Paul George scored 38 in his Celtics debut, but Jayson Tatum went 6-for-23 as Boston coughed up a 22-point lead and lost 121-113 to the Pistons on NBA opening night.
The 60-win Detroit Pistons opened the 2026-27 NBA season at home against the Celtics, with Cade Cunningham taking over early on opening day.
The reigning NBA champion Knicks hang their first banner since 1973 tonight at Madison Square Garden, then open their title defense against a 76ers team featuring LeBron James and Jaylen Brown.
The Lakers cut 2024 first-round pick Dalton Knecht at the roster deadline and kept Bronny James for the 2026-27 season, setting off a fresh debate days before opening night against the Warriors.
Ben Simmons tore his right Achilles tendon in Sunday’s Kings practice, ending his NBA comeback attempt just three days before Sacramento’s season opener.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has reportedly told owners Seattle is no longer a lock for expansion, and he has floated Mexico City as an alternative while Las Vegas bids soar past $10 billion.
Jalen Duren is skipping Pistons media day and training camp, rejecting a $200 million offer as the contract standoff with Detroit reaches a boiling point before Thursday’s deadline.
Lonzo Ball fired back at retirement speculation sparked by his podcast comments, clarifying on X that the free-agent guard is still waiting for his next NBA opportunity.
Keyonte George has agreed to a five-year, $157.5 million extension with the Utah Jazz, locking up the breakout guard through the 2031-32 season.
Taj Gibson, 41, was traded from Memphis to New Orleans on Tuesday, making the Pelicans the ninth franchise of his 16-year NBA career.
Ben Simmons is back in the NBA on a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings, closing the door on 76ers reunion talk after a full year away from the league.
Amen Thompson has agreed to a five-year, $208 million extension with the Houston Rockets after a career-best season running Houston’s offense.
