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Coach JJ Redick says the Los Angeles Lakers must find a way to win without LeBron James, but even he felt the absence of his injured superstar in an NBA season-opening loss to the Golden State Warriors.

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The opening night of the inaugural NBA x NBL Melbourne series was a success both on and off the court for the New Orleans Pelicans after they survived a late scare to defeat a slick and difficult Melbourne United side already three games into their regular season.

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The Golden State Warriors emphatically signalled their intentions for the new NBA season on Tuesday, romping past Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers 119-109 in a clash of Western Conference rivals.

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Kawhi Leonard insisted he and the Los Angeles Clippers were innocent of wrongdoing following allegations the club was involved in a scheme to dodge salary cap rules, triggering an NBA investigation.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder launched the defense of their NBA crown with a thrilling season-opening 125-124 triple-overtime victory over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday.

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Victor Wembanyama said Monday he had emerged from a curtailed season fitter and stronger and can’t wait to get back on the court when the San Antonio Spurs begin their NBA campaign.

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LeBron James said Monday he had not decided when to retire from basketball as he prepares to become the first player in NBA history to play a 23rd season in the league.