Sunday, September 30, 2018
Inside the design of the Air Jordan XXX3
Tate Kuerbis recalls the moment Michael Jordan put on the final sample of the Air Jordan XXX3. Kuerbis, senior footwear designer at Jordan Brand, was tasked with designing MJ’s 33rd signature sneaker, and felt as if Jordan was back in the NBA when he was putting on the brand’s latest silhouette.
“I probably saw Michael in [this shoe] more than any other game shoe,” says Kuerbis. “When we got to the final sample and he put it on, he pulled it and in my mind I could almost see him back on the court.”
What Kuerbis references Michael pulling was the FastFit pull-tab, Jordan Brand’s newest technology implemented into the XXX3 that serves as the primary lacing component that secures the foot for that lockdown feel. Although the brand steered away from using a traditional lacing system, a first-ever in His Airness’ sneaker line, the AJXXX3 is equipped with technological features to make it one of the most innovative performance sneakers the brand has to offer.
“The first thing we talk about is how we’re going to provide a product for athletes to perform at their best,” says Gentry Humphrey, Jordan Brand’s vice president of Footwear. “Our goal was that we created a lockdown fit so the guy has zero distractions when he cuts from Point A to Point B, and FastFit technology allows us to accomplish that.”
Since the AJXXX1, Jordan Brand’s designers have paid homage to the past, incorporating innovation in newer silhouettes with a nod to its predecessors. Upon first glance, the AJXXX3 is no different and has similarities to the Tinker Hatfield-designed Jordan III: the Jumpman logo on the tongue, Nike Air on the back and the side panel (minus the iconic cement print).
“I think it’s our way of respecting the past a little bit,” says Humphrey. “The product of the past has a loyal following, so if you can give a little bit of a head nod to the past but show people where we could go in the future, I think it allows people to stay connected to the DNA of Jordan … and allow them to see it’s OK to move forward.”
Inspired by outer space, the shoe also features pull-tabs on the tongue, heel and a velcro strap. FastFit holds 10 inches of cable made out of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyurethane (think materials in parachutes), and can click up to 20 times for support.
On the inside portion of the shoe, an “Eject” tab is placed that makes a popping sound when pulled, indicating that the shoe is fully loose. Beneath the shoe is where consumers can see how the sneaker fully functions with a visible spool dead center in the sole that rotates with every pull.
“The time that went into making sure that it truly worked was tough,” says Humphrey. “Each eyelet is strategically placed based on several wear-tests programs that we went through. The parachute-lacing itself … it was a lot of testing that went into it.”
Earlier this month, Jordan Brand teased two photos on its Instagram account – one with a pull-tab and a rotating mechanism – and promo videos of Victor Oladipo and Maya Moore wearing the sneaker before officially unveiling it Sept. 20 in Los Angeles. For the event, a myriad of media was shuttled over to an undisclosed location in downtown L.A. to learn about the newest sneaker in the Jumpman line, put through a series of wear-tests along with getting a first look at the brand’s holiday footwear and apparel collection.
Jordan Brand endorsers like Mike Conley, Carmelo Anthony and Kawhi Leonard have been seen wearing the AJXXX3 in training camp. Guo Ailun, Jordan Brand’s first Chinese signature athlete that was signed in 2017, is also receiving a jade-colored pair that’s a China-only release.
For now, the AJXXX4 is more than likely in its early development stages, but Humphrey looks back and praises the longevity the brand has maintained since 1985.
“To see that it’s come this far after Michael is no longer playing the game is pretty amazing,” he says. “Where we’re at our best is when we create an aesthetic that people fall in love with or aspire to. It’s not always easy, but it’s been a great challenge for us throughout the years and I feel like we’ve done a good job.”
The AJXXX3 hits retailers Oct. 18 for $175 ($185 globally) with more colors set to release later in the year.
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Saturday, September 29, 2018
Season preview: Indiana Pacers
STAYING: Ike Anigbogu, Bojan Bogdanovic, Darren Collison, Cory Joseph, TJ Leaf, Ben Moore, Victor Oladipo, Domantas Sabonis, Edmond Sumner, Myles Turner and Thaddeus Young.
ADDED: Tyreke Evans (Memphis), Alize Johnson (Missouri State), Omari Johnson (Memphis), Aaron Holiday (UCLA), Doug McDermott (Dallas), Kyle O’Quinn (New York), Elijah Stewart (USC) and CJ Wilcox (Portland).
GONE: Trevor Booker (Shanxi Brave Dragons), Al Jefferson (Xinjiang Flying Tigers), Alex Poythress (Atlanta), Glenn Robinson III (Detroit), Lance Stephenson (LA Lakers) and Joe Young (Nanjing Monkey King).
STRENGTHS: When many had given up on him, Victor Oladipo all of a sudden became a star before our eyes last season … He may be in contention for the title of best shooting guard not named James … Tremendous impact on both ends for Indiana … With him on the court, the Pacers were 14.2 points per 100 possessions better last year … Quite a deep squad around him with many serviceable NBA players … They should not struggle as much when Dipo heads to the bench this time … Team has great versatility and toughness … Chemistry was phenomenal last year.
WEAKNESSES: Oladipo may be their lone Top 50 player … Talent-wise, they are not up there with other Eastern powers … They could use a stretch four … Not out of the question that they come down to earth this season after overachieving last year.
PREDICTION: 1st in the Central Division, 4th in the Eastern Conference.
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Friday, September 28, 2018
NBA draft-and-stash players: Where are they now?
For the first time this century, the Top 40 picks of the most recent draft will play in the NBA without being stashed somewhere for development. That’s not the case for many others. Almost every franchise will have an eye overseas following players whose NBA rights they own. Some will never make it to the league while others will play knowing a strong performance overseas can get them a guaranteed contract Stateside.
From Australia to Canada to Argentina to Japan, this is the current situation of every active draft-and-stash player.
ATLANTA
Cenk Akyol (No. 59 pick in the 2005 draft; Bakirkoy, Turkey): The veteran guard, who’s been involved in quite a few minor trades over the years, will play in the Turkish second division this season. The NBA is light years away for him at this point.
Marcus Eriksson (No. 50 pick in the 2015 draft; Gran Canaria, Spain): A meniscus injury will delay his return to Euroleague after shooting 54.9 percent from deep in the last Eurocup. At age 24, he still has time to make the jump to the NBA if he fully recovers.
Alpha Kaba (No. 60 pick in the 2017 draft; ASVEL Villeurbanne, France): 2017’s Mr. Irrelevant will stay in France after a less than impressive season and summer league. Lots to prove still for the 21-year-old big man.
BROOKLYN
Juan Pablo Vaulet (No. 39 pick in the 2015 draft; Bahia Basket, Argentina): Ankle injuries have stalled the career of one of the surprises of the 2015 draft. For a player who relies so much on athleticism, that’s a not a minor issue. He’s currently taking a leave of absence from his team.
Isaia Cordinier (No. 44 pick in the 2016 draft; Antibes, France): After missing a year due to a knee injury, the French shooting guard hopes to bounce back next season. Staying healthy should be his main goal before thinking of giving the NBA a try.
Aleksandar Vezenkov (No. 57 pick in the 2017 draft; Olympiacos, Greece): The Bulgarian forward left Barcelona after two nightmare seasons, moving to another powerhouse: Olympiacos. Still has the potential to be one of the best scorers in Europe.
CHARLOTTE
Arnoldas Kulboka (No. 55 pick in the 2018 draft; Brose Bamberg, Germany): Drafted last June, the Lithuanian sharpshooter will wait at least a year to move to Charlotte. In Germany, he can work on adding more layers to his game besides shooting.
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Tadija Dragicevic (No. 53 pick in the 2008 draft; Free Agent): A stretch four with a decent shooting touch who has been a role player on teams all over Europe. At age 32, he’s close to the end of his career without setting foot in the NBA.
CLEVELAND
Edin Bavcic (No. 56 pick in the 2006 draft; Free Agent): The NBA rights for the 34-year-old Bosnian forward have been traded four times since the Raptors selected him in the 2006 draft. His last experience was in the Austrian league, pretty far from the European top competitions.
Renaldas Seibutis (No. 50 pick in the 2007 draft; Zaragoza, Spain): The Lithuanian guard has enjoyed a long and successful career in Europe. He’s returning to Spain at 33. His NBA rights are nothing more than a throw-in in trades.
Sergiy Gladyr (No. 49 pick in the 2009 draft; Free Agent): Injuries hindered the potential of the now 29-year-old Ukranian wing. An athletic slasher when the Hawks drafted him eight years ago, he has been a solid shooting specialist in the French league the last few seasons.
Milan Macvan (No. 54 pick in the 2011 draft; Bayern Munich, Germany): After winning the German League title last season, the Serbian center will be back Euroleague this season with Bayern Munich. Doesn’t look like he will cross paths with the Cavs any time soon.
Chukwudiebere Maduabum (No. 56 pick in the 2011 draft; Yamagata, Japan): Still only 27, ‘Chu Chu” has had probably the most exotic career among recent draftees. Iceland, Finland, Mongolia and Japen have seen him on their basketball courts. It doesn’t look like the NBA will feature him anytime soon.
Ilkan Karaman. No. 57 pick in the 2012 draft, Karsiyaka, Turkey): Once considered one of the best Turkish prospects, knee injuries have derailed his career. At this point, he’s more like a solid role player for mid-level Turkish teams than an NBA hopeful.
Arturas Gudaitis (No. 47 pick in the 2015 draft; Olimpia Milano, Italy): At age 25, the Lithuanian center is enjoying star status for the best team in Italy. While the NBA is still reachable for him, he looks pretty comfortable in Europe.
Sir’Dominic Pointer (No. 53 pick in the 2015 draft; Panionios, Greece): Recently signed in Greece after playing in the Israeli second division, Lebanon and Hungary the last two seasons. Not exactly strong competitions to showcase NBA potential.
DALLAS
Petteri Koponen (No. 30 pick in the 2007 draft; Bayern Munich, Germany): One of those rare cases of first rounders who never made the jump to the NBA… and perhaps never will. After leaving Barcelona, he’s looking to become the franchise player for the ambitious Bayern Munich in the Euroleague.
Satnam Singh Bhamara (No. 52 pick in the 2015 draft; St. John’s Edge, Canada): Mavs took a gamble on him three years ago to reach the Indian market. The 7-2 center never showed any NBA potential in the Development League. He’ll play away from the Mavs’ orbit for the first time in the Canadian League next season.
DENVER
Izzet Turkyilmaz (No. 50 pick in the 2012 draft; Sakarya, Turkey): His career has gone sideways since getting drafted six years ago. After a stint in the Turkish second division, he will be back to the top-tier league next year with one of the weakest teams in the competition.
Nikola Radicevic (No. 57 pick in the 2015 draft; Trento, Italy): A nasty hip injury only let him play two games in 2015-16. After playing in three different teams in the last two years, he’ll try to get some stability in Italy.
Petr Cornelie (No. 53 pick in the 2016 draft; Le Mans, France): The athletic forward has played a couple of unimpressive seasons in France since getting drafted. He’ll return to French champion Le Mans after a year on loan with Levallois.
Vlatko Cancar (No. 49 pick in the 2017 draft; Burgos, Spain): The Nuggets’ sensation at the 2018 Vegas Summer League will likely stay one more year in Spain. Hard to picture him there for much longer.
HOUSTON
Axel Hervelle (No. 52 pick in the 2005 draft; Spirou Charleroi): After 14 years playing in Spain, he returned to his native Belgium at age 35. Could have Hervelle been a nice role player in the States? We’ll never know.
Brad Newley (No. 54 pick in the 2007 draft; Sydney Kings, Australia): Was a solid swingman in Europe for many years and is now enjoying his last days as a player in his native Australia.
Maarty Leunen (No. 54 pick in the 2008 draft; Fortitudo Bologna, Italy): A former Oregon standout, Leunen will play in the Italian second divison next season. His draft rights have changed hands twice this summer in minor trades.
Sergio Llull (No. 34 pick in the 2009 draft; Real Madrid, Spain): Probably the best European player who hasn’t played in the NBA in the last decade. Still a star in Spain despite tearing his ACL last season. He may stick with Real Madrid for the rest of his career.
Jon Diebler (No. 51 pick in the 2011 draft; Darussafaka, Turkey): The former Ohio State sharpshooter will play for his fifth different Turkish team next season. After turning 30 in June, being a reliable shooter in Euroleague looks like his ceiling.
Marko Todorovic (No. 45 pick in the 2013 draft; Joventut, Spain): The forward has returned to his first professional team in Spain after a disappointing Euroleague season with Khimki. Still young at age 26, he needs stability to be an important player in Europe.
Alessandro Gentile (No. 54 pick in the 2013 draft; Free Agent): An injury prevented him from joining the Rockets training camp this season. The Italian forward may make the move at some point, but for now he’s without a team after a solid year with Virtus Bologna.
LA CLIPPERS
Vladimir Veremeenko (No. 48 pick in the 2006 draft; Free Agent): The only Belarusian-born player to ever get drafted is a free agent after more than a decade bringing toughness to European clubs.
David Michineau (No. 39 pick in the 2016 draft; Levallois, France): The surprising 2016 Clippers’ pick is switching teams in France after two ho-hum years in Cholet. Don’t expect him to move to L.A. for now.
LA LAKERS
Chinemelu Elonu (No. 59 pick in the 2009 draft; Arecibo, Puerto Rico): The Nigerian center has made a name for himself overseas as a dependable rebounder and rim protector. He was recently a key player to win the Puerto Rican championship, but at 31 we’re unlikely to see him in the NBA.
MEMPHIS
Wang Zhelin (No. 57 pick in the 2016 draft; Fujian, China): A surprising draft pick by the Grizzlies two years ago, the Chinese center has been a consistent scorer in China, but his defensive shortcomings would be an issue in the NBA.
Tyler Harvey (No. 51 pick in the 2015 draft; Free Agent): His NBA rights were acquired last summer by Memphis from Orlando. The 25-year-old guard is a free agent after playing in Italy and France the last two seasons.
Minnesota
Lior Eliyahu (No. 44 pick in the 2006 draft; Hapoel Jerusalem, Israel): The second-best Israeli player for a few years (behind Omri Casspi) has lost his dominant role lately. About to turn 33, his NBA rights barely hold any value.
Henk Norel (No. 47 pick in the 2009 draft; Breogan, Spain): The Dutch center is having quite a career in Spain, even making the All-ACB 1st Team last season. He’s been a go-to guy in the paint for rank-and-file teams. He hasn’t played at Euroleague level since 2009.
Bojan Dubljevic (No. 59 pick in the 2013 draft; Valencia Basket, Spain): One of the best stretch big men overseas, he’s played for the same Spanish club six years in a row and recently extended his contract till 2020. Not in a rush to give the NBA a try.
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Latavious Williams (No. 48 pick in the 2010 draft; Free Agent): The first player to get drafted after skipping the NCAA for the G League hasn’t made it yet to the NBA. A tibial stress fracture ruined his 2017-18 season in Spain and he is currently without a team.
Tony Carr (No. 51 pick in the 2018 draft; Torino, Italy): The former Penn State PG will play for Larry Brown in Italy along with ex NBA player Carlos Delfino. Interesting experience for one of the few NCAA draft-and-stash players this season.
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Louis Labeyrie (No. 57 pick in the 2014 draft; Valencia Basket, Spain): A fan favorite thanks to his energy on the court and his impossible hairdo, the French PF will play outside his home country for the first time with Spanish club Valencia Basket.
Ognjen Jaramaz (No. 58 pick in the 2017 draft; Burgos, Spain): Drafted by Phil Jackson a couple of years ago, the Serbian point guard will play in Spain this season. Good chance to prove his potential NBA value in the best overseas domestic league.
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Sofoklis Schortsanitis (No. 34 pick in the 2003 draft; Free Agent): Big Sofo was a key player for Greece in Team USA’s last defeat with NBA players. After a successful European career, he’s spending his last years in secondary teams back in Greece.
Szymon Szewczyk (No. 35 pick in the 2003 draft; Anwil Wloclawek, Poland): The big man had a solid career in second-tier European teams for more than a decade. At age 35, he’s finishing his career as a respected veteran in his native Poland.
Devon Hall (No. 54 pick in the 2018 draft: Cairns Taipans, Australia): A versatile guard for Virginia during the last four seasons, Hall will start his pro career in the Australian League. Thunder fans will probably watch him play in the G League during the last months of the season.
Kevin Hervey (No. 57 pick in the 2018 draft: Free Agent): Another of the OKC second-round picks from the last draft. Though there’s nothing official yet, looks like he may take the Josh Huestis and Dakari Johnson route and get stashed in the G League.
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Fran Vazquez (No. 11 pick in the 2005 draft; Zaragoza, Spain): The highest-drafted active player never to play in the NBA is still one of the best rim protectors in Spain at 35. Small consolation for Orlando fans who will never see him play live.
Janis Timma (No. 60 pick in the 2013 draft; Olympiacos, Greece): Another talent out of the Latvian pipeline, he’s joining Olympiacos after a strong season in Spain. His steady progress could lead him to the NBA as a 3-and-D player at some point.
Justin Jackson (No. 43 in the 2018 draft; Lakeland, G League): The Canadian forward will be stashed in the Magic G League affiliate next season. After playing only 11 games in his last NCAA year due to a shoulder injury, he’ll get some run in his attempt to earn an NBA spot.
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Vasilije Micic (No. 52 pick in the 2014 draft; Anadolu Efes, Turkey): One of the best passers in the Euroleague, the Serbian point guard switched teams to play for the rebuilding Anadolu Efes. At 24, still a young player for the 76ers to keep an eye on.
Anzejs Pasecniks (No. 25 pick in the 2017 draft; Gran Canaria, Spain): The Latvian giant had a disappointing season in Spain after being a first-round pick, being used mostly a third-string center. He’s up for a big challenge in 2018-19 making his Euroleague debut.
Mathias Lessort (No. 50 pick in the 2017 draft; Unicaja, Spain). The French big man moved to one of the top teams in Spain this summer. An undersized but strong center who can still find his way to the NBA.
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Milovan Rakovic (No. 60 pick in the 2007 draft; Free Agent): Currently without a team after playing last season in the weak Swiss League.
Dani Diez (No. 54 pick in the 2015 draft; Unicaja, Spain): His name was called three drafts ago after a breakthrough year in the ACB, but he’s been unimpressive ever since. Probably a decent role player for an elite European team at best.
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Alex Oriakhi (No. 57 pick in the 2013 draft; Free Agent): Better known for being the player Sacramento acquired in exchange for Isaiah Thomas four years ago. He’s carving himself a Latin American career with stops in Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Uruguay and Mexico.
Dimitrios Agravanis (No. 59 pick in the 2015 draft; Olympiacos, Greece): He had some NBA stretch four potential when he was drafted three years ago, but his shot is still far from reliable. Will come back next season after missing most of 2017-18 due to a torn meniscus.
Luka Mitrovic (No. 60 pick in the 2015 draft; Free Agent): The 25-year-old power forward is without a team after being parting ways by Brose Bamberg last summer. He may not be NBA talent, but still a very interesting player for the European market.
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Sergei Karaulov (No. 57 pick in the 2004 draft; Free Agent). The 36-year-old big man has played in the Russian second division the last five seasons. So we guess no Uzbeks in the NBA for now… unless you want to count Ersan Ilyasova.
Viktor Sanikidze (No. 42 pick in the 2004 draft; Free Agent): He hasn’t officially retired, but the Georgian forward hasn’t played an official game since 2016. In any case, he had a good career in Europe as a role player.
Erazem Lorbek (No. 46 pick in the 2005 draft; Free Agent): He emerged from semi retirement to return to play in his native Ljubljana last season. The Slovenian power forward was maybe the most skilled big men in Europe until injuries got the best of him.
Georgios Printezis (No. 58 pick in the 2007 draft; Olympiacos, Greece): A strong competitor who has consistently been among the best big men in Europe for years. Had some chances in the past to make the jump to the States. At age 33, that now appears highly unlikely.
Adam Hanga (No. 59 pick in the 2011 draft; FC Barcelona, Spain): One of the toughest and most explosive wings in Europe. His suspect jump shot has prevented him from becoming a legit NBA player so far. Already 29, his window of opportunity may soon close.
Nemanja Dangubic (No. 54 pick in the 2014 draft; Bayern Munich, Germany): He’ll play for the first time outside of his native Serbia. He can be an elite shooter in Europe, hitting 46.8 percent of his from deep in the last Euroleague. His toolbox is too limited to be a sure shot NBA player.
Nikola Milutinov (No. 26 pick in the 2015 draft; Olympiacos, Greece): One of the late first-round gambles by the Spurs that hasn’t panned out as expected. Skilled offensive player in the paint, but not much of a rim protector or a threat from deep.
Cady Lalanne (No. 55 pick in the 2015 draft; Manresa, Spain): The Spanish league will be his sixth competition since getting drafted three years ago. A strong but one-dimensional presence in the paint.
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Emir Preldzic (No. 57 pick in the 2009 draft; Bahcesehir, Turkey): An intriguing point forward a few years ago who has been in a steady decline the last few seasons. Still a good player in Turkey, but definitely not an NBA prospect anymore.
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Ante Tomic (No. 44 pick in the 2008 draft; Barcelona, Spain): One of the best finishers in Europe for almost a decade. Has made top money in Europe during his prime years and never pursued NBA opportunities hard enough. He’s 31 already.
Nigel Williams-Goss (No. 55 pick in the 2017 draft; Olympiacos, Greece): The former Gonzaga standout had a good rookie year in Serbia, which led to a contract with Olympiacos. A good season should be a stepping stone to earn an NBA deal.
WASHINGTON
Aaron White (No. 49 pick in the 2015 draft; Zalgiris Kaunas, Lithuania): The former Iowa forward is staying one more year in Lithuania after helping his team reach the Euroleague Final Four. Could be an interesting role player in the NBA at some point.
Issuf Sanon (No. 44 pick in the 2018 draft; Olimpija Ljubljana, Slovenia): The Ukranian playmaker is expected to play one more year in Europe, especially after a poor showing in summer league. A long-term project for the NBA.
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Pujo Coat Rack
Here’s an interesting coat rack that won’t take up any floor space. The Pujo attaches to the wall and offers two ways to store items: hanging from the top on the rounded knob or from the inner spacer bracket. Both ways keep items snug against the wall, giving you more valuable room in an entry or dressing room.
Material: Powder Coated Metal
Made In China
Dimensions: Width 3.35″, Height 58.47″, Depth 7.87″
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Reporting on the edge: Authority, dog whistles, and the politics of the unknown
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Thursday, September 27, 2018
Season preview: Denver Nuggets
STAYING: Will Barton, Malik Beasley, Torrey Craig, Gary Harris, Juan Hernangomez, Nikola Jokic, Tyler Lydon, Paul Millsap, Monte Morris, Jamal Murray and Mason Plumlee.
ADDED: DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell (Bakken Bears), Trey Lyles (Utah), Michael Porter (Missouri), Xavier Silas, Emanuel Terry (Lincoln Memorial), Isaiah Thomas (LA Lakers), Jarred Vanderbilt (Kentucky) and Thomas Welsh (UCLA).
GONE: Darrell Arthur (Phoenix), Wilson Chandler (Philadelphia), Kenneth Faried (Brooklyn), Devin Harris (Dallas) and Richard Jefferson.
STRENGTHS: They are stacked with quality players … Just phenomenal depth … They doubled down on their young core and traded away veterans … It’s a gamble that should pay off … Offensively, Nikola Jokic is one of the most gifted basketball players … Basketball IQ is off the charts … Can rebound and pass the ball with the best of them … Could probably score more with added selfishness/aggressiveness … It’s not that Denver will hurt for points, anyway … It’s an extremely potent offense with many players who can shoot the ball and/or create off the dribble … Additional firepower if Isaiah Thomas can get back near his All-Star level … They outrebounded opponents by 2.9 boards per game on average last season … That was the second-best mark in the league … A healthy Paul Millsap boosts the team’s defense … With so many assets, they should be players at the trade deadline if a star becomes available.
WEAKNESSES: Defense … Perimeter D specifically … Nuggets come off a season in which they were the worst NBA team at defending the three-point shot … They finished No. 26 in defensive rating overall … Denver is first-round fodder at best if that doesn’t improve … Such amount of talent is typically a good thing … Sometimes it can hurt chemistry, though, with not enough touches to go around … They will play in the conference where pretty much all superstars are … As of now, they don’t have any.
PREDICTION: 3rd in the Northwest Division, 6th in the Western Conference.
SALARIES:
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REtipster Just Got a HUGE Makeover! Come Explore the New Site!
For the past six months, I have invested a huge amount of time and money into a complete overhaul of REtipster.com.
In a lot of ways, I had been feeling like the site wasn't doing the best job of delivering the content in a way that made it easy for users to find what they were looking for.
For example, if I wrote a blog post back in 2013 and the content was still every bit as relevant then as it is today, my old website design didn't make it easy for people to find that. With the various WordPress themes and basic WordPress functionality I was using, it just wasn't possible.
There were other issues my site was dealing with too. Pages were loading slower than they should, things would periodically break when WordPress would make updates, and when I wanted to make small tweaks to the look and feel of my site, it took some serious heavy lifting.
Earlier this year, I had the good fortune of meeting a blogger from Toronto named Richard Lazazzera. He runs a website with a similar sized audience called ABetterLemonadeStand.com – and aside from the fact that his blog serves a completely different audience, I noticed a lot of parallels between his site and mine.
He told me about a company he had used to overhaul his website called Pixel Dreams. His site was VERY sharp, and I wanted mine to be on a similar level. I knew the content and value was there, but the design, functionality, and layout definitely weren't, so I decided to enlist the help of Pixel Dreams to give REtipster.com a much-needed tune-up.
As you can see from the end result of their work, these guys are good.
Their task wasn't simply to create a custom WordPress theme, but also to:
- Clarify the message of REtipster.com
- Make the site function seamlessly from end-to-end
- Give the REtipster brand a much more mainstream look and feel
- Make it easy for people to find the most relevant information that matters to them
(There was a lot of other work that went into the overall project as well, but you get the idea.)
In this video, I'll give you a quick tour of what the site looks like today, and how you can use some of its new functionality:
As you can see, the website has come a LONG way since its humble beginnings back in 2012. I hope you find these updates helpful, and I hope you'll continue to let me know what kind of functionality and features you'd like to see us offer.
With any luck – we'll be able to keep this website on the cutting edge and help you grow your real estate investing business in the process.
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Wednesday, September 26, 2018
AAFP should publish research behind finding that functional medicine lacks evidence, contains harmful and dangerous practices
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Jerry Stackhouse mediated beef between Stephen Jackson, Andrew Wiggins
Former NBA champion Stephen Jackson spoke to Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum about his recent beef with Minnesota Timberwolves wing Andrew Wiggins.
Jackson had plenty of words for Wiggins and his brother, Nick, after Jimmy Butler demanded a trade away from the Timberwolves. His criticism was that Wiggins does not play with heart while Butler does, which prompted a since-deleted but heated exchange between Jackson and Wiggins.
During his appearance on McCollum’s podcast, Jackson explained how one of his mentors was able to step in and resolve the potentially budding issue. Jerry Stackhouse, an assistant coach for the Memphis Grizzlies, made a call to the current ESPN analyst.
Jackson originally posted an Instagram alluding to Stackhouse’s involvement and was asked to clarify what happened (via Pull Up):
“Stackhouse called me and said he wanted to reach out to me because he didn’t want nobody to get hurt… It wasn’t never to that point with me where I wanted to see him and hurt him. It was words… I wanted Stackhouse to understand that… It really was a blessing in disguise because I really wanted to … Whatever direction he wanted to go, I was going to go with it.”
Jackson explained to McCollum that he “listens to his big homies” when they speak. He knew Stackhouse is close with Andrew’s father Mitchell Wiggins because they are both from North Carolina.
Nick Wiggins was on the roster for Toronto’s G League team, Raptors 905, when Stackhouse was an assistant for the Raptors, where they may have had a connection. Stackhouse became the head coach for Raptors 905 just one season after Wiggins was cut from the roster.
Stackhouse provided Jackson with Andrew’s phone number, but the ESPN analyst never reached out. He said he would let Stackhouse handle it, but also said he would clarify his point to Wiggins if he does ever happen to meet the Minnesota wing.
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ARIIA by Azora in the Norquay Village
ARIIA by Azora Group is a new townhouse development located in the Norquay Village, East Vancouver. This project will offer a collection of 10 two and three bedroom beautiful townhomes for the modern family, situated in a serene tree-lined setting. ARIIA offers a stellar location with easy access to other cities from the nearby skytrain station, or arrive at Downtown Vancouver in just 15 minutes by car. Recently there have been community enhancements, including bike routes and public spaces such as Slocan and Norquay Park, as well as the community fruit orchard.
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Season preview: Cleveland Cavaliers
STAYING: Jordan Clarkson, George Hill, John Holland, Rodney Hood, Kyle Korver, Kevin Love, Larry Nance Jr, Cedi Osman, JR Smith, Tristan Thompson and Ante Zizic
ADDED: Bonzie Colson (Notre Dame), Sam Dekker (LA Clippers), Channing Frye (LA Lakers), David Nwaba (Chicago), Billy Preston (Igokea), Levi Randolph (Strasbourg), Collin Sexton (Alabama), Kobi Simmons (Memphis) and Isaiah Taylor (Atlanta).
GONE: Jose Manuel Calderon (Detroit), Jeff Green (Washington), LeBron James (LA Lakers), Kendrick Perkins, London Perrantes (Limoges) and Okaro White (San Antonio).
STRENGTHS: Will Minnesota Kevin Love make a comeback? … That might a bit hard since he’s older, he’s changed his game and so has the NBA, but there’s no question he’s still one of the best power forwards in the league … Will have a chance to shine now that he’s gone from trade rumor fixture to franchise player … They have a plethora of good outside shooters – even though there will not be many open shots to go around compared to previous years … It’s a pretty experienced squad.
WEAKNESSES: They are in for a rough adjustment without LBJ in Cleveland … Last time LeBron left the Cavs they went from best to second-worst in the regular season … Shouldn’t be as terrible this time around, but it will be bad … Who’s going to create off the dribble now? … Aside from Love, no current member of the Cavs has ever averaged 19-plus points per game in an NBA season … They are probably going to struggle offensively … Defense was bad when King James was there and they were playing for something meaningful … Is it going to get better now? … Are veterans used to competing for the title going to be motivated by much more modest goals? … Hard not to think they are better off tanking.
PREDICTION: 4th in the Central Division, 12th in the Eastern Conference.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to be on writing staff for 'Veronica Mars' reboot
Six-time NBA MVP Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will reportedly be a writer for the reboot of Veronica Mars that will air on Hulu next year.
The six-time NBA champion was an actor in Bruce Lee’s debut film Game of Death (1972) as well as Airplane! (1980) and appeared in several other films, television shows and reality TV shows.
He is a best-selling author and his book On The Shoulders of Giants: My Journey Through the Harlem Renaissance (2007) was eventually turned into a documentary in 2011. Abdul-Jabbar has also published cultural criticism for Time and The Hollywood Reporter.
This will not be his first foray into fiction, however, as he has written a novel about Sherlock Holmes’ brother. The 71-year-old has unique experiences and an outlook on the world that will undoubtedly lend an interesting perspective to the writers’ room for the show.
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What can the Heat offer the Timberwolves in a trade for Jimmy Butler?
The Miami Heat have reportedly emerged as the preferred trade destination for disgruntled Minnesota Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler.
According to Marc Stein, the Heat “strongly appeal” to Butler even though they were not included as one of the original three teams he would ideally re-sign with this offseason. ESPN’s Stefan Fusaro, however, noted that Butler has “expressed interest” in Miami since the trade rumors surfaced.
So this leads to the ultimate question: What can the Timberwolves receive to make this deal happen? Minnesota is rumored to want a starting-caliber wing to replace Butler. Wayne Ellington, however, is off the table until December 15 because he signed a new deal this offseason.
Zach Lowe speculated that they would be asked to give young assets in such a trade (via ESPN):
“Minnesota would want Miami’s best stuff. They’d probably ask at first for Josh Richardson, Bam Adebayo, and Justise Winslow, and I doubt Miami would deal away its entire young core for Butler. Replace one of Adebayo and Winslow with Ellington — or offer only Richardson and Winslow, keeping Adebayo off-limits — and things get more realistic.”
Richardson, 25, is signed to one of the most valuable contracts among all starting wings in the league. He is set to collect $42 million over the next four years, which is incredibly cheap compared to similar young talents.
If the Heat had their way, they’d surrender Winslow before Richardson. It’s doubtful that Winslow would convince Minnesota, even though tough times call for tough decisions.
As the Timberwolves become more desperate for a deal to end this current nightmare, perhaps Richardson alongside veteran James Johnson or Kelly Olynyk and a first-round pick would be enough for an agreement.
The Heat can only offer their first-round draft picks in 2019 and 2023 due to previous trades and restrictions. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the first rounder would potentially go to the Sacramento Kings, who would be willing to take on Gorgui Dieng. In exchange, Miami would likely return a veteran on expiring contract.
Perhaps Zach Randolph ($11.2M), Iman Shumpert ($11.0M) or Kosta Koufos ($8.7M) could end up with the Heat as part of the three-team swing. This could be fiscally damaging, considering ownership is already paying the luxury tax.
If the Heat can come out of the trade retaining Adebayo or one of either Richardson and Winslow, the front office would presumably have to consider this a victory.
But that assumes Butler re-signs with Miami this offseason rather than bolt for the Los Angeles Clippers, Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks or another team as a free agent. This trade only makes sense for the Heat because it’s their only way to add a star, as they won’t have sufficient cap space to make a splash in free agency otherwise.
It would be tough to lose Richardson but Butler is one of the most skilled offensive and defensive players in the NBA. His intense work ethic would fit well with the culture the organization has set. Plus, it would be far from the first time a disgruntled star has found a home in Miami.
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Season preview: Phoenix Suns
STAYING: Dragan Bender, Devin Booker, Tyson Chandler, Troy Daniels, Shaquille Harrison, Josh Jackson, Davon Reed and TJ Warren.
ADDED: Ryan Anderson (Houston), Trevor Ariza (Houston), Darrell Arthur (Denver), Deandre Ayton (Arizona), Mikal Bridges (Villanova), Isaiah Canaan, Richaun Holmes (Philadelphia), George King (Colorado), De’Anthony Melton (USC) and Elie Okobo (Pau-Orthez).
GONE: Marquese Chriss (Houston), Jared Dudley (Brooklyn), Danuel House (Golden State), Brandon Knight (Houston), Alex Len (Atlanta), Elfrid Payton (New Orleans), Alec Peters (CSKA Moscow), Tyler Ulis (Golden State) and Alan Williams (Brooklyn).
STRENGTHS: The offensive punch of Devin Booker … He can shoot it from anywhere and has developed into a fine playmaker too … He’s only 21, but already an All-Star/scoring champion candidate with a bright future ahead of him … There’s a ton of intriguing young talent around Booker … Most notably No. 1 pick Deandre Ayton, who’s expected to make an impact this season already … In Trevor Ariza and Ryan Anderson, they added savvy veterans who have winning experience, which this team sorely lacked.
WEAKNESSES: Massive hole at the point guard position … They are going to acquire one sooner or later, but will presumably not be one in the top echelon at the position … Defense-wise, they are starting from the bottom … Phoenix was last in defensive rating last year … There was just no effort or focus there (with Booker being no exception) … Three-point shooting can only get better … That’s because they hit only 33.4 percent of their attempts last season … Can they be semi-decent there with Ariza and Anderson as Suns now? … It’s been a poorly coached/managed team with a losing culture for many years … You don’t shake bad habits quickly … They don’t have the most raucous fans in the NBA these days … But who could blame them?
PREDICTION: 4th in the Pacific Division, 14th in the Western Conference.
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Tuesday, September 25, 2018
NUDE by Battistella in Calgary
NUDE by Battistella is a new 18-storey highrise condo development located in Calgary’s most dynamic neighbourhood, the West Beltline. This project will offer 177 homes, sizes range from 400 sqft to 800 sqft. Inspired by timeless architecture, NUDE reflects a considered aesthetic where symmetry and articulation combine to create a simple and calm elegance.
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Duchess & Horley Townhomes
Duchess & Horley by Baron Projects and Priivan Development Group is a new townhouse development located in Vancouver. This location is fantastic with Vancouver’s ONLY mandarin elementary school directly across the street and the 29th Ave. Sky Train station only a few blocks away. This project will offer 6 units, sizes ranging from 995 – 1196 sq ft. with 3 bedrooms + flex.
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Kevin Pritchard on Alize Johnson: 'He’s gonna get 15 rebounds in a game'
Indiana Pacers executive Kevin Pritchard believes rookie Alize Johnson has what it takes to be a dominant rebounder at the next level.
Johnson averaged 13.4 rebounds per 36 minutes for the Pacers during summer league. He ranked Top 10 among all players with 43 total rebounds in Las Vegas. Only three qualified rookies (including lottery picks Deandre Ayton, Wendell Carter Jr. and Mitchell Robinson) were able to average more rebounds per game than Johnson (8.6) during the tournament.
While in college, he led the Mountain Valley Conference in rebounds per game two years in a row. Last season, his 11.6 rebounds per game ranked No. 5 overall in the NCAA. His total rebound percentage (21.6 percent) while in college ranked second-best in the history of the MVC.
He had five games with at least 19 rebounds during the two years he played for Missouri State. In fact, he had at least 14 rebounds in nearly 30 percent of the games he played for the school.
When he participated in the Adidas Nations Counselors Tournament in 2017 against future NBA players, he was the overall leading rebounder. He took home MVP honors ahead of players like Michael Porter Jr., Mikal Bridges and Robert Williams.
The former Missouri State forward had a strong performance during the NBA Draft Combine scrimmages well with 10 rebounds in one game and nine the next.
While he is not expected to play much if at all this season, perhaps some time in the G-League and learning from veterans on the Pacers’ roster will help him become one of the next great rebounders for Indiana.
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NBA depth charts: Take a look at (probable) team rotations right now
Atlanta Hawks
Point guards: Trae Young, Jeremy Lin, Jaylen Adams.
Shooting guards: Kent Bazemore, Tyler Dorsey, Kevin Huerter, Daniel Hamilton, RJ Hunter.
Small forwards: DeAndre Bembry, Justin Anderson, Vince Carter, Alex Poythress.
Power forwards: Taurean Prince, John Collins, Omari Spellman, Thomas Robinson.
Centers: Dewayne Dedmon, Alex Len, Miles Plumlee, Cole Aldrich.
Boston Celtics
Point guards: Kyrie Irving, Terry Rozier, Brad Wanamaker, Walt Lemon Jr.
Shooting guards: Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart, P.J. Dozier, Jabari Bird.
Small forwards: Gordon Hayward, Semi Ojeleye.
Power forwards: Jayson Tatum, Marcus Morris, Guerschon Yabusele.
Centers: Al Horford, Aron Baynes, Daniel Theis, Robert Williams.
Brooklyn Nets
Point guards: D’Angelo Russell, Spencer Dinwiddie, Shabazz Napier, Jordan McLaughlin.
Shooting guards: Caris LeVert, Joe Harris, Treveon Graham, Theo Pinson.
Small forwards: DeMarre Carroll, Allen Crabbe, Dzanan Musa, Rodions Kurucs, Mitch Creek.
Power forwards: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, Kenneth Faried, Jared Dudley, Nuni Omot.
Centers: Jarrett Allen, Ed Davis, Alan Williams.
Charlotte Hornets
Point guards: Kemba Walker, Tony Parker, Devonte Graham, Jaylen Barford, Joe Chealey.
Shooting guards: Nicolas Batum, Jeremy Lamb, Malik Monk, JP Macura.
Small forwards: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Miles Bridges, Dwayne Bacon, Zach Smith.
Power forwards: Marvin Williams, Frank Kaminsky, Isaiah Wilkins.
Centers: Cody Zeller, Bismack Biyombo, Willy Hernangomez.
Chicago Bulls
Point guards: Kris Dunn, Cameron Payne, Ryan Arcidiacono, Derrick Walton Jr.
Shooting guards: Zach LaVine, Denzel Valentine, Antonio Blakeney, Rawle Alkins, Antonius Cleveland.
Small forwards: Jabari Parker, Justin Holiday, Chandler Hutchison, Kaiser Gates.
Power forwards: Lauri Markkanen, Bobby Portis, JaKarr Sampson.
Centers: Wendell Carter Jr, Robin Lopez, Cristiano Felicio, Omer Asik.
Cleveland Cavaliers
Point guards: George Hill, Collin Sexton, Jordan Clarkson, Kobi Simmons, Isaiah Taylor.
Shooting guards: Rodney Hood, JR Smith, David Nwaba, John Holland, Levi Randolph.
Small forwards: Cedi Osman, Kyle Korver, Sam Dekker.
Power forwards: Kevin Love, Larry Nance Jr, Billy Preston, Bonzie Colson.
Centers: Tristan Thompson, Channing Frye, Ante Zizic.
Dallas Mavericks
Point guards: Dennis Smith, Jose Juan Barea, Jalen Brunson, Daryl Macon, Codi Miller-McIntyre.
Shooting guards: Luka Doncic, Devin Harris, Ding Yanyuhang.
Small forwards: Wesley Matthews, Dorian Finney-Smith, Ryan Broekhoff, Kostas Antetokounmpo, Jalen Jones.
Power forwards: Harrison Barnes, Dirk Nowitzki, Maxi Kleber, Raymond Spalding.
Centers: DeAndre Jordan, Dwight Powell, Salah Mejri.
Denver Nuggets
Point guards: Jamal Murray, Isaiah Thomas, Monte Morris.
Shooting guards: Gary Harris, Torrey Craig, Malik Beasley, Xavier Silas.
Small forwards: Will Barton, Michael Porter Jr, Juancho Hernangómez, DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell.
Power forwards: Paul Millsap, Trey Lyles, Tyler Lydon, Jarred Vanderbilt.
Centers: Nikola Jokic, Mason Plumlee, Thomas Welsh.
Detroit Pistons
Point guards: Reggie Jackson, Ish Smith, Jose Manuel Calderon, Keenan Evans.
Shooting guards: Luke Kennard, Langston Galloway, Khyri Thomas, Bruce Brown, Reggie Hearn, Zach Lofton.
Small forwards: Reggie Bullock, Glenn Robinson III, Stanley Johnson.
Power forwards: Blake Griffin, Jon Leuer, Henry Ellenson.
Centers: Andre Drummond, Zaza Pachulia, Johnny Hamilton.
Golden State Warriors
Point guards: Stephen Curry, Shaun Livingston, Quinn Cook, Tyler Ulis.
Shooting guards: Klay Thompson, Jacob Evans, Damion Lee, Kendrick Nunn.
Small forwards: Kevin Durant, Andre Iguodala, Danuel House, Marcus Derrickson.
Power forwards: Draymond Green, Jonas Jerebko, Kevon Looney, Alfonzo McKinnie.
Centers: DeMarcus Cousins, Jordan Bell, Damian Jones.
Houston Rockets
Point guards: Chris Paul, Brandon Knight, Michael Carter-Williams, Rob Gray.
Shooting guards: James Harden, Eric Gordon, Gerald Green.
Small forwards: PJ Tucker, James Ennis, Bruno Caboclo, Vince Edwards.
Power forwards: Carmelo Anthony, Zhou Qi, Isaiah Hartenstein, Gary Clark.
Centers: Clint Capela, Nenê, Marquese Chriss.
Indiana Pacers
Point guards: Darren Collison, Cory Joseph, Aaron Holiday, Edmond Sumner.
Shooting guards: Victor Oladipo, Tyreke Evans, Elijah Stewart.
Small forwards: Bojan Bogdanovic, Doug McDermott, Omari Johnson.
Power forwards: Thaddeus Young, Domantas Sabonis, TJ Leaf, Alize Johnson, Ben Moore.
Centers: Myles Turner, Kyle O’Quinn, Ike Anigbogu.
Los Angeles Clippers
Point guards: Patrick Beverley, Milos Teodosic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jawun Evans.
Shooting guards: Avery Bradley, Lou Williams, Jerome Robinson, Tyrone Wallace, Sindarius Thornwell, Desi Rodriguez.
Small forwards: Danilo Gallinari, Luc Mbah a Moute, Wesley Johnson.
Power forwards: Tobias Harris, Mike Scott, Johnathan Motley.
Centers: Marcin Gortat, Montrezl Harrell, Boban Marjanovic, Angel Delgado.
Los Angeles Lakers
Point guards: Lonzo Ball, Rajon Rondo, Alex Caruso, Joel Berry II.
Shooting guards: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Josh Hart, Sviatoslav Myhkailiuk, Jeffrey Carroll.
Small forwards: LeBron James, Lance Stephenson, Isaac Bonga.
Power forwards: Brandon Ingram, Kyle Kuzma, Michael Beasley, Travis Wear, Johnathan Williams.
Centers: JaVale McGee, Moritz Wagner, Ivica Zubac.
Memphis Grizzlies
Point guards: Mike Conley, Jevon Carter, Shelvin Mack, Markel Crawford, Brandon Goodwin.
Shooting guards: Garrett Temple, Wayne Selden, Dillon Brooks, MarShon Brooks, Andrew Harrison.
Small forwards: Kyle Anderson, Omri Casspi, Chandler Parsons, Yuta Watanabe.
Power forwards: Jaren Jackson Jr, JaMychal Green, Ivan Rabb.
Centers: Marc Gasol, Doral Moore.
Miami Heat
Point guards: Goran Dragic, Tyler Johnson, Briante Weber.
Shooting guards: Dion Waiters, Wayne Ellington, Dwyane Wade, Malik Newman.
Small forwards: Justise Winslow, Rodney McGruder, Derrick Jones Jr, Duncan Robinson.
Power forwards: James Johnson, Kelly Olynyk, Jarnell Stokes, Yante Maten, Marcus Lee.
Centers: Hassan Whiteside, Bam Adebayo, Udonis Haslem.
Milwaukee Bucks
Point guards: Eric Bledsoe, Matthew Dellavedova, Trevon Duval, Tim Frazier.
Shooting guards: Khris Middleton, Malcolm Brogdon, Donte DiVincenzo, Pat Connaughton, Jaylen Morris.
Small forwards: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Tony Snell, Sterling Brown, Shabazz Muhammad.
Power forwards: Ersan Ilyasova, Thon Maker, DJ Wilson, Christian Wood.
Centers: Brook Lopez, John Henson, Tyler Zeller.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Point guards: Jeff Teague, Derrick Rose, Tyus Jones, Jonathan Stark.
Shooting guards: Andrew Wiggins, Josh Okogie, CJ Williams, Jared Terrell, Darius Johnson-Odom.
Small forwards: Jimmy Butler, James Nunnally, Keita Bates-Diop.
Power forwards: Taj Gibson, Anthony Tolliver, Luol Deng.
Centers: Karl-Anthony Towns, Gorgui Dieng, Justin Patton.
New Orleans Pelicans
Point guards: Elfrid Payton, Frank Jackson, Jarrett Jack, Darius Morris.
Shooting guards: Jrue Holiday, Ian Clark, Trevon Bluiett, Kenrich Williams.
Small forwards: E’Twaun Moore, Darius Miller, Solomon Hill, Troy Williams, Garlon Green.
Power forwards: Julius Randle, Nikola Mirotic, Cheikh Diallo.
Centers: Anthony Davis, Alexis Ajinca, Jahlil Okafor.
New York Knicks
Point guards: Frank Ntilikina, Trey Burke, Emmanuel Mudiay, Kadeem Allen, Tyrius Walker.
Shooting guards: Courtney Lee, Ron Baker, Damyean Dotson, Allonzo Trier.
Small forwards: Tim Hardaway Jr, Mario Hezonja, Lance Thomas.
Power forwards: Kristaps Porzingis, Kevin Knox, Noah Vonleh, Isaiah Hicks, Kristaps Porzingis.
Centers: Enes Kanter, Mitchell Robinson, Luke Kornet, Joakim Noah.
Oklahoma City Thunder
Point guards: Russell Westbrook, Dennis Schröder, Raymond Felton, Abdul Gaddy.
Shooting guards: Andre Roberson, Terrance Ferguson, Hamidou Diallo, Deonte Burton, Bryce Alford.
Small forwards: Paul George, Álex Abrines, Timothe Luwawu, Abdel Nader, KJ McDaniels.
Power forwards: Jerami Grant, Patrick Patterson, Richard Solomon.
Centers: Steven Adams, Nerlens Noel, Tyler Davis.
Orlando Magic
Point guards: DJ Augustin, Jerian Grant, Isaiah Briscoe, Troy Caupain.
Shooting guards: Evan Fournier, Wesley Iwundu, Braian Angola, Gabe York, BJ Johnson.
Small forwards: Jonathon Simmons, Terrence Ross, Melvin Frazier.
Power forwards: Aaron Gordon, Jonathan Isaac, Khem Birch, Jarell Martin, Amile Jefferson.
Centers: Nikola Vucevic, Mohamed Bamba, Timofey Mozgov.
Philadelphia 76ers
Point guards: Ben Simmons, Markelle Fultz, TJ McConnell, Landry Shamet, Demetrius Jackson.
Shooting guards: JJ Redick, Furkan Korkmaz, Shake Milton, Jerryd Bayless.
Small forwards: Robert Covington, Wilson Chandler, Zhaire Smith, Anthony Brown.
Power forwards: Dario Saric, Amir Johnson, Jonah Bolden.
Centers: Joel Embiid, Mike Muscala, Norvel Pelle, Emeka Okafor.
Phoenix Suns
Point guards: Elie Okobo, Isaiah Canaan, Shaquille Harrison.
Shooting guards: Devin Booker, Troy Daniels, Davon Reed, George King.
Small forwards: Trevor Ariza, T.J. Warren, Mikal Bridges, De’Anthony Melton.
Power forwards: Ryan Anderson, Josh Jackson, Dragan Bender.
Centers: Deandre Ayton, Tyson Chandler, Richaun Holmes, Darrell Arthur.
Portland Trail Blazers
Point guards: Damian Lillard, Seth Curry, Wade Baldwin, Gary Payton II.
Shooting guards: CJ McCollum, Nik Stauskas, Anfernee Simons.
Small forwards: Maurice Harkless, Evan Turner, Gary Trent Jr.
Power forwards: Al-Farouq Aminu, Caleb Swanigan, Jake Layman, Cameron Oliver.
Centers: Jusuf Nurkic, Zach Collins, Meyers Leonard, Chinanu Onuaku.
Sacramento Kings
Point guards: De’Aaron Fox, Yogi Ferrell, Frank Mason.
Shooting guards: Bogdan Bogdanovic, Buddy Hield, Ben McLemore.
Small forwards: Nemanja Bjelica, Justin Jackson, Iman Shumpert, Jamel Artis.
Power forwards: Marvin Bagley III, Zach Randolph, Harry Giles, Wenyen Gabriel.
Centers: Willie Cauley-Stein, Kosta Koufos, Skal Labissiere.
San Antonio Spurs
Point guards: Dejounte Murray, Patty Mills, Derrick White, Nick Johnson.
Shooting guards: DeMar DeRozan, Marco Belinellli, Lonnie Walker IV, Bryn Forbes.
Small forwards: Rudy Gay, Dante Cunningham, Quincy Pondexter.
Power forwards: LaMarcus Aldridge, Davis Bertans, Jaron Blossomgame, Chimezie Metu, Okaro White.
Centers: Pau Gasol, Jakob Poeltl, Drew Eubanks.
Toronto Raptors
Point guards: Kyle Lowry, Fred VanVleet, Delon Wright, Kay Felder, Jordan Loyd.
Shooting guards: Danny Green, CJ Miles, Malachi Richardson, Lorenzo Brown.
Small forwards: Kawhi Leonard, OG Anunoby, Norman Powell, Deng Adel.
Power forwards: Serge Ibaka, Pascal Siakam, Eric Moreland.
Centers: Jonas Valanciunas, Greg Monroe, Chris Boucher.
Utah Jazz
Point guards: Ricky Rubio, Dante Exum, Raul Neto, Jarius Lyles.
Shooting guards: Donovan Mitchell, Alec Burks, Grayson Allen, Naz Mitrou-Long, Trey Lewis.
Small forwards: Joe Ingles, Thabo Sefolosha, Royce O’Neale.
Power forwards: Derrick Favors, Jae Crowder, Georges Niang, Tyler Cavanaugh.
Centers: Rudy Gobert, Ekpe Udoh, Tony Bradley, Isaac Haas.
Washington Wizards
Point guards: John Wall, Tomas Satoransky, Chasson Randle, Chris Chiozza.
Shooting guards: Bradley Beal, Austin Rivers, Jodie Meeks, Jordan McRae, Tiwian Kendley.
Small forwards: Otto Porter, Kelly Oubre, Troy Brown.
Power forwards: Markieff Morris, Jeff Green, Devin Robinson, Lavoy Allen.
Centers: Dwight Howard, Ian Mahinmi, Jason Smith, Thomas Bryant.
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