What worked (and didn't) in 12 NBA season debuts: LeBron, LaMelo, more stars

Which stars shined with their new teams? Which might want a do-over? Ben Golliver examines 12 opening week debuts.

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Cavs coach Atkinson 'depressed' when LeBron deal fell through

When the Cleveland Cavaliers opened their season Thursday against the Philadelphia 76ers, it didn't just mean excitement for the start of something new for Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson.

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76ers mount stunning 29-point comeback to beat Cavs in home opener

76ers mount stunning 29-point comeback to beat Cavs in home opener

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James, Embiid, Maxey spark 76ers' rally from 29 points down in home opener to stun Cavs 114-106

— Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points and Joel Embiid had 24 to help LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers wipe out a 29-point deficit in their home opener and stun the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-106 on...

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Cavs coach Atkinson 'depressed' when LeBron deal fell through

When the Cleveland Cavaliers opened their season Thursday against the Philadelphia 76ers, it didn't just mean excitement for the start of something new for Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson.

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Philadelphia faces conference foe Cleveland

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Philadelphia 76ers

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NBA championship and MVP odds: Spurs, Thunder tied entering season; Wemby ahead of SGA

Each team's odds to win the NBA title, conference and division, plus MVP odds.

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2026-27 NBA season preview: Rankings, predictions, odds

Here's everything you need to know for all 30 NBA teams for the season, including storylines, stats and predictions ahead of opening night.

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