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NBA October 23, 2019

NBA fan reveals pro-Hong Kong protest shirt after baiting cameraman with Clippers jersey

A young fan duped a cameraman during coverage of the NBA season tipoff Lakers-Clippers game Tuesday night, luring the unsuspecting camera operator in by waving a Clippers jersey -- only to drop it and reveal a “Stand with Hong Kong” shirt. 

Golden State Warriors October 23, 2019

Klay Thompson's return to Warriors unclear as he recovers from torn ACL, Steve Kerr says

Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson could miss the entire 2019-20 season as he recovers from surgery repairing a torn ACL he suffered during the NBA Finals, coach Steve Kerr said Tuesday.

NBA October 23, 2019

NBA season-openers not aired on Chinese state TV amid Hong Kong tweet fallout

As the NBA regular season tipped off in the United States and Canada, fans in China were left in the dark, as state television decided against airing the games in the aftermath of a recent controversy stemming from a general manager's tweet supporting pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.

New Orleans Pelicans October 23, 2019

Zion Williamson speculation over meniscus injury 'asinine,' Pelicans general manager says

New Orleans Pelicans general manager David Griffin shut down any talk that rookie Zion Williamson’s overall shape played a factor in his latest knee injury that will sideline him for several weeks.

Los Angeles Clippers October 23, 2019

Leonard leads Clippers over LeBron and Lakers 112-102

Kawhi Leonard hit seven straight shots in one stretch, creating a run for the Clippers that his new teammates quickly joined.

Toronto Raptors October 23, 2019

VanVleet scores career-high 34, Raptors top Pelicans 130-122

The Toronto Raptors slipped on shiny new rings, unfurled a championship banner, then got their title defense started with a hard-fought victory.

Toronto Raptors October 23, 2019

Raptors' Ujiri won't be charged for shoving deputy

California prosecutors announced Tuesday that they won't charge Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri for shoving a sheriff's deputy after the NBA championship-winning game in Oakland last June.

Toronto Raptors October 23, 2019

Raptors receive NBA's biggest championship rings ever

The Toronto Raptors received the biggest championship rings in NBA history and unfurled a banner celebrating their victory in a ceremony before their season opener against the New Orleans Pelicans.

NBA October 23, 2019

Hong Kong flag flies during TNT coverage of Lakers-Clippers NBA season opener

A large Hong Kong flag was being waved in the middle of a crowd behind TNT’s NBA Half Time Show panel broadcast live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles Tuesday during the season open between the Lakers and the Clippers.

NBA October 22, 2019

Shaq defends Daryl Morey amid NBA-China feud: In America, 'we're allowed to speak out on injustices'

Former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal rushed to the defense of Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey on Tuesday amid the ongoing feud between the NBA and China, saying the GM was "right" to support Hong Kong.