’ll see I’m commenting more during the game now. Why? Because I have the app!
Bucks Among Teams Contacted By Warriors About Porzingis
Confirming that the Warriors are exploring the trade market in the hopes of making a deal involving Kristaps Porzingis, Sam Amick and Nick Friedell of The Athletic report that the…
Warriors vs. Lakers injury report: Brandin Podziemski out, Steph Curry probable
It’s finally time! After a long and arduous offseason, the 2026-27 NBA season has arrived, and with it the first game of the season for the Golden State Warriors, who visit the Lo…
Discuss Portland Trail Blazers Season Opener vs. Suns Here!
The Portland Trail Blazers will open their 2026-27 schedule against the Phoenix Suns tonight. The Moda Center will be rocking and plenty of Blazers fans will show up to get their …
Cavs’ Mitchell: ‘I Don’t Ever Want To Wear Another Uniform’
When Donovan Mitchell was traded to Cleveland in 2022, there was widespread skepticism that he’d be eager to commit to the Cavaliers long-term. But Mitchell has signed a pair of c…
Hawks at Magic, Valkyries at Dream: start times, TV, streaming, radio, combined thread
This is quite the evening for professional basketball in the A. The Atlanta Hawks tip off their season at the Orlando Magic. At the same time, the Atlanta Dream are hosting their …
Kristaps Porziņģis trade destinations: Three viable moves the Warriors could make to improve their roster
Porziņģis is out indefinitely and could walk away from the game, but the Warriors could still find a way to move him
Walter Clayton Signs Two-Way Deal With Mavs
5:03 pm: Clayton’s two-way deal with Dallas is official, the team announced in a press release. 4:30 pm: Walter Clayton has agreed to a two-way contract with the Mavericks, ESPN’s…
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