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Better shooting guard right now?
Anthony Edwards: 24.6 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 4.1 APG
Donovan Mitchell: 25.1 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 4.8 APG
Career numbers. Pick one 👇
Tyrese Maxey vs Allen Iverson, first 6 seasons each:
Tyrese Maxey: 21.1 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 4.8 APG, 46.1 FG%
Allen Iverson: 26.9 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 5.6 APG, 42.1 FG%
Who had the better start? 👇
Bronny James assigned to Coachella Valley Lakers in G League
The Los Angeles Lakers have used Bronny James sparingly during their 7-2 start and on Thursday assigned him to their G League affiliate, the Coachella Valley Lakers.
(per ESPN)
Threes per game leaders so far:
1. Luka Doncic (LAL) 5.9
2. Stephen Curry (GS) 4.5
3. Anthony Edwards (MIN) 4.5
4. Duncan Robinson (DET) 4.4
5. Jamal Murray (DEN) 4.1
6. Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ATL) 4.1
7. Klay Thompson (MIA) 3.9
8. Tyler Herro (MIL) 3.6
Luka Doncic again puts up 40 as torrid stretch continues in Lakers' win
By dropping another 40 points Wednesday, Luka Doncic joined Kobe Bryant and Elgin Baylor as the only Lakers to ever score 35-plus points in six straight games.
(per ESPN)
LeBron James' reps send cease-and-desist letter to 'Bron AI' sports betting app
LeBron James is aiming to get a sports betting app to stop using his likeness without authorization, a spokesperson for the 76ers star told Front Office Sports.
(per ESPN)
Victor Wembanyama last night: 52 points, 24 rebounds, 2 assists on 16-28 shooting.
San Antonio Spurs 112, Dallas Mavericks 111.
Best performance of the night? 👀
Hornets' Kon Knueppel exits 6 minutes into season debut with leg soreness
Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel exited his season debut after appearing to aggravate the left hamstring injury that had sidelined him to start the year.
(per ESPN)
Which Clipper hurt more?
Paul George: 20.5 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 3.7 APG
Kawhi Leonard: 20.7 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 3.1 APG
Career numbers. Pick one 👇
Ja Morant vs Allen Iverson, first 7 seasons each:
Ja Morant: 22.4 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 7.4 APG, 46.6 FG%
Allen Iverson: 27.0 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 5.6 APG, 42.0 FG%
Who had the better start? 👇
Assists per game leaders so far:
1. Trae Young (WSH) 10.0
2. Nikola Jokic (DEN) 9.0
3. Luka Doncic (LAL) 8.1
4. Davion Mitchell (MIA) 8.0
5. Jayson Tatum (BOS) 7.9
6. Jalen Johnson (ATL) 7.9
7. Josh Giddey (CHI) 7.9
8. Alperen Sengun (HOU) 7.8
Warriors owner Joe Lacob ecstatic with early Yaxel Lendeborg returns
Warriors owner Joe Lacob is already convinced the team nailed its drafting of Yaxel Lendeborg, saying "we got this one right."
(per ESPN)
Lakers' Luka Doncic has 2nd tech of season rescinded by NBA
The technical foul assessed to Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic late in the second quarter of Monday's 138-117 win over the Miami Heat was rescinded, the NBA announced.
(per ESPN)
Better guard, career for career?
Damian Lillard: 25.1 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 6.7 APG
Kyrie Irving: 23.7 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 5.6 APG
Career numbers. Pick one 👇
Raptors' Kawhi Leonard completes knee treatment, begins 'return to play process'
Kawhi Leonard has completed a treatment to address left knee swelling and is beginning the "return to play process" in Toronto, the Raptors announced.
(per ESPN)
Giannis Antetokounmpo vs Kevin Garnett, first 13 seasons each:
Giannis Antetokounmpo: 24.1 PPG, 9.9 RPG, 5.0 APG, 55.4 FG%
Kevin Garnett: 20.4 PPG, 11.2 RPG, 4.4 APG, 49.4 FG%
Who had the better start? 👇
Dumonts take over as controlling owners of Mavericks
Sivan and Patrick Dumont purchased Miriam Adelson's shares of the Mavericks last month, making the Dumont family the controlling owners of the franchise.
(per ESPN)
