Warriors forward Jimmy Butler, who was dealing with a sore lower back coming into Tuesday’s game against the Suns, played just 14 first-half minutes and was ruled out in the third quarter.
Cavaliers All-Star Darius Garland, who is yet to play this season following offseason toe surgery, could return to action as early as Wednesday against the 76ers, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania.
ESPN national analysts Zach Kram and Kevin Pelton debate the biggest early-season questions about Victor Wembanyama, Austin Reaves, Cooper Flagg and more.
Playing without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Lakers won at Portland on Monday night behind a combined 57 points from starters Deandre Ayton and Rui Hachimura and an unexpected 25-point performance from reserve guard Nick Smith Jr.