Covered the NBA with Dave Smith:

Gordon Hayward's injury and the effect on the Celtics The Lakers scintillating start Load management The Raptors injuries to Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka Paul George soon to be on the floor with the Clippers Brandon Ingram's emergence in New Orleans s well as Shai Gilgeous -Alexander's stellar play in OKC Golden State's clarity after its rash of injuries