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Around the Association: The West

Dallas Mavericks

Mark Cuban and Doc Rivers are kinda-sorta spittin’ fighting words if you’re into that sort of thing.

Golden State Warriors

New Hornet Jeremy Lin shot a self-deprecating video about how he doesn’t fit in with NBA players, but that’s not important. What’s important, and perhaps the only thing that is important, is Riley Curry, who makes a late cameo in the outtakes and steals the show. Because she is the show. Always and forever.

Houston Rockets

Metta World Peace on the Rockets vs Kobe in a trash talk contest, as recounted by J.E. Skeets.

Los Angeles Clippers

The Clippers almost have a full squad. And while depth was a huge problem last season, they have brought in some pro’s pros to fight it out for the final spot. ESPN’s Arash Markazi has his money on Chuck Hayes to take the last seat, which says a lot about how low the stock has gotten for Luc Mbah a Moute. Just a few short years ago, he was seen as a defensive force in this league.

Los Angeles Lakers

Unlike some, you can always trust Woj when it comes to news. And he’s saying Metta World Peace is back in the NBA. And now we know what Drake and Future’s mixtape title was all about.

Memphis Grizzlies

The Grizzlies are the fifth-oldest team in the NBA, but they can help overcome that drawback by managing minutes and giving some younger guys a chance to prove themselves.

New Orleans Pelicans

Pelican vs. the champs. In a rematch of a series that featured AD going nuts and Steph going nuts-er. Opening night. One of many must-watch games.

Oklahoma City Thunder

Start your Kevin-Durant-to-the-Wizards-rumor engines.

Portland Trail Blazers

Former Blazer Rudy Fernandez had a rough go of it on this play.

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