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Do not discourage: NBA should support kneeling
It doesn't make sense that a league that presents itself as progressive and forward-thinking discourages civil methods used to bring about awareness.Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/nba-players-allowed-take-knee-160450759.html?src=rss
Celtics open practice 'walk-through'
BOSTON - On Sunday, fans gathered at TD Garden to get their first glimpse of the new-look Celtics, in uniform, on the parquet floor. The only thing more entertaining than Brian Scalabrine playing emcee was, the loose action on the court. Early on, in the lead up to the regular season, the C's haveSource: https://www.celticsblog.com/2017/10/1/16394286/celtics-open-practice-walk-through-videos-kyrie-irving-gordon-hayward-brad-stevens-al-horford-scal?src=rss
Clippers at Raptors Preview and Gamethread: First Game of the Preseason!
Here's a quick summary of the game, as well as a few quick hitters on things to look for. Where: Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu Hawaii When: 7:00 PM PT How to Watch: NBATV, Fox Sports West How to Listen: AM 570 Radio Projected Starting Lineups: Raptors— Kyle Lowry, DeMar DeRozan, C.J. Miles, SergeSource: https://www.clipsnation.com/2017/10/1/16394314/clippers-at-raptors-preview-and-gamethread-first-game-of-the-preseason?src=rss
Raptors vs. Clippers Game Thread: The pre-season kicks off in style
And sometimes the NBA season sneaks up on you. Here we are on what is the first day of the Raptors' pre-season — October 1st — and I lost track of the whole dang thing. For the rest of the pre-season, and the regular season (obviously), we'll be coming to you with a morning game preview, a live-actionSource: https://www.raptorshq.com/2017/10/1/16394448/raptors-vs-clippers-preview-game-thread-start-time-watch?src=rss
Winslow's return starts off nicely, Heat top Hawks 96-90
Justise Winslow's first game in a while was a success, and that's a good sign for the Miami Heat. Winslow had six points, eight rebounds and three blocked shots in 23 minutes, and the Heat topped the Atlanta Hawks 96-90 in the preseason opener for both teams Sunday night. Winslow missed mostSource: https://sports.yahoo.com/winslows-return-starts-off-nicely-heat-top-hawks-005428074--nba.html?src=rss
McGruder starts at small forward, shines as Heat beat Hawks in preseason opener
Rodney McGruder won the Heat's vigorous preseason conditioning test last week. The scrappy, 6-5, 200-pound undrafted second-year guard hasn't won the starting job at small forward yet, but if opening night preseason starting lineups are worth anything it's safe to say he's leading thatSource: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article176482946.html?src=rss
NBA Fantasy 2018: Underdogs #5 (Cs) – Allan Guhl
Willy Hernangomez A very nice surprise of last season, the New York Knicks found a good center in Willy Hernangomez. Named in the All-Rookie First Team, his minute volume went crescendo and he made the best out of every opportunity he had. Averaging 8ppg and 7rpg in 18mpg, Hernangomez proved to an exampleSource: https://medium.com/@allan.guhl/cs-47b949232cf?src=rss
Watch: Irving, Hayward introduced as Celtics for 1st time at TD Garden
Boston Celtics fans finally got to see the club's new All-Star duo in the flesh. Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward were introduced as Celtics for the first time Sunday before their team's scrimmage at TD Garden, drawing applause and loud cheers from the crowd. "There's nothing like it,Source: https://www.thescore.com/news/1388434?src=rss
Taj Gibson adds versatility to Timberwolves lineup
ANAHEIM, CALIF. – The newly remade Timberwolves made their preseason debut with Saturday's 108-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers at Anaheim's Honda Center and in doing so might have answered the big question about their new rotation: Who's going to start at power forward? Veteran TajSource: http://www.startribune.com/taj-gibson-adds-versatility-to-timberwolves-lineup/448969653/?src=rss
Shorter preseason won't cause Steve Clifford to rush Charlotte Hornets' process
The NBA has gone to a shorter preseason with fewer exhibition games. But that won't change how Charlotte Hornets coach Steve Clifford uses these first two exhibitions in Boston and Detroit. “It will be hard to do it a lot different than we have before,” Clifford said at practice Sunday. “We'reSource: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article176473461.html?src=rss
Sixers' Palestra scrimmage observations: Ben Simmons takes over; Furkan Korkmaz surprises
The Blue-White Scrimmage at the Palestra on Sunday didnt count for the official record book, but it did give the Sixers and a packed crowd of fans a closer glimpse into what the team could look like this season. The coaches alternated lineups and teams throughout the scrimmage. Once he has the ballSource: http://www.csnphilly.com/philadelphia-76ers/sixers-palestra-scrimmage-observations-ben-simmons-takes-over-furkan-korkmaz?p=ya5nbcs&ocid=yahoo&yptr=yahoo?src=rss
'We've got some guys that can push it': Young Kings team equipped with plenty of speed
There's been an obsession with speed around the Kings. From ownership to some in the media, there's been a cry for the Kings to play fast, even when the best players on the roster did not benefit from operating at breakneck speed. The 2017-18 Kings can and should run. It's a shift that beganSource: http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article176490566.html?src=rss
Lakers' Kyle Kuzma: BIg game off bench in preseason opener
Kuzma scored 19 points (9-12 FG, 1-4 3PT) and grabbed five rebounds in the Lakers' preseason-opening loss to Minnesota. Analysis: A breakout star in summer league, Kuzma already looks like a late-first-round steal for the Lakers, who took the rookie with the 27th overall pick in the 2017 draft. WhileSource: https://www.thescore.com/news/1388311?src=rss?src=rss
Lakers' Brook Lopez: Out Monday vs. Nuggets
Lopez (back) was a full participant in Sunday's practice, but has been ruled out for Monday's preseason matchup with the Nuggets. Analysis: Lopez has now put together back-to-back full practices, so it appears he's nearing a full recovery from the back spasms that plagued him recently. InSource: https://www.thescore.com/news/1388164?src=rss
Sources: Steve Kerr to travel separately from Warriors due to passport delay
Chris Haynes ESPN Staff Writer Close Follow on Twitter OAKLAND, Calif. -- Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr will travel separately from the team to China on Sunday, due to a passport processing delay, league sources tell ESPN. A batch of passports were delayed -- at no fault of the Warriors or KerrSource: http://www.espn.com/blog/golden-state-warriors/post/_/id/4899/sources-steve-kerr-to-travel-separate-from-warriors-due-to-passport-delay?src=rss
Opportunities, competition in full force early in Bulls training camp
In the Bulls' case, that first step has included fierce competition for starting spots in training camp. Fred Hoiberg said at Monday's media day that only center Robin Lopez was assured a spot in the starting lineup, an easy choice given the 29-year-old's status as the only real veteranSource: http://www.csnchicago.com/chicago-bulls/opportunities-competition-full-force-early-bulls-training-camp?p=ya5nbcs&ocid=yahoo&yptr=yahoo?src=rss
Kristaps Porzingis ready to live up to expectations with Knicks
Kristaps Porzingis is now the center of the Knicks' universe, a blossoming star around whom everything will revolve now that Carmelo Anthony and Phil Jackson are no longer around. With that comes lofty expectations, and though the 22-year-old big man entering his third NBA season says he doesn'Source: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/kristaps-porzingis-ready-live-expectations-knicks-article-1.3534576?src=rss
Luke Walton expects Lakers to lock arms during national anthem before every game
NBA coaches and players have been extremely vocal about President Donald Trump's comments toward NFL players who kneel for the playing of the national anthem, so there has been anticipation as to how NBA teams will handle the anthem in the upcoming season. The league's first preseason games tookSource: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/luke-walton-expects-lakers-to-lock-arms-during-national-anthem-before-every-game/?src=rss
LeBron James' tweet about Donald Trump resulted in people sending "vile, racist" abuse to Cavaliers owner
The owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers said he had received a number of “vile” and “racist” voicemails after star player LeBron James hit out at President Donald Trump on Twitter. Dan Gilbert said in an interview with CNBC's Squawk Box over the weekend that he hadn't yet told the player about theSource: http://www.newsweek.com/cavaliers-owner-was-sent-vile-racist-abuse-after-lebron-james-called-trump-bum-675124?utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=yahoo_news&utm_campaign=rss&utm_content=%2Frss%2Fyahoous%2Fnews&yptr=yahoo?src=rss
Nuggets Defeat Defending Champs In Preseason Opener
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Kevin Durant drove through the paint for a quick one-handed slam. Stephen Curry dazzled with his dribbling and pulled up for quick 3-pointers that weren't quite as accurate as usual. The Golden State Warriors still looked like the dominant team they were in winning a championshipSource: http://denver.cbslocal.com/2017/10/01/nuggets-defeat-champion-warriors/?src=rss
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