NBA Daily Links: 9.27.15

PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“We must remember that nothing in this world really belongs to us. At best, we are merely borrowers.”

-Christopher Isherwood

 

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NBA:

10 biggest NBA storylines

http://nypost.com/2015/09/26/can-durant-recover-kobes-last-stand-10-biggest-nba-storylines/

 

Lou Tsioropoulos to be honored for work on and off the court

http://www.wave3.com/story/30119227/late-uk-and-nba-legend-to-be-celebrated-for-work-on-and-off-the-court

 

NCAA:

John Calipari’s impact on basketball is undeniable

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/09/26/john-calipari-impact-basketball-undeniable/Tn1yjuEz0OHLEXPwkzStWM/story.html

 

College coaches who may be auditioning for the NBA this season

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2571563-5-college-basketball-coaches-who-may-be-auditioning-for-the-nba-this-season

 

76ERS:

Few wins on horizon for Sixers

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20150927_Inside_the_76ers__As_Year_3_of_rebuilding_begins__still_few_wins_on_the_horizon.html

 

Sixers waive Gerald Wallace

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13746512/philadelphia-76ers-waive-veteran-swingman-gerald-wallace

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/deep-sixer/Sixers-waive-Gerald-Wallace.html

 

BUCKS:

Bucks camp opens Tuesday

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/bucks/the-milwaukee-bucks-start-here-camp-opens-tuesday-in-madison-b99583631z1-329619541.html

 

BULLS:

Bulls return intact but enter camp with questions

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-bulls-training-camp-questions-spt-0927-20150926-story.html

 

CELTICS:

Isaiah Thomas open to any role

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

 

Summer helps clear up team’s injuries

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

 

Celtics return to court, eager to knock off rust

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/09/26/celtics-return-court-eager-knock-off-rust/dkB4UZmyl8vYYqdoztCh9N/story.html

 

David Lee ready to make an impact

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/celtics/post/_/id/4720417/david-lee-ready-to-make-an-impact-in-boston

 

CLIPPERS:

Jamal Crawford acknowledges uncertainty over summer was stressful

http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/clippersnow/la-sp-cn-jamal-crawford-acknowledges-uncertainty-over-summer-was-stressful-20150926-story.html

 

Clippers season preview

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/2015-16-los-angeles-clippers-season-preview/

 

GRIZZLIES:

Grizzlies ‘stuck’ in uncomfortable position

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/features/shaun_powell/09/26/30-teams-30-days-memphis-grizzlies/index.html

 

Challenges ahead for Griz as camp nears

http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/grizzlies-face-challenges-as-camp-nears-2099ce00-072f-0e0a-e053-0100007f0786-329657811.html

 

HAWKS:

Budenholzer discusses state of Hawks

http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/q-and-a-budenholzer-discusses-state-of-hawks-befor/nnkqQ/?icmp=ajc_internallink_referralbox_free-to-premium-referral

 

HEAT:

Spoelstra must turn fantasy roster into reality

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-ira-nba-column-s092715-column.html

 

Will Wade or Dragic guide team?

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

 

HORNETS:

Al Jefferson out to prove he’s not a dinosaur in today’s NBA

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/scott-fowler/article36638928.html?ref=yfp

 

Minutes at PF and SG will be competitive

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article36689058.html

 

New Hornet Tyler Hansbrough gives all he has

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/tom-sorensen/article36707139.html?ref=yfp

 

JAZZ:

More mature Favors looks to add to his game

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/2992539-155/utah-jazz-more-mature-favors-looks

 

KINGS:

Q&A with Vlade Divac

http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article36720414.html

 

Willie has “revolutionary” potential

http://www.nba.com/kings/blog/willie-has-revolutionary-potential?ref=yfp

 

Who backs up Gay at small forward?

http://www.csnbayarea.com/kings/kings-camp-battle-who-backs-gay-small-forward?ref=yfp

 

KNICKS:

Phil says Lopez signing allows Melo to play PF

http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/knicks/post/_/id/63004/phil-says-lopez-signing-allows-melo-to-play-pf

 

Can the triangle beat talent?

http://nypost.com/2015/09/26/what-to-watch-at-revamped-knicks-camp-can-triangle-beat-talent/

 

For better for worse, these Knicks belong to Phil Jackson

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/26/sports/basketball/for-better-or-worse-these-knicks-belong-to-phil-jackson.html?ref=basketball&_r=0

 

Knicks pleased with Porzingis so far

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/26/knicks-pleased-with-kristaps-porzingis-progress-so-far/

 

LAKERS:

Lakers near training camp

http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/lakersnow/la-sp-ln-lakers-review-training-camp-nears-20150926-story.html

 

Kupchak believes Hibbert could have long-term future with Lakers

http://www.insidesocal.com/lakers/2015/09/25/lakers-mitch-kupchak-believes-roy-hibbert-could-have-long-term-future-here/

 

MAGIC:

Magic focused on defense to start training camp

http://www.nba.com/magic/news/magic-focused-defense-start-training-camp?ref=yfp

 

Skiles stresses precision during 1^st practice

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-orlando-magic-first-practice-0927-20150926-story.html?ref=yfp

 

Hezonja knows the NBA will be an adjustment

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-orlando-magic-news-0927-20150926-story.html

 

High hopes in Orlando

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-saturday-harris-oladipo-anticipate-great-year-for-orlando/

 

Fournier hoping for extension

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/26/evan-fournier-hoping-for-extension-with-magic/

 

MAVERICKS:

Carlisle surrounding by question marks, but finding answers could mean big things

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-mavericks/20150926-sefko-rick-carlisle-surrounded-by-question-marks-but-finding-answers-could-mean-big-things-for-mavericks.ece

 

NETS:

Nets likely staring at a year of waiting and losing

http://nypost.com/2015/09/26/nets-likely-staring-a-year-of-waiting-and-losing-in-the-face/

 

PACERS:

Biggest questions entering training camp

http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2015/09/26/insider-5-questions-pacers-entering-training-camp/72797348/

 

Can Pacers transition to small ball?

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/26/51-q-can-pacers-transition-to-smallball/

 

ROCKETS:

Rockets season preview

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/2015-16-houston-rockets-season-preview/

 

SPURS:

Spurs season preview

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/2015-16-san-antonio-spurs-season-preview/

 

THUNDER:

New assistant Royal Ivery brings another Kevin Durant connection to staff

http://newsok.com/new-assistant-royal-ivey-brings-another-kevin-durant-connection-to-staff/article/5449644

 

TIMBERWOLVES:

Q&A with Sam Mitchell

http://www.startribune.com/wolves-q-a-interim-coach-sam-mitchell-i-m-not-going-to-come-in-here-and-try-to-be-flip/329661781/

 

Rubio not healthy yet but “getting there”

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/26/timberwolves-coach-gives-rubio-health-update-hes-getting-there/

 

TRAIL BLAZERS:

A look at Pat Connaughton

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

 

WARRIORS:

Warriors trophy winds up summer-long victory lap

http://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/Warriors-trophy-winds-up-summer-long-victory-6532295.php

 

Ezeli has battled his way into team’s future

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2571519-always-a-warrior-festus-ezeli-has-battled-his-way-into-golden-states-future

 

A few thoughts on Harrison Barnes rejecting $16M per year

http://blogs.mercurynews.com/thompson/2015/09/26/a-few-thoughts-about-harrison-barnes-rejecting-16-million-a-year-from-warriors/

 

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.