The Cleveland Cavaliers, playing without top scorer Donovan Mitchell, matched the second-best start to a season in NBA history on Sunday, reaching 15-0 with a 128-114 victory over Charlotte.Under new coach Kenny Atkinson, the Cavaliers had become the sixth team in NBA history to start 14-0.
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball was fined $100,000 for making offensive and derogatory comments while Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers and Minnesota guard Anthony Edwards were also fined by the NBA on Sunday.Bucks coach Rivers was fined $25,000 for public criticism of officiating, which came in a news conference after the loss in Charlotte.
San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich suffered a "mild stroke" earlier this month but is expected to make a full recovery, the team said Wednesday.In a team statement, the Spurs revealed he had suffered a stroke on November 2 at the team's arena ahead of a home win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.