NBA roundup: Anfernee Simons, Blazers hang on to beat Jazz
Anfernee Simons recorded a career-high 45 points and Jerami Grant scored 33 as the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Utah Jazz 116-111 Saturday night in Salt Lake City.
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Tatum leads NBA-best Celtics over Mavs while Hawks beat Kings
WASHINGTONG: Jayson Tatum scored 37 points and grabbed 13 rebounds Wednesday to spark the NBA-leading Boston Celtics to a 125-112 victory over visiting Dallas despite 42 points from Luka Doncic.
Raptors' Birch, VanVleet out Friday vs. Mavericks
Toronto Raptors centre Kehm Birch and guard Fred VanVleet have been downgraded to out for Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks, according to TSN's Kayla Grey. Birch is dealing with right knee soreness, while VanVleet continues to battle lower back stiffness.
Hornets sting NBA Warriors in overtime
The Oklahoma City Thunder also won in overtime on Saturday, edging the Mavericks in Dallas 117-111.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 38 points, six rebounds and nine assists.
Prediction time: NBA champion, MVP, all of the top awards
With the NBA season tipping off in less than 48 hours, it’s time to be wrong to put my predictions for the upcoming season on the record.
Who’s next: Five NBA stars most likely to be traded this season
This summer, it was Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, but not Kevin Durant or Kyrie Irving. There are always NBA trades to talk about — even if some never come to fruition.
NBA GMs see Milwaukee Bucks winning title, first MVP for Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic
The Milwaukee Bucks are slight favorites to win the 2023 NBA championship, and Luka Doncic was tapped as most likely to win the 2023 Most Valuable Player award in NBA.com's annual survey of all 30 of the league's general managers.
Phoenix Suns lose preseason opener to Australia's Adelaide 36ers in shocking upset at home
The Phoenix Suns lost their preseason opener at home to a hot-shooting Adelaide 36ers team from Australia's National Basketball League 134-124 on Sunday night.