NBA 2026-2027 season starts

The NBA 2026-2027 season began on the night of October 21-22, with several French players making an impact on the court. The season's opening games featured notable performances from international players, particularly those from France.

Moussa Diabaté shines for Hornets

Moussa Diabaté stood out during the Hornets' 110-103 victory over the Nets, recording 17 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 5 steals, and 5 offensive rebounds in nearly 34 minutes. His all-around performance helped his team secure a win in the season opener.

Tidjane Salaün not used in debut

Tidjane Salaün was not used by his coach in the Hornets' opening game. Despite being part of the roster, he did not see any playing time in the team's first match of the season.

Nolan Traoré has limited debut

Nolan Traoré had a limited debut with the Nets, playing only 15 minutes and finishing with 3 points and 2 rebounds. His time on the court was brief, and he did not have a significant impact in the game.

Bilal Coulibaly contributes for Wizards

Bilal Coulibaly was active in Washington's 128-116 win over the Bucks, contributing 11 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 4 steals, and 2 blocks in 29 minutes. His defensive efforts were notable, helping his team secure the victory.

Alexandre Sarr struggles offensively

Alexandre Sarr was less productive, scoring 6 points on 3-of-9 shooting but grabbing 9 rebounds and dishing out 2 assists. His offensive struggles were evident, though he contributed on the boards and in passing.

Rudy Gobert dominates in Minnesota

Rudy Gobert dominated the boards in Minnesota's 131-106 win over Miami, collecting 15 rebounds, 5 points, and 1 assist. His presence on the court was crucial for the Timberwolves' victory.

Joan Beringer makes an impression

Joan Beringer, a young French player, contributed 6 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 block in 13 minutes. His performance showed promise as he stepped onto the NBA stage.

Zaccharie Risacher struggles for Mavericks

Zaccharie Risacher struggled offensively in Dallas' 128-110 loss to Houston, scoring only 4 points on 0-of-4 three-point shooting, but he added 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and 5 steals in 27 minutes. His defensive efforts were strong, but his shooting was not effective.

Sidy Cissoko contributes for Blazers

Sidy Cissoko was useful in Portland's 135-92 win over Phoenix, recording 3 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists in 25 minutes. His contributions were part of a dominant team performance against the Suns.

Noa Essengue has tough debut

Noa Essengue had a difficult debut with the Bulls, playing only 9 minutes in their 135-92 loss to Toronto. His limited time on the court was due to Chicago's poor performance, which included 27 turnovers.