NBA Geekly - Ep. 13: Ay-ton Pissed Off In Phoenix

1. DeAndre Ayton was suspended for 25 games for testing positive for a Diuretic.
2. Jackie MacMullan of ESPN wrote in an article, “When Irving lapses into these funks, he often shuts down, unwilling to communicate with the coaching staff, front office, and sometimes even his teammates. Nets team sources say once such episode occurred during Brooklyn’s trip in China, leaving everyone scratching their heads as to what precipitated it.” She went on to say though Irving’s teammates seem to love him, “[his] mood swings are the unspoken concern that makes Nets officials queasy.”
3. The NCAA voted unanimously to begin the process of modifying its rules to allow college athletes to make money of their name, image, and likeness “in a manner consistent with the collegiate model”.
4. Biggest surprises / disappointments.
5. Four teams remain undefeated, the Sixers, Nuggets, Spurs, and Timberwolves.