New York Knicks Mikal Bridges drives to the basket past Charlotte Hornets guard Vasilije Micic during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) drives to the basket past Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
New York Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns, left, attempts to score against Washington Wizards' Jonas Valanciunas, right, during the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, center, walks onto the court next to Philadelphia 76ers forward Isaiah Mobley, left, at the end of an NBA preseason basketball game, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)