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• LeBron-Shaq debut spoiled by Big Three
  Paul Pierce scored 23 points, Ray Allen 16 and Kevin Garnett 13 in his first regular-season game since last March as the Boston Celtics beat Cleveland 95-89 on Tuesday night in the NBA season opener, spoiling the hyped debut of the Cavaliers with LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal.
• Ready or not, Raps face LBJ in opener
  Nine new players and less than a month together -- but ready or not, the regular season is upon the Toronto Raptors. The new-look Raptors host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday at the Air Canada Centre, eager to put last season's dismal 33-win campaign behind them.
• NBA season previews: Central Division
  SPORTSNET.CA basketball columnist Paul Jones previews the upcoming NBA season with a division a day.
• Clippers curse continues: Griffin injured
  Blake Griffin is about to add patience to his repertoire of basketball skills while his broken left kneecap heals. It's a vital quality for somebody trying to turn around the Los Angeles Clippers.
• Cavaliers' West inactive for season opener
  The Cavaliers began their run toward an NBA championship without troubled guard Delonte West. West, who has battled a mood disorder and other personal problems during a turbulent off-season, was inactive as the Cavs opened their season Tuesday night against the Boston Celtics.
• Celtics' Davis out indefinitely with injured hand
  Boston Celtics forward Glen "Big Baby" Davis had surgery on Tuesday to repair his broken right thumb after fighting with a childhood friend while riding in an SUV less than two days before the season opener.
• Bobcats' Bell contemplates putting off surgery
  Charlotte Bobcats starting shooting guard Raja Bell is leaning toward putting off surgery and trying to play this season with a torn ligament in his left wrist.
• Kings' Casspi set to make Israeli history
  Omri Casspi is set to make his NBA debut on Wednesday when the Sacramento Kings take on the Oklahoma City Thunder. When Casspi steps onto the court, he will be the first Israeli ever to play in the NBA.
• Heat's Beasley eager for season to start
  Michael Beasley will be on the court for the Miami Heat for the opening tip-off Wednesday night, apparently poised to become a starting forward. Not long ago, that seemed far from being a sure thing.
• NBA season previews: Southeast Division
  SPORTSNET.CA basketball columnist Paul Jones previews the upcoming NBA season with a division a day.
• Barkley wants his shot at being a NBA GM
  Charles Barkley thinks he can do better than some of the general managers he criticizes on TV. The Hall of Fame player and TNT analyst said Monday he'd like his chance to run an NBA team, though he's in no rush because he'd want the right job.
• Maccabi Tel Aviv coach apologizes to Knicks
  The president of Maccabi Tel Aviv has apologized to the NBA and the Knicks for its coach's behaviour during an exhibition game at Madison Square Garden. Pini Gershon, the coach, also said he was sorry in letters that were sent Monday to league commissioner David Stern and Knicks president Donnie Walsh.
• Violence report filed against Cavs' West
  The wife of Cleveland Cavaliers guard Delonte West has filed a domestic violence report against her husband. The report, filed with Cleveland police on Sunday, says that Kimberly West met with authorities at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
• Heat set to retire Hardaway's No. 10
  Tim Hardaway already has one banner celebrating his achievements with the Miami Heat. He's about to get another. The Heat will retire Hardaway's No. 10 jersey before Wednesday night's season opener against the New York Knicks