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[chrislee]

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sensei and his students.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kobe Bryant is already impressed with D’Angelo Russell’s poise.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Big Game Big Man camp <a href="http://t.co/A8Ejm7q2rO">pic.twitter.com/A8Ejm7q2rO</a></p>&mdash; Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) <a href="https://twitter.com/Lakers/status/648984138481991680">September 29, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">“Dude is a matchup problem” - D’Angelo Russell on Julius Randle.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">D’Angelo Russell says Lakers ‘have all the tools’ to make playoffs.
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[Lehigh]

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Watching training camp Bucks are gonna be good

 

[chrislee]

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Coming to you live at 12pm/et on <a href="https://twitter.com/NBATV">@NBATV</a>​, <a href="https://twitter.com/NBAcom">@NBAcom</a>​ &amp; the NBA app.. get an inside look on Real Training Camp: <a href="https://twitter.com/cavs">@Cavs</a>! <a href="http://t.co/daslg8njWl">pic.twitter.com/daslg8njWl</a></p>&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/649584771752947712">October 1, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[chrislee]

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">At the age of 38, Vince Carter (<a href="https://twitter.com/mrvincecarter15">@mrvincecarter15</a>) can still ... <a href="http://t.co/eqXrhyrJie">pic.twitter.com/eqXrhyrJie</a></p>&mdash; P3 (@P3sportscience) <a href="https://twitter.com/P3sportscience/status/649276066394050560">September 30, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[chrislee]

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Cavaliers aim to feature Kevin Love more prominently this season

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- As the Cleveland Cavaliers open Year 2 of their Big Three era, LeBron James is looking to reshuffle the order of the trio by featuring Kevin Love more prominently than the Cavs did last season.

"I just think he's more comfortable in the situation that he's in," James said after practice Wednesday. "He's got a year under his belt; he knows what he expects out of himself and what his teammates expect out of him. I expect big things from him this year with a year up under his belt."

James was expounding upon his statement at Monday's media day that Love's increased presence will allow James to sit back and rest more than he has in years past.

"He will do some of the things he did prior to last year," James continued.

Of course, some of the things included making three All-Star teams from 2011 to 2014, being named the league's Most Improved Player in 2010-11 and averaging a gaudy 26.1 points, 12.5 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game in his final season in Minnesota.

"I think him being out showed even more of what he means to this team, more than him being on the floor for those 3½ games," James said. "It would've been huge for us obviously if he was in the lineup, but it gave him the opportunity to put things in perspective and see what his presence can mean to our team. Sometimes you have to take a step backwards to see how important you are."

Once Love committed to the Cavs long-term, Blatt spent the offseason trying to figure out a way to get more out of his stretch 4.

"No question, this summer we looked for and identified ways that we can take advantage of Kev's unique skill set, and hopefully we'll see that on the floor," Blatt said.

And how does he plan on integrating Love exactly?

"The things that you run, the emphasis you place on certain things, the responsibility that you give him and he takes," Blatt said. "Those are the main ways."

When asked about his role on Tuesday, Love deferred to James the same way James deferred to him.

"I think all of us will be more comfortable with what we're trying to do out there," Love said. "I think that, like I said [Monday], it all starts with the big man, No. 23, and it all kind of trickles down from there. I think if all the pieces fit together as we expect, we'll be a tough team to deal with."

He delivered the message in the same optimistic tone he projected on Monday's media day.

"Most hungry of my career? I think that resets itself every season," Love said. "I think it's a fresh start, a fresh start for everybody here, the coaching staff included. We're going to continue to keep building this thing."

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[chrislee]

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Mike Miller to Nuggets
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Look who made it to Colorado!

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[chrislee]

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hour #2 of Real Training Camp: <a href="https://twitter.com/cavs">@Cavs</a> is underway - LIVE on <a href="https://twitter.com/NBATV">@NBATV</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/NBAcom">@NBAcom</a> &amp; the NBA app! <a href="http://t.co/QjbGZ6Q6TI">pic.twitter.com/QjbGZ6Q6TI</a></p>&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/649629971485491200">October 1, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[Day_Carver]

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The west this year GS, Spurs, Clips, OKC, Houston, Memphis, NO, with an improving Utah and Phoenix

 

[ShadyPat]

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Watching training camp Bucks are gonna be good

they are going to be good on defense..

 

[ShadyPat]

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The west this year GS, Spurs, Clips, OKC, Houston, Memphis, NO, with an improving Utah and Phoenix

Utah ain't doing shit...30 wins at most Phoenix finally added a real big man they knew they can't start 4 guards forever. but the west is loaded.

 

[chrislee]

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Live at 5 p.m.: Watch the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pelicans?src=hash">#Pelicans</a> practice. Hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/SrDavidwesley4">@SrDavidwesley4</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanKelleyLive">@SeanKelleyLive</a> <a href="http://t.co/zfKJGX66Ug">http://t.co/zfKJGX66Ug</a> <a href="http://t.co/jkm7TZ3Muu">pic.twitter.com/jkm7TZ3Muu</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/PelicansNBA/status/649598752651657216">October 1, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Tyreke Evans Says Pelicans Are ‘Right There’ With the Warriors

“I don’t see why we can’t do it,” Evans said. “We have a great team. I don’t see our team any different from the Warriors. I think we’re right there, even though this is going to be our first year with coach (Alvin) Gentry. If we push each other and work hard, we can make that next step. It’s not going to be easy, but I think we have that chance.”


“We’re a young team. We need to get up and down,” Evans said. “The last game of the season, when we played the Spurs (needing a win to make the playoffs), we played an up tempo game. We came out of the gate getting stops and going for baskets. That’s been our best style. Playing like that is going to be good for us. We have a lot of guys with athleticism.”

Read more at http://www.slamonline.com/nba/tyrek...-there-with-the-warriors/#TtiUGmEUQJwwhCcB.99

Anthony Davis 3 Point Shooting Practice 2015
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[Lehigh]

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Age is nothing but a number. Half Man Half Amazing still kicking ass.

The Cavs look like they are ready to ball.

 

[Mask]

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Qualifying Offer Is No Longer An Option For Tristan Thompson


The October 1 deadline for Tristan Thompson to sign the Cleveland Cavaliers’ one-year $6.8 million qualifying offer has passed.

This means that the Canadian power forward will remain a restricted free agent and if the Cavs’ practice on Friday commences without a deal between both parties then Thompson will be classified as a hold-out.

Earlier, GM David Griffin has expressed confidence on a positive development for both camps.

“We fully expect that tomorrow he will be here in some form or fashion. We’re hopeful that he wants to move forward with his teammates in the same way that we want to have Tristan here. If we can come to some agreement, then we will.”

We can take this air of confidence as a sign that something is in the works or Griffin is only producing some sort of smokescreen. However, one thing’s for sure and that is Rich Paul has just lost a bit of leverage as it was earlier reported that the player agent stated to the Cavs that if Thompson signs the qualifying offer, it would be his final year in Cleveland.

Now, with the qualifying offer off the table, Thompson has a few options for himself on the table. He can:

A) Sign the Cavs’ 5-year, $80 million offer (if it’s still on the table)
B) Lower his 5-year, $94 million demand closer to the $80 million range
C) Lower his 3-year $53 million offer
D) Hold out and wait until the Cavs offer Thompson a contract that he likes.

In all honestly, LeBron and the Cavs need Thompson on the team. Holding out will not help the team aspect as the Cavs’ time to win is now. Thompson should have already signed the more than generous 5-year, $80 million deal

A new but shorter countdown to Friday’s start of practice has begun.



I'm thinking a deal gets done...
5 year @ $80 million

 

[Mask]

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Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine
The @bucks and forward John Henson have come to terms on a four-year extension in the $45 million range, according to ESPN sources

 

[Lehigh]

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Game Time

 

[BDR]

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MiamiHeat

(One thing I don't get, Dragic only signed on if the Heat were to play faster, this roster don't seem like a run and gun squad)
Season opener: Oct. 28 vs. Charlotte Hornets
Home opener: Same
National TV games: 11
Back to backs: 17
Any 4-game-in-5-night stretches? Dec. 25-29
Longest homestand: 7 games from Nov. 8-23 (Raptors, Lakers, Jazz, Timberwolves, Kings, 76ers, Knicks)
Longest road trip: 6 games from Jan. 8-17 (Suns, Jazz, Warriors, Clippers, Nuggets, Thunder)
Game to circle: Dec. 5 vs. Cavaliers (NBATV). LeBron James returning to Miami still matters.

This all I'm concerned about.. Fuck them other teams

 

[Lehigh]

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This all I'm concerned about.. Fuck them other teams

Yo Knicks ain't shit so you crossover.

 

[BDR]

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Yo Knicks ain't shit so you crossover.

Wrong nigga u quoting Acur

 

[chrislee]

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">NBA basketball is back on <a href="https://twitter.com/NBATV">@NBATV</a> (10:30pm/et) as the <a href="https://twitter.com/nuggets">@Nuggets</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/LAClippers">@LAClippers</a> tip off the 2015 Pre-Season! <a href="http://t.co/85CRVXQQ12">pic.twitter.com/85CRVXQQ12</a></p>&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/649969748436979712">October 2, 2015</a></blockquote>
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The Clippers are the deepest team in the West.

 

[Mask]

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Beatdown them ninjas might be ready this year...


LeBron James Joined Miami Heat Players for #WadeFieldDay
September 21, 201510 Comments By Marcel Mutoni

LeBron James has cut most of his business ties in South Beach, but he remains on very good terms with members of the Heat.

James recently held workouts in Miami with his Cleveland Cavaliers crew ahead of the team’s official training camp next week, and linked up with some former teammates for something dubbed #WadeFieldDay over the weekend.

The Cavs and Heat will meet twice during the NBA regular season’s opening month.

Per the Sun-Sentinel:
In an event tagged as #WadeFieldDay by rookie guard Josh Richardson on an Instagram post, several Heat players (and one well-known former Heat player) gathered Sunday for the bonding session. […] An Instagram post offered by Hassan Whiteside, showed Whiteside alongside Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Mario Chalmers and James, along with Wade’s personal photographer.


Earlier, Wade offered an Instagram post that read on large lettering, “Team Wade Field Day 2015,” with a caption of “They don’t want it!!! first of many. #anyonehasfacepaint #teamwade.”



James and the Cavaliers recently have held their own workout sessions in South Florida, with James also working out with former Heat guard Norris Cole at the Miami gym where Wade has been training in advance of the season.



Some other pic from their summer::

Hangin in the desert with the fellas...

Look who I run into 2nd day on flight

 

[Mask]

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Man i got some catching up to do....


Still a few teams to highlight

 

[chrislee]

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tristan Thompson failed to pick up the Cavs' $6.8 million qualifying offer by the 11:59 p.m. ET deadline per league source.</p>&mdash; Dave McMenamin (@mcten) <a href="https://twitter.com/mcten/status/649796560130322432">October 2, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">David Blatt says he was sleeping when the Tristan Thompson deadline passed last night. Blatt: &quot;We got to focus on the now and the here&quot;</p>&mdash; Dave McMenamin (@mcten) <a href="https://twitter.com/mcten/status/649990315303153665">October 2, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[Lehigh]

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Tristan no buckets Thompson didn't finish his deal

 

[Mask]

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This real talk...


Ben Axelrod ‏@BenAxelrod
If Cavs fans want to be outraged about a player being overpaid, Anderson Vaerjao’s contract is probably a pretty good place to start.

 

[Mask]

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Tune into @NBATV and @NBAcom at 4 ET as Real Training Camp goes All-Access with @memgrizz.

Go behind-the-scenes with the Grit n Grind @memgrizz - time changed to 4pm ET!

 

[Mask]

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UPDATE: Friday's Real Training Camp: Memphis Grizzlies will air live on NBA TV and NBA.com at 4 p.m. ET

NBA Digital, jointly-managed by the NBA and Turner Sports, will debut Facebook's first-ever simulcast of a live sports program featuring NBA Real Training Camp with LeBron James and the Eastern Conference Champion Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday, Oct. 1, from Noon - 2 p.m. ET.

The special edition of the show -- providing exclusive access during the team's practice and interviews with players, coaches and front office personnel -- will be simulcast live on the NBA TV Facebook page, along with NBA TV and NBA.com. Vince Cellini will host the program from Cleveland with NBA TV analyst and former Cavaliers head coach Mike Fratello.

"We have a long history with Facebook and are excited to team up with them for another first of its kind initiative, as we bring the excitement of Real Training Camp with Head Coach David Blatt, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers to an even broader audience," said Albert "Scooter" Vertino, general manager of NBA Digital and SVP of programming, Turner Sports. "Our goal is always to provide the most compelling content for our fans any way they choose to consume it and this initiative will expand the visibility of this quality daytime programming."

In addition to Thursday's special edition of the show, NBA TV's weeklong NBA Real Training Camp series will also feature the Minnesota Timberwolves and 2014-15 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year Andrew Wiggins (Tuesday, Sept. 29), Milwaukee Bucks and head coach Jason Kidd (Wednesday, Sept. 30) and Memphis Grizzlies and Marc Gasol (Friday, Oct. 2), with all episodes streamed live on NBA.com.


NBA Real Training Camp schedule

Date :: Time :: Team :: Commentators

> Tuesday, Sept. 29 :: 4-7:30 p.m. ET
Minnesota Timberwolves :: Rick Kamla, Greg Anthony

> Wednesday, Sept. 30 :: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m ET
Milwaukee Bucks :: David Aldridge, Dennis Scott

> Thursday, Oct. 1 :: Noon-2 p.m. ET
Cleveland Cavaliers :: Vince Cellini, Mike Fratello

> Friday, Oct. 2 :: 4-6 p.m. ET
Memphis Grizzlies :: Jared Greenberg, Reggie Miller

 

[chrislee]

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Coming to you LIVE at 4pm/et on <a href="https://twitter.com/NBATV">@NBATV</a>​, <a href="https://twitter.com/NBAcom">@NBAcom</a>​ &amp; the NBA app, get an inside look on Real Training Camp: <a href="https://twitter.com/memgrizz">@MemGrizz</a>! <a href="http://t.co/GrQXrKjcz6">pic.twitter.com/GrQXrKjcz6</a></p>&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/650000041738915840">October 2, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Programming update: <a href="https://twitter.com/memgrizz">@memgrizz</a> Real Training Camp will be live at 4:30pm ET on <a href="https://twitter.com/NBATV">@NBATV</a> <a href="http://t.co/IhuY4lYSXY">pic.twitter.com/IhuY4lYSXY</a></p>&mdash; NBA TV (@NBATV) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBATV/status/650035645671469057">October 2, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[Mask]

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Memphis Grizzlies ‏@memgrizz
#ReggieMiller is all set up for #GrizzTrainingCamp coming up soon @NBATV

 

[chrislee]

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/boogiecousins">@boogiecousins</a> is prepping for another big year in Sactown!

Watch » <a href="http://t.co/HiUhyViZa7">http://t.co/HiUhyViZa7</a> <a href="http://t.co/44ftZIsLQq">pic.twitter.com/44ftZIsLQq</a></p>&mdash; Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) <a href="https://twitter.com/SacramentoKings/status/650022505764253696">October 2, 2015</a></blockquote>
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The Kings have a nice team. It's just a matter of if Cousins and Karl can see eye to eye.

 

[Mask]

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2015-16 NBA Media Day
The best photos from around the league on 2015-16 Media Day.

 

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[Mask]

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HoopsHype ‏@hoopshype
Last season, Hassan Whiteside became the first player in 54 years to average 10 points and 10 rebounds in less than 24 minutes per game.

 

[Mask]

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Let's go Heat

 

[Mask]

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DeAndre Jordan's Double-Double Preseason Opener
DeAndre Jordan finished the game with 15 points and 12 rebounds
DeAndre Jordan starts off the NBA Preseason with a double-double. Jordan leads all scoring for the Los Angeles Clippers with 15 points from 6-7 shooting and grabbing 12 rebounds.

 

[Mask]

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Noah: I am trying to channel all my energy into basketball
Joakim Noah has taken to going to bed early
Joakim Noah has taken to going to bed early. "Very underrated," he calls it with a laugh. When he rises bright-eyed in the morning, it is daily yoga that greets him. "Just trying to channel all my energy into basketball right now. I owe that to my teammates," Noah said. "It's definitely part of growing up. "When you play in the NBA at this level, there are a lot of distractions. Not all of them are bad; you just have access to a lot. Some of the things might be important to you. I want to make this everything right now and worry about all the other stuff later."