Alternative Titles: Codiaeum variegatum, variegated laurel. Croton, also called Variegated Laurel, (Codiaeum variegatum), colourful-leaved plant of the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). Its numerous varieties of shrubs or small trees with brilliantly coloured, glossy, leathery leaves are much grown as potted plants. Native to Malaysia and the Pacific, the trees reach a height of about 6 m (20 feet).
Ice Cube partnered with entertainment executive Jeff Kwatinetz to start the league for former professional players over the age of 30. It is expected to start play on June 24 with Chauncey Billups, Rashard Lewis and Kenyon Martin among the former NBA stars already committed to the league.
The 2017-18 NBA regular season begins Tuesday, October 17, a week earlier than usual thanks to the new collective bargaining agreement. NBA TV leads the way with 106 games, followed by ESPN (87), TNT (67) and ABC (17). Compared to last season, ESPN is airing five more games, TNT three more, and ABC two fewer. Last yearâs schedule, for reference, is on page two.