NBA Daily Links: 9.19.15

September 19, 2015 by Pete Newmann

PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.”

-Thomas Edison

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NBA:

Could Real Madrid really join the NBA?

http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/sep/18/real-madrid-nba-basketball

The elites’ offseason playground

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2544665-behind-the-scenes-in-los-angeles-the-wide-ranging-summer-world-for-nba-players

Why are NBA guards so terrible at throwing the 1^st pitch?

http://nypost.com/2015/09/18/why-are-nba-guards-so-terrible-at-throwing-a-1st-pitch/

Washout no more? Jan Vesely intrigues scouts once again

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13683878/nba-washington-wizards-washout-jan-vesely-excels-eurobasket-not-eager-nba-return

Carlos Delfino eyes NBA comeback

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2569067-carlos-delfino-latest-news-rumors-and-speculation-surrounding-free-agent-wing

Zydrunas Ilgauskas to help coach St. Ignatius basketball team

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/09/former_cleveland_cavaliers_cen_1.html#incart_social_feature

Devean George giving back

http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2015/09/18/former-nba-star-giving-back-with-n-minneapolis-housing-project/

NBA commish on Isiah Thomas back at MSG: “Life is complicated”

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/nba-commish-isiah-back-msg-life-complicated-article-1.2364980

Bill Laimbeer named WNBA Coach of Year a second time

http://www.mlive.com/pistons/index.ssf/2015/09/bill_laimbeer_named_wnba_coach.html

Etan Thomas writes open letter to Richard Sherman on why Black Lives Matter

http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/09/ex-nba-player-writes-an-open-letter-to-richard-sherman-explaining-why-black-lives-matter

FIBA:

FIBA head open to revenue sharing with NBA, owners

http://espn.go.com/blog/nba/post/_/id/8935/fiba-head-open-to-sharing-revenue-with-nba-owners

Lithuania beats Serbia, will play Spain for EuroBasket title

http://espn.go.com/espn/story/_/id/13686555/lithuania-edges-serbia-reach-eurobasket-final

The ageless Pau Gasol paints another masterpiece

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2015/9/18/9352063/pau-gasol-highlights-eurobasket-2015-spain-france-bulls

10 EuroBasket stars with NBA potential

http://espn.go.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/13679365/10-eurobasket-standouts-shot-nba

France’s nightmare

http://www.eurohoops.net/2015/09/eurobasket/126966

BUCKS:

Bucks will have 20 players in camp

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/328258591.html

HAWKS:

Hawks use Ashley Madison to sell game tickets

http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/basketball/hawks-hire-real-life-ashley-madison-for-ticket-cam/nnhgn/

Hawks restructure basketball operations

http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/hawks-announce-hirings-of-restructured-basketball-/nnhrd/

HEAT:

Heat again looking at free agent guard Tre Kelley

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-tre-kelly-091815-story.html

HORNETS:

Brian Roberts gives back to students

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article35722884.html

Are Hornets rising?

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25306595/nba-offseason-report-can-the-hornets-return-to-the-east-playoffs

KINGS:

New-look Kings show fight in MMA workout with Urijah Faber

http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article35780193.html

Can they all get along?

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/18/51-q-can-cousins-rondo-karl-all-just-get-along/

KNICKS:

Vujacic open to teaching triangle

http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/knicks/post/_/id/62965/vujacic-open-to-teaching-triangle

LAKERS:

Q&A with Byron Scott

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/full-683349–.html

Byron Scott on Julius Randle

http://www.lakersnation.com/lakers-news-byron-scott-on-if-julius-randle-will-start-at-power-forward/2015/09/18/

Coach K heaps praise on Kobe

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/18/dukes-mike-krzyzewski-heaps-praise-on-kobe-bryant/

Hibbert prepares to lead defense

http://www.nba.com/lakers/news/150918_hibbertdefense

NETS:

Nets sign Justin Harper

http://www.nba.com/nets/brooklyn-nets-sign-justin-harper

Nets season preview

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/2015-16-brooklyn-nets-season-preview/

Can Brooklyn tread water, make playoffs again?

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/14/51-q-can-brooklyn-tread-water-make-playoffs-again/

Chris McCullough stuffs fridge with Bronx hometown eats

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2568393-nba-rookie-chris-mccullough-stuffs-fridge-full-of-favorite-bronx-hometown-eats

PELICANS:

Pelicans put faith in Gentry, Davis

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/features/shaun_powell/09/18/30-teams-30-days-new-orleans-pelicans/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt6b

Perkins compares AD to Durant and Garnett

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25307110/kendrick-perkins-compares-anthony-davis-to-kevin-durant-kevin-garnett

PISTONS:

Why Jennings is still key to team’s success

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/09/17/detroit-pistons-brandon-jennings/72378178/

ROCKETS:

Rockets to sign Montrezl Harrell to 3-year contract

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/09/rockets-to-sign-montrezl-harrell-to-3-year-3-1-million-contract/

SUNS:

Still no extension for Hornacek as he enters lame duck year

http://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2015/9/17/9229581/phoenix-suns-coach-jeff-hornacek-no-contract-extension?_ga=1.151099642.23793077.1438599540

Suns season preview

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/2015-16-phoenix-suns-season-preview/

THUNDER:

Thunder should worry about Andre Roberson

http://thunderousintentions.com/2015/09/18/oklahoma-city-thunder-worry-andre-roberson/

These insane stats show Russell Westbrook plays like a demon when he’s angry

http://www.gq.com/story/stats-show-russell-westbrook-plays-like-a-possessed-demon-when-hes-angry

TIMBERWOLVES:

New Wolves hire has a plan for players: Hydration, nutrition and a good routine

http://www.startribune.com/new-wolves-hire-has-a-plan-for-players-hydration-nutrition-and-a-good-routine/328143101/

TRAIL BLAZERS:

CJ McCollum is ready for a big role

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-am-c-j-mccollum-is-ready-for-a-big-role/

A look at Tim Frazier

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

WARRIORS:

Jerry West doesn’t see analytically-based teams having a lot of success

http://www.ibabuzz.com/warriors/2015/09/18/warriors-jerry-west-doesnt-see-analytically-based-nba-teams-having-a-lot-of-success/

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.