NBA Daily Links: 9.7.15

September 7, 2015 by Pete Newmann

PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“Losers quit when they’re tired. Winners quit when they’ve won.”

-Unknown

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NBA:

Hall of Fame profile: Lisa Leslie

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/features/shaun_powell/09/06/lisa-leslie-2015-hall-of-fame/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt3c

Shaquille O’Neal to visit Minot Air Force Base

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/sep/6/nba-star-shaquille-oneal-to-visit-minot-air-force-/

Defense wins titles, but offense pays in the NBA

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2560572-do-nba-teams-pay-more-for-offense-or-defense

FIBA:

Clarkson may join Philippines national team

http://www.philstar.com/sports/2015/09/06/1496576/sbp-hopeful-clarkson-join-philippine-five-fiba-asia

Dirk helps Germany hold off Iceland

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-mavericks/headlines/20150905-dirk-nowitzki-helps-germany-hold-off-iceland-at-eurobasket.ece

Bjelica lifts Serbia past Spain

http://www.startribune.com/wolves-rookie-bjelica-lifts-serbia-past-spain/324891531/

Serbia edges Germany, Italy avoids upset

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13599034/eurobasket-results-sunday

Canada crushes Panama

http://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/2015/09/06/canada-crushes-panama-at-fiba-americas.html

Anthony Bennett a key cog for Canada

http://www.torontosun.com/2015/09/06/anthony-bennett-a-key-cog-for-canada

76ERS:

Jahlil Okafor ready to be Sixers’ anchor

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/06/jahlil-okafor-says-hes-ready-for-challenge-of-being-sixers-franchise-anchor/

CAVALIERS:

Terry on JR Smith, Sasha Kaun and Kyrie Irving

http://www.cleveland.com/pluto/index.ssf/2015/09/cleveland_cavaliers_have_terry_18.html

Cavaliers signing Jarrelle Benimon

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/06/report-cavaliers-signing-jerrelle-benimon/

HAWKS:

Hawks’ new uniforms got big assist from players

http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/basketball/hawks-new-uniforms-got-big-assist-from-players/nnYrp/

HEAT:

Wade attends Nebraska game, catches epic upset

http://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2015/9/6/9269069/dwyane-wade-attends-nebraska-huskers-byu-game-witnesses-hail-mary-ooof

JAZZ:

Former Jazz team dancer sentenced to jail

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865636159/Former-dance-teacher-Jazz-performer-sentenced-to-jail.html?pg=all

KINGS:

Can talented Kings come together?

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/features/shaun_powell/09/06/30-teams-days-kings/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt3b

MAVERICKS:

New additions share desire to bring back title to Dallas

http://www.mavs.com/mavs-new-additions-share-desire-to-bring-title-back-to-dallas/

NETS:

Chris McCullough looks to prove doubters wring

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/nets/zone-nets-first-rounder-won-rush-back-acl-tear-article-1.2350141

RAPTORS:

Kyle Lowry talks about his surprising weight loss

http://www.stack.com/2015/09/02/exclusive-toronto-raptors-all-star-kyle-lowry-talks-about-his-surprise-weight-loss/

ROCKETS:

Beyonce shows off custom James Harden jersey

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2015/09/06/beyonce-shows-off-custom-james-harden-jersey-at-made-in-america-festival/

SUNS:

5 potential landing spots for Markieff Morris

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/5-potential-landing-spots-for-markieff-morris/

TIMBERWOLVES:

Nemanja Bjelica is showing that he’s a stud

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2015/9/6/9269109/nemanja-bjelica-highlights-eurobasket-2015-minnesota-timberwolves-serbia-basketball?ref=yfp

WIZARDS:

Is Bradley Beal worth the max?

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-sunday-is-bradley-beal-worth-the-max/

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.