https://www.scmp.com/rss/524220/feed Myles Turner: An accomplished American professional basketball centre, recently acquired by the Milwaukee Bucks from the Indiana Pacers after a decade with the latter. Renowned for his exceptional shot-blocking, he led the NBA in blocks twice (2019, 2021) and became the Pacers’ all-time blocks leader. Turner, an NBA All-Rookie Second Team selection, also offers rim protection and has developed into a capable three-point shooter. His move to the Bucks on a four-year, £85 million deal sees him... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse Superstar players on new teams and All-Stars sidelined by severe injuries have jumbled expectations, but Oklahoma City remain favourites to win it all when the NBA’s 80th season begins on Tuesday. The Thunder will raise a championship banner when Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets visit while the Los Angeles Lakers entertain the Golden State Warriors in the other opening-night clash. Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said the “new goal” was to repeat as winners not doing so “would... https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3329576/nba-bosses-overwhelmingly-back-oklahoma-city-thunder-repeat-league-champions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3329576/nba-bosses-overwhelmingly-back-oklahoma-city-thunder-repeat-league-champions?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 19 Oct 2025 10:12:50 +0000