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George embracing the challenge ahead in OKC

Teaming up with Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony has energized George in a way he hasn’t felt since he was knocking on the Finals door.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/paul-george-feeling-right-home-nbas-compelling-team-153109981.html?src=rss

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Can Derrick Rose find his MVP form again with the Cavaliers?

So perhaps all those doom-laden predictions about the Cleveland Cavaliers being old, or broken down, or old and broken down—including Newsweek's own—were a tad premature. The Cavaliers lost 108-94 to the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday evening at Quicken Loans Arena in their fourth preseason game, which
Source: http://www.newsweek.com/derrick-rose-lebron-james-cleveland-cavaliers-nba-sport-682078?utm_campaign=NewsweekTwitter&utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social?src=rss

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Can Derrick Rose find his MVP form again with the Cavaliers?

So perhaps all those doom-laden predictions about the Cleveland Cavaliers being old, or broken down, or old and broken down—including Newsweek's own—were a tad premature. The Cavaliers lost 108-94 to the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday evening at Quicken Loans Arena in their fourth preseason game, which
Source: http://www.newsweek.com/derrick-rose-lebron-james-cleveland-cavaliers-nba-sport-682078?src=rss

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How the Warriors used China trip to grow business opportunities

The towering buildings sprang upward under a sea of blue sky in all directions. As Warriors chief marketing officer Chip Bowers sat in the restaurant of the team's five-star hotel, he only needed to turn his head toward the window to see the city's seemingly infinite skyline – and feel a country
Source: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/article178210386.html?src=rss

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Mitchell Scores 26 Versus Lakers

GAME RECAP: Jazz 105, Lakers 99 Rudy Gobert records a double-double of 29 points and 13 rebounds while Donovan Mitchell adds 26 points to lead the Utah Jazz to a 105-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. 3 hours ago
Source: http://www.nba.com/video/2017/10/11/0011700058-vo-uta-mitchell-HL/?src=rss

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Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson strives to be a complete player

Jordan Clarkson drew a foul as his off-balance layup sank through the basket, and he danced toward the first row of courtside seats just beyond the baseline near the Lakers bench. Clarkson came into the game averaging 11 points per game in the preseason, but on Tuesday night he scored 18, making six
Source: http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-jazz-20171010-story.html?src=rss

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Thunder at Denver Nuggets Game Recap – Oct. 10 2017

– The Denver Nuggets cut the Thunder's lead to just one with 6:37 to go in the fourth quarter when Head Coach Billy Donovan called a timeout. When his team emerged from the huddle, it ripped off six straight possessions of three-points apiece, including five three-pointers. It was a devastating display
Source: http://www.nba.com/thunder/recap-nuggets-preseason-171010?src=rss

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WATCH: Derrick Rose and Jeff Green team up for monster alley-oop

Derrick Rose and Jeff Green could prove to be very important to the Cavaliers this season. Green has struggled to have an impact in his last few stops and Rose is looking to just prove he's not just a shell of his former MVP self. Maybe the best way for them to bounce back is by playing together.
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/watch-derrick-rose-and-jeff-green-team-up-for-monster-alley-oop/?src=rss

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Joel Embiid has a lengthy and detailed new contract, but it leaves Sixers an out

Joel Embiid recently signed a five-year, $148 million extension with the 76ers, and the debates began almost Immediately about whether Embiid could live up to that contract, given his injury history. The details are finally out on Embiid's contract, and, as long as he doesn't suffer a repeat
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/joel-embiid-has-a-lengthy-and-detailed-new-contract-but-it-leaves-sixers-an-out/?src=rss

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Locked on Hawks podcast: Preseason perception

Good morning! Preseason is winding down for teams across the NBA and that is true for an Atlanta Hawks team that takes the floor for the final time on Thursday. Before that, though, Chris Barnewall of CBS Sports joins the Locked on Hawks podcast for Episode 263 and topics include the following: CBS'
Source: https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2017/10/11/16456950/locked-on-hawks-podcast-atlanta-preseason-marco-belinelli?utm_campaign=peachtreehoops&utm_content=chorus&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter?src=rss

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Kevin Love: News of position shift was given by LeBron, not Ty Lue

CLEVELAND -- Kevin Love said he learned he would be moving from starting power forward to starting center in the Cleveland Cavaliers' lineup during a casual conversation with LeBron James before Cavs coach Tyronn Lue formally introduced the change to him and the team. "I guess it wasn't
Source: http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/kevin-love-news-position-shift-lebron-ty-lue/story?id=50407114&yptr=yahoo?src=rss

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San Antonio vs. Orlando, Final Score: Magic outlast Spurs, 103-98

This one goes down in the loss column; but, a) it's the preseason, so growth and gelling as a team are more important than any W or L, and b) the Spurs were up on the Magic by double digits, but in the fourth Pop put in his 4th stringers and Orlando went with a closing group that included Elfrid
Source: https://www.poundingtherock.com/2017/10/10/16457290/san-antonio-orlando-final-score-magic-outlast-spurs-103-98?src=rss

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Bulls Hold Off Cavs in LeBron's Debut

For the first time this preseason, the Cavaliers starting five officially took the floor together. And, at times, it looked like it. That group of starters might be the most talented quintet in the Conference, but they were expectedly out of synch against Chicago – as the young Bulls jumped ahead and
Source: http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/features/recap-bulls-171010?src=rss

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James returns, Cavaliers debut new starting lineup

The King has returned.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/james-returns-cavaliers-debut-starting-lineup-045729908.html?src=rss

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Position battle motivates Lakers' Julius Randle, who is at a career crossroads

LOS ANGELES — He is the most tenured Laker, and the one whose future with the team is most tenuous. The first player to arrive amid a Lakers youth movement that began four years ago with the highest lottery pick in team history, Julius Randle finds himself at a career crossroads. When Luke Walton made
Source: http://www.dailynews.com/2017/10/10/position-battle-motivates-lakers-julius-randle-who-is-at-a-career-crossroads/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter?src=rss

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Joel Embiid's contract gives 76ers an out in case of major injury

If Joel Embiid were to suffer a career-ending injury, the 76ers have a clause in his contract that would allow them to waive the former No. 3 overall pick. According to ESPN, the 76ers worked with Embiid's agent to put clauses into the contract that stipulate if Embiid were to suffer a major injury
Source: http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/76ers-could-get-out-of-joel-embiids-contract-if-he-sustains-certain-injuries/1qqdo34e3u4h916b49xe7zp9jx?src=rss

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Observations from Bulls-Cavs: Lauri Markkanen shows he belongs

The Bulls came out victorious in a preseason matchup against the Cavs. More importantly, though, Lauri Markkanen shined after a rough debut.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/observations-bulls-cavs-lauri-markkanen-041946828.html?src=rss

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Former Spur Jonathon Simmons enjoys happy homecoming

Jonathon Simmons' reunion with old friends started before the Orlando Magic tipped off their preseason game Tuesday night against his old team, the San Antonio Spurs. Ninety minutes before the national anthem, he stood on the AT&T Center court and spoke with Spurs assistant coaches Ettore Messina
Source: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-sp-magic-spurs-1011-story.html?src=rss

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'NBA 2K18' Is Now Rewarding Players VC For Play Now Online Games

There were a number of early issues with NBA 2K18, and slowly but surely, we are seeing some resolutions. The latest bug to be fixed is one from the Play Now Online mode. Gamers weren't getting the VC rewards for playing and winning these games which is a major deal because some fans may use the
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2017/10/11/nba-2k18-is-now-rewarding-players-vc-for-play-now-online-games/?src=rss

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Preview: Heat play their last preseason home game against the Wizards

The Miami Heat finish their brief preseason home stand against a solid Washington Wizards team, which will fight the Heat for a top-4 playoff spot during the regular season. New additions for the Wizards include Jodie Meeks, Carrick Felix, Donald Sloan, Mike Scott, and Florida forward Devin Robinson
Source: https://www.hothothoops.com/2017/10/10/16456704/preview-miami-heat-play-last-preseason-home-game-against-washington-wizards-erik-spoelstra-coach?src=rss

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