Steve Nash was HEATED after a no call in the Nets-Bucks game and had to be held back by his coaching staff.

He was ejected for the first time as a head coach.

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Paolo Banchero has scored 20+ points in five consecutive games to begin his career.

The No. 1 pick is only the sixth player in NBA history to accomplish this:

◽️Grant Hill
◽️Dominique Wilkins
◽️Elvin Hayes
◽️Oscar Robertson
◽️Wilt Chamberlain

The Bucks are shooting just 17-49 (34.7%) from the field and 4-22 (18.2%) from three in the first half against the Nets 😲

Edmond Sumner went right at Giannis' chest for the tough and-1😤

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Donovan Mitchell got UP ⬆️ 😳

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Trae found Onyeka Okungwu from half court 🤯

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Every failure for the Lakers this season benefits the Pelicans, Zach Harper writes.

The Anthony Davis trade included a pick swap for the 2023 NBA Draft.

Week 1 overreactions: theathletic.com/3730192/?sourc…

#Cavs going with a change to their starting five tonight, sources tell The Athletic. Dean Wade will be inserted into the lineup.

So it will be Donovan Mitchell, Caris LeVert, Dean Wade, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen

Raptors President Masai Ujiri has been fined $35,000 for approaching the scorer’s table and directing inappropriate remarks toward a game official on Saturday.

After being sidelined for most of last season, how has Damian Lillard looked so far?

Better than ever, Jason Quick writes.

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Over a year removed from playing under Gregg Popovich, DeMar DeRozan keeps in touch with his former coach.

“Even randomly, he’ll call me, send me texts, check on me, and I do the same with him.”

DeRozan discusses his Spurs’ stint with David Aldridge: theathletic.com/3717053/?sourc…

Austin Reaves will start in place of Russell Westbrook sources tell Shams Charania.

It's a move that the Lakers could make permanent depending on the results of tonight's game against the Nuggets.

One week into the NBA season, Zach Harper is ready to overreact:

◽ Trail Blazers are good
◽ Pelicans are threats in the West
◽ Julius Randle is back

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Amid the Lakers’ winless start, they have quietly posted the second-best defensive rating through three games.

Why is their defense working? And is it sustainable?

Jovan Buha takes a closer look: theathletic.com/3727672/?sourc…

The Clippers have the NBA’s lowest-scoring offense and are tied with the Jazz for the most turnovers per game (17.5).

What’s going on with LA?

Law Murray 🎃 on Tuesday’s loss to the Thunder: theathletic.com/3731170/?sourc…

The Kremlin said Wednesday any talks with the U.S. government concerning a possible prisoner swap for WNBA star Brittney Griner should remain confidential, according to multiple reports.

Griner's appeal of her nine-year prison was denied Tuesday.

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Last season, the Bulls went 1-14 against the top-four teams in the Eastern Conference.

They’ve already beaten the Heat and Celtics this year.

DeMar DeRozan shares what he feels is different about this team.

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Jalen Green already looks more confident and capable on the defensive end this season, Kelly Iko writes.

And that continued growth is crucial for the Rockets.

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Several key players have returned from injury this season, including John Wall, Michael Porter Jr. and Bradley Beal.

How have they looked?

Law Murray 🎃, Sam Amick and Josh Robbins weigh in.

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