After an offseason that felt too long, and gave most of us withdrawal symptoms, the first two days of NBA opening week are behind us. So, here are some WAY-too-early takeaways from 30 hours of hoops, because … well, why not? Rough start for Knicks’ new acquisitions The New York Knicks might have some significant shooting concerns. Mikal Bridges’ altered …

INGLEWOOD, Calif.—Let’s talk about The Wall, the most unique feature of the state-of-the-art $2 billion Intuit Dome, which opened with its first NBA regular-season game Wednesday night—an L.A. Clippers overtime loss to the Phoenix Suns. The Wall is a steep, 51-row multiple section of seats behind the basket adjacent to the visitor’s bench that’s unlike anything in any other professional …

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder will play the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, here’s how to watch. (Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) The Denver Nuggets will begin their 2024 NBA season at home in a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The two teams were the top two teams in the Western conference at the end of last season and they’re …

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The NBA is back in full swing after a loaded 10-game slate on Wednesday. With so many games on the docket, I’ll discuss one fantasy basketball takeaway from every game on the second night of the season. Nets @ Hawks Dyson Daniels is a must-roster in all leagues. He’s starting at shooting guard and while he’s known for his defense …

Daniel Gafford and the Dallas Mavericks will host the San Antonio Spurs for an NBA showdown on Thursday. (Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) The 2024 NBA season tipped off on Tuesday, and games will continue all week long. One of this Thursday’s most anticipated meetings is between the Dallas Mavericks and the San Antonio Spurs for a Western conference matchup in Dallas. …

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NEW YORK — Providence College has some climbing to do and could use a couple of players to emerge if Wednesday’s men’s basketball predictions are to be believed. The Friars were picked sixth in the Big East preseason poll, which was released at Madison Square Garden. Bryce Hopkins was selected to the all-conference first team, a hopeful conclusion for a …

NEW YORK — A lone year at Alumni Hall due to COVID-19 restrictions couldn’t pass quickly enough. Providence College has certainly made up for lost time since returning to Amica Mutual Pavilion. The Friars are a combined 45-8 downtown over the last three seasons, including 14-5 in Kim English’s debut season last year. Providence was off to a perfect 10-0 …

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KANSAS CITY, Missouri — Kansas basketball coach Bill Self had something in mind when he scheduled the Jayhawks’ preseason exhibition game on the road against Arkansas, which is set to tip off Friday. Self, speaking Wednesday during Big 12 Conference media days at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, wanted to see how his players would react in front of a …

We are officially two days into a new NBA season, and I want to welcome you back to our daily column that features some of the hottest waiver wire targets available. With two games on Tuesday and 10 more on Wednesday, 24 of the 30 NBA teams have officially returned to action, with the other six set to play on …

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Chicago Bulls v New Orleans Pelicans Dejounte Murray, the guy brought in to usher New Orleans to a new era of success, fell victim on opening night to one of the things that has slowed them in recent years — injuries. Murray reportedly fractured his hand, a story first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN and confirmed by other reports. …

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Kevin Durant was the 2014 MVP [Getty Images] Kevin Durant scored 25 points and Bradley Beal 24 as the Phoenix Suns opened their NBA season with a 116-113 overtime win against the Los Angeles Clippers. Durant scored inside the final 30 seconds of regulation time to tie the game at 103-103, although James Harden’s buzzer beater for the Clippers bounced …

INGLEWOOD, Calif — There’s no black cat running around the Los Angeles Clippers franchise, no unnecessary fumigation needed to re-christen their sprawling new facility that’s sure to be the envy of owners who don’t have Steve Ballmer’s deep pockets. It wasn’t even funny or fitting James Harden missed the back end of two free throws that would’ve tied the game …

This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to The Big Number On the very first episode of The Big Number, Yahoo Sports contributor Tom Haberstroh digs into the numbers with Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Dan Devine to find out if centers shooting 3s in the preseason will translate into the regular season and beyond. According to …

NEW YORK CITY − A lot can change in college basketball. For proof, just look at the Xavier Musketeers. Seven months after being knocked out of the Big East Tournament quarterfinals by UConn in a 27-point blowout, Xavier is back at Madison Square Garden for Media Day expected to be in contention for a conference title this season. Wednesday marked …

Kerr forced to break customary NBA tradition due to Warriors’ depth originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area PORTLAND, Ore. – One impressive win against a rebuilding team, and Warriors coach Steve Kerr is threatening to break one of the NBA’s oldest rules. In a league where it’s customary to play no more than 10 players in a rotation, Kerr …

There is no injury prognosis or timetable for return for UCF senior guard Jaylin Sellers — the team’s top returning scorer — after he sustained an undisclosed injury Sunday in an exhibition against Florida Gulf Coast, Knights coach Johnny Dawkins said. Dawkins took to the podium Wednesday during the Big 12 Conference men’s basketball media day in Kansas City, Missouri. …

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Steph believes Buddy gives Warriors ‘seamless transition’ from Klay originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Buddy Hield made a splash in his Warriors regular-season debut Wednesday night, sinking five 3-pointers in Golden State’s 139-104 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. It was a welcome sight for Steph Curry, who believes Hield can fill the team’s scoring void left by …