NBA Daily Links: 9.30.15

PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“The charm of history and its enigmatic lesson consist in the fact that, from age to age, nothing changes and yet everything is completely different.”

-Aldous Huxley

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NBA:

NBA will live stream practice on Facebook

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/cavaliers/2015/09/29/nba-stream-live-practice-facebook/73029806/

 

10 likely extension candidates

http://espn.go.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/13768946/nba-examining-harrison-barnes-bradley-beal-other-extension-candidates-one-month-deadline

 

Forbes list of 400 richest Americans carries heavy sports accent

http://espn.go.com/espn/story/_/id/13769757/forbes-list-400-richest-americans-includes-names-sports-spectrum

 

Power rankings of the 30 NBA head coaches

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2573009-power-ranking-all-30-nba-head-coaches-heading-into-2015-16-training-camp

 

Vegas O/U win totals, title odds

http://espn.go.com/chalk/story/_/id/13772067/nba-westgate-las-vegas-superbook-releases-2015-16-season-win-totals

 

Jalen Rose tale: I was almost shot during carjacking

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2015/09/29/jalen-rose-carjacked-nba-michigan/73021174/

 

76ERS:

Stauskas could be answered prayer

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20150930_Sixers__Nik_Stauskas_could_be_answered_prayer.html

 

Stauskas expects to return to his Big Ten form

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20150930_Sixers__Stauskas_expects_his_Big_Ten_form_to_return.html

 

BUCKS:

Jabari Parker goes through full practice; Bucks go 3-plus hours

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/329984541.html

 

Henson, Bucks close to extension

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/29/john-henson-says-he-and-bucks-close-on-contract-extension/

 

BULLS:

Derrick Rose suffers orbital fracture, surgery needed; return timeline undetermined

http://espn.go.com/chicago/nba/story/_/id/13774398/derrick-rose-chicago-bulls-suffers-orbital-fracture-undergo-surgery

http://chicago.suntimes.com/basketball/7/71/998814/derrick-rose-will-need-eye-surgery

 

There’s hope Derrick Rose can return for Bulls opener

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-derrick-rose-surgery-orbital-fracture-20150929-story.html

 

Rose’s surgery will test Hoiberg

http://www.si.com/nba/2015/09/29/chicago-bulls-derrick-rose-injury-fred-hoiberg

 

Rose’s attorney want sexual assault case thrown out, says accuser consented

http://espn.go.com/chicago/nba/story/_/id/13774825/derrick-rose-attorney-seeks-civil-complaint-alleging-sexual-assault-thrown-out

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-derrick-rose-lawsuit-20150929-story.html

 

Rose’s latest injury makes it clear: It’s Jimmy Butler’s team

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-smack-rosenbloom-spt-0930-20150929-story.html

 

At first practice, Hoiberg taking the long view

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-fred-hoiberg-brite-bulls-spt-0930-20150929-story.html

 

Injury-riddled Rose looking towards future

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/features/steve_aschburner/09/29/bulls-rose-looking-forward-to-new-start/

 

CAVALIERS:

Shumpert out 3 months with wrist injury, Cavs stress “next man up”

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/09/cleveland_cavaliers_stress_nex.html#incart_big-photo

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/09/iman_shumpert_to_undergo_surge.html#incart_big-photo

 

LeBron is done talking about Tristan Thompson’s absence

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/09/lebron_james_tristan_thompson_6.html#incart_big-photo

 

How Kyrie Irving plans to change his game

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/09/kyrie_irving_7.html#incart_big-photo

 

CELTICS:

Brad Stevens at work matching player skill sets

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/09/28/brad-stevens-work-matching-players-skill-sets/HSgYziFIfqmMUx9rDw5a4O/story.html

 

Avery Bradley: It’s time to be a vocal leader

http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/avery-bradley-its-time-be-vocal-leader?p=ya5nbcs&ocid=yahoo&ref=yfp

 

Bradley has drive to improve

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

 

Patient Celtics have potential to pop soon

http://www.si.com/cauldron/2015/09/28/boston-celtics-danny-ainge-brad-stevens-draft-players?ref=yfp

 

How Jared Sullinger’s family, agent staged his weight-loss intervention

http://nesn.com/2015/09/how-jared-sullingers-family-agent-staged-his-weight-loss-intervention/?ref=yfp

 

Evan Turner finds happy place with Celtics

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

 

CLIPPERS:

Austin Rivers sees benefits of working with Sam Cassell

http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-20150930-story.html

 

Josh Smith likes team’s businesslike approach

http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-20150929-story.html

 

Can Doc keep the talented Clippers in line?

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/29/51q-will-doc-rivers-keep-the-talentedprouddifficult-clippers-focused/

 

GRIZZLIES:

3 questions with Z-Bo

http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/3-Questions-Grizzlies-Z-Bo-talks-about-approach-to-camp-Conley-and-more-329992191.html

 

HAWKS:

Can Hawks upward swing persist?

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/features/shaun_powell/09/29/30-teams-30-days-atlanta-hawks/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt6d

 

Millsap ready to earn money as highest paid Hawk

http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/millsap-ready-to-earn-money-as-highest-paid-hawk/nnqwW/?icmp=ajc_internallink_referralbox_free-to-premium-referral

 

Korver, Sefolosha, Mack cleared for full camp participation

http://hawkshoop.com/korver-sefolosha-mack-cleared-for-full-camp-participation/

 

HEAT:

Whiteside sits out first day of camp

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article36973089.html

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-hassan-whiteside-s092915-story.html

 

Bosh feels back at home

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-chris-bosh-s092915-story.html

 

HORNETS:

Hornets made big bet Batum was ready for grander role

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article36916221.html?ref=yfp

 

The Hornets yearn to be average

http://www.sbnation.com/2015/9/29/9344433/charlotte-hornets-preview-2015-nba-kemba-walker

 

JAZZ:

Injury makes Grant Jerrett’s future uncertain

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3006355-155/utah-jazz-notes-injury-makes-grant

 

For Trey Burke, play time is over

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3005481-155/monson-for-trey-burke-play-time

 

Burks or Hood?

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3003193-155/utah-jazz-alec-burks-or-rodney

 

What the Jazz players did this summer

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865637841/Births-marriage-basketball-and-moving-What-the-Jazz-players-did-this-summer.html

 

KINGS:

Are Cousins’ Kings the legion of villains?

http://www.csnbayarea.com/kings/are-cousins-2015-16-kings-legion-villains?p=ya5nbcs&ocid=yahoo&ref=yfp

 

Kings looking at different options for power forward

http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article36995958.html

 

Collison has no problem sharing backcourt duties

http://www.sacbee.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/ailene-voisin/article37002639.html

 

George Karl likes new pieces

http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article36992742.html

 

Caron Butler talks about the police offer that saved his life

http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/09/nba-veteran-caron-butler-talks-about-the-police-officer-that-saved-his-life

 

KNICKS:

Don’t ask Sasha Vujacic about Maria Sharapova

http://nypost.com/2015/09/29/dont-ask-knicks-sasha-vujacic-about-maria-sharapova/?ref=yfp

 

Porzingis: My moment will come sooner or later

http://espn.go.com/blog/newyork/knicks/post/_/id/63012/porzingis-my-moment-will-come-sooner-or-later

 

Derek Fisher reveals new approach – and where Phil fits in

http://nypost.com/2015/09/29/derek-fisher-reveals-new-approach-and-where-phil-fits-in/

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/derek-fisher-knicks-president-jackson-coach-team-article-1.2378830

 

Lovefest for Porzingis on Day 1

http://nypost.com/2015/09/29/lovefest-for-stronger-kristaps-porzingis-on-day-1-for-knicks/

 

Knicks start practice with a coach of fewer words

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/30/sports/basketball/knicks-start-practice-with-a-coach-of-fewer-words.html?ref=basketball&_r=0&mtrref=www.nytimes.com&gwh=DB111369809321A8F4FEDB80568CE1EF&gwt=pay

 

LAKERS:

D’Angelo Russell to have locker next to Kobe Bryant

http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20150929/lakers-dangelo-russell-to-have-locker-next-to-kobe-bryant

 

After counseling, losing 25 pounds, Robert Upshaw is ready

http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/lakersnow/la-sp-ln-counseling-weight-loss-robert-upshaw-ready-20150929-story.html?ref=yfp

 

LA adds James Worthy, Tracy Murray to coaching staff

http://www.lakersnation.com/lakers-news-l-a-adds-james-worthy-tracy-murray-to-coaching-staff/2015/09/28/?ref=yfp

 

Jordan Clarkson looks to expand range, getting comfortable at two-guard

http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/lakersnow/la-sp-ln-jordan-clarkson-expand-range-two-guard-20150929-story.html

 

Kobe, now more human than super, sees season as great unknown

http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-kobe-plaschke-20150929-column.html

 

MAGIC:

Frye: I have a lot to prove

http://www.nba.com/magic/news/frye-i-have-lot-prove?ref=yfp

 

Taking more shots is next step for Elfrid Payton

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-orlando-magic-elfrid-payton-0930-20150929-story.html

 

Magic coaches are stressing mental toughness

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-orlando-magic-news-0930-20150929-story.html

 

MAVERICKS:

Matthews insists he’ll be ready for opener, but Carlisle not sure

http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/mavericks/post/_/id/4705638/matthews-insists-hell-be-ready-for-opener-but-carlisle-disagrees

 

With Matthews on the mend, playing time at shooting guard is up for grabs

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-mavericks/headlines/20150929-sefko-with-wesley-matthews-still-on-the-mend-playing-time-at-shooting-guard-is-up-for-grabs.ece

 

NETS:

Brook Lopez’s mandate: Put down comic book and lead Nets

http://nypost.com/2015/09/29/brook-lopezs-mandate-put-down-comic-book-and-lead-nets/?ref=yfp

 

Lionel Hollins laying strong foundation in camp

http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nets/brooklyn-nets-coach-lionel-hollins-laying-strong-foundation-in-training-camp-1.10905896

 

NUGGETS:

Nuggets new culture club includes bonding

http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_28892873/nuggets-new-culture-club-includes-bonding

 

Faried on Lawson trade: It’s business but it hurt me

http://blogs.denverpost.com/nuggets/2015/09/29/kenneth-faried-ty-lawson-nuggets/13303/

 

PACERS:

Young at heart, with a veteran mind

http://www.nba.com/pacers/young-heart-veteran-mind?ref=yfp

 

Myles Turner: I’m not going to disappoint

http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2015/09/29/myles-turner-m-not-going-disappoint/73052542/

 

New challenges excite George Hill

http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2015/09/29/new-challenges-excite-pacers-george-hill/73049264/

 

PELICANS:

Gentry confident Asik will adapt quickly to new offensive system

http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/09/new_orleans_pelicans_omer_asik_1.html#incart_river

 

Ajinca experiencing pain in Achilles tendon

http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/09/new_orleans_pelicans_center_al_6.html#incart_river

 

Gentry puts emphasis toward defense on 1^st day

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

 

PISTONS:

Johnson impresses on first day of camp

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/09/29/stanley-johnson-detroit-pistons/73033506/

 

No Monroe, so time for Drummond to really shine

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/drew-sharp/2015/09/28/detroit-pistons-andre-drummond-drew-sharp/73012170/

 

Jennings eyeing contract but won’t rush back

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/09/29/detroit-pistons-brandon-jennings/73014864/

 

RAPTORS:

No Amir Johnson in camp an oddity for Raptors

http://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2015/09/29/no-amir-johnson-in-camp-an-oddity-for-raptors.html

 

Bismack Biyombo carved his own path in life

http://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2015/09/29/raptors-bismack-biyombo-carved-his-own-path-in-life.html

 

ROCKETS:

Motivated Lawson sees Houston as ‘turning point’

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/features/fran_blinebury/09/28/rockets-media-day-ty-lawson/index.html?ref=yfp

 

James Harden and Dwight Howard have a lot of help

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2015/9/29/9401647/houston-rockets-roster-2015-nba?ref=yfp

 

Sam Dekker getting rid of jitters on first day of camp

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/09/rookie-sam-dekker-getting-rid-of-jitters-in-first-day-of-rockets-camp/

 

Kevin McHale unsure when Motiejunas will practice with team

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/09/kevin-mchale-unsure-when-donatas-motiejunas-will-practice-with-team/

 

The Rockets can win the NBA title – seriously

http://www.sbnation.com/2015/9/29/9344567/houston-rockets-preview-2015-james-harden-dwight-howard

 

SPURS:

Spurs’ ball in Pop’s court now

http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Spurs-ball-in-Popovich-s-court-now-6538188.php

 

Spurs not worried about Parker’s EuroBasket effort

http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Spurs-not-worried-about-Parker-s-Eurobasket-6538125.php

 

Rasual Butler joins Spurs

http://www.csnmidatlantic.com/basketball-washington-wizards/talk/rasual-butler-joins-spurs?p=ya5nbcs&ocid=yahoo&ref=yfp

 

Popovich says he’ll continue coaching after Duncan retires

http://www.si.com/nba/2015/09/29/greg-popovich-coaching-tim-duncan-retirement

 

SUNS:

Tyson Chandler already taking lead at camp

http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2015/09/29/phoenix-suns-new-center-tyson-chandler-takes-lead/73050928/

 

Flagstaff camp a new challenge for some

http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2015/09/29/phoenix-suns-flagstaff-camp-new-challenge-some/73062492/

 

Suns and Morris trying to make it work

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-am-suns-and-morris-trying-to-make-it-work/

 

THUNDER:

Serge Ibaka ready to go

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13774531/serge-ibaka-oklahoma-city-thunder-upbeat-return-wait

 

Durant on first practice: I’m the same player I was

http://espn.go.com/blog/okc-thunder/post/_/id/654/durant-on-first-practice-im-the-same-player-i-was

 

Kevin Durant Q&A

http://www.si.com/nba/2015/09/29/kevin-durant-oklahoma-city-thunder-neff-endorsements-lebron-james-jay-z

 

TIMBERWOLVES:

Wolves could consider D-League for Tyus Jones

http://www.twincities.com/timberwolves/ci_28897220/timberwolves-considering-d-league-rookie-point-guard-tyus

 

Garnett says his knees are good and he still hates playing center

http://www.twincities.com/timberwolves/ci_28891199/timberwolves-kevin-garnett-says-his-knees-are-good-and-he-still-hates-center

 

TRAIL BLAZERS:

Q&A with Blazers owner Paul Allen

http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2015/09/paul_allen_qa_trail_blazers_owner_has_moved_on_fro.html#incart_2box

 

Frazier, Pressey competing for roster spot again

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

 

WARRIORS:

Warriors issue warning: Offense will be even better

http://www.csnbayarea.com/warriors/warriors-issue-warning-nba-offense-will-be-even-better

 

The Warriors vs the disease of more

http://espn.go.com/blog/golden-state-warriors/post/_/id/710/the-champion-warriors-vs-the-disease-of-more

 

Why Harrison Barnes could be the most intriguing free agent of 2016

http://grantland.com/the-triangle/harrison-barnes-2016-extension-free-agent/

 

Veteran shooter Gordon hopes to make mark off the bench

http://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/Veteran-shooter-Gordon-looks-to-make-his-mark-on-6538934.php

 

Warriors expect success, but some play underdog card

http://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/Warriors-expect-success-but-some-play-underdog-6536417.php

 

“Why would we change what we did last year?”

http://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/Warriors-coach-questions-Why-would-we-change-6538613.php

 

WIZARDS:

Wizards want to play faster this season

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wizards-insider/wp/2015/09/29/the-wizards-want-to-play-faster-this-season/

 

Beal is still tweaking his game

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/wizards/entering-his-critical-fourth-season-wizards-bradley-beal-aims-to-be-more-aggressive/2015/09/29/9c77ed52-66ef-11e5-9223-70cb36460919_story.html

 

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.