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FILE - In this Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017, file photo, Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) makes a pass through the Los Angeles Clippers defense during the first quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game in Honolulu. Toronto spent big over the summer to retain both Kyle Lowry and forward Serge Ibaka, acquired from Orlando at last season's trade deadline, and keep them teamed up with All-Star guard DeMar DeRozan. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia, File)

Raptors hope offensive evolution pays off in playoffs

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

A capsule look at each team in the Eastern Conference

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving, left, and Gordon Hayward look on from the bench during the first quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Boston, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Offseason overhaul complete, new era begins for Celtics

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (0) goes up for a shot against Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard (12) during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Miami. The Heat defeated the Hornets 109-106. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Howard-Clifford reunion may determine Hornets’ success

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 28, 2017, file photo, Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) hangs from the rim after dunking against Miami Heat forward Luke Babbitt, left, and guard Dion Waiters (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Miami. After falling back out of the playoffs last season, the Detroit Pistons are hoping for an improved Andre Drummond and a healthier Reggie Jackson in 2017-18. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Drummond under pressure as Pistons try to rebound

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Adam Silver, right, the commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Hiroshi Mikitani, left, chairman and CEO of Rakuten, Inc. pose for photographers during the joint press conference in Tokyo Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017. Japanese online retailer Rakuten will be NBA's exclusive distribution partner in Japan for live NBA games and a global marketing partner of the NBA. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

NBA, Japan’s Rakuten set exclusive online distribution deal

Associated Press

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) blocks a shot from Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard (12) during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Rest: Frowned upon when NBA games count, not in preseason

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, foreground, blocks Minnesota Timberwolves' Jeff Teague during their preseason NBA game in Shanghai, China, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. (AP Photo)

With Currys’ help, NBA aims to aid youth basketball parents

Associated Press

In this Aug. 21, 2015, file photo, former NBA star and current owner of the Charlotte Hornets, Michael Jordan, smiles at reporters in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

Hornets’ Jordan donates $7 million to build medical clinics

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Hornets G-F Nic Batum to miss 6-8 weeks with elbow injury

Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns talks to his teammate during the basketball match of the 2017 NBA Global Games against Golden State Warriors in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong province, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Mavs rookie shows growth in 112-89 loss to Magic

By TERRANCE HARRIS - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Markelle Fultz, top, goes up for a shot against Memphis Grizzlies' Deyonta Davis during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Cavs, 76ers get to see their tantalizing guard combinations

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, left, dunks on Sydney Kings center Isaac Humphries (0) during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Hood scores 18, Jazz beat Sydney Kings 108-83

By KAREEM COPELAND - Associated Press

Marcus Morris, left, and Markieff Morris attend closing arguments Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, in Maricopa County Superior Court in Phoenix. The Morris brothers are accused of helping three other people beat Erik Hood two years ago. (Mark Henle/The Arizona Republic via AP)

NBA players Marcus and Markieff Morris acquitted of assault

By CLARICE SILBER - Associated Press

The top iPhone and iPad apps on App Store

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving is greeted by fans after the teams NBA preseason basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets in Boston, Monday, Oct. 2, 2017. The Celtics defeated the Hornets 94-82. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Irving, Hayward make preseason debuts in Celtics’ victory

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Carmelo Anthony (7) is guarded by Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the first quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game in Tulsa, Okla., Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Anthony sharp in OKC debut, Rockets look fine without him

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Washington Wizards' Marcin Gortat, of Poland, poses for a photograph during an NBA basketball media day, Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Mahinmi and Gortat try to survive in shifting NBA

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Marcus Morris, left, and Markieff Morris attend closing arguments Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, in Maricopa County Superior Court in Phoenix. The Morris brothers are accused of helping three other people beat Erik Hood two years ago. (Mark Henle/The Arizona Republic via AP)

The Latest: Jury begins deliberations in NBA players’ trial

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant, left, smiles on the bench beside Stephen Curry (30) during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Defending champion Warriors lose preseason opener to Nuggets

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press