Good. That is as it should be.

Detroit Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy used his team's trip to Washington to again voice his support for athletes who kneel during the national anthem and his opposition to President Donald Trump.

Cavaliers point guard Derrick Rose was held out of Saturday night's game against the Orlando Magic.

If fans are taunting players, at what point should a player be able to respond to the fan?

The NBA frowns on players throwing "F-bombs" at fans.

Shoes? Kevin Durant don't need no stinkin' shoes.

He has a point on the post touches.

The national anthem singer at the Brooklyn Nets' home opener took a knee at the end of her performance.

Dallas Mavericks rookie point guard Dennis Smith Jr. missed Friday's game against the Sacramento Kings with swelling in his left knee.

Ball played with great pace, he was decisive, and was finding guys with his passes.

Is it too early to root for a Cavs vs. Bucks playoff series?

He will be re-evaluated on Monday, a timeline will be set then.

It would give Boston an $8.4 million salary exception to get another player.

She is the third female assistant coach in the NBA.

The video suggests it could be a while before we see him on the court.

This is the first year Nike has the NBA apparel contract, having just taken it over from Adidas.

Has Dwight Howard found a place where he actually fits?

Know that regardless of the setting, Kobe is still Kobe.

Green admitted he was concerned when it happened it could have been his meniscus.

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball got a harsh taste of life in the NBA in his debut, but that doesn't mean he won't get better as the season progresses.

Tyronn Lue had to move Love to center just for the spacing.

Boston would miss his defense against a Sixers team with Ben Simmons.

Hernangomez needs to work on his defense, but this is a Knicks team starting Kanter so it's obviously not a requirement.

"I just had to set the tone." —Patrick Beverley

Our thoughts are with Reed's family and friends.

Also, Blake Griffin slows down the Lakers' hype machine for a night.

“(I had to) welcome his little young a** to the NBA.” —Patrick Beverley

It was a rough first night for Ball.

As is everything in 2017, even a fun Halloween costume is actually an ad.

One of the most durable stars in NBA history has been dealing with a nagging ankle injury.

This was known since last June, but a lot of fans forgot it.

Long live Hoodie Melo. May his brand forever beat forecasted sales numbers.

So, so, so clean

Heartbreaking news for Mavericks guard

Dallas owner abstained on proposal NBA passed

Kerr already given lifetime job security in Golden State

NBA commissioner Adam Silver expressed openness to idea

Warriors forward doubtful for Friday's game against Pelicans

Green sprained ankle in win over Pelicans

Getting ugly for Parsons in Memphis

At least he realized before checking in

The Brooklyn point guard suffered a knee injury in the season opener.

Will Celtics receive disabled-player exception?

Also, Jeremy Lin may have a serious knee injury, and Suns were ice cold.

It's going to be a long season in Chicago.

This shouldn't be a surprise to anyone who saw the injury.

Also largest loss in Phoenix franchise history

Celtics and Bucks guards get into it

Magic forward brings dunk contest to season opener

Nets guard leaves loss to Pacers (video)

Expect more small ball lineups (which looked good against Cleveland in the opener).

Touching moment

Yes, please

How badly does Milwaukee want to unload recent first-round pick?

The Bulls were already facing an uphill battle this season and the Bobby Portis-Nikola Mirotic incident only made things worse for the Chicago locker room.

Would have been wild

With Gordon Hayward likely out for the season due to a broken ankle, expect Kyrie to take over the team and a healthy dose of small ball.

Carmelo Anthony wanted to be traded to the Houston Rockets. Badly. (Whether that was good for Houston is a different discussion.) His time in New York was over by mutual consent, but now was time to move on...

"You will be so appreciative of being able to stand, walk, run that you will train harder than you ever have." —Kobe

They also discuss the Rockets upset of the Warriors, and the Nikola Mirotic/Bobby Portis situation.

Michael Jordan is showing he still has the ability to score big - even though he hasn't played in nearly 15 years.

Coach Fred Hoiberg said it was not a sucker punch.

Gordon Hayward’s injury sucked the air out of Quicken Loans Arena on Tuesday night.

We need more "Fake Klay."

Gordon Hayward's injury made Quicken Loans Arena a somber place on the NBA's opening night, according to Reggie Miller.

Markelle Fultz gets to start the next chapter of his career in a familiar setting.

"That was like a pat on the back." —LeBron James

Also, the Bulls find a way to make what will be a difficult season even worse.

The Warriors were outscored 34-20 by the Rockets in the fourth quarter.

It was reviewed and the right call was made.

Seems like an oddly specific number.

The video would have upset some inside the Cleveland locker room? I wonder which ones.

It was always going to be a stretch to topple the Cavaliers and LeBron in the East, and without Hayward it will be impossible.

Cavaliers fans did not hold back once the Celtics won the tip off and Kyrie handled the ball for the first time.

During Tuesday's opening game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward suffered a horrific injury after cutting back door.

The Boston Celtics season has taken a turn for the worse.

It's this simple: Fox is flat out wrong. 

Mirotic is out indefinitely, and no way they Bulls are handing the starting job to Portis after this.

Did we really expect anything else?

As of right now LeBron doesn't know for sure what LeBron will do next summer.

Aldridge's extension also contains 15% trade kicker

Dozier says he wanted to honor cousin Reggie Lewis

76ers center sounds even more aggravated than he did yesterday

LeBron James may miss Cleveland's opener Tuesday night against Boston because of a sprained left ankle.

Celtics guard still refuses to directly answer the question

Celtics visiting Cleveland in season opener

Cavaliers star says he still thinks about Gilbert's letter sometimes

Barring a major injury, it looks like the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals for the fourth straight year.

Reggie Miller explains why Cleveland Cavaliers fans should still praise Kyrie Irving, despite his controversial exit from the team.

The Los Angeles Lakers are loaded with young talent, but in a deep Western Conference, they might not be good enough to make the playoffs.

Trump is the Bizzaro Popovich, and it sets the Spurs coach off.

Reggie Miller doesn't believe NBA players will kneel like their NFL counterparts, but he does believe there will be signs of unity through the league during opening week.

The Denver Nuggets have an impressive starting lineup and enough depth to make a serious run in the Western Conference.

No shock that the Warriors start the season on the top of our rankings. Or the Bulls on the bottom.

Chris Paul had a new home in Los Angeles and the potential for a $200 million contract if he stayed with the Clippers.

Chicago waives Diamond Stone and Jarell Eddie

Cavaliers superstar is notoriously cheap

I have Ben Simmons as Rookie of the Year, Rudy Gobert for Defensive Player of the Year.

Will he miss entire season?

"Oh, he's going to go. He's going to go, trust me that." —J.R. Smith

Denver to waive Jameer Nelson

Embiid has felt bottled up for three seasons now and wants to be unleashed. The Sixers are being cautious. Sound familiar?

Aldridge to opt in, receive partial guarantee in second season

Point guard was arrested for battery last month

Picking a fourth straight meeting between the Golden State and Cleveland in the Finals is boring. But how do you not?

Today not an important deadline for Aldridge

Capela positioned to thrive this season

Last year's first-rounder and a high second-rounder who signed for multi-year guarantee this offseason

Trail Blazers guard gripes about suspension, sarcastically and seriously

Today is deadline for rookie-scale contract extensions

I think Cleveland has the best shot.

It's a big opportunity for the Celtics prized pick.

From LeBron James winning MVP to Ben Simmons winning Rookie of the Year and Brad Stevens taking home Coach of the Year, Kurt makes his awards predictions.

Ben Simmons, Lonzo Ball, and Dennis Smith Jr. are the favorites.

Love is going to miss the old man.

76ers' Ben Simmons is the early favorite for the NBA Rookie of the Year due to his potential production on an improved Philly team.

Jeff Green is at the top of the list.

The reigning NBA champion Golden State Warriors are heavy favorites to retain their title, but will face competition from five teams.

They say his injuries limiting him to a few preseason games held him back.

This summer the Grizzlies told teams their stars were not available. I predict that will change.

These diversion programs are common nationally for first-time offenders.

They are in the zone.

That means betting Embiid plays 50+ games, and Simmons can stay healthy, but I'll take the risk.

This is about getting a good veteran mentor in the locker room with a young team.

All three like to create in isolation, but that's not going to work as well right now.

Barring injury, Kendrick Perkins was never going to make the cut. The Cavaliers had a full roster — actually, a more than a full roster, they had to trade Richard Jefferson to get down to down to 15 — plus...

One in East, one in West

He hasn't played an NBA game since 2013.

He will not play against the Suns next Wednesday.

The Bucks defense will drive this change.

Is harden an in-your-face kind of leader in the Kobe or Draymond Green mold? No. Does he need to be? No.

It's not shocking Durant that likes long, athletic players. 

At the top of the mountain in the West (in the NBA, really) is Golden State. Who has the best shot in the West to knock them off? As one of my five bold predictions for the upcoming NBA season, I’ll...

We could use a good rivalry in the NBA. Besides the annual Cavs/Warriors Finals meeting. Friday night the Heat and Sixers had a preseason game, and early on Joel Embiid was fouled in the post by Hassan...

Whiteside's reaction is to shake his head laughing.

Wade with the second unit makes senae

When the Pelicans' season falls apart, they will look to get what they can for Cousins.

The Spurs will not put a timetable on the injury that sidelined him through the preseason.

Led by a healthy Joel Embiid and a much-improved supporting cast, the 76ers will make the playoffs this year, says Kurt Helin.

Once the Grizzlies realize they are likely to miss the playoffs, they are going to put Marc Gasol and Mike Conley on the trade block, says Kurt Helin.

After making a major leap last season, Giannis Antetokounmpo will propel the Bucks to the four seed in the Eastern Conference.

The Hawks get a couple second round picks and the Cavaliers save some cash.

With the addition of Paul George and Carmelo Anthony, PBT's Kurt Helin believes the the Thunder will reach the Western Conference Finals and George will stay in OKC.

DeMarcus Cousins was traded to the Pelicans right before the deadline last season, but there are plenty of reasons why he could be on the move again.

Nurkic would be entering a very tight free agent market, especially for bigs.

Who knows if Luca Doncic — the 18-year-old Slovenian who stars for European power Real Madrid — will be the No. 1 pick next June. His skills are more developed right now than Michael Porter or Marvin Bagley...

Cavs coach Tyronn Lue just tried to brush off Irving's comments with a joke.

Did anyone really think LeBron was sitting out the NBA season opener?

Our season preview of the Sacramento Kings.

Ernie Johnson doesn't agree with Michael Jordan as he believes super teams in both conferences add to the appeal of the league.

Teams should vote with their dollars.

Can Houston get that far?

LeBron James has plenty of factors that could lead to another MVP campaign, despite what Michael Jordan and oddsmakers say.

Internal politics in New York are never dull

A lot of Brad Stevens love for Coach of the Year.

He says a mystery person forced him out.

There's not going to be a deal. Cap space is the priority for Los Angeles, a deal for Randle would cut into it.

Real sports city? Clevelander's love their sports teams. LOVE them. Even the Browns.

Jordan's small market team still benefits from the overall popularity of the league driven by super teams.

As star after star migrated West this summer, the lesser of the NBA's conferences got watered down.

Athletes face different challenges now

LeBron could win MVP, does he want to chase it?

But winning a championship is hard, Green insists

McGruder likely would have been Miami's starting small forward

Jackson's Knicks tenure is the gift that keeps on giving

Our season preview for the Phoenix Suns

Former Heat big is a free agent

Grit & Grind forever

Big shakeup in Cleveland this year

76ers center sums it up

Is this the year LeBron James gets MVP No. 5?

LaMarcus Aldridge admitted to feeling some frustration following an offseason filled with trade rumors.

Embiid had 22 points, seven rebounds, three assists and one block in less than 15 minutes.

So, what was Cleveland?

Tough way to start a contract season for Robinson.

Okafor opens up

In the loaded Western Conference where the Warriors rule, center Jusuf Nurkic suggested the Portland Trail Blazers can be the Bad Boys.

Butler revealed phone number at Timberwolves introductory press conference

Please let LeBron-Kyrie Irving happen

Big for Timberwolves

It obviously worked

This is a max deal.

Dwyane Wade took Smith's job

Two Sixers make the cut, but not Boston's Jayson Tatum.

He fits the crowd in New York at point guard

New reality for Thunder star

Cavaliers guard upset Celtics president after trade

Our season preview of the Clippers.

It's good to be Joel Embiid right now.

The Sixers get protections, but unless Embiid has a catastrophic injury Philly is unlikely to waive him.

There is no NBA mandate urging teams to not rest players in the preseason.

Rose can still put on a show. For a stretch.

This gets to the Thunder's challenge — will Westbrook, George, and Anthony make the sacrifices necessary to win?

Carmelo Anthony is gone. Phil Jackson is gone.

Rose betting on himself with Cavaliers

76ers rookie hoisted up some ugly ones

Myles Turner is going to get a lot of touches in Indiana, Clint Capela a lot of exposure in Houston.

Former Bulls star previously denied recruiting

Fine, but why now?

Michael Beasley stops escalation between Rockets and Knicks guards