Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics and Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz have reached out to Team USA about representing the United States in the World Cup in China this summer.
The Boston Celtics have lost Gordon Hayward to a fractured ankle, but that doesn't mean their season is imperiled.
Two head coaches in new spots make their regular season debuts as Mike D'Antoni leads the Rockets against Luke Walton's Lakers.
The start time has been moved up to accommodate the World Series, and the Cavs will get their championship rings beforehand.
Golden State beat the Lakers in Las Vegas Saturday, with the Laker reserves making the scoreline more respectable.
Utah hosts the Clippers in a matchup of teams expected to reach the playoffs this season.