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No return date set for Simmons

There's no timetable for Ben Simmons' return for the 76ers.

Ben Simmons hasn't set a timetable for his return from a broken bone in his right foot after his Philadelphia coach Brett Brown last week said he hoped the Australian would make his NBA debut in January.

Warriors defence exposed without Bogut

New Maverick Andrew Bogut: Set to make his regular season debut.

Critics have lashed Golden State for shipping Australian centre Andrew Bogut to the Dallas Mavericks after the Warriors were crushed in the season opener.

Irving, James lead Cavs past Knicks in NBA opener

LeBron James dunks against the Knicks.

Kyrie Irving scored 19 of his 29 points in a decisive third quarter as the Cleveland Cavaliers began the defence of their first NBA championship with a 117-88 win over the New York Knicks in the season opener.

Mills takes on big guns in NBA opener

Basket-Australia v Serbia. Patty Mills.19th August 2016, Brazil Rio de Janeiro Olympics, Fairfaxmedia Picture by Joe Armao

Patty Mills puts contract future aside to focus on helping usher in a new San Antonio era, declaring 'I will play my heart out for the Spurs' when the season starts on Wednesday.