Dylan Harper impresses as No. 25 Rutgers routs Wagner in debut
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Freshman standout Dylan Harper scored 20 points in his long-awaited debut to lead No. 25 Rutgers to a 75-52 victory over Wagner on Wednesday night in the season opener for both schools. Harper, a combo guard, is considered one of the top freshmen in the country and, along with fellow freshman forward […]
Joel Embiid slated to make season debut against Knicks
ATLANTA — Joel Embiid's suspension for shoving a reporter means he is scheduled to make his debut against the last team to lose. The MSG Villains played the first of a three-game penalty on Wednesday against the Clippers in Inglewood, Calif., and the Sixers have the rest of the season against the Lakers and Hornets […]
Isaiah George rises to occasion in NHL debut to help Islanders
Just take away a little bit of all the context: injuries, the Islanders' record, the desperation inherent in calling up a player who has played in only four professional games. That's because Isaiah George was there Tuesday morning, about nine hours before his rookie lap. The beam didn't stop. He didn't need to say anything […]
Zach Edey’s frustrating NBA debut didn’t last long
Zach Eady won't win Rookie of the Year off the bench. The overwhelming favorite spent most of his NBA debut on the sideline after fouling out after just 15 minutes of action in the Grizzlies' 126-124 win over the Jazz on Wednesday night. Eadie, who started the game, scored the first two points of his […]
Jets ‘anticipate’ Haason Reddick will be ready for debut vs. Patriots
On Wednesday, Haason Reddick put on a Jets uniform for the first time. Well, let's see if he wears it Sunday in New England. The Jets weren't able to practice at all on Wednesday due to a lot of injuries, but Redick was able to be seen doing position drills and walk-throughs. He is scheduled […]
Jordi Fernandez wants Nets debut to be start of even more meaningful journey
ATLANTA — For Jordi Fernandez, Wednesday won't be the culmination of his path to his head coaching debut. It's just another step to greater heights. The Nets' regular season opener in Atlanta will be Fernandez's first game as an NBA head coach. And while the Spaniard said it would be a night he'll never forget, […]
Bronny James makes NBA history alongside LeBron in Lakers debut
Bronny James' NBA career has officially begun. He took the court with his father, LeBron James, with four minutes left in the second quarter in the Lakers' 110-103 season-opening win over the Timberwolves on Tuesday, becoming the first father and son to play together in an NBA regular-season game. They became a duo. At night […]
Ryan Lindgren makes Rangers debut after jaw surgery
MONTREAL — Ryan Lindgren made his season debut against the Canadiens on Tuesday after undergoing jaw surgery while on injured reserve. “Obviously I was really excited to be back and be able to play with the guys again,” Lindgren said after the Rangers' 7-2 win at the Bell Center. “I'm really happy to play again. […]
Karl-Anthony Towns’ Knicks debut didn’t have huge impact
BOSTON — Karl-Anthony Towns didn't make much of an impact in his debut with the Knicks. The four-time All-Star center had a quiet 12 points and seven rebounds in the Knicks' season-opening loss to the Celtics on Tuesday night. Towns, who was acquired in a blockbuster trade to acquire midfield personnel in the absence of […]
LeBron James gave Bronny some advice before NBA debut
LeBron James may not like to be called “dad” on the court, but that doesn't mean he won't impart some wisdom to his NBA-playing son. LeBron and Bronny James made history in Los Angeles on Tuesday night as the first father-son duo to play together in an NBA game, with the 20-year-old James holding his […]