Pistons game, coaches Ime Udoka and J.B. Bickerstaff talked about the challenges the league and its players face during its gambling scandal.

Houston will need to depend on its newly acquired star, as well as a familiar one. The Athletic's recent reliability rankings favor them well.

Houston was the team that really respected me, respected what I bring to the table, and wanted to make this work,” Kevin Durant tells SI.

Houston went with an ultra-tall starting lineup in the wake of Fred VanVleet's torn ACL. It's not clear if that will be sustainable for Ime Udoka or if the roster will need tweaks down the line, but it's a strong start for the center.

Houston could be elite as a whole this season, but even its best players couldn't crack the preseason MVP ladder.

The Thunder outlasted KD on ring night, while Luka and Steph battled in L.A. Here are the biggest takeaways from NBA opening night.

The Oklahoma City Thunder received their NBA championship rings before their season opener against the Houston Rockets.

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