Damian Lillard, Victor Wembanyama among notable debuts across NBA

The 2023-24 NBA season is officially underway! Keep track of the players who switched teams this offseason as they debut with new squads and the 2023 rookies begin their NBA journeys. 

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Thursday, Oct. 26:

Bucks 118, 76ers 117

Team debuts

• Damian Lillard (MIL): 39 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists
• Kelly Oubre Jr. (PHI): 27 points (5-6 3PT FG), 4 rebounds

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Wednesday, Oct. 25: 

Magic 116, Rockets 86

Team debuts 

• Fred VanVleet (HOU): 14 points (4-6 3PT FG), 5 assists
• Dillon Brooks (HOU): 14 points, (4-6 3PT FG) 4 rebounds

Rookie debuts

• No. 4 pick Amen Thompson (HOU): 8 points, 5 rebounds

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Celtics 108 vs. Knicks 104 

Team debuts 

• Kristaps Porzingis (BOS): 30 points, 8 rebounds, 4 blocks
• Jrue Holiday (BOS): 9 points, 4 rebounds, 3 blocks

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Pacers 143, Wizards 120

Team debuts 

• Jordan Poole (WAS): 18 points, 5 assists
• Tyus Jones (WAS): 16Reference
  
  

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