SGA’s career-high 45 fuels OKC without Holmgren
In the Thunder’s first game since losing Chet Holmgren for at least two months to a hip fracture, Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in a career-high 45 points, 9 assists and 5 steals during a 134-126 win over the LA Clippers on Monday.
Cavs reach 12-0 for best start since ’15-16 Dubs
Cleveland became the eighth team in NBA history to begin a season undefeated in its first 12 games, with five of the previous seven teams going on to reach the NBA Finals.
Wemby tops 30 for 1st time this season, Spurs win
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, 20, produced his 12th career 30-point NBA game, and his first this season, on Monday night, leading his team to a 116-96 victory over the Sacramento Kings, a win that saw him connect on six of 12 3-pointers.
Wemby in rare air with 6 3s, 7 blocks; Spurs fall
Victor Wembanyama became just the second player in NBA history to post six 3-pointers and seven blocks in a game, but the Spurs fell to the Jazz 111-110.
Bucks’ Lillard (concussion) to miss Raptors game
Milwaukee Bucks veteran Damian Lillard, 34, a seven-time All-NBA guard who is averaging 26 points, 6.6 assists and 4.6 rebounds this season, is in concussion protocol and won’t play Tuesday against the Toronto Raptors, the team announced Monday.
Kings guard Monk, ankle, out at least two weeks
Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk will be out for at least two weeks after suffering what the team is calling a moderate right ankle sprain, the team announced Monday.
Timberwolves reveal ‘ice cold’ City Edition uniforms, inspired by Minnesota’s winters
The Timberwolves will debut the look on Nov. 17 against the Phoenix Suns and will wear it 23 times this season.
Waiver wire pickups: Bennedict Mathurin rises above the rest
The fantasy basketball waiver wire always has players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.
‘There’s disbelief about him because he’s just that good’: Inside Cooper Flagg’s improbable rise
From grade school, Flagg has faced test after test — all designed to define his ceiling. He has passed them all, fueled by lessons from one of the greatest teams in NBA history.
Josh Giddey’s new role ‘making things easy’ for the Bulls
After being traded to Chicago in June, Giddey is finding a home in the Bulls’ fast-paced offense.