Brian Windhorst and Andrew Han record from LA for LeBron James' Laker debut and chat with Rachel Nichols on the fight (33:00), Adrian Wojnarowski on the construction of the Lakers (20:50), Michelle Beadle, Jalen Rose, Chauncey Billups and Paul Pierce for early impressions (30:00) and much more.
Loosened restrictions on sneaker colors were evident from the opening tip of the very first game of the season.
Kyrie Irving said that before he committed to re-signing with the Celtics, he strongly considered the Knicks as a potential destination.
Jayson Tatum had 24 points and 14 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics withstood his careless foul with 1.9 seconds left to beat the New York Knicks 103-101 on Saturday night.
Brad Stevens says Gordon Hayward is sitting against the Knicks on Saturday due to ‘general soreness.' He says the absence wasn't previously planned.
David Fizdale says Kyrie Irving is ‘the one guy' he would pay to see play.
Celtics coach Brad Stevens said the team isn't "overly concerned" with Gordon Hayward's sore ankle, which caused him to sit out Saturday's game against the Knicks.
The Celtics say Gordon Hayward will not play on Saturday against the Knicks - the second game of a back-to-back - due to left ankle recovery.
Kawhi Leonard had 31 points and 10 rebounds, Serge Ibaka added 21 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Boston Celtics 113-101 on Friday night in an early matchup between Eastern Conference contenders.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 3 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W3 |
| Boston | 2 | 1 | .667 | 1 | W1 |
| Philadelphia | 2 | 1 | .667 | 1 | W2 |
| New York | 1 | 2 | .333 | 2 | L2 |
| Brooklyn | 1 | 2 | .333 | 2 | L1 |
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(27) | Robert Williams | PF | Texas A&M |
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 2 | 1 | .667 |
| 2017-18 | 55 | 27 | .671 |
| 2016-17 | 53 | 29 | .646 |
| 2015-16 | 48 | 34 | .585 |
| 2014-15 | 40 | 42 | .488 |
