PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“The next time you’re faced with something that’s unexpected, unwanted and uncertain, consider that it may just be a gift.”
-Stacey Kramer
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NBA:
NBA changes Finals schedule to give teams more rest
NBA great Rick Barry shares lessons on Indian Reservation
Positive examples for Anthony Bennett
Anthony Bennett’s buyout guarantees his No.1 ignominious status
Predicting rookie numbers for every draft pick
Shawn Bradley selling Utah home
http://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/nba-shawn-bradley-selling-utah-home/
Nando De Colo: I haven’t forgotten about the NBA
http://www.foxsports.com/nba/story/raptors-nando-de-colo-remembers-nba-092315
NBA on TNT crew suits up for company picnic
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2571343-nba-on-tnt-crew-suits-up-for-company-picnic
Idan Ravin: From lawyer to elite NBA trainer
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-am-idan-ravin-how-became-an-elite-trainer-lawyer/
76ERS:
Brown says 76ers are growing slowly
BULLS:
Bulls reveal new court design
Is Derrick Rose ready to handle the scrutiny?
Joakim Noah raising money to keep art programs going at Chicago schools
Bulls season preview
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/2015-16-chicago-bulls-season-preview/
CAVALIERS:
Will Kevin Love ‘fit in’ better in Year 2
Austin Daye invited to camp
http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/09/austin_daye.html#incart_river
LeBron broke his game down to the basics and fans can watch
http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/09/lebron_james_facebook_1.html#incart_social_feature
Kyrie expecting baby with Miss Texas
http://www.tmz.com/2015/09/23/kyrie-irving-child-support-andrea-wilson-texas-miss-texas/
LeBron James has owned the 2010s (so far)
http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2015/9/23/9381445/lebron-james-steph-curry-all-2010s-decade-team
CELTICS:
Ainge encouraged by Young’s defense this summer
Tyler Zeller sees positives in Celtics’ overstocked frontcourt
Before they hated the Patriots, they hated the Celtics
David Lee perfect for Brad Stevens’ Celtics
GRIZZLIES:
Grizzlies sign Ryan Hollins for camp
HAWKS:
Jason Richardson announces retirement days before camp
HEAT:
Spoelstra offers no excuses for Heat struggles last season
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article36332631.html
Spoelstra speaks of outlook, engagement
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-erik-spoelstra-092315-story.html
Spoelstra says no restrictions on Wade. Sure?
http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/23/spoelstra-says-no-restrictions-on-dwyane-wade-sure/
HORNETS:
Jeremy Lin gets help on how to fit in
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article36278430.html
KINGS:
Peja Stojakovic eager to help Kings restore reputation at home and abroad
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/ailene-voisin/article36243783.html
Lieberman breaks more ground as assistant coach with the Kings
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nba/dallas-mavericks/article36319296.html
Mark Wahlberg interested in making a movie on Caron Butler’s life
LAKERS:
The Lakers will entertain; will they be good?
Kareem: I expect the Lakers to make the playoffs
Gary Vitti monitors Julius Randle’s return with caution
MAGIC:
The next month will be vital for the Magic
Q&A with Scott Skiles
Unprecedented pressure facing Magic
Are young Magic ready to make leap?
MAVERICKS:
The infamous emoji battle started by Chandler Parsons was a complete accident
Mavericks season preview
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/2015-16-dallas-mavericks-season-preview/
NETS:
Does Joe Johnson or Andre Johnson have a better chance of making playoffs?
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/johnson-better-chance-making-playoffs-article-1.2371779
NUGGETS:
Jusuf Nurkic won’t be ready for training camp
http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_28865725/jusuf-nurkic-wont-be-ready-start-nuggets-training
PACERS:
Rakeem Christmas could have weirdest apartment in NBA
http://www.foxsports.com/nba/story/indiana-pacers-rakeem-christmas-weird-apartment-video-092315
PELICANS:
Pelicans roster set for camp with 18 players
http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/09/new_orleans_pelicans_roster_se.html#incart_river
RAPTORS:
Raptors won’t have extension talks with DeMar DeRozan
http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/23/raptors-wont-have-extension-talks-with-demar-derozan/
ROCKETS:
James Harden excited about the start of Rockets camp
http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/09/james-harden-excited-about-start-of-rockets-camp/
Harden threw out the first pitch, didn’t mess it up
SUNS:
Jon Leuer finds what appears to be a good fit
THUNDER:
Durant fully cleared
http://newsok.com/kevin-durant-fully-cleared-for-preseason-camp/article/5448816
Serge Ibaka experience summer ‘discomfort’ in knee but cleared for camp
TIMBERWOLVES:
Wolves buy out Bennett’s contract, saving $2+ million
http://www.startribune.com/wolves-buy-out-bennett-s-contract-saving-2-million-plus/328960081/
TRAIL BLAZERS:
Blazers charting new trail
Blazers add Jim Moran to coaching staff
A look at Meyers Leonard
WIZARDS:
How John Wall can jump from All-Star to MVP candidate
http://espn.go.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/13723245/nba-how-john-wall-jump-all-star-mvp-candidate
Inside the summer of Beal’s transformation
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2570348-inside-the-most-important-summer-of-bradley-beals-life
Kris Humphries wins herpes lawsuit appeal
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.