They were without Luka Doncic for the first two games of the trip and without LeBron James for Friday's loss to the Boston Celtics. Both were back on Sunday when the Lakers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers, but the team was still without guard Marcus Smart, who missed their last six games due to a back issue.

Eliminated in group play after winning the NBA's in-season tournament last season, the Bucks are getting a much-needed four-day break while adjusting to playing without Giannis Antetokounmpo for an extended time due to his calf injury. Because the Bucks aren't in the quarterfinals, two regular-season games were added to their schedule.

OKC Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will play in his team's NBA Cup quarterfinals home game against the Phoenix Suns at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The Toronto Raptors have hit a cold streak, losing five of their last six games, but arguably their biggest game of the season is quickly approaching. The Rapto

Devin Booker has been listed as questionable for the Phoenix Suns' NBA Cup game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday.

Only a handful of teams in NBA history have ever opened a season with this kind of dominance. Naturally, OKC's run begs a look back at other legendary squads to storm out of the gate, from the Wilt Chamberlain era to the height of the Bulls' dynasty.

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Ja Morant continues to be out of commission for the Memphis Grizzlies as the two-time All-Star nurses a lingering calf injury. Morant sat out Sunday’s 119-96 blowout win against the Portland Trail Blazers, marking his 10th straight missed game. At this point, the Grizzlies have yet to provide a firm timetable for the 26-year-old’s return.