PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“If you’re not failing every now and again, it’s a sign you’re not doing anything very innovative.”
-Woody Allen
================================
NBA:
NBA to seed conferences by record, no preference for division winners
http://www.nba.com/2015/news/09/08/nba-to-seed-conference-playoff-teams-by-record/
Can the NBA avoid a lockout in 2017?
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-am-can-the-nba-avoid-a-lockout-in-2017/
Hall of Fame profile: Jo Jo White
Hall of Fame releases list of presenters
Dikembe Mutombo to be presented at HOF by David Stern, John Thompson
http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/basketball/mutombo-to-be-presented-for-enshirement-by-stern-t/nnZ27/
The definitive NBA logo rankings
http://grantland.com/the-triangle/the-definitive-nba-logo-rankings/
There are now stats for every game Michael Jordan ever played
http://chicago.suntimes.com/bulls-basketball/7/71/942516/stats-every-game-michael-jordan-ever-played
Rubio and Rondo doomed by poor shooting
FIBA:
Clarkson won’t play for the Philippines
Mirotic apologizes for EuroBasket flag flap
Past, present and future Wizards starring at EuroBasket
Argentina advances to semis of FIBA Americas
Canada is getting its experience one game at a time
Steve Nash: The man with the plan
http://www.torontosun.com/2015/09/08/steve-nash-the-man-with-the-hoops-plan
76ERS:
Sixers add UNLV star Wood
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20150908_Team_adds_UNLV_star.html
CAVALIERS:
LeBron calls Cavaliers for pre-camp workouts in Miami
Cavaliers signing DJ Stephens
http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/08/report-cavaliers-signing-d-j-stephens/
HEAT:
Pat Riley says Heat have elements of a championship team
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-pat-riley-s090815-story.html
Winslow praised by Obama amid Duke tribute
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-justise-winslow-s090815-story.html
The curious case of James Ennis
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-pm-the-curious-case-of-james-ennis/
KINGS:
The incredible journey of Seth Curry
http://www.si.com/nba/2015/09/08/seth-curry-kings-stephen-curry-warriors?ref=yfp
KNICKS:
A healthy Jose Calderon forecasts Knicks season
http://nypost.com/2015/09/08/a-healthy-jose-calderon-forecasts-knicks-2015-16-season/
Knicks going back to West Point
LAKERS:
Can Byron Scott create a future for the Lakers while stuck in the past?
NUGGETS:
Nuggets signing Matt Janning
http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/08/report-matt-janning-signing-with-nuggets/
PISTONS:
Pistons get their Van Gundy makeover
http://www.nba.com/2015/news/features/shaun_powell/09/08/30-teams-30-days-pistons/index.html
RAPTORS:
Can Raptors transition to a defensive-minded team?
http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/08/51-questions-can-toronto-transition-to-a-defensive-minded-team/
SUNS:
NBA fines Markieff Morris after trade demands
THUNDER:
Kevin Durant believes he is the best player in the world
http://www.si.com/nba/2015/09/08/oklahoma-city-thunder-kevin-durant-best-player-in-the-world
KD’s confidence isn’t a stunt: It’s a necessity
TRAIL BLAZERS:
How the can Trail Blazers replace Robin Lopez on defense
http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2015/09/trail_blazers_rim_protection.html#incart_river
WARRIORS:
Klay Thompson can make another leap by learning from Jimmy Butler
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.