This is the first time in NBA history that there have been four 50-point games — Markkanen's 51, Reaves' 51 on Sunday, and last Thursday's 50-point game from Gordon along with a 55-point game from Oklahoma City's reigning scoring champion and MVP in Gilgeous-Alexander — so early in a season.

In professional sports, it is impossible to quantify the importance of experience. That is especially true in the NBA.

We're only one week into the NBA season, but just a few games in, it is easy to spot who has been working on their game. Several players have come into the year ready to showcase the work they have done.

With Houston's point guard potentially out for the entire season with a torn ACL, the team plans to file for the Disabled Players Exemption to receive some of his salary back.

Amid the shocking arrests of Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown says he doesn’t think the NBA is doing enough to protect its players from sports betting issues.