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Hornets' Bouknight unconscious, had gun before DWI arrest

Hornets' Bouknight unconscious, had gun before DWI arrest

CHARLOTTE, N.C.
Siakam has 23 points, 11 boards and Raptors open season with 108-105 win over Cavs

Siakam has 23 points, 11 boards and Raptors open season with 108-105 win over Cavs

Toronto's all-star guard Fred VanVleet addressed delighted fans before tip-off at Wednesday's season opener, telling them: "Let's have some fun." The Raptors made sure they did.
Morant's 34 points lead Grizzlies to OT win over Knicks

Morant's 34 points lead Grizzlies to OT win over Knicks

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant had 34 points and nine assists, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the New York Knicks 115-112 in overtime on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams.
Rozier scores 24 as Hornets rout youthful Spurs, 129-102

Rozier scores 24 as Hornets rout youthful Spurs, 129-102

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — With All-Star guard LaMelo Ball out with a sprained left ankle, Terry Rozier stepped up with 24 points and six others scored in double figures as the Charlotte Hornets routed the San Antonio Spurs 129-102 on Wednesday night.
Murray, Young lead Hawks past pesky Rockets 117-107

Murray, Young lead Hawks past pesky Rockets 117-107

ATLANTA (AP) — Dejounte Murray and Trae Young hardly looked like they were playing their first game together.
Zion scores 25 points in return, Pelicans rout Nets 130-108

Zion scores 25 points in return, Pelicans rout Nets 130-108

NEW YORK (AP) — Zion Williamson resumed his assault on backboards and basketball players, leaving both at the mercy of his skills and strength. “It’s like he didn’t miss a beat,” New Orleans coach Willie Green said.
DeRozan scores 37, Bulls top Heat 116-108 in season opener

DeRozan scores 37, Bulls top Heat 116-108 in season opener

MIAMI (AP) — DeMar DeRozan picked up where he left off last season.
Bogdanovic shines in Detroit debut, helps Pistons beat Magic

Bogdanovic shines in Detroit debut, helps Pistons beat Magic

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons are excited about their future thanks to some young, dynamic players. Bojan Bogdanovic provides a reason to hope the present is promising, too.
Beal, Wizards open season with 114-107 win over Pacers

Beal, Wizards open season with 114-107 win over Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bradley Beal played smooth and efficient — just the way coach Wes Unseld Jr. wanted.
Raptors exercise team options for Scottie Barnes, Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn

Raptors exercise team options for Scottie Barnes, Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors exercised team options for budding sophomore Scottie Barnes, Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn on Wednesday.