The Clippers and Nuggets both opened 2026-27 with wins at home. Utah's injury report is the busiest of the morning, with four players affected. A five-game slate tonight includes two games on NBA TV.
Last night
The Clippers beat the Warriors 104-101 at home. The Nuggets beat the Jazz 97-109 at home. Those were the only two games played on the league's opening night.
Tonight
Five games are on the schedule. The Suns play the Pistons at 7:00 PM ET. The Knicks play the 76ers at 7:00 PM ET on NBA TV. The Grizzlies play the Hawks at 7:00 PM ET. The Timberwolves play the Bucks at 8:00 PM ET. The Lakers close the night at the Kings at 10:00 PM ET on NBA TV.
The injury wire
Denver's Jamal Murray is day-to-day for personal reasons (other). Trevon Brazile's status moved twice on Denver's report, from day-to-day to cleared and back to day-to-day. Golden State's Alex Toohey had the same pattern, cleared and then day-to-day again. Indiana lists both T.J. McConnell and Quenton Jackson as day-to-day with undisclosed injuries. The Clippers' Max Strus is day-to-day with a right ankle issue. San Antonio's Tobias Harris is day-to-day with a left calf issue. Utah's report is the fullest: Trey Alexander was cleared, while Kyle Filipowski (back), Brice Sensabaugh (left hip) and Josh Green (left knee) are all day-to-day.
Moves and reports
The Kings parted with Sean East II and Viktor Lakhin. The Wizards parted with Steve Settle III. The Grizzlies parted with Jordan Hawkins, who carried a $7.0 million cap hit. On the rumor side, Hoops Rumors reported on the oldest and youngest players on 2026/27 rosters (61% confidence), floated Brandon Miller as an extension candidate (45%), reported Melvin Council Jr. is attempting to return to Kansas (45%), and quoted Jalen Duren saying he wants to be a Detroit Piston for life (confidence not announced).
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