PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“To think is easy. To act is hard. But the hardest thing in the world is to act in accordance with your thinking.”
-Johann von Goethe
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NBA:
Spencer Haywood has great memories, one major regret
Moses Malone remembered with tears, laughter
Barkley eulogizes Malone: “He treated me like a son”
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13695777/moses-malone-remembered-hundreds-funeral-houston
Shaq says NBA is now all about post players taking jump shots
http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/09/shaquille_oneal_says_the_nba_i.html#incart_river
Shaq told son to model his game off Anthony Davis
http://www.si.com/nba/2015/09/19/shaquille-oneal-son-model-game-anthony-davis
Every team’s biggest offseason regret
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2569054-every-nba-teams-biggest-offseason-regret
Former ref Delaney focused on improving the craft
Hakim Warrick to Australia?
The mindset of an NBA training camp invitee
http://pistonpowered.com/2015/09/19/mindset-nba-training-camp-invitee/
3 NBA insights from the San Francisco Sports Analytics summit
http://saltcityhoops.com/3-nba-insights-from-the-san-francisco-sports-analytics-summit/
FIBA:
Gasol and Spain’s aging greats eye more glory
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13691286/pau-gasol-spain-golden-greats-eye-eurobasket-title
76ERS:
Kendall Marshall will not be ready for start of season
http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/19/sixers-marshall-will-not-be-ready-to-start-season/
CELTICS:
Celtics season preview
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/2015-16-boston-celtics-season-preview/
CLIPPERS:
Blake Griffin on offseason training, LA’s moves
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/qa-blake-griffin-on-offseason-training-clippers-moves-more/
What should the Clippers do with Crawford?
HAWKS:
Can Hawks maintain balance without DeMarre Carroll?
http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/19/51-q-can-hawks-maintain-balance-without-demarre-carroll/
HORNETS:
Q&A with Dell Curry
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/scott-fowler/article35713683.html?ref=yfp
Al Jefferson on Hornets prospects, life without fried chicken
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article35821581.html?ref=yfp
4 things coach Steve Clifford believes
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/scott-fowler/article35712312.html?ref=yfp
JAZZ:
Jazz eager to get season started
http://www.sltrib.com/sports/2965721-155/utah-jazz-with-start-of-camp
Derrick Favors ready for season
LAKERS:
Shaq says Kobe should play beyond this season
http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/19/shaq-says-kobe-should-play-beyond-this-season/
Jerry West says this may not be Kobe’s last season
http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/19/jerry-west-says-this-may-not-be-kobes-last-season/
PELICANS:
At 88, Tom Benson conducts business as usual for New Orleans teams
PISTONS:
Andre Drummond developing into All-Star material
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/09/19/detroit-pistons-andre-drummond/72463552/
ROCKETS:
Dwight Howard goes with Peak in new shoe deal
http://www.fox26houston.com/sports/21918818-story
TIMBERWOLVES:
Towns’ hectic summer settle down to serious business
TRAIL BLAZERS:
A look at Phil Pressey
WARRIORS:
Ezeli must stay healthy, build off playoffs
Harrison Barnes changes agents amid extension talk
http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/19/report-harrison-barnes-changes-agents-amid-extension-talks/
WIZARDS:
Wizards lay groundwork for possible homecoming
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.