The Chicago Bulls announced Tuesday that guard Lonzo Ball will be re-evaluated in 10 days after h...

<p>The Chicago Bulls announced Tuesday that guard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/53246" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/53246">Lonzo Ball</a> will be re-evaluated in 10 days after he sprained his wrist during Monday's 126-123 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.</p><p>Ball recorded six points and six assists in 18 minutes Monday.</p><p>After missing the last two-and-a-half seasons, Ball has averaged 4.7 points, 3.7 assists, and 2.7 rebounds in limited action this season.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 27-year-old underwent a series of procedures to repair his knee after he originally tore his meniscus in January 2022. He played 35 games prior to the injury, helping lead the Bulls to a 22-13 record.</p><p>Chicago has struggled since Ball's injury, missing the playoffs in the last two seasons.</p><p>The Bulls are 2-2 on the campaign. They take on the Orlando Magic on Wednesday.</p>

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 26: Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (2) looks on during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 26, 2024 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.

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<p>The Golden State Warriors are bringing forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/96094" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/96094">Jonathan Kuminga</a> off the bench for Tuesday's contest against the New Orleans Pelicans.</p><p>With <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/148" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/148">Stephen Curry</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/31937" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/31937">Andrew Wiggins</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/53030" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/53030">De'Anthony Melton</a> unavailable, the Warriors will start <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/110258" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/110258">Brandin Podziemski</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/24735" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/24735">Buddy Hield</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/96093" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/96093">Moses Moody</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/2982" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/2982">Draymond Green</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/110259" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/110259">Trayce Jackson-Davis</a>.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">First 5⃣ <a href="https://t.co/HknIG8TkKh">pic.twitter.com/HknIG8TkKh</a></p>— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) <a href="https://twitter.com/warriors/status/1851436973183136077?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 30, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>In three contests this year, Kuminga has averaged eight points, 3.3 rebounds, an assist, and a steal in 19.7 minutes. The fourth-year forward has struggled from the field, shooting 33%.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Head coach Steve Kerr isn't worried, though.</p><p>"Three games is nothing, I don't ever worry about a small sample size like that," Kerr said pregame, per <a href="https://x.com/NBCSWarriors/status/1851431535574143221">NBC Sports</a>. "JK had a really good preseason. He'll come around. We're going to need his force, his athleticism, and tonight could be a big night for him in that regard depending on how the game plays out."</p><p>Kuminga said an hour before tipoff that he hadn't heard from Kerr.</p><p>"It’s not my decision," Kuminga said, according to <a href="https://x.com/DannyEmerman/status/1851429790936682733">Danny Emerman of the Bay Area News Group</a>. "This is my fourth year. Not the first time things like that happened. I'm not the coach, it's his decision."</p><p>It was reported in January that Kuminga believed Kerr was preventing him from reaching his potential after he benched the 22-year-old in a contest against the Denver Nuggets. Kuminga averaged 18.7 points and started 34 of the last 41 games last season.</p><p>The Warriors and Kuminga were unable to reach an agreement on a long-term extension on his rookie deal earlier in October. The franchise kept him off the table in trade talks this summer, including in a reported offer for <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/53404" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/53404">Lauri Markkanen</a> of the Utah Jazz.</p>

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 27: Jonathan Kuminga #00 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball during the game against the LA Clippers on October 27, 2024 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE

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<p>Washington Wizards forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/37799" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/37799">Kyle Kuzma</a> suffered a groin strain during Monday's win over the Atlanta Hawks, the team announced Tuesday.</p><p>The Wizards didn't give a recovery timeline for Kuzma's injury. However, he won't play in Wednesday's rematch against the Hawks.</p><p>Kuzma recorded a season-best 25 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists Monday. On the season, the 29-year-old is averaging 17 points, seven rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 30.7 minutes per contest.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Washington wings <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/96091" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/96091">Corey Kispert</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/121677" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/121677">Kyshawn George</a> will be in contention to take some of Kuzma's minutes.</p><p>Kuzma was the Wizards' leading scorer last campaign at 22.2 points per game.</p>

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 28: Kyle Kuzma #33 of the Washington Wizards dribbles the ball during the game on October 28, 2024 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE

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Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez said he doesn't expect forward Ben Simmons to play in bo...

<p>Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez said he doesn't expect forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/45002" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/45002">Ben Simmons</a> to play in both contests in back-to-back games until further notice, according to <a href="https://x.com/NYPost_Lewis/status/1851383937689412023">Brian Lewis of the New York Post</a>.</p><p>The Nets ruled Simmons out for Tuesday's matchup against the Denver Nuggets due to a back injury, but the 28-year-old will suit up Wednesday versus the Memphis Grizzlies, <a href="https://x.com/HolmesScribe/status/1851380837817724958">C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News</a> reports.</p><p>In three contests this season, Simmons has averaged 5.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 5.7 assists in 24 minutes per game.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Simmons has played 60 contests with Brooklyn since joining the franchise in 2022. The three-time All-Star has dealt with back injuries, undergoing two surgeries with the Nets.</p><p>Simmons <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3096310" href="https://thescore.com/news/3096310">said</a> earlier in October that it's "disrespectful" when critics claim he's stolen money from the Nets due to his injuries.</p>

BROOKLYN, NY - OCTOBER 27: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles the ball during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on October 27, 2024 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE

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<p>The Atlanta Hawks have caught the injury bug early.</p><p>The Hawks announced Tuesday that wing <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/37602" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/37602">Bogdan Bogdanovic</a> underwent a non-surgical procedure Monday and will be re-evaluated in about four weeks.</p><p>Bogdanovic missed the last three contests due to hamstring tendinopathy. He recorded eight points in 28 minutes in Atlanta's season-opening contest against the Brooklyn Nets.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 30-year-old averaged 16.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.2 steals last season.</p><p>The Hawks are also losing guards <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/102785" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/102785">Dyson Daniels</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/93915" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/93915">Vit Krejci</a> after the tandem played in Monday's defeat versus the Washington Wizards. Daniels will miss Wednesday's game against the Wizards due to a hip flexor strain and is considered day-to-day. Krejci will miss at least two weeks with an adductor strain.</p><p>Daniels is averaging 12.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in a starting role for Atlanta this season. Krejci is playing 14 minutes per game for the Hawks, averaging 4.5 points off the bench.</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/110247" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/110247">Kobe Bufkin</a> will also be re-evaluated in four weeks after suffering a partial shoulder dislocation during a preseason practice. The Hawks drafted the former Michigan guard with the No. 15 pick in 2023. Bufkin averaged 4.8 points last campaign.</p><p>The Hawks are 2-2 on the season.</p>

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 14: Bogdan Bogdanovic #13 of the Atlanta Hawks dribbles the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during a preseason game on October 14, 2024 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE

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<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/24302" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/24302">Steven Adams</a> appeared in his first NBA regular-season game since January 2023 on Monday, taking the court in the Houston Rockets' 106-101 win over the San Antonio Spurs.</p><p>With 4:33 left in the first quarter of the Rockets' contest against the San Antonio Spurs, Adams checked in for center <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/96113" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/96113">Alperen Sengun</a>.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Steven Adams making his <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rockets?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rockets</a> debut <a href="https://t.co/g9m5OYD8K5">pic.twitter.com/g9m5OYD8K5</a></p>— Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) <a href="https://twitter.com/JTGatlin/status/1851058700439732684?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>In 14 minutes of action, Adams scored six points on 3-of-3 shooting, along with three rebounds.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Adams was originally sidelined due to a PCL sprain during his time with the Memphis Grizzlies. He received a stem cell injection in April 2023 and was ruled out for the remainder of the 2022-23 season. He then underwent surgery in October 2023 and was ruled out for the 2023-24 campaign. The veteran center also battled a calf strain to begin the season.</p><p>The Rockets acquired Adams from the Grizzlies in February. The 31-year-old played in the preseason, averaging 3.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.7 assists over three contests.</p><p>The New Zealander holds career averages of 9.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and one block. He was selected 12th overall in the 2013 draft.</p><p>Houston improved to 2-2 on the season with the victory. </p>

SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 28: Steven Adams #12 of the Houston Rockets drives to the basket during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on October 28, 2024 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photos by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

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<p><em>Warning: Video contains graphic content</em></p><p>Utah Jazz forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/110291" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/110291">Taylor Hendricks</a> is expected to miss the remainder of the season after suffering a fractured fibula and dislocated ankle, sources told <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/42063316/sources-jazz-taylor-hendricks-miss-rest-season">ESPN's Tim MacMahon</a>.</p><p>Hendricks was stretchered off during Monday's game against the Dallas Mavericks after sustaining the injury. He tripped over his feet at the 6:01 mark of the third quarter.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">WARNING: Utah Jazz sophomore forward Taylor Hendricks tripped over himself, landed wrong, &amp; his leg bent sideways. <br><br>Hendricks was taken to the hospital on a stretcher. <br><br>Prayers up 🙏❤️ <a href="https://t.co/W9zdE23e9k">pic.twitter.com/W9zdE23e9k</a></p>— Courtside Buzz (@CourtsideBuzzX) <a href="https://twitter.com/CourtsideBuzzX/status/1851085749422063636?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>"That's hard to stomach," Jazz head coach Will Hardy told reporters postgame of Hendricks' injury, including <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/42063316/sources-jazz-taylor-hendricks-miss-rest-season">MacMahon</a>. "He's put in a lot of hard work. He's a great kid, and so we're really just trying to focus on him, his health, keeping him up, his spirits up as he begins the road of his recovery. But these are the moments in sports that suck."</p><p>Hendricks recorded two points, three rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block in 21 minutes. Utah went on to lose 110-102.</p><p>The Jazz drafted the UCF product with the ninth pick in 2023. He averaged 7.3 points and 4.8 rebounds in his first season with Utah.</p>

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 28: Taylor Hendricks #0 of the Utah Jazz drives to the basket during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on October 28, 2024 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE

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<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/96044" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/96044">Scottie Barnes</a> exited the Toronto Raptors' 127-125 overtime loss against the Denver Nuggets on Monday after taking an elbow to the face from <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/37604" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/37604">Nikola Jokic</a>.</p><p>With 24 seconds left in the fourth quarter, the Nuggets center struck the Raptors forward with his forearm as the two players went up to secure a rebound.</p><p>Barnes was helped to the locker room by Raptors staff and did not return to play in overtime.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Scottie Barnes left the game with under 30 seconds remaining after this elbow to the face by Nikola Jokic.<br><br>The Nuggets just forced OT in Toronto.<a href="https://t.co/n8lkziKtHF">pic.twitter.com/n8lkziKtHF</a></p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1851083115311317206?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Barnes recorded 21 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists, and five steals in 35 minutes of action.</p><p>Jokic collected 40 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists.</p><p>The Nuggets were down by as many as 15 points during the contest but came back to record their first win of the season.</p>

TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 28: Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors handles the ball during the game against the Denver Nuggets on October 28, 2024 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE

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<p>ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored a career-high 50 points, and the Orlando Magic beat the Indiana Pacers 119-115 on Monday night.</p>
<p>Banchero also had 13 rebounds and nine assists <a href="https://apnews.com/article/paolo-banchero-orlando-d73147c19aa9ab9889d64a66472cadfb">in a terrific performance</a>.</p>
<p>Jalen Suggs had 25 points and seven assists for Orlando, and reserve Mo Wagner finished with 14 points.</p>
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<p>Pascal Siakam had 26 points and nine rebounds for the Pacers, who wiped out a 13-point Magic lead in the third quarter but went cold in the final minutes. Tyrese Haliburton had 19 points, nine rebounds and 10 assists.</p>
<p>Banchero tied a franchise record with 37 points in the first half, matching Tracy McGrady on March 9, 2003.</p>
<hl2>Takeaways</hl2><p>Pacers: Went 20 for 30 at the free-throw line while falling to 1-3 on the season.</p>
<p>Magic: Banchero helped the Magic hold on after losing leading scorer Franz Wagner (illness) in the third quarter.</p>
<hl2>Key moment</hl2><p>The game was slipping away from the Magic after Indiana’s 22-3 run in the third quarter. But Banchero came up with a backcourt steal and fed Mo Wagner for a dunk, cutting the Pacers’ lead to one and bringing the crowd back into the game.</p>
<hl2>Key stat</hl2><p>The Pacers shot 22 free throws in the third quarter and none in the fourth.</p>
<hl2>Up next</hl2><p>The Pacers host Boston on Wednesday night while the Magic open a five-game trip at Chicago.</p>
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<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/102767" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/102767">Paolo Banchero</a> recorded a career-best 50 points as well as 13 rebounds and nine assists in the Orlando Magic's 119-115 win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday.</p><p>Banchero scored 37 across the first two quarters, matching Tracy McGrady's franchise record for points in a half.</p><p>"It was just being in the zone," Banchero said, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/42061381/paolo-banchero-ties-orlando-magic-record-37-point-first-half-vs-indiana-pacers">ESPN</a>. "Felt like I was in an open gym, back at home, just working on my game. Every shot felt like it was going in and it's a good feeling when you've got a day like that. Not every game is going to be like that, but I'm glad today was."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Banchero also called his first half performance "magical." </p><p>It's Orlando's first 50-point effort since McGrady scored 51 against the Denver Nuggets in 2003, according to <a href="https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/most-points-scored-in-a-single-game-by-an-orlando-magic-player">Statmuse</a>. It's also the NBA's first 50-point game this season.</p><p>Banchero joins <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/72" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/72">LeBron James</a> as the only players to record more than 50 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists in a contest before turning 22 years old, per <a href="https://x.com/statmuse/status/1851077585192825311">Statmuse</a>.</p><p>Magic guard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/96087" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/96087">Jalen Suggs</a> added 25 points in the victory. Pacers forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/39061" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/39061">Pascal Siakam</a> led his team in scoring with 26.</p><p>Orlando improves to 3-1 with the win and faces the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday.</p>

ORLANDO, FL - OCTOBER 28: Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic celebrates during the game against the Indiana Pacers on October 28, 2024 at Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE

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<p>Philadelphia 76ers star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/31932" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/31932">Joel Embiid</a> was assessed a postgame technical foul a day after waving a towel on the bench during a free-throw attempt from Indiana Pacers guard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/102757" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/102757">Andrew Nembhard</a>, the league announced Monday.</p><p>Embiid, who has yet to make his season debut, committed the act during overtime of Sunday's contest. Nembhard split his attempts from the line.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Joel Embiid, who has yet to play a single game this season, has already picked up a technical foul for what he did here, the NBA has announced. <a href="https://t.co/Ddu2kMWC7H">pic.twitter.com/Ddu2kMWC7H</a></p>— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomerAzarly/status/1851028466118115331?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>The Sixers picked up their first win on Sunday without Embiid and free-agent acquisition <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/1889" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/1889">Paul George</a>. Both players are dealing with knee ailments to begin the campaign, with Embiid being ruled out for the entire first week of the season.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Philadelphia faces the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday.</p>

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 27: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates during the game against the Indiana Pacers on October 27, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE

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<p>Golden State Warriors star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/148" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/148">Stephen Curry</a> suffered a left ankle sprain during Sunday's 112-104 defeat to the Los Angeles Clippers.</p><p>Curry told Warriors head coach Steve Kerr the injury is "mild or moderate," per <a href="https://x.com/anthonyVslater/status/1850738940644581884">The Athletic's Anthony Slater</a>. The 36-year-old will undergo an MRI on Sunday.</p><p>Curry limped off with 2:43 left in the third quarter after landing awkwardly while navigating an off-ball screen. He sat for the remainder of the quarter, using a band to stretch the ankle out, according to <a href="https://x.com/anthonyVslater/status/1850726278783262846">Slater</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Steph exited the game after sustaining an apparent ankle injury <a href="https://t.co/eo1n9Wkx3E">pic.twitter.com/eo1n9Wkx3E</a></p>— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSWarriors/status/1850726703976563028?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>He returned with 8:08 remaining in the fourth quarter but looked to aggravate his injury, slipping on the court while trying to set a screen for teammate <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/96093" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/96093">Moses Moody</a>.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Steph appears to aggravate his ankle injury and heads to the locker room <a href="https://t.co/AllTixka32">pic.twitter.com/AllTixka32</a></p>— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSWarriors/status/1850730021767487555?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Curry recorded 18 points, six assists, four rebounds, and two steals in 27 minutes. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/31937" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/31937">Andrew Wiggins</a> led the team in scoring with 29 points.</p><p>The Warriors suffered their first loss of the season. They're off Monday before a home back-to-back against the New Orleans Pelicans beginning Tuesday.</p>

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 27: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the game against the LA Clippers on October 27, 2024 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE

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<p>Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade had a memorable reaction as the franchise unveiled its statue of him for the first time.</p><p>After the bronze likeness was revealed on Sunday, Wade awkwardly asked the crowd outside of the Kaseya Center: "Who is that guy?"</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">“Who is that guy?”<br><br>— Dwyane Wade reacts to his statue 😅<br><br> <a href="https://t.co/Zi0w8fNfwA">pic.twitter.com/Zi0w8fNfwA</a></p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1850661571611230543?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>The Heat announced the building of the statue in January and said that Wade's likeness would be released the day before the 21st anniversary of his professional debut.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The statue pays homage to Wade's legendary "this is my house" game-winner against the Chicago Bulls in 2009.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">This is Wade's house. <a href="https://t.co/gM80oh7iFd">pic.twitter.com/gM80oh7iFd</a></p>— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) <a href="https://twitter.com/MiamiHEAT/status/1850662724042154220?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Wade said "it’s one of the best statues ever created," according to team reporter <a href="https://x.com/WillManso/status/1850671357446455532">Will Manso</a>.</p><p>"I didn’t play for this," Wade said during his speech, according to <a href="https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article294531929.html?taid=671ebef51f2755000127e642&amp;utm_campaign=trueanthem&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter">Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald</a>. "I didn’t pick up a basketball for this. I picked up a basketball to change my family’s life. ... I could not have written this script any better."</p><p>Miami drafted Wade fifth overall in 2003. The Marquette product played 14 of his 16 NBA seasons in South Beach and contributed to the franchise's championships in 2006, 2012, and 2013. He won the 2006 Finals MVP, received 13 All-Star nods, and made eight All-NBA teams over his career.</p><p>Wade is the franchise leader in points, assists, steals, made field goals, minutes, and games.</p><p>The statue caused a variety of notable reactions on social media.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Oh no. <a href="https://t.co/XlUAsP5EWW">pic.twitter.com/XlUAsP5EWW</a></p>— J.E. Skeets (@jeskeets) <a href="https://twitter.com/jeskeets/status/1850664876861280538?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2024</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dear kids, some of yall become statue makers. The world needs you. <br><br>Signed, sports fans</p>— Chris Vernon (@ChrisVernonShow) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisVernonShow/status/1850667518949495014?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2024</a>
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<p lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/JPPnWK3fd7">pic.twitter.com/JPPnWK3fd7</a></p>— Harrison Faigen (@hmfaigen) <a href="https://twitter.com/hmfaigen/status/1850667106565558549?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2024</a>
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<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/5334" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/5334">Klay Thompson</a> set a franchise record Thursday night by hitting six 3-pointers, the most made by a player in their debut with the Dallas Mavericks.</p><p>Thompson finished the game with 22 points, seven rebounds, and three steals as the Mavericks beat the San Antonio Spurs 120-109.</p><p>"Couldn't have asked for a better start, I mean just sharing the court with Kai (Kyrie Irving), Luka (Doncic) and the rest of the guys is very special after a hard month of really good work, and to see it come to fruition is awesome," Thompson told <a href="https://x.com/NBAonTNT/status/1849633431828775123">TNT</a> postgame. "It's just a small step for where we want to go, but it's something we can build off."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/68198" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/68198">Doncic</a> led the team in scoring with 28 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists. He celebrated one of Thompson's makes from deep by turning around to go back on defense before the veteran wing had even shot the ball.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">"He's looking at you and I." <br><br>Luka knows his new teammate Klay is MONEY from deep!<br><br>19 for Thompson in his Mavs debut on TNT 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/uBn3yvDnf9">pic.twitter.com/uBn3yvDnf9</a></p>— NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1849626000637726727?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 25, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>"It's easy to play with a guy like that," Doncic said, according to <a href="https://x.com/GrantAfseth/status/1849638926237237557">NBA reporter Grant Afseth</a>. He added, "You gotta find him. … It makes my life and Kai's life easier. It makes the whole team's life easier. It's a lot of space, so it's great."</p><p>Thompson joined the Mavericks after 11 seasons with the Golden State Warriors. A five-time All-Star and four-time champion, he ranks sixth in NBA history with 2,487 threes.</p><p>Dallas takes on the Phoenix Suns on Saturday.</p>

DALLAS, TEXAS - OCTOBER 24: Klay Thompson #31 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts after scoring against the San Antonio Spurs during the third quarter at American Airlines Center on October 24, 2024 in Dallas, Texas.

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<p>University of South Florida men's basketball head coach Amir Abdur-Rahim died Thursday at age 43, the school announced. He was undergoing a medical procedure at a Tampa-area hospital and died due to complications.</p><p>"All of us with South Florida athletics are grieving with the loved ones of coach Abdur-Rahim," vice president for athletics Michael Kelly said. "He was authentic, driven, and his infectious personality captivated all of Bulls Nation. Coach Abdur-Rahim leaves a lasting impact on our student-athletes, the university, and the community. We are supporting those closest to him, including his family, team, and athletics staff, to ensure they have the resources they need to deal with this tremendous loss."</p><p>Abdur-Rahim spent one season with the Bulls, helping guide the program to 25 wins and the school's first-ever ranking in the Associated Press poll. He won Coach of the Year for the American Athletic Conference.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Before his tenure with South Florida, Abdur-Rahim spent four seasons at Kennesaw State, leading the Owls to their lone March Madness appearance in 2023. He also spent time as an assistant coach at Murray State, Charleston, Texas A&amp;M, and Georgia.</p><p>Abdur-Rahim was the younger brother of 13-year NBA veteran Shareef Abdur-Rahim.</p>

FORT WORTH, TX - MARCH 15: South Florida Bulls head coach Amir Abdur-Rahim points during the American Athletic Conference Championship tournament game between the East Carolina Pirates and South Florida Bulls on March 15, 2024 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

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<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/72" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/72">LeBron James</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/121726" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/121726">Bronny James </a>made history, becoming the first father-son duo to play together in an NBA game during the Los Angeles Lakers' 110-103 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.</p><p>The tandem took the court at the 4:00 mark of the second quarter of the Lakers' season opener.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">LeBron James. <br>Bronny James.<br><br>The first father-son duo to play together in the NBA! <a href="https://t.co/naadFLoPmh">pic.twitter.com/naadFLoPmh</a></p>— NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1848921397210337723?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 23, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Bronny played two-and-a-half minutes with his dad, during which time he missed two shot attempts and collected one rebound.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"Y'all ready? You see the intensity, right? Just play carefree, though," James <a href="https://x.com/NBAonTNT#:~:text=%C2%B7-,1h,-%22Just%20play%20carefree">told</a> his son before they checked in together. "Don't worry about mistakes. Just go out and play hard."</p><p>After the victory, James <a href="https://x.com/NBA/status/1848949570509701470">said</a> playing alongside Bronny is "one of the greatest gifts I've ever gotten."</p><p>Meanwhile, Bronny reflected on the experience of going to the scorer's table with his dad, calling it a moment he'll never forget.</p><p>The pair played together in a preseason contest against the Suns earlier in October.</p><p>Head coach JJ Redick said pregame that LeBron and Bronny would play together at a time that made sense, according to <a href="https://x.com/MarkG_Medina/status/1848881440689476040">NBA reporter Mark Medina</a>.</p><p>Redick won his first game as Lakers' coach after being hired by the franchise in June. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/11373" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/11373">Anthony Davis</a> led the team in scoring with 36 points and 16 rebounds, helping Los Angeles win its first season opener since 2016.</p><p>Before the game, LeBron and Bronny met up with Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr., baseball's first father-son duo. They played 51 games together for the Seattle Mariners in 1990 and 1991.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">James 🤝 Griffey<br><br>LeBron and Bronny James join Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr. as one of the few father-son duos to play on the same professional sports team 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/hZuiqPdePE">pic.twitter.com/hZuiqPdePE</a></p>— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthletic/status/1848916238790959550?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 23, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Gordie Howe also played with his two sons, Mark and Marty, with the Houston Aeros of the World Hockey Association, while outfielder Tim Raines and his son, Tim Raines Jr., played together with the Baltimore Orioles.</p><p>LeBron, the league's all-time leading scorer, expressed his desire to play alongside his son when Bronny was still in high school. Bronny, a USC commit, suffered a cardiac arrest caused by a congenital heart defect. He made his debut for the Trojans in December and went on to average 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game.</p><p>The Lakers selected Bronny with the 55th pick in June's NBA draft.</p><p>LeBron entered his 22nd season in the NBA on Tuesday. Vince Carter is the only other player to reach that milestone.</p>

Los Angeles Lakers' US small forward #23 LeBron James (L) and Los Angeles Lakers' US guard #09 Bronny James are seen on court during the NBA game season opener between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto Arena in Los Angeles on October 22, 2024. LeBron and Bronny are the first father and son to play together in any NBA game.

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<p>Denver Nuggets forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/30810" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/30810">Aaron Gordon</a> agreed to a four-year, $133-million contract extension that includes a player option for the 2028-29 season and a trade kicker, his representation told <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/41932195/denver-nuggets-aaron-gordon-agree-4-year-extension">ESPN's Shams Charania</a>.</p><p>To facilitate the extension, Gordon picked up his $23-million player option for 2025-26. The 29-year-old will be paid his maximum salary for the following three seasons in addition to bonuses, according to <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1848519801066438965">Charania</a>.</p><p>Gordon is entering his fifth season with the Nuggets. He previously spent seven seasons with the Orlando Magic after being drafted fourth overall in 2014.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Over his tenure with Denver, Gordon has averaged 14.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 2.5 assists. He played a pivotal role in the team's championship run in 2023, contributing 13.3 points, six rebounds, and 2.6 assists.</p><p>The Nuggets' core of Gordon, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/37604" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/37604">Nikola Jokic</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/44995" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/44995">Jamal Murray</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/60530" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/60530">Michael Porter Jr.</a> are all signed through at least the 2026-27 season. The franchise lost veteran wing <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/11367" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/11367">Kentavious Caldwell-Pope</a> to the Magic during the offseason, breaking up one of the NBA's best lineups over the past two seasons.</p><p>Denver kicks off its season Thursday at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder.</p>

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 17: Aaron Gordon #32 of the Denver Nuggets rebounds the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first quarter of a preseason game at Target Center on October 17, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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<p>The Atlanta Hawks are signing forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/96072" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/96072">Jalen Johnson</a> to a fully guaranteed five-year, $150-million extension on his rookie deal, his representation told <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/41930446/hawks-jalen-johnson-agree-5-year-150m-extension">ESPN's Shams Charania</a>.</p><p>Johnson broke out in his third season, averaging 16 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 3.6 assists. He averaged 4.9 points in limited minutes in his first two campaigns.</p><p>"Jalen Johnson embodies the characteristics we look for as an organization, both on and off the court," Hawks general manager Landry Fields said in a statement. "He has shown continuous improvement each year and has the character and the work ethic to continue to grow his game. He has developed into a significant part of our team and we're thrilled to continue his development in Atlanta."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Johnson is one of six players in NBA history to average at least 16 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and one 3-pointer per game in a season before turning 23.</p><p>The Hawks drafted the former Duke forward with the 20th pick in 2021.</p><p>Johnson, 22, is expected to receive more offensive responsibility after Atlanta traded <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/46143" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/46143">Dejounte Murray</a> to the New Orleans Pelicans this offseason.</p><p>The Hawks begin the season at home Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets.</p>

MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 16: Jalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks shoots the ball during the game against the Miami Heat during a preseason game on October 16, 2024 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE

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DALLAS, TX -OCTOBER 17: Jaden Hardy #1 of the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks in the second half of an NBA pre-season game at American Airlines Center on October 17, 2024 in Dallas, Texas.

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<p>The Houston Rockets are signing center <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/96113" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/96113">Alperen Sengun</a> to a five-year, $185-million rookie-scale extension, his representation told <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/41930272/rockets-alperen-sengun-agrees-5-year-185m-extension">ESPN's Bobby Marks</a>.</p><p>The final year of Sengun's deal is a player option, according to Marks. He becomes the first player to sign a five-year rookie extension with a player option since Luka Doncic and Trae Young.</p><p>The 22-year-old will earn around $34 million in 2025-26, with increases every season, according to <a href="https://x.com/KellyIko/status/1848493013116276766">The Athletic's Kelly Iko</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Sengun had a breakout third season, averaging 21.1 points, 9.3 rebounds, five assists, and 1.2 steals. He finished third in Most Improved Player voting behind runner-up <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/69889" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/69889">Coby White</a> and winner <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/93855" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/93855">Tyrese Maxey</a>.</p><p>He missed the final 18 games of the season due to a sprained ankle and a bone bruise on his knee.</p><p>Sengun was one of six players to average at least 21 points, nine rebounds, and five assists last season, joining Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid, and Julius Randle.</p><p>The Rockets improved by 19 wins last season, finishing with a 41-41 record. However, Houston missed the playoffs for a fourth straight campaign.</p><p>Houston acquired Sengun with the 16th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. The Turkish product played one season with Besiktas, winning MVP of the Basketball Super League as an 18-year-old.</p><p>The Rockets also <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3104931" href="https://thescore.com/news/3104931">signed</a> Jalen Green, the No. 2 pick from the 2021 draft, to a three-year, $106-million contract extension earlier Monday.</p>

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 15: Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets drives to the basket during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans during a NBA preseason game on October 15, 2024 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE

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