LaMelo Ball is questionable for the Charlotte Hornets' game against the Utah Jazz on November 2, 2025, due to a recurring right ankle impingement. His availability is crucial as the Hornets aim to end a losing streak and find consistency.

Miles Bridges scored 29 points and Kon Knueppel added 24 as the Charlotte Hornets, despite playing without guard LaMelo Ball, whipped the visiting Utah Jazz 126-103 on Sunday night.

The 76ers and Knicks will open the 2025-26 NBA preseason Thursday. They'll be followed by the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. After that, multiple NBA preseason games will take place every day through Oct. 17. Here is a full NBA preseason schedule:

Rookie VJ Edgecombe and star Tyrese Maxey are leading the 76ers to such an excellent start to the 2025-26 NBA season.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/jazz as Utah Jazz Release Former Top-10 Draft Pick. The Utah Jazz have released a former top-ten draft pick in the process of slimming down their official regular season roster. According to a team announcement, the Jazz have officially waived veteran center Mo Bamba.

Utah's youthful Jazz showcased strong team dynamics and collaboration in their season opener, outshining a Clippers squad struggling for consistency.

After months of hype and anticipation, 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe turns in a first quarter that even LeBron James couldn't match.