NBA Daily Links: 9.16.15

PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“What you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say.”

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

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NBA:

Magic and Michael hang out in Monte Carlo

http://news.yahoo.com/michael-jordan-magic-johnson-post-171416903.html

 

Globetrotters unveil 90^th anniversary jersey choices

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13666945/harlem-globetrotters-unveil-choices-90th-anniversary-season-jersey

 

Restricted free agency is tough

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-am-restricted-free-agency-is-tough/

 

Kevin Durant chase may block rising stars from big paydays this offseason

http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/story/2015-09-15/extensions-contracts-bradley-beal-michael-kidd-gilchrist-jonas-valanciunas

 

Shaq passed up deal with Starbucks because “black people don’t drink coffee”

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/shaquille-o-neal-black-people-don-drink-coffee-article-1.2360737?utm_content=bufferb7545&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=NYDailyNe

 

Jan Vesely likely returning to NBA

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/15/report-jan-vesely-likely-returning-to-nba/

 

FIBA:

New FIBA schedule puts US hoops in a bind

http://espn.go.com/olympics/basketball/story/_/id/13666291/us-men-national-team-use-d-league-players-some-future-fiba-qualifiers

 

Pau Gasol leads Spain past Greece to set up showdown with France

http://espn.go.com/olympics/basketball/story/_/id/13664801/spain-edges-greece-make-eurobasket-semifinals

 

Canada’s basketball program in good shape despite failure

http://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/2015/09/15/canada-basketball-program-in-good-shape-despite-mens-failure.html

 

NBA DRAFT:

2016 NBA Draft Big Board

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/25302173/2016-nba-draft-preseason-big-board-labissiere-simmons-lead-way?ref=yfp

 

BUCKS:

City panel recommends approval of $47M to help finance Bucks arena

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13666610/city-panel-approves-47-million-new-milwaukee-bucks-arena

 

Paschke welcomes high-powered talent to Bucks telecast team

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/327605371.html

 

“Giannis dribbles like Parker”

http://www.eurohoops.net/2015/09/eurobasket/126029

 

BULLS:

Joakim Noah sells mansion for $2.875 million

http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/realestate/elitestreet/ct-joakim-noahl-elite-street-0917-biz-20150914-story.html

 

CELTICS:

Celtics miss target, remain on track

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/features/shaun_powell/09/15/30-teams-30-days-boston-celtics/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt3b

 

Isaiah Thomas’ goals: Playoffs, All-Star

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/celtics/post/_/id/4720326/isaiah-thomas-goals-playoffs-all-star

 

CLIPPERS:

Clippers to hold media day on Sept. 25

http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/clippersnow/la-sp-cn-clippers-media-day-20150915-story.html

 

HEAT:

Heat’s Hawkins seeking to follow next-generation Curry success

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-corey-hawkins-091515-story.html

 

HORNETS:

Hornets coach Steve Clifford: More balance on offense is goal

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article35362461.html

 

Hornets add Thompson, Washburn to camp roster

http://www.nba.com/hornets/charlotte-hornets-add-thompson-and-washburn-training-camp-roster

 

JAZZ:

Jazz content to let point guards battle after Exum injury

http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/jazznotes/2952424-155/utah-jazz-content-to-let-point

 

Jazz announce broadcast teams, schedule

http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/jazznotes/2952934-155/jazz-announce-broadcast-teams-schedule

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765680141/Utah-Jazz-broadcast-schedule-includes-six-nationally-televised-games.html

 

KINGS:

Sacramento restaurants to reign at new Kings arena

http://www.sacbee.com/news/local/city-arena/article35336031.html

 

Can David Stockton be an NBA point guard?

http://aroyalpain.com/2015/09/15/can-david-stockton-be-an-nba-point-guard/

 

KNICKS:

Carmelo can’t resist bait from Instagram trolls

http://nypost.com/2015/09/15/carmelo-anthony-cant-resist-bait-from-instragram-trolls/

 

MAGIC:

Reviewing Andrew Nicholson

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

 

MAVERICKS:

Mavericks tried to lure Steve Nash out of retirement this summer

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-mavericks/headlines/20150915-report-mavericks-tried-to-lure-steve-nash-out-of-retirement-this-summer.ece

 

Why I think Deron Williams will be a big-time point guard this season

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-mavericks/headlines/20150915-sefko-why-i-think-deron-williams-will-return-to-being-a-big-time-point-guard-this-season.ece

 

NETS:

How Racheal Ray helped Lionel Hollins lose 22 pounds – and counting

http://nypost.com/2015/09/15/how-rachael-ray-helped-lionel-hollins-lose-22-pounds-and-counting/

 

Hollins scoffs at idea Nets are doomed without Deron Williams

http://nypost.com/2015/09/15/lionel-hollins-scoffs-at-idea-nets-doomed-without-deron-williams/

 

Hollis-Jefferson seeks smooth transition to NBA

http://www.wsj.com/articles/rondae-hollis-jefferson-seeks-a-smooth-transition-to-the-nba-1442343927

 

NUGGETS:

Nuggets season preview

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/2015-16-denver-nuggets-season-preview/

 

PELICANS:

Easy to see Tyreke cares for Chester, PA

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20150914_Easy_to_see_Tyreke_cares_for_Chester.html

 

Anthony Davis is the most underutilized player in the NBA

http://bigeasybeliever.com/2015/09/15/anthony-davis-nbas-underutilized-player/

 

Norris Cole, Pelicans remain at standstill

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

 

Forbes says Saints worth $1.5B; Benson, heirs still haggling about price

http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2015/09/tom_benson_saints_value_pelica.html#incart_river

 

PISTONS:

Can Dave Bing’s voice reconnect the Pistons to Detroit?

http://www.freep.com/story/money/business/columnists/tom-walsh/2015/09/14/pistons-bing-marketing/72251678/

 

RAPTORS:

What the Raptors need out of Valanciunas

http://espn.go.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/13657836/nba-toronto-raptors-need-jonas-valanciunas

 

ROCKETS:

Montrezl Harrell saves driver from burning car

http://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2015/9/15/9330055/louisville-basketball-saves-driver-montrezl-harrell-houston-rockets?ref=yfp

 

Rockets signing Harrell, facing hard cap

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/15/rockets-signing-montrezl-harrell-facing-hard-cap/

 

Adidas says Harden can’t wear Nikes, even off the court

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13666421/james-harden-stop-wearing-air-jordans-court-adidas-says

 

SPURS:

How LaMarcus Aldridge will fit in with Spurs

http://grantland.com/the-triangle/the-adjustment-bureau-how-lamarcus-aldridge-will-fit-in-with-the-spurs/

 

SUNS:

Suns embrace the Coliseum, ready for ‘The Stick’

http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2015/09/15/phoenix-suns-embrace-coliseum-ready-stick/72335118/

 

THUNDER:

NBA Live lands perfect pitchman in Westbrook

http://www.si.com/nba/2015/09/15/nba-live-16-russell-westbrook-thunder-jordan-brand-terminal-23-michael-jordan

 

Will the Wizards impress Durant?

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/15/51q-will-the-wizards-impress-kevin-durant/

 

TRAIL BLAZERS:

A look at Allen Crabbe

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

 

WARRIORS:

Nash finalizing deal to consult for Warriors

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13664255/steve-nash-talks-part-consultant-golden-state-warriors

http://www.csnbayarea.com/warriors/report-steve-nash-finalizing-deal-join-warriors-consultant?p=ya5nbcs&ocid=yahoo&ref=yfp

http://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/Reports-Steve-Nash-will-join-Warriors-coaching-6506474.php

 

Warriors carry same look but will have different walk

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/features/scott_howard_cooper/09/15/warriors-preparing-for-new-challenge/index.html

 

Warriors issue fraud alert for single-game tickets

http://www.nba.com/warriors/news/warriors-issue-fraud-alert-single-game-tickets-2015-16-season

 

Bob Myers explains Warriors culture and philosophy

http://www.ibabuzz.com/warriors/2015/09/15/bob-myers-impassionedly-explains-warriors-culture-and-philosophy/

 

WIZARDS:

Wizards invite Harrellson, Roberts to camp

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wizards-insider/wp/2015/09/15/wizards-invite-a-couple-centers-to-training-camp/

 

Crucial season awaits Wall

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25303044/john-wall-faces-the-most-important-season-of-his-career

 

Wizards hope new facility proves powerful lure

http://espn.go.com/blog/nba/post/_/id/8820/wizards-hope-new-facility-proves-powerful-lure

http://www.csnmidatlantic.com/basketball-washington-wizards/talk/wizards-dc-mayor-bowser-announce-plans-new-facility

 

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.