NBA Daily Links: 9.25.15

PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something.”

-Plato

 

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NBA:

Shaq: ‘Did I retire too early? Yes’

http://www.esquire.com/sports/interviews/a38171/shaq-nba-retirement/

 

When NBA players go to Israel

http://www.newyorker.com/news/sporting-scene/when-n-b-a-players-go-to-israel?ref=yfp

 

Did ex-commish David Stern just leak a fantasy sports merger?

http://fortune.com/2015/09/24/did-ex-nba-commish-david-stern-just-leak-a-fantasy-sports-merger/

 

David Stern discusses sports tech, fantasy, betting and esports

http://www.forbes.com/sites/darrenheitner/2015/09/24/david-stern-discusses-sports-tech-fantasy-betting-and-esports/

 

Would two-year record work for NBA draft lottery?

http://espn.go.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/13725115/nba-how-wnba-lottery-reform-affect-nba-draft-tanking

 

Players gambling on themselves

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-am-players-gambling-big-on-themselves/

 

Former NBA player Nate Driggers nabbed on gun charge

http://chicago.suntimes.com/news-chicago/7/71/986478/former-nba-player-nate-driggers-nabbed-gun-charge?ref=yfp

 

Ex-Nets star Jayson Williams owes $16K for 40-foot tree he wrecked in DUI

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ex-nets-star-owes-nyc-16k-tree-smashed-dui-crash-article-1.2373171

 

76ERS:

Will Brown survive if plan goes awry?

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20150924_Brown__Sixers_are_growing_but_still_do_not_have_point_guard.html

 

Brown can’t back up talk

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20150924_Sixers_coach_Brett_Brown_talks_a_good_game__lacks_talent_to_back_it_up.html

 

76ers discussed signing RFAs Jimmy Butler and Kawhi Leonard

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/24/report-76ers-discussed-signing-rfas-jimmy-butler-kawhi-leonard/

 

BUCKS:

Will loss of veterans hurt Bucks?

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/24/51-q-will-loss-of-veterans-hurt-bucks/

 

Ex-dancer sues Bucks claiming wage abuse

http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/ex-milwaukee-bucks-dancer-sues-franchise-claiming-wage-abuse-b99583755z1-329300631.html

 

CAVALIERS:

Cavs healing up for title run

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/features/shaun_powell/09/24/30-teams-30-days-cleveland-cavaliers/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt6a

 

ESPN reports, then retracts Tristan Thompson deal; Cavs deny agreement

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

 

A feature on Joe Harris

http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/news/features/harris-150924?ref=yfp

 

Cavaliers to wear Hardcourt Classic uniforms for six games

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/09/cavaliers_to_wear_hardwood_cla.html#incart_river

 

CELTICS:

A life of change leads to consistency in basketball for Rozier

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/a-life-of-change-leads-to-consistency-in-basketball-for-rozier/

 

CLIPPERS:

Rivers opens up about trying summer, future

https://sports.yahoo.com/news/doc-rivers-opens-up-about-regrets–rifts-and-second-chances-after-nearly-losing-deandre-jordan-155931286.html

 

Can the Clippers find harmony with 8 new players?

http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-preview-20150925-story.html

 

Clippers sign Mbah a Moute

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/24/report-clippers-sign-mbah-a-moute-to-camp-deal/

 

GRIZZLIES:

Fox Sports Southeast to televise 72 Grizzlies games

http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/fox-sports-southeast-to-televise-72-grizzlies-games-20829df7-4ede-71bc-e053-0100007fe9c0-329205631.html

 

Grizzlies season preview

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/2015-16-memphis-grizzlies-season-preview/

 

Grizzlies signing Air Force veteran Dan Nwaelele

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/24/report-grizzlies-signing-air-force-veteran-dan-nwaelele/

 

HAWKS:

Hawks unveil rendering of new court design

http://atlantahawks.blog.ajc.com/2015/09/24/hawks-unveil-rendering-of-new-court-design/

 

HEAT:

Happy and healthy: Chris Bosh values life after near-death experience

http://www.si.com/nba/2015/09/23/chris-bosh-heat-raptors-georgia-tech-health-blood-clots-lebron-james

 

Chris Bosh medically cleared to play basketball

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article36449637.html

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-chris-bosh-092415-story.html

 

Bosh rediscovers his passion for basketball

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/fl-hyde-heat-chris-bosh-0925-20150924-column.html

 

JAZZ:

Gordon Hayward is a true star

http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/story/2015-09-23/gordon-hayward-jazz-point-guard-dante-exum-trey-burke

 

KINGS:

Sacramento completes Kings arena financing with $272.9 million bond sale

http://www.sacbee.com/news/local/city-arena/article36414231.html

 

KNICKS:

Spending a day with Kristaps Porzingis

http://nypost.com/2015/09/24/we-spent-a-day-with-kristaps-porzingis-taking-selfies-and-eating-pizza/

 

Porzingis bulking up for camp

http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/knicks/post/_/id/62985/porzingis-bulking-up-for-knicks-training-camp

 

Dear Pope Francis, anything for the Knicks faithful?

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/25/sports/basketball/dear-francis-anything-for-the-knicks-faithful.html?ref=basketball&_r=0&mtrref=www.nytimes.com&gwh=C41324C6438AD8BFE612D99854B7E346&gwt=pay

 

LAKERS:

Lakers signing Metta World Peace

https://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources–lakers-signing-metta-world-peace-212401686.html

 

A year later, Kupchak is more guarded about Lakers expectations

http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-kupchak-20150925-story.html

http://espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/lakers/post/_/id/41802/with-expectations-tempered-mitch-kupchak-looks-for-success

 

How will returning Kobe fit with development plans?

http://espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/lakers/post/_/id/41799/how-will-returning-kobe-fit-with-development-plans

 

Kupchak: Kobe workload not yet finalized

http://www.insidesocal.com/lakers/2015/09/24/lakers-gm-mitch-kupchak-said-kobe-bryants-workload-not-yet-finalized/

 

Kupchak: Lakers can build around Hibbert, Russell, Clarkson, Randle

http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/lakersnow/la-sp-ln-kupchak-build-russell-clarkson-hibbert-randle-20150924-story.html

 

Clarkson: I’ve got a chip on my shoulder

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2567151-jordan-clarkson-ive-got-a-chip-on-my-shoulder-heading-into-next-season

 

MAGIC:

Rob Hennigan: The Magic expect to compete for a playoff spot this season

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-magic-training-camp-0925-20150924-story.html

 

MAVERICKS:

Making playoffs in West will be tall task for Mavs

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-mavericks/20150924-sefko-making-the-playoffs-in-the-west-will-be-a-tall-task-for-the-mavs.ece

 

Getting healthy is biggest camp priority

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-mavericks/20150924-sefko-getting-healthy-is-mavericks-biggest-training-camp-priority.ece

 

Cuban: Parsons, Matthews may not be ready for opener

http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nba/dallas-mavericks/article36496479.html

 

NETS:

What are the expectations for the Nets?

http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/brooklyn-nets/post/_/id/22968/what-are-the-expectations-for-the-nets

 

Hollins not ready to call upcoming year a transition season

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/nets/hollins-not-ready-call-upcoming-year-transition-season-article-1.2373391

 

It’s not about “wait until next year” for Lionel Hollins

http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nets/it-s-not-about-wait-till-next-year-for-lionel-hollins-1.10887857

 

NUGGETS:

Nuggets unveil new court design

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/24/nuggets-unveil-new-court-design/

 

PACERS:

Paul George not thrilled about move to power forward

http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2015/09/24/pacers-coach-frank-vogel-paul-george-projected-start-power-forward/72627034/

http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/story/2015-09-22/paul-george-indiana-pacers-power-forward-position-stats-outlook-season

 

PELICANS:

Jrue Holiday will be under minute restrictions through January

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

 

PISTONS:

Reggie Jackson’s confidence blossoms

http://www.nba.com/pistons/features/flaw-his-delivery-scrubbed-jacksons-confidence-his-3-point-shot-blossoms

 

Jennings will be limited in camp, SVG says

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/09/24/detroit-pistons-brandon-jennings/72736302/

 

THUNDER:

Durant cleared without limitations, but expect precautions

http://newsok.com/kevin-durant-cleared-without-limitations-but-expect-precautions/article/5448907

 

Durant joins The Players Tribune as deputy publisher

http://newsok.com/kevin-durant-joins-the-players-tribune-as-deputy-publisher/article/5449052

 

Kevin Durant was at the Redskins-Giants game

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2015/09/24/kevin-durant-is-at-the-redskins-giants-game/

 

TRAIL BLAZERS:

A look at CJ McCollum

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

 

WARRIORS:

McAdoo has a chance to play his way into the rotation

http://www.csnbayarea.com/warriors/warriors-outlook-mcadoo-has-chance-play-his-way-rotation?p=ya5nbcs&ocid=yahoo&ref=yfp

 

Warriors, Ben Gordon near camp deal

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13730488/golden-state-warriors-close-signing-ben-gordon

 

Steve Nash confirms coach role with Warriors, talks Stephen Curry

http://www.si.com/nba/2015/09/24/steve-nash-confirms-coaching-role-warriors

 

Ezeli wants to stay with Warriors, focused on having healthy season

http://www.contracostatimes.com/warriors/ci_28873786/festus-ezeli-wants-stay-golden-state-warriors-focused?source=rss

 

WIZARDS:

Wizards sign Jaron Johnson for camp

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wizards-insider/wp/2015/09/24/wizards-to-sign-guard-jaron-johnson-for-training-camp/

 

Wizards season preview

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/2015-16-washington-wizards-season-preview/

 

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.