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NBA roster adjustments and season openers

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Various NBA teams are making roster changes and contract signings ahead of the upcoming season. The Chicago Bulls signed guard Jordan Hawkins to a two-way contract to fill their final roster spot, following his time with the New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies. Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz finalized adjustments before their season opener, including the decision to waive two-way forward Blake Hinson and the reported signing of Kobe Bufkin to a two-way contract. As the season commenced, the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Utah Jazz 123-103. Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome recorded a career-high 45 points, setting a new franchise record for points in a season-opening game and surpassing the previous mark of 44 set by Ja Morant. Jerome also contributed seven rebounds and six ~~assists.~~ assists, converting 17 of 25 shots, including five three-pointers. The Grizzlies' win was supported by Zach Edey and a 15-point debut from Jerami Grant. The game also featured a matchup between top rookies: Utah’s second overall pick Darryn Peterson, who finished with nine points, and Memphis’s third overall pick Cam Boozer, who recorded seven points and 11 rebounds. For the Jazz, Keyonte George led with 22 points and Lauri Markkanen added 18 ~~points,~~ points and nine rebounds, though the team faced criticism regarding defensive cohesion.

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