Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Jarrett Allen is listed as questionable for Thursday's Cavaliers-76ers matchup with right patellar tendinopathy, though he got shots up at morning shootaround and expects to play. Teammate Nae'Qwan Tomlin is out several weeks with a lower back stress reaction, while Khalifa Diop is also out Thursday due to left knee injury management. On the Philly side, Ariel Hukporti is done for the season after rupturing his right Achilles, and Tacko Fall remains sidelined with a left quadriceps strain.

The Warriors are dealing with significant long-term absences. Kristaps Porzingis is out indefinitely and reportedly contemplating retirement as he manages a recurring autoimmune condition. Jimmy Butler (torn right ACL) is targeting a January-February return, and Moses Moody (ruptured left patellar tendon) is eyeing a December-January comeback. Charles Bassey is day-to-day with right patellar tendinopathy and missed Wednesday's opener against the Lakers. Brandin Podziemski also sat out Wednesday with lower-back soreness.

Oso Ighodaro left Wednesday's blowout loss to Portland early with a right hip injury and is day-to-day, adding to Phoenix's frontcourt concerns with Mark Williams already out indefinitely following shoulder surgery. Khaman Maluach is expected to remain the starting center.

Several other players missed Wednesday's season openers. Coby White (calf), Dereck Lively II (foot), Nicolas Claxton (hamstring), Aaron Nesmith (hamstring), Collin Sexton (calf), and Malik Monk (ankle) were among those sidelined on opening night across the league.

Anthony Edwards delivered a dominant performance Wednesday, dropping 45 points and pulling down 10 rebounds as Minnesota dismantled Miami 131-106. Edwards hit at least eight threes in the effort.

Ty Jerome matched Edwards' point total with 45 of his own, adding seven rebounds and six assists to lead Memphis past Utah 123-103 in a strong individual showing for the Grizzlies guard.

On the defensive side, Dyson Daniels recorded five steals for Atlanta, Moussa Diabate added five steals for Charlotte, and Zaccharie Risacher chipped in five steals for Dallas despite a loss. Jaxson Hayes was a one-man wall for Utah, blocking six shots against Memphis.

Minnesota handled Miami with ease, 131-106, while Portland dominated Phoenix 124-83 and Toronto routed Chicago 135-92. The LA Clippers also rolled past Sacramento 121-96 in a lopsided West showdown.

Indiana survived a close one against New Orleans, winning 123-120 in a tight finish to open their season.