Nets star James Harden, who went to the line a combined 15 times in his first five games, went 16-of-19 from the stripe and had a season-high 29 points in Friday’s win over the Pacers.
CB Stephon Gilmore, who was acquired in a trade with the Patriots, is expected to make his debut for the Panthers against the Falcons on Sunday after being activated off the PUP list.
The Giants should get two of their four best playmakers back this week with wide receivers Sterling Shepard and Kadarius Toney looking good for Monday Night Football against the Chiefs.
Packers tight end Robert Tonyan tore the ACL in his left knee against the Cardinals, according to his agent, while sources told ESPN that running back/kick returner Kylin Hill also suffered a season-ending knee injury.
Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury is hopeful an extra weekend of rest helps quarterback Kyler Murray, who was injured in the final moments of Thursday night’s 24-21 loss to Green Bay.
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman talked to Kyle Beach, the former Blackhawks player at center of sexual assault allegations, about what the league can do to better protect its players.