NBA Daily Links: 9.5.15

September 5, 2015 by Pete Newmann

PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“The best teachers are those who show you where to look, but don’t tell you what to see.”

-Alexandra Trenfor

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NBA:

How the NBA’s money train keeps chugging

http://grantland.com/the-triangle/labor-peace-in-our-time-how-the-nbas-money-train-could-keep-chugging/

Hall of Fame profile: Dikembe Mutombo

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/features/shaun_powell/09/04/dikembe-mutumbo-2015-hall-of-fame/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt3b

Superstitious players

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-am-nba-player-superstitions/

Kareem Rush on Shaq/Kobe feud

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/04/kareem-rush-on-lakers-during-shaqkobe-feud-we-had-a-big-man-alliance-and-a-guard-alliance/

Tyrus Thomas signs to play in Germany

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/04/report-tyrus-thomas-signs-deal-with-german-team/

FIBA:

Contenders, pretenders at EuroBasket

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13573457/contenders-pretenders-2015-eurobasket

Players to watch at EuroBasket

http://espn.go.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/13564137/tony-parker-giannis-antetokounmpo-players-watch-2015-eurobasket-championship

Atlanta’s Schroder opens play with Germany

http://atlantahawks.blog.ajc.com/2015/09/04/schroder-opens-play-with-germany-in-eurobasket-2015/

Danilo Gallinari is 1 of 3 Nuggets in EuroBasket

http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_28753665/danilo-gallinari-1-3-nuggets-playing-eurobasket-2015

Ilyasova ready to lead Turkey

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/09/04/eurobasket-detroit-pistons-ersan-ilyasova/71696062/

Canada hammers Puerto Rico

http://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/2015/09/04/canada-hammers-puerto-rico-at-fiba-americas.html

76ERS:

Sixers signing Kendall Marshall

https://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources–76ers-kendall-marshall-194618385.html?soc_src=mail&soc_trk=ma

BUCKS:

Is the future now for the Bucks?

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25290250/offseason-report-with-a-young-exciting-core-is-future-now-for-bucks

Monroe fits well in Bucks system

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25290224/greg-monroe-isnt-as-bad-a-defender-as-you-think-especially-in-bucks-system

CAVALIERS:

LeBron James begins training in Miami

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/09/lebron_james_begins_training_f.html

LeBron expands education program to help adults get GEDs

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/09/lebron_james_akron_adult_liter.html#incart_river

GRIZZLIES:

Grizzlies set California training camp

http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/grizzlies-set-training-camp-at-university-of-california-santa-barbara_10935933

The evolution of Mike Conley

http://www.grizzlybearblues.com/2015/9/4/8955985/the-evolution-of-mike-conley-memphis-grizzlies-growth-development?_ga=1.106068619.967384576.1441339196

HEAT:

Heat poised to take another look at 300-pounder Joshua Smith

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-joshua-smith-s090415-story.html

LAKERS:

Lakers in transition season

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/features/shaun_powell/09/04/30-teams-30-days-lakers/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt3a

Kobe set to enter most challenging season

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2560272-kobe-bryant-is-about-to-enter-the-most-challenging-season-of-his-20-year-career

MAGIC:

Magic can relate to Lions’ first year blues

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-magic-orlando-city-brian-schmitz-0905-20150904-column.html#

Reviewing Elfrid Payton

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/magic-basketblog/os-orlando-magic-roster-review-elfrid-payton-20150902-post.html

MAVERICKS:

McGee says his athleticism sets him apart at the center position

http://www.mavs.com/javale-mcgee-says-his-athleticism-sets-him-apart-at-mavs-center-position/

NETS:

Nets continue to grow in popularity in Australia

http://www.netsdaily.com/2015/9/4/9263597/nba-nets-popular-australia-sports

PELICANS:

Jrue Holiday set to be cleared for camp with restrictions

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

Norris Cole working out with LeBron

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

PISTONS:

Tom Gores buys remaining Pistons stake from his firm

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/09/04/detroit-pistons-tom-gores/71731562/

ROCKETS:

Rockets add 4 to training camp roster

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/09/rockets-set-to-add-four-to-training-camp-roster/

SPURS:

Deshaun Thomas will accept tender if offered

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/04/report-former-second-rounder-deshaun-thomas-will-accept-spurs-tender-if-offered/

SUNS:

Markieff Morris: My future will not be in Phoenix

http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/heat-index/2015/09/04/markieff-morris-my-future-not-phoenix/71697134/

Suns to unveil new black uniforms

http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/heat-index/2015/09/04/phoenix-suns-add-black-alternate-uniform/71712622/

THUNDER:

Kevin Durant draws a huge crowd at promotion in Madrid

http://newsok.com/video-kevin-durant-in-madrid-thunder-star-draws-huge-crowd-at-kd8-promotion/article/5444756

WARRIORS:

Warriors hang banner at practice court

http://www.contracostatimes.com/warriors/ci_28759690/golden-state-warriors-raise-nba-championship-banner?source=rss

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.