The New York Times – Sports:
Kevin Durant’s trade request, a coaching change and Kyrie Irving’s suspension made the Nets look destined for another season of disappointment. Now, they’re the hottest team in the Eastern Conference.
Author: Scott Cacciola
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The Inside Story of N.B.A. Players and Their Socks
The New York Times – Sports:
Zion Williamson rocks an orange stripe. Marcus Smart almost got fined over his socks. Some guys wear them on the wrong feet. (The wrong feet?)
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The Sixers Give a Glimpse of How Good They Can Be
The New York Times – Sports:
Joel Embiid is formidable, and James Harden is keeping the offense on track. The Philadelphia 76ers are clicking — and hoping it lasts this time.
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The Celtics Have Found a New Way to Be Better Than Everyone Else
The New York Times – Sports:
Boston was the best defensive team last season en route to the N.B.A. finals. Not so much this year. A scorching offense has helped them to the best record this year.
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A Last Competitive New York Marathon for Abdi Abdirahman
The New York Times – Sports:
Abdi Abdirahman expects to return, running ‘with the masses, with a bunch of friends,’ for the fun of it.
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A Tough Start in Texas Turned Jimmy Butler Into an NBA All-Star
The New York Times – Sports:
Butler is impossible to miss as the fiercely competitive star of the Miami Heat. But he got his start at a small junior college in Texas after bigger schools overlooked him.
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The Milwaukee Bucks Are Betting on Déjà Vu
The New York Times – Sports:
Of course Giannis Antetokounmpo is back this season — but so is almost everyone else. Continuity could give Milwaukee an edge amid the N.B.A.’s roster upheavals.
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Celtics Shake Off N.B.A. Finals Loss With Season-Opening Win
The New York Times – Sports:
A tough loss to Golden State ended Boston’s championship hopes last season. The lessons from that series are already showing.
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Zion Williamson Is Finally Feeling Like Himself Again
The New York Times – Sports:
Injuries have hampered the N.B.A. career of the Pelicans’ Williamson, but a grueling summer of early morning workouts has him back on track.