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In this Oct. 9, 2017, photo, Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz during the first quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics in Boston. Fultz gets to start the next chapter of his career in a familiar spot. The No. 1 pick in the draft will make his NBA debut for the 76ers on Wednesday night, Oct. 18, at the Washington Wizards, about a half-hour from home. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

One and done is almost done

By Deron Snyder

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives around Sacramento Kings defender DeAaron Fox (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Yeater)

James Harden leads Rockets past Kings for second victory

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 7, 2017, file photo, Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) defends Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during the second half of Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals in Cleveland. The Warriors and Cavaliers are being penciled in to meet in the NBA Finals once again. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

LeBron questionable to face Irving, Celtics in Cavs’ opener

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

File-This Oct. 13, 2017, file photo shows Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) controlling the ball against New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis during the first half of an NBA basketball preseason game in Memphis, Tenn. Gasol wanted a boat before the Memphis Grizzlies center settled for a Tesla. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

Electric cars, diapers among items bought with NBA raises

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich talks with San Antonio Spurs forward Joffrey Lauvergne (77) in the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game against the Houston Rockets Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

10 things to know as the NBA season gets underway

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2017, file photo, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks during a news conference in New York. Silver's NBA has had a frenetic offseason filled with more drama than the games themselves, particularly regular season contests. A fourth straight year of the same NBA Finals matchup seems likely, and even Michael Jordan was quoted as saying he fears an NBA where 28 teams are going to be &quot;garbage.&quot; (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Silver and MJ: 1 man’s NBA garbage is another man’s beauty

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 9, 2017, file photo, Philadelphia 76ers' Markelle Fultz brings the ball up the court during the second quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics in Boston. Joel Embiid is again on a minutes restriction. No. 1 pick Markelle Fultz won't start. Nothing ever goes as planned for the Philadelphia 76ers as they head into season opener against Washington on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)

76ers set for No. 1 draft picks Simmons, Fultz to make debut

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 19, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, left, greets Kyrie Irving during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles. Irving was traded to the Bostons Celtics and returns to Cleveland to play against the Cavaliers, on Tuesday, Oct. 17. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Rude welcome: Irving set for return to ‘rowdy’ Cleveland

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

File-This Oct. 13, 2017, file photo shows San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) looking to drive around Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker (4) in the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Houston. The Spurs have reached agreement with Aldridge on an extension that will keep him under contract for an additional three years.(AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)

AP Source: Spurs, Aldridge agree on extension

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 19, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, left, greets Kyrie Irving during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles. There is bad blood once again in the NBA. No, it’s not just the Pistons-Bulls or Celtics-Lakers type of feuds. Sure, there’s Warriors-Cavs, Thunder-Warriors and Cavs-Celtics. But these days, it’s more individually driven _ thanks in large part to social media. There’s Russ-KD, LeBron-Kyrie, and even a Whiteside-Embiid can get in on the action. The back-and-forth makes for matchups worth circling on the calendar _ beginning Tuesday night with Boston-Cleveland. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File) **FILE**

NBA action set to resume on court

By Deron Snyder

FILE - In this March 19, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, left, greets Kyrie Irving during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles. There is bad blood once again in the NBA. No, it’s not just the Pistons-Bulls or Celtics-Lakers type of feuds. Sure, there’s Warriors-Cavs, Thunder-Warriors and Cavs-Celtics. But these days, it’s more individually driven _ thanks in large part to social media. There’s Russ-KD, LeBron-Kyrie, and even a Whiteside-Embiid can get in on the action. The back-and-forth makes for matchups worth circling on the calendar _ beginning Tuesday night with Boston-Cleveland. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

LeBron vs. Kyrie the latest entry in NBA rivalries

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks' Dennis Smith Jr. (1) drives between Charlotte Hornets' Frank Kaminsky (44) and Kemba Walker (15) in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Oct. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton) **FILE**

Lonzo Ball, Jayson Tatum, Markelle Fultz eager to put potential of heralded rookie class on display

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, center, Kevin Love, left, and Iman Shumpert stand during a time out against the Chicago Bulls during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Cleveland, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017. The Bulls won 108-94. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

LeBron tests ankle in practice, status for opener unclear

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 1968, file photo, Pat Riley, left, and Elvin Hayes of the San Diego Rockets exchange a few words before a game against the New York Knicks at New York's Madison Square Garden. Riley often was forced to wonder if his time in the NBA was over. Like when he got pulled out of a drill in his first training camp with San Diego and was told he had to get better. (AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler, File)

Pat Riley’s 50th anniversary in the NBA has arrived

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Jordan: Super teams hurt NBA from ‘competitive standpoint’

Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving (11) drives between Charlotte Hornets' Dwight Howard (12) and Frank Kaminsky (44) in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

In a watered down East, Celtics-Cavs is the best thing going

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 25, 2017, file photo, Oklahoma City Thunder's Paul George (13), Russell Westbrook, center, and Carmelo Anthony (7) pose for a photo during an NBA basketball media day in Oklahoma City. Westbrook is a two-time scoring champion, two-time All-Star MVP and the reigning league MVP. Anthony is a 10-time All-Star and three-time Olympic gold medalist. George is a four-time All-Star, former Most Improved Player and an Olympic gold medalist. None of the new Oklahoma City Thunder teammates have an NBA title. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Oklahoma City’s Big Three shooting for their 1st NBA title

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 9, 2017, file photo, Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) and coach Mike D'Antoni talk to a referee during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki, File)

Rockets add All-Star Paul as they look to take next step

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 29, 2017, file photo, Minnesota Timberwolves new point guard Jimmy Butler, center, is joined by Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau, left, and General Manager Scott Layden during a press conference at Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn. After a disappointing first season in Minnesota, Tom Thibodeau went to some old friends from Chicago for help. Jimmy Butler, Taj Gibson and Aaron Brooks come aboard to help the young Timberwolves get on the same page with their demanding coach. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King, File)

Now or never for the Minnesota Timberwolves

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 9, 2017, file photo, Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) and coach Mike D'Antoni talk to a referee during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki, File)

Less time, fewer timeouts among adjustments for NBA coaches

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press