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OKC Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander seemed to break down in tears after watching teammate Jalen Williams suffer a serious injury in 108-101 win over the LA Clippers. Gilgeous-Alexander put up 34 points with six rebounds and five assists against his former team, continuing his push for a third straight MVP trophy.

Puka Nacua has provided an update on his calf injury after helping the Los Angeles Rams secure a 35-21 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. The wide receiver entered the game as questionable after picking up the injury during practice.

Tom Brady could face a significant fine from the NFL after openly criticising officials during Fox’s broadcast of the Green Bay Packers’ 20-17 defeat to the Detroit Lions. The seven-time Super Bowl champion is subject to restrictions that do not apply to most broadcasters because he also holds a minority ownership stake in the Las Vegas Raiders.

Kirk Cousins has made his stance clear on the possibility of losing his starting job with the Las Vegas Raiders, insisting he does not want to be on the field if he is no longer the team’s best option. The veteran quarterback’s comments come as pressure builds on head coach Klint Kubiak to consider rookie Fernando Mendoza following the Raiders’ fourth consecutive defeat.