Basketball

[ad_1] Zion Williamson was in the Pelicans' lineup Friday night against the Trail Blazers after missing New Orleans' opener because of an unspecified illness. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] The Hornets said Friday guard Brandon Miller would be evaluated in a week after straining his left glute in their season opener. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff, back in Cleveland for the first time since he was fired last season, got a video tribute from the Cavs as well as a mixed reaction from fans. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] Rookie Bronny James is expected to be on the Lakers' road trip from Oct. 28-Nov. 6 and then begin shuttling between the active roster and their G League affiliate. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] Which fantasy basketball players on the rise? Whose value is falling? Steve Alexander lays it out in a look around the NBA. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] As New York sports hit fever pitch, the Knicks are banking on a revamped roster to capitalize on their new captain's rise to stardom. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] Klay Thompson scored 22 points and hit 6 3-pointers to set a franchise record in a Mavs debut, helping Dallas top the Spurs 120-109. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] Playing a total of 39.8 minutes in two of San Antonio's five preseason outings, Victor Wembanyma acknowledged the team's 120-109 season-opening loss Thursday to the Dallas Mavericks proved "a little hard conditioning-wise." [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] A scoring error, one where the Warriors weren't credited with a free throw that De'Anthony Melton made with 2 minutes left, changed the final score of Golden State's win over Portland from 139-104 to 140-104. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] The late Dikembe Mutombo was remembered by the Nuggets in the first quarter of their season opener Thursday night, with players and coaches wearing T-shirts emblazoned with an image of the big man's iconic finger wag. [ad_2] Source link