NBA Daily Links: 9.22.15

PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“The only way to make change is to plunge into it, move with it, and enjoy the dance.”

-Alan Watts

 

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NBA:

Luke Ridnour to sit out 2015-16 season

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/source–veteran-guard-luke-ridnour-to-sit-out-2015-16-nba-season-183717196.html

 

NBA had $100M jump in ticket sales from 2013-14

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/239271/NBA-Had-$100M-Jump-In-Ticket-Sales-From-13-14

 

NBA teams most likely to disappoint this season

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2570102-howard-beck-the-nba-team-most-likely-to-disappoint-this-season

 

Top 10 players coming off injuries

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/features/david_aldridge/09/21/morning-tip-carmelo-anthony-chris-bosh-kobe-bryant-injury-update-state-of-nba-labor-situation-in-2016-atlanta-hawks-ashley-madison-qa/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt3a

 

NBA Analytics Q&A

http://hoopshabit.com/2015/09/21/nba-analytics-qa-with-seth-partnow-of-nylon-calculus/

 

FIBA:

Biggest threats to Team USA next summer

http://espn.go.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/13705778/who-biggest-threats-team-usa-2016-olympics

 

BUCKS:

Advice from Bucks billionaire co-owner to players: “Save your money”

http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/blog/2015/09/marc-lasry-to-nba-players-on-their-millions-just.html

 

BULLS:

In celebration of Scottie Pippen, the man who saved the Bulls dynasty

http://www.blogabull.com/2015/9/21/9358861/scottie-pippen-chicago-bulls-history-stats-legacy?ref=yfp

 

Is Fred Hoiberg the answer in Chicago?

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/21/51-q-is-coach-fred-hoiberg-the-answer-in-chicago/

 

Trainer likes Derrick Rose workouts to be private

http://chicago.suntimes.com/basketball/7/71/977653/trainer-likes-derrick-rose-workouts-private

 

CAVALIERS:

Gap of $14 million in contract negotiations between Cavaliers and Tristan Thompson

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13709587/tristan-thompson-cleveland-cavaliers-millions-apart-start-training-camp-approaches

 

Irving, Love, Mozgov, Varejao all expected to be ready for camp

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

 

CELTICS:

Is Thomas better coming off the bench?

http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/celtics-guard-preview-thomas-better-bench?ref=yfp

 

Celtics hope depth enough

http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/celtics_nba/boston_celtics/2015/09/celtics_hope_depth_enough

 

GRIZZLIES:

Warming up for a new season

http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/pick-and-pop/Chris-Herringtons-Pick-and-Pop-Warming-up-for-another-season-of-Griz-and-NBA-328514231.html

 

HAWKS:

Injured Hawks cleared for basketball activities to ‘differing degrees’

http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/injured-hawks-cleared-for-basketball-activities-to/nnkBm/

 

HEAT:

Are trades even a factor for Heat at this stage?

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-askira-story.html

 

JAZZ:

Alec Burks is back and ready to start slashing to the rim again

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/2973427-155/utah-jazz-alec-burks-is-back

 

KINGS:

How will Darren Collison respond to coming off the bench?

http://www.sactownroyalty.com/2015/9/21/9365227/30q-how-will-darren-collison-respond-to-coming-off-the-bench?ref=yfp

 

Caron Butler feels Kings are in a for a really good season

http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article36067245.html

 

Butler’s book: From streets to the NBA

http://www.csnbayarea.com/kings/kings-butler-authors-book-about-journey-streets-nba

 

KNICKS:

Knicks signing DaJuan Summers

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/21/report-knicks-signing-dajuan-summers/

 

Early turns to yoga

http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-knicks/post/_/id/62971/cleanthony-early-turns-to-yoga-to-prepare-for-nba-grind

 

LAKERS:

Which Lakers will develop into core players?

http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/lakersnow/la-sp-ln-lakers-develop-core-players-20150921-story.html

 

MAGIC:

Magic are injury-free as start of camp looms

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/magic-basketblog/os-mbb-orlando-magic-training-camp-20150921-post.html

 

MAVERICKS:

Mavs move towards rebuild

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/features/shaun_powell/09/21/30-teams-30-days-dallas-mavericks/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt3b

 

Three key Mavs won’t be ready for camp

http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/mavericks/post/_/id/4705629/sources-three-key-mavs-wont-be-cleared-to-start-camp

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-mavericks/20150921-no-surprise-that-mavericks-wes-matthews-chandler-parsons-will-be-limited-at-camp-opening.ece

 

Charlie V kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month in the best way possible

http://www.latintimes.com/pulse/nba-star-charlie-villanueva-kicked-hispanic-heritage-month-best-way-possible-342024

 

NETS:

Nets got more interesting, but not much better

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25310627/nba-offseason-report-nets-got-more-interesting-but-not-much-better?ref=yfp

 

PELICANS:

Pelicans players spent most of offseason working to prepare for camp

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

Anthony Davis bought a monkey

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/21/anthony-davis-hasnt-made-crazy-purchases-except/

 

PISTONS:

Jennings ‘not close’ to being cleared

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/09/21/detroit-pistons-brandon-jennings/72587790/

 

KCP needs to show starter’s credentials

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/09/20/detroit-pistons-kentavious-caldwell-pope/72544940/

 

RAPTORS:

Raptors seek talent at local auditions

http://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2015/09/19/raptors-905-seek-local-talent-at-open-auditions.html

 

ROCKETS:

Howard says health will be key to Rockets season

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/09/dwight-howard-says-health-will-be-key-to-rockets-season/

 

James Harden caught wearing Nikes again

http://solecollector.com/news/james-harden-wearing-nike-roshes/

 

SPURS:

Jacque Vaughn returning to team in player personnel role

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources–former-magic-coach-jacque-vaughn-returning-to-spurs–173148768.html

 

THUNDER:

How a 2-year relationship with the Hornets showed that OKC was a big-league city

http://newsok.com/nba-how-a-two-year-relationship-with-the-hornets-showed-the-country-that-okc-was-indeed-a-big-league-city/article/5448447

 

Watt & Durant surprise fans in new ad campaign

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2015/09/21/j-j-watt-and-kevin-durant-surprise-deserving-fans-in-new-ad-campaign/

 

Enes Kanter says police raid on school is “shameful”

http://www.todayszaman.com/national_samanyolu-graduate-nba-star-enes-kanter-says-police-raid-on-school-shameful_399711.html’

 

TIMBERWOLVES:

Timberwolves moving towards buying out Anthony Bennett

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources–timberwolves-moving-toward-buyout-with-anthony-bennett-212649315.html

http://www.startribune.com/wolves-anthony-bennett-progressing-toward-contract-buyout/328566201/

 

TRAIL BLAZERS:

A look at Mason Plumlee

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

 

WARRIORS:

Warriors signing Tony Mitchell

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/21/report-warriors-signing-tony-mitchell/

 

Jason of Beverly Hills to create championship rings

http://wwd.com/accessories-news/jewelry/jason-of-beverly-hills-golden-state-warriors-nba-championship-ring-10235156/

 

WIZARDS:

Wizards announce camp schedule

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wizards-insider/wp/2015/09/21/wizards-announce-training-camp-schedule-2/

 

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.