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How is Tyrese Maxey's offensive role going to evolve in his sixth NBA season? The answer was once again evident during the Sixers' third preseason game on Friday night.

Victor Wembanyama impressed in his return to the court with 16 minutes of action during the Spurs' preseason opener against the Loong-Lions.

The Golden State Warriors (1–0) capped a busy offseason as they aim to extend their championship window and will host the revamped Portland Trail Blazers in a preseason matchup Wednesday night at Chase Center.

“This is very much a highlights-based sport.” – NBA commissioner Adam Silver A lot of folks are dunking on the NBA commissioner for his comment earlier this week, emphasizing that the NBA is rooted in highlights, presumably at the expense of live games.