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Greek Empire: The Antetokounmpo Era is here
Giannis Antetokounmpo is already surpassing the otherworldly expectations of him, and here's the scary part – he's not even close to being a complete player.Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/year-giannis-greek-freak-already-leagues-best-player-143556488.html?src=rss
Sprained ankle will keep Marcus Smart sidelined vs. Knicks
Marcus Smart's sprained left ankle injury will keep him sidelined for the second straight game, according to Celtics head coach Brad StevensSource: https://sports.yahoo.com/sprained-ankle-keep-marcus-smart-232223296.html?src=rss
Ex-Cavs GM on Anthony Bennett: 'Kid had no desire'
Anthony Bennett will go down as one of the biggest busts in NBA history. The Cavaliers' top pick in the 2013 draft lasted one season in Cleveland before getting traded in the deal that brought Kevin Love to the Cavs. By 2017, he was out of the NBA. While the 2013 draft was a particularly weak classSource: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ftw/2017/10/24/excavs-gm-on-the-anthony-bennett-pick-the-kid-had-no-desire-to-overcome-adversity/106976032/?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzRss&utm_campaign=usatodaycomnba-topstories?src=rss
Autism therapy provider gets $8M to stay, expand in Michigan
LANSING — The state on Tuesday awarded $8 million for a growing autism therapy company to relocate its headquarters within Michigan, an incentive officials said was necessary to to keep the business from moving to another state. The Michigan Strategic Fund Board approved the grant for Centria HealthcareSource: http://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2017/10/24/autism-therapy-michigan-centria-healthcare/797084001/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter?src=rss
Warriors look to continue home floor mastery over Raptors
The Toronto Raptors' brutal early schedule kicks into high gear Wednesday night when they travel to Oakland, Calif., to take on the defending champion Golden State Warriors. Coming off consecutive home wins to open the season, the Raptors tipped off a stretch of 12 of 17 on the road with a 101-97Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/warriors-look-continue-home-floor-mastery-over-raptors-225900044--nba.html?src=rss
Wizards look to remain unbeaten versus Lakers
The Washington Wizards will try for their first 4-0 start since 1978 when they play the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on Wednesday. The Wizards opened their four-game road trip with a 109-104 victory at the Denver Nuggets on Monday, marking their fourth 3-0 start in franchise history and firstSource: https://sports.yahoo.com/wizards-look-remain-unbeaten-versus-lakers-225139788--nba.html?src=rss
NBA week 1 in review: Warriors start flat, young stars emerge
SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' NBA insiders Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt detail the biggest revelations from the first week on the hardwood.Source: https://www.usatoday.com/videos/sports/nba/2017/10/24/nba-week-1-review-warriors-start-flat-young-stars-emerge/106975472/?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzRss&utm_campaign=usatodaycomnba-topstories?src=rss
Lakers players defend Lonzo Ball after Wizards center promises 'torture'
EL SEGUNDO — To celebrate his 50th birthday on Monday, LaVar Ball blew out candles on a Big Baller-branded birthday cake. It was a better use for all the hot air that so far in his son's NBA career has only served to rile up and galvanize Lakers opponents. Here's the latest from a never-endingSource: http://www.dailynews.com/2017/10/24/lakers-players-defend-lonzo-ball-after-wizards-center-promises-torture/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter?src=rss
Pistons' Andre Drummond: No extra smack talk for 76ers' Joel Embiid
Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond says trash talk is a routine part of NBA games . But he said there wasn't any extra jabbering that led to Joel Embiid's dominance in Monday night's 97-86 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers at Little Caesars Arena. “I talk (expletive) to everybody,” DrummondSource: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2017/10/24/detroit-pistons-andre-drummond-joel-embiid/795541001/?src=rss
Los Angeles Lakers exercise 2018-19 options on Brandon Ingram, Larry Nance Jr.
-- The Los Angeles Lakers have exercised their contract options on forwards Brandon Ingram and Larry Nance Jr. for the 2018-19 season. The widely expected moves were announced Tuesday. Ingram was the No. 2 overall pick out of Duke in the 2016 draft. The long-armed wing player averaged 9.4 points andSource: http://www.nba.com/article/2017/10/24/lakers-exercise-options-brandon-ingram-larry-nance-jr/?rss=true?src=rss
Lue shuffles lineup again, moves LeBron to PG
Dave McMenamin ESPN Staff Writer Close Cavs and NBA writer for ESPN.com Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14 and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09 Syracuse University graduate Follow on Twitter CLEVELAND -- Coach Tyronn Lue said he will not only return JR Smith to the ClevelandSource: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/21144077/lebron-james-moves-pg-cavaliers-shuffle-lineup-bulls-matchup?src=rss
NBA fines Suns' Jackson $35,000 for 'menacing gesture'
PHOENIX (AP) — The NBA has fined Phoenix Suns rookie Josh Jackson $35,000 for "making a menacing gesture" on the playing court and "directing inappropriate language at a fan." The incident occurred in the Suns' 130-88 loss to the Clippers in Los Angeles last Saturday night. VideoSource: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2017/10/24/nba-fines-suns-jackson-35-000-for-menacing-gesture/106975012/?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzRss&utm_campaign=usatodaycomsports-topstories?src=rss
Report: Jimmy Butler and Joakim Noah feuded during final season with Bulls
Butler's rise disrupted the Bulls, for better and worseSource: https://sports.yahoo.com/report-jimmy-butler-joakim-noah-220101742.html?src=rss
Andre Drummond on Joel Embiid
Pistons center Andre Drummond responds to Joel Embiid's comments that Drummond doesn't play defense.Source: http://www.detroitnews.com/videos/sports/nba/pistons/2017/10/24/andre-drummond-joel-embiid/106974328/?src=rss
Centers ready to battle as Nuggets visit Hornets
Two of the NBA's most productive big men will lock horns Wednesday night when Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets visit Dwight Howard and the Charlotte Hornets. Jokic poured in a season-best 29 points in Monday's 109-104 home loss to the Washington Wizards. Denver trailed just 106-104 withSource: https://sports.yahoo.com/centers-ready-battle-nuggets-visit-hornets-215702688--nba.html?src=rss
Early season NBA Injury roundup: Fantasy impact of big names to go down
Injuries have already hit hard early in the season. With so much happening, let's review all the big names to go down.Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/early-season-nba-injury-roundup-fantasy-impact-big-names-go-215625964.html?src=rss
NBA trade rumors: Potential Eric Bledsoe deal stalls because of Suns' asking price
The Suns wants to deal point guard Eric Bledsoe as soon as possible, but they won't give him up for just any trade package. Phoenix hopes to acquire a "young player with significant talent" in return for Bledsoe, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. However, it appears no teams areSource: http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-trade-rumors-eric-bledsoe-phoenix-suns-news-tweet-cavs-knicks-bucks-nuggets/1aqyv1qypxlq11r0e2i3la85bf?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter?src=rss
Thunder's Paul George prepares to face former team
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Just four games into the season, Paul George has to face the team he just left under less than ideal circumstances. During the offseason, George's camp let it be known he planned to become a free agent after next season. The disappointed Pacers opted to trade the face of theirSource: http://www.foxsports.com/nba/story/thunder-s-paul-george-prepares-to-face-former-team-102417?src=rss
Cousins on Kings: 'I should have left when I had the chance'
DeMarcus Cousins joins Marc Spears to open up about his time with George Karl and the Kings.Source: http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=21142694?src=rss
Markelle Fultz's shoulder injury ruined his shot and the 76ers still played him
The 76ers have spent the past three seasons playing it extremely safe with top-3 picks Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. And thus far, it's paid off. When healthy, Embiid and Simmons look to be game-changing talents. So, what in the world are they doing with Markelle Fultz? ESPN's Adrian WojnarowskiSource: http://ftw.usatoday.com/2017/10/markelle-fultz-shoulder-injury-ruined-shot-video-76ers-nba?src=rss
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