NBA Daily Links: 9.15.15

PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:

What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?

-Unknown

 

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NBA:

Deaths highlight height-longevity link

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20150914_Ex-Sixers__deaths_highlight_height-longevity_link.html

 

What’s next for the D-League?

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-am-whats-next-for-the-d-league/

 

Isiah Thomas has done what he couldn’t with Knicks – create a winner

http://nypost.com/2015/09/14/isiah-thomas-has-done-what-he-couldnt-with-knicks-create-a-winner/

 

Craig Sager vows to return for 2015-16

http://www.si.com/nba/2015/09/14/turner-sports-craig-sager-leukemia-nba-tv-sideline-reporter-return

 

MOSES MALONE:

Malone saw doctor about heart problem

http://www.si.com/nba/2015/09/14/moses-malone-death-heart-doctor

 

Hakeem Olajuwon credits Moses Malone for his success

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/features/fran_blinebury/09/13/moses-malone-hakeem-olajuwon-fran-blinebury-feature/index.html

 

The best offensive rebounder ever

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13655965/nba-moses-malone-truly-unique-talent-according-numbers

 

Malone was the best damn center I ever saw

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2015/9/14/9322795/moses-malone-rip

 

In memorium

http://grantland.com/the-triangle/moses-malone-1955-2015/

 

FIBA:

Powerhouses battle to EuroBasket quarters

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13654720/nba-eurobasket-2015-quarterfinals-preview

 

NBA stars carry countries hopes at EuroBasket

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/15/sports/basketball/eurobasket-2015-heads-to-quarterfinals-two-olympic-bids-in-balance.html?ref=basketball&_r=0&mtrref=www.nytimes.com&gwh=A1664EC3A35B047A4716D5663E407FC9&gwt=pay

 

Gobert works on defending title; Pleiss showing potential

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865636750/Utah-Jazz-Rudy-Gobert-works-on-defending-EuroBasket-title-Tibor-Pleiss-shows-flashes-potential.html

 

Eyeing Rio, Gallinari has Italy in position

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13655267/eyeing-rio-gallinari-put-italy-position

 

BUCKS:

Bucks extend GM Hammonds contract

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/bucks/bucks-extend-gm-john-hammonds-contract-b99576408z1-327446071.html

 

Gus Johnson to call games for Bucks

http://newsok.com/pure-broadcaster-gus-johnson-to-call-games-for-bucks/article/feed/889638

 

CAVALIERS:

Terry talks Love, Kaun, camp

http://www.cleveland.com/pluto/index.ssf/2015/09/cleveland_cavaliers_have_terry_19.html#incart_social_feature

 

CLIPPERS:

Dallas fans did not appreciate DeAndre Jordan’s Twitter support of Cowboys

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2015/09/14/a-lot-of-dallas-fans-did-not-appreciate-deandre-jordans-twitter-support-for-the-cowboys/

 

Chris Paul shows up on Detroit Lions sideline

http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/71842/chris-paul-shows-up-on-detroit-lions-sideline-as-guest-of-jim-caldwell

 

GRIZZLIES:

Mike Conley announces bowl n’ bash

http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/griz-guard-mike-conley-announces-bowl-n-bash

 

Are the Grizzlies getting too old?

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/13/51q-are-the-grizzlies-getting-too-old/

 

HAWKS:

Will the real Hawks please stand up?

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2015/9/14/9265941/atlanta-hawks-al-horford-jeff-teague-demarre-carroll

 

HEAT:

Wade opens football season in Jets jersey

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/heat-blog/sfl-miami-heat-dwyane-wade-091315-htmlstory.html

 

HORNETS:

Michael Jordan might have made more money last year than in his entire playing career

http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/post/_/id/13658233/michael-jordan-made-more-money-last-year-entire-playing-career-not-adjusted-inflation

http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/story/2015-09-14/michael-jordan-nike-sneakers-air-jordan-brand-nba-chicago-bulls

 

JAZZ:

Booker’s maturity, wisdom rubbing off on Jazz

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/2948573-155/utah-jazz-trevor-bookers-maturity-wisdom

 

KINGS:

Kings offer new details on massive solar array on downtown arena

http://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/news/2015/09/14/kings-offer-new-details-on-massive-solar-array-on.html?ana=yahoo&ref=yfp

 

Kings season preview

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/2015-16-sacramento-kings-season-preview/

 

KNICKS:

Carmelo dings fan for questioning ‘elite’ status

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2015/09/14/carmelo-anthony-dings-fan-for-questioning-elite-status-gets-parodied-by-nba-master-impersonator/

 

LAKERS:

Lakers sign Upshaw; roster climbs to 18

http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/lakersnow/la-sp-ln-lakers-sign-robert-upshaw-20150914-story.html

http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20150914/lakers-sign-7-footer-robert-upshaw-to-multi-year-deal

 

Lakers season preview

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/2015-16-los-angeles-lakers-season-preview/

 

MAGIC:

Reviewing Evan Fournier

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/magic-basketblog/os-magic-roster-review-evan-fournier-20150912-post.html

 

Tobias Harris donates $50K to education and youth mentoring programs

http://www.nba.com/magic/news/tobias-harris-donates-50000-education-and-youth-mentoring-programs-central-florida

 

MAVERICKS:

Cuban: I would crush Clinton, Trump if I ran for president

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-mavericks/20150914-mark-cuban-i-would-crush-donald-trump-hillary-clinton-if-i-ran-for-president.ece

 

NETS:

Nets closing in on new local rights deal with YES

https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2015/09/14/Media/YES-Network-Nets.aspx

 

PACERS:

Are the Pacers ready for small ball?

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25301362/nba-offseason-report-are-the-pacers-ready-for-smallball?FTAG=YHF7e3228e&ref=yfp

 

A reminder about Paul George

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-sunday-a-reminder-about-paul-george/

 

Pacers keys to returning to playoffs

http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2015/09/14/pacers-links-keys-returning-playoffs/72266080/

 

Pacers owner seeks court finding on team ownership

http://www.indystar.com/story/news/2015/09/13/pacers-owner-seeks-court-finding-team-ownership/72220842/

 

PELICANS:

Chris Douglas-Roberts agrees to contract

http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/09/chris_douglas-roberts_agrees_t.html#incart_river

 

PISTONS:

Jennings out until December; how it might be good for Pistons

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25302143/brandon-jennings-unlikely-to-make-return-before-december

 

ROCKETS:

Rockets to debut new alternate uniforms

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/09/rockets-to-debut-new-alternate-uniforms/

 

SUNS:

Suns summer a strange one

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/features/shaun_powell/09/14/30-teams-30-days-phoenix-suns/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt6d

 

THUNDER:

Can Durant be world’s best player this season?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2566387-could-kevin-durant-realistically-be-worlds-best-player-this-season

 

Westbrook’s new clothing line includes see-through shirts

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2566741-russell-westbrooks-new-line-of-clothing-includes-see-through-shirts

 

TIMBERWOLVES:

Arnie Kander lands job with Timberwolves

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/09/14/minnesota-timberwolves-arnie-kander/72267412/

http://www.startribune.com/timberwolves-hire-kander-as-vp-of-sports-performance/327501641/

 

Even in wake of Saunders news, Wolves have hope

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/features/david_aldridge/09/14/morning-tip-future-of-minnesota-timberwolves-in-flip-saunders-absence-making-nba-draft-longer-qa-spencer-haywood/

 

TRAIL BLAZERS:

CJ McCollum honed his PG skills working with Steve Nash this offseason

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

 

A look at Noah Vonleh

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

 

WARRIORS:

Why did Warriors overhaul their training staff?

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25301907/why-did-the-warriors-overhaul-their-training-staff

 

WIZARDS:

Kelly Oubre officially joins Adidas

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2015/09/14/wizards-kelly-oubre-officially-joins-adidas/

 

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.