Portland Trailblazers head coach Chauncey Billups exits the Mark O. Hatfield United States Courthouse after his arraignment on Thursday in Portland. Billups, the 2004 NBA Finals MVP, was charged for his alleged participation in a scheme that involved rigging illegal poker games. Mathieu Lewis-Rolland Getty Images

With one game in the books, it is clear that the Sacramento Kings have a lot to figure out. While Domantas Sabonis returns from injury for their home opener against the Utah Jazz, Nique Clifford is now out for at least a week, and Keegan Murray remains sidelined for at least another month, as well.

James is set to miss the Lakers' opening game of the season against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night due to sciatica. His three- to four-week timeline for a return means that his quest for a fifth NBA title will begin on the shoulders of Luka Doncic.

The Los Angeles Lakers' center shined while assisting 51-point scorer Austin Reaves against the Sacramento Kings.

It was disheartening for fans across the NBA to not find Russell Westbrook on the Media Day for the first time in almost a decade.

Nikola Jokic, Russell Westbrook and LeBron James are ready to rewrite NBA history books in the upcoming season.