NBA Daily Links: 10.1.15

October 1, 2015 by Pete Newmann

PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don’t quit.”

-Conrad Hilton

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NBA:

NBA announces changes to video replay process

http://www.si.com/nba/2015/09/30/nba-replay-center-referees-determine-reviews-calls-outcomes

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2574156-nba-announces-officials-in-replay-center-will-determine-select-replay-calls

Van Exel’s life shaped by personal tragedy, coaching quest

http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nba/dallas-mavericks/article37105638.html

Dorell Wright’s letter to his younger brother, Delon

http://www.theplayerstribune.com/dorell-wright-delon-wright-brothers-nba-rookie-letter/

As camps begin, Thibodeau looking from outside view

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/features/steve_aschburner/09/30/ex-bulls-coach-thibodeau-on-sabbatical/

Glen Rice to get key to the city of Benton

http://www.arkansasmatters.com/news/local-news/former-nba-player-to-receive-key-to-the-city-of-benton

Stephon Marbury announces return of Starbury shoe

http://www.forbes.com/sites/alikocarter/2015/09/30/ex-nba-star-stephon-marbury-announces-return-of-starbury-shoe/

Error Jordan: Key figures still argue over who was responsible for Nike deal

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2015/09/30/error-jordan-key-figures-still-argue-over-who-responsible-nike-deal/72884830/

PJ Brown going into Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame

http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2015/09/former_new_orleans_hornet_pj_b.html#incart_river

Michael Beasley signs to play in China

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-michael-beasley-s093015-story.html

Q&A: Mike Stauffer on coming up with ‘NBA2K’ player ratings

http://grantland.com/hollywood-prospectus/qa-mike-stauffer-on-coming-up-with-nba-2k-player-ratings/

St. George man redesigns logos, lands contract with NBA

https://www.ksl.com/?sid=36751882&nid=148&title=st-george-man-redesigns-team-logos-lands-contract-with-nba

NBA DRAFT:

Meet Dragan Bender, who could be the next Kristaps Porzingis

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2573742-meet-17-year-old-european-dragan-bender-who-could-be-2016s-kristaps-porzingis

NCAA:

Federal appeals court overturns ruling that would have paid college athletes

http://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-sn-obannon-appeal-folo-20150930-story.html

76ERS:

Hinkie optimistic at 76ers camp

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20151001_Hinkie_points_to_positives_at_Sixers_camp.html

Embiid to shed cast in a few weeks

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/sixers/Embiid-to-shed-cast-in-few-more-weeks.html

Okafor, Noel look good together

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

Noel-Okafor start of something big?

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20150930_Noel-Okafor_pairing_the_start_of_something_big_.html

BUCKS:

On the road with Jabari Parker

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/bucks/bucks-forward-jabari-parker-strives-to-be-a-team-player-b99586825z1-330037601.html

Landry enjoys homecoming, hopes to seize chance

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/330175901.html

Bucks have inside scoring threat in new center Monroe

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/bucks/bucks-have-inside-scoring-threat-in-new-center-greg-monroe-b99586915z1-330040921.html

BULLS:

Rose undergoes surgery, expected back in 2 weeks

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-derrick-rose-orbital-surgery-20150930-story.html

http://espn.go.com/chicago/nba/story/_/id/13779669/chicago-bulls-star-derrick-rose-undergoes-surgery-left-orbital-fracture

Can a healthy Joakim Noah exist with Pau Gasol?

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-joakim-noah-pau-gasol-bits-spt-1001-20150930-story.html

Watch how Rose plays, ignore what he says

http://chicago.suntimes.com/basketball/7/71/1001316/watch-rose-plays-ignore-says

Despite latest Rose injury, Bulls have new optimism under Fred Hoiberg

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2574166-new-head-coach-fred-hoiberg-brings-desperately-needed-optimism-to-chicago-bulls

Pau Gasol had nasal surgery this summer

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/30/pau-gasol-had-nasal-surgery-this-summer-says-hes-breathing-better/

CAVALIERS:

Cavs aim to feature more Love this season

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13779710/cleveland-cavaliers-aim-feature-kevin-love-more-prominently-season

How LeBron, Mo Williams repaired their relationship

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

Tristan Thompson has decision to make with deadline looming

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

Shumpert undergoes successful surgery on right wrist

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/09/cleveland_cavaliers_iman_shump_5.html#incart_river

CELTICS:

Score one for Brad Stevens

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

David Lee soaks up Celtics tradition

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

Celtics display progress in first scrimmage

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/09/29/celtics/hr2MxqgFdtZTjjjsFIAJsL/story.html

CLIPPERS:

Lance Stephenson wants to be that guy to get everyone riled up

http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-stephenson-20151001-story.html

Stephenson a walking triple-double

http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20150930/clippers-lance-stephenson-a-walking-triple-double-at-camp

Jordan brand unites Chris Paul’s skill, yellow dragon’s message in new CP3

http://www.si.com/nba/2015/09/30/chris-paul-clippers-cp3-jordan-brand-yellow-dragons-jumpman

New Clippers face same old expectations

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2573656-new-la-clippers-face-same-old-pressures-and-expectations

GRIZZLIES:

Mike Conley stronger, more valuable than ever

http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/free-agent-to-be-conley-stronger-more-valuable-than-ever-20c5f184-5df1-663a-e053-0100007fe1c4-330183081.html

Joerger open to playing 10 or more players

http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/-joerger-open-to-playing-10-or-more-players-20fb496b-d337-519b-e053-0100007f3b7e-330160111.html

Griz believe internal improvement with address shooting

http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/griz-insider/Griz-believe-internal-improvement-will-address-shooting-330116131.html

This time, Carter enters camp with a bounce

http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/this-time-carter-enters-camp-with-bounce-20eef36b-eb3a-5904-e053-0100007fe19f-330037971.html

Conley keeping mask

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13780492/mike-conley-memphis-grizzlies-says-keep-wearing-mask

How much longer can the Grizzlies’ gritty identity last?

http://www.sbnation.com/2015/9/30/9351541/memphis-grizzlies-preview-2015-nba-zach-randolph

HAWKS:

Horford tried to make the most of healthy summer

http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/horford-tried-to-make-the-most-of-healthy-summer/nnrdN/?icmp=ajc_internallink_referralbox_free-to-premium-referral

Seolosha expects pain to be part of process

http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/sefolosha-expects-pain-to-be-part-of-rehab-process/nnrXj/?icmp=ajc_internallink_referralbox_free-to-premium-referral

Splitter’s fresh start in Atlanta

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-pm-tiago-splitters-fresh-start-in-atlanta/

HEAT:

From Wade contract to Dragic pregnancy to Bosh illness, Heat reaffirms commitment

http://miamiherald.typepad.com/sports-buzz/2015/09/from-wade-contract-to-dragic-pregnancy-to-bosh-illness-heat-reaffirms-family-commitment-dolphins-can-1.html

Amare deeply interested in Hebrew roots

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article37152123.html

Wade opens up on negotiations, how he is at peace with Heat

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-dwyane-wade-s093015-story.html

This is Pat Riley’s biggest gamble

http://www.sbnation.com/2015/9/30/9396933/miami-heat-preview-2015-nba-pat-riley

HORNETS:

After Hornets summer of change, Marvin Williams still has big role

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article37074144.html

JAZZ:

Tibor Pleiss settling into his new home

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3010135-155/utah-jazz-center-tibor-pleiss-settling

Big camp goal for Jazz – reduce turnovers

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3009943-155/utah-jazz-big-camp-goal-for

Bryce Cotton hopes to take advance of Dante Exum’s absence

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3008408-155/kragthorpe-utah-jazz-guard-bryce-cotton

Team looking to increase pace

http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/jazznotes/3007229-155/utah-jazz-team-looking-to-increase

Burks back from shoulder injury, ready for upcoming season

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865637945/Burks-back-from-shoulder-surgery-ready-for-upcoming-Jazz-season.html

Playing defense is like riding a bike for Jazz

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865637906/Playing-defense-is-like-riding-a-bike-for-the-Utah-Jazz.html

Hayward hoping familiarity with teammates, staff leads to stronger start

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865637905/Utah-Jazz-Hayward-hoping-familiarity-with-staff-system-and-teammates-leads-to-a-stronger-start.html

KINGS:

Kings shorten shot clock in practice to pick up tempo

http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article37140783.html

Seth Curry stakes his claim to the family legacy

http://www.sbnation.com/longform/2015/9/30/9405245/seth-curry-profile

Caron Butler is still addicted to Mountain Dew

http://national.suntimes.com/national-sports/7/72/1912135/nba-veteran-caron-butler-still-addicted-mountain-dew/

KNICKS:

Carmelo glad he can put scary rehab thoughts behind him

http://nypost.com/2015/09/30/carmelo-anthony-glad-he-can-put-scary-rehab-thoughts-behind-him/

Why Carmelo no longer believes that Robin Lopez plays dirty

http://nypost.com/2015/09/30/why-carmelo-anthony-no-longer-believes-robin-lopez-plays-dirty/

Kyle O’Quinn reflects on late father, returning home

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-kyle-o-quinn-reflects-late-father-returning-home-article-1.2380509

Jackson-Fisher dynamic looms large in New York

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/writer/ken-berger/25322566/preseason-buzz-jackson-fisher-dynamic-looms-large-in-new-york

Carmelo: Knicks competing for championships

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/30/carmelo-anthony-knicks-competing-for-championship/

LAKERS:

Kobe Bryant practices at small forward

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-lakers-training-camp-day-2-htmlstory.html

Lakers cut down on some of Kobe’s activity

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

http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20150929/lakers-kobe-bryant-were-being-smart-on-maximizing-health-practice

MAGIC:

Channing Frye seeks bounce-back year

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-orlando-magic-channing-frye-1001-20150930-story.html

Scott Skiles is attention getter Magic need

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-orlando-magic-george-diaz-0930-20150929-column.html

Magic relying on young core

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-pm-orlando-magic-counting-on-young-core-to-lead-playoff-push/

MAVERICKS:

The nature of Zaza Pachulia, Tyson Chandler’s polar opposite

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-mavericks/headlines/20150930-sefko-the-nature-of-zaza-pachulia-tyson-chandler-s-polar-opposite.ece

NETS:

Prokhorov won’t even talk about Deron Williams

http://nypost.com/2015/09/30/mikhail-prokhorov-wont-even-talk-about-deron-williams/

Prokhorov takes hands-on approach at camp

http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nets/mikhail-prokhorov-reiterates-he-s-not-selling-the-nets-1.10909242

NUGGETS:

Mike Miller signs 1-year deal with Nuggets

http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_28902051/mike-miller-signs-one-year-deal-denver-nuggets

Gallinari: I would like to finish my career with Nuggets

http://blogs.denverpost.com/nuggets/

PACERS:

Ian Mahinmi pumped up for his new role

http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2015/09/30/pacers-ian-mahinmi-pumped-up-his-new-role/73085202/

PELICANS:

True Browmance: How Tyreke, Jrue and Gentry can help Anthony Davis

http://grantland.com/the-triangle/anthony-davis-alvin-gentry-pelicans-2015/

Dante Cunningham eager to play either forward spot

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

Pelicans take camp break to go skeet shooting

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

Pelicans aiming to become a top-10 team in defensive efficiency

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

Handful of Pelicans vying for roster spots includes veterans

http://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/handful-pelicans-vying-place-roster-includes-pair-nba-veterans

PISTONS:

Blake fits bill for Pistons at backup point guard

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/09/30/steve-blake-detroit-pistons/73089130/

RAPTORS:

Delon Wright arrives with a leg up

http://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2015/09/30/raptors-draft-pick-delon-wright-arrives-with-a-leg-up.html

Patterson wants to start for Raptors

http://www.torontosun.com/2015/09/30/patterson-wants-to-start-for-raps

ROCKETS:

Inside Harden’s superstar summer

http://www.si.com/nba/2015/09/30/james-harden-rockets-nba2k16-adidas-nike-ty-lawson

That’s Joshua Smith, not Josh Smith

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/09/thats-joshua-smith-not-josh-smith-with-rockets/

Harrell gets early schooling from Harden

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/09/montrezl-harrell-gets-early-schooling-from-james-harden/

Ariza impressed with competitiveness of Rockets camp

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/09/trevor-ariza-impressed-with-competitiveness-of-rockets-early-in-training-camp/

Lawson takes aim at Steph Curry

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/refreshed-and-recharged–ty-lawson-is-taking-aim-at-steph-curry-and-the-nba-s-elite-221658404.html

Howard focused on the present, not his contract

http://www.fox26houston.com/sports/26845952-story

SPURS:

Spurs’ tradition of sacrifice continues

http://espn.go.com/blog/truehoop/post/_/id/73598/spurs-history-of-sacrifice-continues

Q&A with Jimmer Fredette

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25322602/qa-jimmer-fredette-on-opportunity-with-spurs-chauncey-billups-and-his-dog

SUNS:

Markieff Morris remains happy camper

http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2015/09/30/phoenix-suns-markieff-morris-remains-happy-camper/73122276/

THUNDER:

Billy Donovan talks about implementing his system

http://newsok.com/qa-thunder-coach-billy-donovan-talks-about-implementing-his-system/article/5450398

Donovan benefitting from the difference between college and NBA coaching

http://newsok.com/energized-billy-donovan-benefitting-from-the-difference-between-college-and-nba-coaching/article/5450264

Donovan won’t change Durant, Westbrook

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/donovan-not-interested-in-changing-durant-westbrook/

TIMBERWOLVES:

Andrew Wiggins coming to life

http://www.twincities.com/timberwolves/ci_28903029/timberwolves-andrew-wiggins-coming-life

Sam Mitchell stresses defense in first practice

http://www.twincities.com/timberwolves/ci_28897965/timberwolves-coach-sam-mitchell-stresses-defense-first-practice

TRAIL BLAZERS:

Cliff Alexander has impressed Blazers, himself in camp

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

With 4 starting jobs up for grabs, camp has heightened importance

http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2015/09/with_4_starting_jobs_up_for_grabs_trail_blazers_tr.html#incart_river

Blazers exercise team options on McCollum, Plumlee, Vonleh

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

WARRIORS:

Warriors look to continue title wave

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/features/shaun_powell/09/30/30-teams-30-days-golden-state-warriors/index.html

Ezeli had a dream-like offseason

http://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/Warriors-Festus-Ezeli-had-a-Dream-like-6539084.php

WIZARDS:

For Gary Neal, camp at Towson brings back memories

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/wizards/for-new-wizard-gary-neal-training-camp-at-towson-bring-back-memories/2015/09/30/3a3f4452-67ba-11e5-8325-a42b5a459b1e_story.html

Wizards to wear sleeved Baltimore pride uniforms this season

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wizards-insider/wp/2015/09/30/wizards-to-wear-sleeved-red-baltimore-pride-uniforms-this-season/

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