1.) Takeaways From Opening Night

- Pascal Siakam might be an Eastern Conference All-Star starter.

- The Pels will be just fine without Zion to begin the season. Still a fringe Playoff team.

- The NBA coach’s challenge rule will (hopefully) only last one season.

- When healthy, the Lakers need AD at the 5.

- The Clippers are fucking outstanding!

2.) Blake and Bledsoe set to miss 2-3 weeks.

3.) Last Minute Contact Extensions

- Pascal Siakam - 4 years / $130 M

- Buddy Hield - 4 years / $106 M / $94 M Guaranteed

- Domantas Sabonis - 4 years / $85 M / $77 M Guaranteed

- Jaylen Brown - 4 years / $115 M / $103 M Guaranteed

- Dejounte Murray - 4 years / $64 M

- Taurean Prince - 2 years / $29 M

- Joe Ingles - 1 year / $14 M