Around the League: Week 2 10/25-10/31
Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2021 3:53 am
Nationally televised games this week
Tuesday, Oct. 26
Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks, 7:30 p.m. on TNT
Denver Nuggets vs. Utah Jazz, 10:00 p.m. on TNT
Wednesday, Oct. 27
Atlanta Hawks vs. New Orleans Pelicans, 7:30 p.m. on ESPN
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Portland Trail Blazers, 10:00 p.m. on ESPN
Friday, Oct. 29
Charlotte Hornets vs. Miami Heat, 7:30 p.m. on ESPN
Dallas Mavericks vs. Denver Nuggets, 10:00 p.m. on ESPN
NBA News
Amid 1-2 start, Kevin Durant says 'of course' Brooklyn Nets have enough to win without Kyrie Irving
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/324 ... rie-irving
James Harden Says He Is 'for Sure' the Poster Boy of NBA's New Rule Change
https://www.si.com/nba/2021/10/25/james ... ange-fouls
Ben Simmons trade rumors: 76ers likely to wait until Dec. 15 before heightening pursuit of deal
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/ben- ... t-of-deal/
Dawn of a new era? New-look Bulls fire on all cylinders in home opener
https://www.nba.com/news/new-look-bulls ... ome-opener
Power Rankings Roundup
NBA Power Rankings Week 1: The Jazz Are Hitting All the Right Notes and Lots of Early Surprises
https://www.sportscasting.com/nba-power ... ght-notes/
NBA Power Rankings 2021: Opening week lessons learned from each team
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/new ... mqgyuioa9i
Tuesday, Oct. 26
Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks, 7:30 p.m. on TNT
Denver Nuggets vs. Utah Jazz, 10:00 p.m. on TNT
Wednesday, Oct. 27
Atlanta Hawks vs. New Orleans Pelicans, 7:30 p.m. on ESPN
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Portland Trail Blazers, 10:00 p.m. on ESPN
Friday, Oct. 29
Charlotte Hornets vs. Miami Heat, 7:30 p.m. on ESPN
Dallas Mavericks vs. Denver Nuggets, 10:00 p.m. on ESPN
NBA News
Amid 1-2 start, Kevin Durant says 'of course' Brooklyn Nets have enough to win without Kyrie Irving
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/324 ... rie-irving
James Harden Says He Is 'for Sure' the Poster Boy of NBA's New Rule Change
https://www.si.com/nba/2021/10/25/james ... ange-fouls
Ben Simmons trade rumors: 76ers likely to wait until Dec. 15 before heightening pursuit of deal
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/ben- ... t-of-deal/
Dawn of a new era? New-look Bulls fire on all cylinders in home opener
https://www.nba.com/news/new-look-bulls ... ome-opener
Power Rankings Roundup
NBA Power Rankings Week 1: The Jazz Are Hitting All the Right Notes and Lots of Early Surprises
https://www.sportscasting.com/nba-power ... ght-notes/
NBA Power Rankings 2021: Opening week lessons learned from each team
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/new ... mqgyuioa9i
Previous rank: No. 4
Last week: 1-2
Upcoming: vs. Kings, vs. Cavaliers
The Suns are still the best team in the West. After reaching the Western Conference Finals last year, it seemed as though Phoenix was forgotten about during offseason chatter. It assured its name would be featured in the news cycle after dominating the Lakers, leading by as much as 32 points. The Suns, led by Devin Booker and Chris Paul – who is now the first player in NBA history to notch 20,000 points and 10,000 assists – made it clear they’re the team to beat despite a 1-2 start