Michael Wilbon: "I'm talking to players and coaches now, mostly in the West...Here's what players not just on the Rockets think, but OKC, Utah, Clippers...They think Houston is better than Golden State."

Jackson Victor Oladipo isn't traveling to Portland Golden State and Sacramento meaning the chronic condition that has developed in his non surgically repaired knee will sideline him at least the first 7 games this season

Will Markkanen most likely stay in Utah beyond this season Can he play himself out of Utah if he keeps performing well

Game 1, 1991 ECF, Bulls vs. Pistons: Mark Aguirre gets blocked three times in one possession--first Scottie Pippen in transition, then Michael Jordan on the follow-up. Aguirre pushes Pippen to the ground, only to get rejected by Scottie again.

FTFonFS1 "Even though Reggie Jackson adds to the talent of the Clippers, and 1-12 looks better than the Lakers, you can only play 5 guys. This helps the Lakers. Any minute he's on the court, that means Pat Beverley, Lou Williams or Landry Shamet isn't on