No lift needed.

The Alien added to his jaw-dropping preseason – this time, staying on Earth for an otherworldly putback .

5 STORIES IN TODAY’S EDITION 🏀

Oct. 14, 2025

One Week Out: New season, new look and new keys to watch ahead of Amex Tip-Off

Monday Stars: An unreal night for an unreal player, while Flagg & AD fuel Dallas

Roundup: Houstan, we have a game-winner, young Wiz cook, Dillingham dazzles

Tonight On Peacock: A 2024 NBA Cup Championship rematch as the new chase nears

LP Spotlight: A rising playmaker meets an all-time orchestrator, plus Luka’s preseason debut

BUT FIRST … ⏰

Primetime on Peacock…

Six games tip off Tuesday, headlined by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder facing Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks on Peacock ( 8 ET ).

Loud City: The OKC

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