Things to know about the NBA season: Lots of money, lots of talent, lots of stats
NBA teams currently have about $4.8 billion in salary committed to players for this season, meaning the average per team is around $160 million.
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Jokic dominates with triple-double as Nuggets edge Lakers in NBA season opener
LOS ANGELES – Nikola Jokic delivered a dominant triple-double performance as the Denver Nuggets launched the defense of their NBA championship crown with a season-opening 119-107 victory over LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday (Wednesday, Manila time).
Who’s banking on Lebron?
There are two games in the NBA opening day schedule this morning (Manila time) and the league’s oldest player will be in action for the Los Angeles Lakers against the defending champion Denver Nuggets in one of the contests. LeBron James, 38, was once the youngest NBA player but that was 20 seasons ago. Now, The Chosen One’s the senior statesman and looking to become the first player to score 40,000 career points, a feat that will be accomplished about 50 games into the season if he averages 28 points a game. The other game pits Golden State against Phoenix.
Blockbuster NBA season on Nuggets host Lakers; Wembanyama set for debut
LOS ANGELES – Victor Wembanyama launches his bid to lead the San Antonio Spurs back to basketball’s top table while the defending champion Denver Nuggets are chasing a dynasty as the NBA season tips off on Tuesday.
Wembanyama heads Spurs revival as NBA season tips off
LOS ANGELES – Victor Wembanyama launches his bid to lead the San Antonio Spurs back to basketball's top table while the defending champion Denver Nuggets are chasing a dynasty as the NBA season tips off on Tuesday (Wednesday, Manila time).
Reports: Bucks star Antetokounmpo signs 3-year, $186M extension
LOS ANGELES – Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $186 million, multiple US media reports said on Monday (Tuesday, Manila time).
LeBron targets title for Lakers in 21st NBA season
LOS ANGELES – LeBron James heads into his 21st season in the NBA hungrier than ever as he looks to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a record-breaking 18th championship.
FIBA World Cup helped NBA players get in perfect shape heading into new season, says exec
MANILA, Philippines — The NBA is likely to see more good games earlier on in the new season set to tip off next week after multiple players saw action in the 2023 FIBA World Cup earlier this year.