PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Some painters transform the sun into a yellow spot. Others transform a yellow spot into the sun.”
-Pablo Picasso
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NBA:
An ad blitz for fantasy gaming, but some see plain old gambling
Moses Malone ceremony to be Saturday
Salary cap jump made D-League a bigger asset
http://fansided.com/2015/09/11/d-league-nba-salary-cap-investment/
How D-League may shape future of basketball
NBA vets most likely to lose starting gigs
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2567595-nba-veterans-most-likely-to-lose-starting-gigs-in-2015-16
Offseason’s most overrated moves
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2567682-howard-becks-most-overrated-moves-of-the-nba-offseason
Projecting the NBA’s most efficient teams
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2567654-projecting-the-nbas-most-efficient-teams-next-season
FIBA:
Serbia, Lithuania advance in EuroBasket
France, Spain gear up for classic showdown
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13670357/france-spain-gear-another-classic-showdown
WNBA:
Elena Delle Donne named MVP
http://www.wnba.com/elena-delle-donne-mvp-hub/?ls=iref:nbahpts
76ERS:
How 76ers are shaping up before camp
BUCKS:
Young Bucks laying foundation
CAVALIERS:
New-look socks shown off
http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/09/cleveland_cavaliers_new-look_s.html
CLIPPERS:
Can Doc the coach validate Doc the GM
GRIZZLIES:
Big Spain meets Big Corn in maze
HAWKS:
Hawks’ new-look socks unveiled as NBA announces deal with Stance
HEAT:
Rested Wade says Heat have all the ingredients
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/fl-hyde-hall-of-champions-column-0917-20150916-column.html
Heat begin shift of Friday, Saturday games to 8 pm
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-nba-schedule-091615-story.html
Wade goes into Hall of Champions, looks ahead to next season
http://newsok.com/wade-goes-into-hall-of-champions-looking-ahead-to-season/article/feed/890695
Heat season preview
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/2015-16-miami-heat-season-preview/
HORNETS:
Hornets season preview
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/2015-16-charlotte-hornets-season-preview/
KINGS:
Kings rename plaza site Downtown Commons
http://www.sacbee.com/news/local/city-arena/article35438991.html
KNICKS:
Can the Knicks make the playoffs?
http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/16/51-q-can-the-new-york-knicks-make-the-playoffs/
Porzingis motivated by Phil’s comments
LAKERS:
Roy Hibbert wants to rediscover his game, not his fame, with the Lakers
http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-hibbert-20150916-story.html
The rise, fall and revival of Kobe Bryant
http://www.sbnation.com/2015/9/16/9300473/kobe-bryant-shaquille-oneal-tim-duncan-nba-best-2000s
Byron Scott buys house for $1.799 million
NETS:
Hollis-Jefferson calls rent prices in NY-area “ridiculous,” has two roommates
PACERS:
Did Larry Bird go too far?
PELICANS:
Norris Cole signs $3 million qualifying offer
http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/09/norris_cole_signs_pelicans_3_m.html#incart_river
Are Pelicans this year’s Warriors?
Eric Gordon remains the mystery man
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-am-gordon-remains-new-orleans-mystery-man/
http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2015/9/15/9326713/eric-gordon-profile-new-orleans-pelicans
PISTONS:
Morris twins’ motion for new grand jury delayed
Pistons season preview
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/2015-16-detroit-pistons-season-preview/
Pistons signing Jordan Bachynski
http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/16/report-pistons-signing-jordan-bachynski/
RAPTORS:
After postseason stumble, are Raptors reformed?
ROCKETS:
McHale says Lawson not guaranteed starting spot
Rockets: NBA title is only successful outcome
https://hoopshabit.com/2015/09/16/houston-rockets-nba-title-is-only-successful-outcome/
SPURS:
Jimmer determined to make most of his half-year guarantee with Spurs
Parker ready for challenge of Euro-NBA double
http://espn.go.com/blog/nba/post/_/id/8851/parker-spurs-eyeing-one-last-title-run
SUNS:
Tyson Chandler plans to re-acclimate Markieef Morris
THUNDER:
Does my team have a real shot at KD next summer?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2566677-does-my-team-have-a-real-shot-at-kevin-durant-next-summer
TIMBERWOLVES:
Tyus Jones on Flip Saunders: “He’s doing good. I’m still praying for him.”
TRAIL BLAZERS:
A look at Luis Montero
WARRIORS:
Stephen Curry gets locked up by Under Armour through 2024
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13672569/stephen-curry-extends-sponsorship-deal-armour-2024
Draymond Green talks title, contract
Curry to beat drum at Panthers home opener
Video of dream arena unveiled at Dreamforce
http://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/Video-of-Warriors-dream-arena-unveiled-at-6506120.php
WIZARDS:
Ted Leonsis on St. Elizabeths facility: “It strengthens our position”
Leonsis calls Wall, Beal best young backcourt in NBA
http://washington.cbslocal.com/2015/09/16/john-wall-bradley-beal-best-backcourt-nba/
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.