NBA Daily Links: 9.3.15

PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“When you love people and have the desire to make a profound, positive impact upon the world, then you will have accomplished the meaning to live.”

-Sasha Azevedo

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NBA:

Fixing pickup basketball with analytics

http://grantland.com/the-triangle/video-how-to-fix-pickup-basketball-with-analytics/

 

Michele Roberts says NBA, union already negotiating

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/02/michele-roberts-says-nba-union-already-negotiating-hope-to-announce-deal-by-end-of-season/

 

The one place MJ can’t touch LeBron

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13530915/cleveland-cavaliers-star-lebron-james-michael-jordan-beat-area

 

Hundreds pay their respects to Darryl Dawkins

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20150902_Hundreds_pay_their_respect_to_Darryl_Dawkins.html

 

Hall of Fame profile: Tom Heinsohn

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/features/ian_thomsen/09/02/tom-heinsohn-2015-hall-of-fame/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt6c

 

Former assistant stole millions from Gilbert Arenas

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-gilbert-arenas-assistant-steals-0903-20150902-story.html

 

Glen Davis has ankle surgery

http://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-cn-glen-davis-ankle-surgery-20150902-story.html

 

Damon Stoudamire selling mansion in Portland for $1.375 million

http://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/damon-stoudamire-selling-oregon-home/

 

Bill Simmons may soon launch ‘New Grantland’

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/bill-simmons-may-soon-launch-new-grantland_55e6f88ce4b0aec9f3552cd6?ncid=txtlnkusaolp00000592

 

Donald Trump responds to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in a typical Trump way

http://www.sbnation.com/2015/9/2/9251917/donald-trump-responds-kareem-abdul-jabbar-typical-trump-way-nba-oped

 

SI’s top 100 continues

http://www.si.com/nba/top-100-nba-players-2016?page=4&devicetype=default

 

Who’s reaching 10-year milestone

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-pm-whos-reaching-10-year-milestone/

 

Biggest problem facing each team

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2559157-the-biggest-problem-each-nba-team-faces-in-upcoming-2015-16-season

 

D-League showcase to using net rating as tiebreaker

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/02/d-league-showcase-will-use-net-rating-as-tiebreaker/

 

Ex-NBA player enters Julian’s Hall of Fame

https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20150902/morgan-park/ex-nba-player-byron-irvin-now-sports-agent-enters-julians-hall-of-fame

 

Former player Chris Herren warns of dangers of painkillers

http://usatodayhss.com/2015/former-nba-player-chris-herren-warns-of-dangers-of-painkillers

 

FIBA:

Canada routs Cuba for first win at FIBA Americas

http://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/2015/09/02/canada-routs-cuba-to-get-first-win-at-fiba-americas.html

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/basketball/wiggins-leads-canada-to-rout-of-cuba-at-olympic-qualifying-tournament/article26198079/

 

Key NBA players competing for their national teams

http://www.sbnation.com/2015/9/2/9247251/nba-players-international-competition-eurobasket-fiba-americas-asia

 

BULLS:

Taj Gibson has been working out with a UFC fighter

http://chicago.suntimes.com/basketball/7/71/924147/taj-gibson-working-ufc-fighter

 

CAVALIERS:

LeBron’s influence over Cavs roster is not as great as everyone believes

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/lebron-james-influence-over-cavaliers-164518997.html

 

Cavaliers re-sign JR Smith

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/09/cleveland_cavaliers_re-sign_jr.html#incart_social_feature

 

Iman Shumpert and Teyana Taylor having a baby

http://news.yahoo.com/teyana-taylor-iman-shumpert-having-184210827.html

 

History shows LeBron won’t bring multiple titles to Cleveland

http://espn.go.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/13563416/nba-shaquille-oneal-tim-duncan-show-not-expect-more-one-title-lebron-james-cleveland

 

Are Cavs closer to title?

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25287461/nba-offseason-report-do-the-cavs-have-a-definite-finals-berth

 

Cavs don’t feat LeBron leaving over Tristan Thompson

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/02/report-cavaliers-dont-fear-lebron-james-leaving-cleveland-over-tristan-thompson/related/

 

CELTICS:

Potential Celtics breakout performers

http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/three-potential-celtics-breakout-performers?p=ya5nbcs&ocid=yahoo

 

Brad Stevens hints he will explore taller, more traditional lineups

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/02/brad-stevens-hints-he-will-explore-larger-more-traditional-lineups/

 

Isaiah Thomas wants to be the best little guy

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/02/celtics-isaiah-thomas-i-wanna-be-the-best-little-guy-to-ever-play-the-game-of-basketball/

 

CLIPPERS:

Rivers doesn’t want to overuse Pierce

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/story/_/id/13568376/los-angeles-clippers-coach-doc-rivers-yet-decided-role-paul-pierce

 

Clippers planning to unveil mascot

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25288505/report-clippers-are-planning-to-unveil-mascot-around-all-star-break

 

GRIZZLIES:

Griz rookie Jarell Martin to have foot surgery

http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/griz-rookie-jarell-martin-suffers-broken-foot

 

HAWKS:

Yes, that was a sneak peek of Atlanta’s new court design

http://atlantahawks.blog.ajc.com/2015/09/02/yep-that-was-a-sneak-peak-of-the-atlanta-hawks-new-court-design/

 

HEAT:

Heat has creative plans for top pick Winslow

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article33613929.html

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-justise-winslow-090215-story.html

 

JAZZ:

Jazz add Jordan Brady to D-League staff

http://www.nba.com/jazz/news/jazz-add-jordan-brady-idaho-stampede-coaching-staff

 

KNICKS:

For Frederic Weis, Knicks infamous draft pick, boos began struggle

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/15/sports/basketball/for-frederic-weis-knicks-99-draft-choice-boos-marked-start-of-a-greater-struggle.html?ref=basketball&_r=0

 

Knicks at crossroads

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/features/shaun_powell/09/02/30-team-30-days-knicks/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt6a

 

LAKERS:

D’Angelo relates to Kobe being “mentally on another level”

http://www.lakersnation.com/dangelo-russell-relates-to-kobe-bryant-being-mentally-on-another-level/2015/09/02/

 

Jordan Clarkson, Excel Sports cut ties

http://www.insidesocal.com/lakers/2015/09/02/jordan-clarkson-excel-sports-cut-ties/

 

Nick Young says he has a signature shoe coming

http://solecollector.com/news/nick-young-making-his-own-sneakers/

 

MAVERICKS:

Kareem calls Dirk a volume and streak shooter

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2560282-kareem-abdul-jabbar-calls-dirk-nowitzki-a-volume-and-streak-shooter

 

Chandler Parsons just taking to court after surgery, says he’ll be ready opening night

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/02/mavs-chandler-parsons-just-taking-to-court-after-knee-surgery-says-hell-be-ready-opening-night/

 

Deron Williams looks forward to fresh start

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/nets/deron-williams-fresh-start-mavericks-article-1.2346773

 

Deron Williams: Dirk can play until he’s 50 the way he shoots

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-mavericks/headlines/20150902-deron-williams-dirk-can-play-until-he-s-50-the-way-he-shoots-the-basketball.ece

 

Mavs rookie unveils reading center in Fort Worth

http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nba/article33314061.html

 

Mavs rookie Anderson eager to share court with Dirk

http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nba/dallas-mavericks/article33311748.html

 

Mavs aiming to be a better rebounding team

http://www.mavs.com/mavs-aim-to-be-better-rebounding-team-in-15-16/

 

NETS:

Why Jarrett Jack believes he can replace Deron Williams

http://nypost.com/2015/09/01/why-jarrett-jack-believes-he-can-replace-deron-williams/

 

PELICANS:

Alvin Gentry says health, defense key to success

http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/09/new_orleans_pelicans_coach_alv.html#incart_river

 

Anthony Davis considers New Orleans home, says Gentry

http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/09/anthony_davis_gentry_nola.html#incart_river

 

High intensity training key to Ryan Anderson

http://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/high-intensity-training-key-ryan-anderson-offseason-conditioning

 

PISTONS:

Mateen Cleaves sees ‘a good year’ for Pistons

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/09/02/detroit-pistons-mateen-cleaves/71605866/

 

ROCKETS:

Dwight Howard detained at Houston airport for packed gun

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13566718/dwight-howard-houston-rockets-detained-airport-gun-carry-bag

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/magic-basketblog/os-dwight-howard-detained-airport-gun-20150902-post.html

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/09/dwight-howard-stopped-with-gun-at-airport-but-no-charges-filed/

 

Ty Lawson wants to help James Harden

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25287907/ty-lawson-says-he-wants-to-help-james-harden-who-got-tired-in-playoffs?FTAG=YHF7e3228e

 

SPURS:

The influential style of the Spurs

http://espn.go.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/13563084/nba-san-antonio-spurs-dominance-influenced-contenders-cavaliers-warriors

 

SUNS:

Roster spot is Henry Sims’ target

http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2015/09/01/phoenix-suns-roster-spot-henry-sims-target/71544154/

 

Suns don’t forget Markieff’s birthday

http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/heat-index/2015/09/02/suns-do-not-forget-markieff-morris-birthday/71570242/

 

Bledsoe: We want to get a high playoff spot

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/suns-bledsoe-we-want-to-get-a-high-playoff-spot/

 

THUNDER:

Nike releases new KD shoe

http://www.si.com/nba/2015/09/01/kevin-durant-nike-kd8-hunt-hill-thunder-kicks-and-colors

 

Why the Thunder should pay Dion Waiters now

http://thunderousintentions.com/2015/09/02/okc-thunder-pay-dion-waiters-now/

 

TIMBERWOLVES:

Rubio: I’m confident Wolves want to keep me

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/rubio-im-confident-wolves-want-to-keep-me/

 

TRAIL BLAZERS:

Trail Blazers attend Padres game

http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2015/09/watch_trail_blazers_attend_baseball_game_and_tim_f.html#incart_river

 

WARRIORS:

Riley Curry: GOP candidate

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2015/09/02/you-need-to-drop-everything-and-watch-riley-curry-as-a-gop-candidate/

 

Curry gives look at new signature shoes

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2560332-stephen-curry-gives-first-official-look-at-under-armour-curry-two-shoes

Peter Newmann is an analyst and writer who spent 10 years at ESPN, 8 as the NBA senior researcher working 24/7 on the league. He wrote game notes for crews, articles for ESPN.com, analysis for studio shows, and regularly assisted reporters and writers. Follow him on Twitter, and check out his Web site, www.peternewmann.com.