The new NBA season has started fast. Teams are finding their identity and players are settling into their roles. The assist numbers show which players guide the offense and lift the rhythm of their team.

Brandon Ingram hit a game-winner to lift the Raptors over the Pacers, extending their winning streak to nine games. Enjoy the best of Wednesday’s 9-game slate with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights.

When the Portland Trail Blazers and Memphis Grizzlies meet on December 7, a team in Paris will be watching with intent

Kevin Durant has become a timeless figure across the NBA landscape. He's 37-years-old and still highly effective. Even if he has regressed a bit. (Well, more li

That is how loaded the early MVP race has been thus far this season. We have three former winners not only playing the best basketball of their careers, but posting some of the greatest seasons in NBA history.

Wednesday’s NBA DFS slate tips off at 7 p.m. ET and features a blend of competitive, high-scoring matchups along with one potential blowout spot. The San Antonio Spurs-Portland Trail Blazers contest carries the highest projected total at 239.5, while the Houston Rockets-Golden State Warriors matchup sits at the bottom at 225.5.

Houston's talent pool is reflected in The Ringer's latest list of the top NBA 100 players. One month into the season, the Rockets have four players featured, including three in the top 35.

The opening month of the season has already shown how important the 3-point shot has become. Teams rely on outside shooting more than ever, and several players are putting up strong numbers from long range.