- New York Daily News
Iowa State guard Tyrese Haliburton could be match for Knicks at No. 8
Bruce Weber, the coach of USA’s U-19 national squad, felt good about Haliburton’s roster spot, and he relayed that message when the player’s mother, Brenda, expressed her desire to fly to Greece for the FIBA World Cup. But Weber couldn’t guarantee it. After all, the cuts weren’t totally his decision because of USA Basketball’s involvement.
- Sporting News
This Date in NBA History (Oct. 21): Wilt Chamberlain records 53 and 35 vs. Knicks during dominant 1961-62 season and more
During the 1961-62 season, Chamberlain averaged 50.4 points (1st), 25.7 rebounds (3rd), in 48.5 minutes (1st) of playing time for the Warriors in their final season in Philadelphia. His minutes average goes up to 48.5 - more than the number of minutes in a regulation game - because he played all but eight minutes that season plus seven overtime games, one of which was a double-overtime and one was a triple-overtime game.
- Sporting News
Who should trade for Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul? Evaluating the rumoured CP3 trade destinations
Should the Lakers trade for Chris Paul? As great as it would be on paper to have LeBron, AD and CP3 all on one court together, . The Lakers just won the title and did it missing a key piece like Avery Bradley.
NBA Atlantic Standings
| W | L | Pct | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 19 | .736 | 0.0 | |
| 48 | 24 | .667 | 5.0 | |
| 43 | 30 | .589 | 10.5 | |
| 35 | 37 | .486 | 18.0 | |
| 21 | 45 | .318 | 29.0 |
- x
- - Clinched Playoff Spot
- y
- - Clinched Division