Yaxel Lendeborg jawing with Luka Doncic already

Anthony Edwards on LaMelo Ball: "I think he's the best point guard in the league." (via @JonKrawczynski)

DAME'S BACK. HEAT CHECK.

Tyrese Haliburton getting emotional in the postgame interview after his first game back. 23 PTS and 12 AST in a win.

Ty Jerome getting MVP chants with 45 points on Opening Night

Worst plus-minus in a debut in NBA history: Caleb Wilson: -45 (tonight) Jalen Green: -37 (2021) Amen Thompson: -34 (2023) Raptors beat the Bulls by 43.

Players in NBA history with multiple 40-point season openers: Anthony Edwards Wilt Chamberlain Michael Jordan Ant had 45 PTS, 10 REB in the win.

Status alert: Alperen Sengun (back) has returned to Wednesday's game.

Status alert: Alperen Sengun (back) has returned to Rockets' bench Wednesday.

Status alert: Alperen Sengun (back) headed to locker room Wednesday.

Lineup alert: Kings will start Acuff Jr., LaVine, Hunter, Murray, Sabonis on Wednesday.

Paolo Banchero in loss to the Hawks: 35 PTS 10 AST 7 REB 10-12 FG 3-4 3PT 12-16 FT Most efficient 30-point game of his career.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker. 31 PTS and two daggers to beat the Magic.

Anthony Davis and Trae Young both record double-doubles in their Wizards debut. AD: 34 PTS, 12 REB, 4 AST, 2 STL, 1 BLK Trae: 20 PTS, 13 AST, 1 TO

Cam Boozer too strong for JJJ

Lineup alert: Warriors will start Curry, Melton, Santos, Lendeborg, Green on Wednesday.

Lineup alert: Lakers will start Doncic, Reaves, Thybulle, Williams, Kessler on Wednesday.

Lineup alert: Blazers will start Morant, Lillard, Avdija, Camara, Clingan on Wednesday.

Malik Monk (ankle) listed out Wednesday.

Lineup alert: Suns will start Booker, Green, Brooks, Bridges, Maluach on Wednesday.