76ers stay perfect, Atlantic Division roundup

The Philadelphia 76ers have taken early control of the Atlantic Division race. On Sunday, they posted a 127-116 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, improving to 3-0 and standing as the division’s lone undefeated team.

Philadelphia 76ers: 3-0 start and the Brown–Tatum dynamic

Beyond the perfect record, Philadelphia’s story is tied to Jaylen Brown’s arrival. According to Hoops Rumors, Jayson Tatum has been trying to smooth things over with his former Celtics teammate after Brown reacted negatively to Tatum’s comments about the trade that sent him to the 76ers. Hoops Rumors reports that Tatum attempted to cool the dispute following Friday night’s game, but Brown doesn’t appear ready to fully move on yet.

Brooklyn Nets: loss in Cleveland and patience with Mikel Brown Jr.

On the floor, Brooklyn dropped to 0-2 with a 125-121 loss to the Cavaliers in Cleveland. The Nets are still searching for their first win in the Atlantic. Hoops Rumors notes that the organization is preaching patience with rookie guard Mikel Brown Jr. After being slowed by an ankle injury in the preseason, he’s on a minutes restriction and has been coming off the bench to start his NBA workload.

Boston Celtics and New York Knicks: familiar faces, new settings

The Celtics (1-1) were idle but remained in the news cycle. Hoops Rumors points out that center Mitchell Robinson, who signed with Boston this summer, visited his old friends in the Knicks locker room before Friday’s game and is comfortable with the circumstances that led him to the Celtics. In the same Hoops Rumors coverage around the 76ers, names such as LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Walker are also mentioned alongside the ongoing Brown–Tatum storyline.

The Knicks, meanwhile, sit at 0-2 and are still chasing win No. 1. CBS Sports’ "NBA closing time" feature highlights Jayson Tatum delivering a dagger against New York on Friday, placing his clutch shot alongside late-game performances from Amen Thompson against Victor Wembanyama.

Toronto Raptors and the G League draft

The Toronto Raptors (2-0) were off, but the organization was still indirectly involved in roster movement. According to Hoops Rumors, the NBA G League held its 2026-27 draft on Saturday, with the Texas Legends – Dallas’ affiliate – owning the No. 1 overall pick. The G League affiliates of Atlantic Division clubs, including Toronto’s, added fresh depth pieces for the upcoming season.