- The NBA is considering its own FA Cup. The results may not be pretty (theguardian.com)
- Kyrie Irving attacks ‘ignorant’ sports world after being booed by Celtics fans (theguardian.com)
- Carmelo Anthony ends 376-day absence as Portland debut is spoiled by Pelicans (theguardian.com)
- Chinese state TV blacks out NBA season opener after threat of ‘retribution’ (theguardian.com)