NBA Basketball

SGA's winning FTs put bow on 35-point ring night

On a night the Thunder received their championship rings, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished in style by hitting two free throws to lift Oklahoma City to a 125-124 double-overtime win over the Rockets.

Durant pins 2OT loss on himself in Rockets debut

In his debut with Houston on Tuesday, Kevin Durant blamed himself for the Rockets' 125-124, double-overtime loss to the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center, telling reporters that he made "two plays" that were "the reason we lost."

Steady Butler, 'matured' Kuminga lift Warriors

Jimmy Butler, with a focus on getting to the line and making free throws, and Jonathan Kuminga, with an offseason contract standoff behind him, helped lead the Warriors to a season-opening win over the Lakers.

Doncic downplays groin issue after 43-point night

After playing a game-high 41 minutes and scoring 43 points in the Lakers' 119-109 opening night loss to the Warriors on Tuesday, Luka Doncic spent even more time in the training room receiving treatment after the game on the inside of his right leg.

Hart, Robinson to sit out Knicks' opener vs. Cavs

The Knicks will be without Josh Hart and Mitchell Robinson for Wednesday night's season opener against the Cavaliers.

MJ debuts on NBC, cites desire to 'pay it forward'

Michael Jordan made his debut as a special contributor to NBC Sports' return to NBA broadcasting on Tuesday night, saying he's doing so as a way to give back to basketball.

MJ 'aftermarket' card sets record with $2.7M sale

A signed 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie card has sold in a private sale for $2.7 million, a record for a card with an "aftermarket" signature.

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