NBA Daily Links: 10.3.15

PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“To live a creative life, we must lose our fear of being wrong.”

-Joseph Chilton Pearce

 

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NBA:

Former Joint Chiefs chairman Martin Dempsey joins NBA as adviser

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/02/sports/basketball/former-head-of-joint-chiefs-will-advise-nba-and-adam-silver.html?ref=basketball&_r=0

 

Players’ union president Chris Paul won’t be played by the NBA

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13734992/clippers-guard-chris-paul-not-played-adam-silver-nba

 

How three Texas women made it to coaching in NBA, NFL

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/more-sports/headlines/20151002-breakthrough-how-three-texas-women-made-it-to-coaching-in-nba-nfl.ece

 

Words of wisdom from Michele Roberts

http://www.bustle.com/articles/114596-nba-players-association-executive-director-michele-roberts-latest-interview-in-lenny-is-full-of-inspirational-words

 

David Robinson to raise money for second private-equity fund

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-10-02/nba-s-david-robinson-said-raising-second-private-equity-fund

 

Looking back at ‘the next Michael Jordans’

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13789458/aaron-rodgers-correlation-michael-jordan-inspires-look-back-previous-comparisons

 

Latest news as 2015 training camp begins

http://www.si.com/nba/2015/10/02/nba-news-rumors-training-camp

 

Top International studs to watch in 2015 NBA Global Games

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2574437-top-international-studs-to-watch-in-2015-nba-global-games

 

Q&A with Mike D’Antoni

http://www.si.com/nba/2015/10/02/mike-dantoni-stephen-curry-steve-nash-warriors-steve-kerr-alvin-gentry

 

FIBA:

China, Philippines to play for Olympic berth

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/10/02/china-philippines-to-play-for-2016-olympic-berth/

 

76ERS:

Sixers taking up meditation at camp

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20151003_Lying_down_on_the_job__Sixers_take_up_meditation.html

 

Harris is an owner with a fan’s passion

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20151002_Sixers__Josh_Harris_an_owner_with_a_fan_s_passion.html

 

BUCKS:

Henson, Bucks agree to 4-year, $44 million extension

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/bucks/henson-bucks-agree-to-four-year-44-million-extension-b99588597z1-330407711.html

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources–john-henson-finalizing–44-million-extension-with-bucks-050429352.html

http://www.si.com/nba/2015/10/02/john-henson-milwaukee-bucks-contract-extension-grades-larry-sanders-deal-comparison

 

Bucks could return to Madison for camp next year

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/bucks/bucks-could-return-to-madison-for-camp-next-year-b99589311z1-330488491.html

 

BULLS:

Mirotic confident 3-point shooting will improve in second season

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-nikola-mirotic-bulls-spt-1003-20151002-story.html

 

Derrick Rose should take some lessons from Jimmy Butler’s leadership

http://chicago.suntimes.com/basketball/7/71/1007852/derrick-rose-take-lessons-jimmy-butlers-leadership

 

Chicago is falling out of love with Derrick Rose

http://espn.go.com/chicago/nba/story/_/id/13794493/the-love-story-chicago-bulls-star-derrick-rose-hometown-not-fairy-tale-ending

 

CAVALIERS:

Tristan Thompson officially holding out

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/10/tristan_thompson_officially_ho.html#incart_social_feature

 

Blatt was sleeping at Thompson’s deadline passed

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/10/cavs_coach_david_blatt_was_sle.html#incart_river

 

LeBron doesn’t want to miss games to take care of his body

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/10/lebron_james_cleveland_cavalie_59.html#incart_river

 

LeBron advocates for stiffer gun laws in wake of child killings

http://www.ohio.com/sports/cavs/cavaliers-notebook-lebron-james-advocates-for-stiffer-gun-laws-in-wake-of-child-killings-1.629133

 

Thompson’s demands are rather ridiculous

http://www.sbnation.com/2015/10/2/9438945/tristan-thompson-contract-cavaliers-max-silly

 

CELTICS:

Team sees progress in James Young

http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/celtics_nba/boston_celtics/2015/10/celtics_notebook_team_sees_progress_in_james_young

 

Terry Rozier making a strong impression

http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/celtics_nba/boston_celtics/2015/10/bulpett_terry_rozier_making_strong_impression_on_celtics

 

Brad Stevens says lineups in Europe mean little

http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/celtics_nba/celtics_insider/2015/10/celtics_notes_brad_stevens_says_lineups_in_europe_mean

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/10/02/trip-will-help-celtics-learn-about-lineups/NxYx7PjmsXrWZZ0s63HJFI/story.html

 

CLIPPERS:

Chris Paul says Clippers will miss Matt Barnes

http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/clippersnow/la-sp-cn-chris-paul-clippers-will-miss-matt-barnes-20151002-story.html

 

The name of Donald Sterling’s estranged wife is on the Clippers floor

http://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2015/10/2/9444313/los-angeles-clippers-court-shelly-sterling

 

Oral arguments scheduled in Donald Sterling’s appeal of Clippers sale

http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/clippersnow/la-sp-cn-donald-sterling-appeal-of-clippers-sale-20151002-story.html

 

Clippers defeat Nuggets in exhibition opener

http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/clippersnow/la-sp-cn-clippers-nuggets-exhibition-game-20151002-story.html

 

GRIZZLIES:

For energy, Griz will go Green – as in JaMychal

http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/for-energy-grizzlies-will-go-green–as-in-jamychal-20c5f184-5df3-663a-e053-0100007fe1c4-330440311.html

 

The first face of the Grizzlies franchise

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2568472-the-first-face-of-the-grizzlies-franchise-and-a-big-country

 

HEAT:

Heat’s added depth means playing time at a premium

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article37403718.html

 

A year later, the LeBron hangover is gone

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-lebron-james-s100215-column.html

 

Whiteside’s first camp with Heat an empty experience

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-hassan-whiteside-s100215-story.html

 

Heat add new solar-filled plaza to AAA

http://www.si.com/nba/2015/09/30/heat-americanairlines-arena-solar-plaza-dwyane-wade-chris-bosh

 

Heat ready to run

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25322743/heat-not-talking-title-yet-but-better-pace-and-versatility-make-them-scary

 

HORNETS:

Questions to consider as Hornets hit road for exhibitions

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article37383189.html

 

JAZZ:

No faith in Millsap? Snyder says ESPN report is false

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3016263-155/utah-jazz-notes-no-faith-in

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865638071/Jazz-notes-Quin-Snyder-refutes-Elijah-Millsap-report-Hayward-defends-gamers.html

 

Raul Neto thrust into prominent point guard role

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3017057-155/utah-jazz-raul-neto-thrust-into

 

KNICKS:

Sasha Vujacic is better now than ever – just ask him

http://nypost.com/2015/10/02/knicks-sasha-vujacic-is-better-now-than-ever-just-ask-him/

 

Knicks hold out Porzingis

http://nypost.com/2015/10/02/frustrated-porzingis-risks-falling-behind-as-knee-costs-him-another-practice/

 

How will Carmelo and Porzingis co-exist?

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/how-will-carmelo-anthony-and-kristaps-porzingis-co-exist/

 

Jordan Hill sheds lottery pressure

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-pm-jordan-hill-sheds-lottery-pressure/

LAKERS:

Hibbert believes he will overcome early conditioning issues

http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20151001/lakers-roy-hibbert-believes-he-will-overcome-early-conditioning-issues

 

D’Angelo Russell and Jordan Clarkson working on chemistry

http://espn.go.com/blog/losangeles/lakers/post/_/id/41841/dangelo-russell-and-jordan-clarkson-working-on-chemistry

 

MAGIC:

Preseason opener will measure the Magic’s progress

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-orlando-magic-preseason-debut-1003-20151002-story.html

 

Vucevic will likely sit out preseason opener

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-orlando-magic-news-1003-20151002-story.html

 

Does Orlando have stars in the making?

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-magic-players-potential-brian-schmitz-1003-20151002-column.html

 

MAVERICKS:

Mavericks have a blooper reel at center, but he may be best option

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-mavericks/20151002-the-mavericks-have-a-blooper-reel-at-center-but-he-might-be-best-option.ece

 

With Wright gone, Harris looking for another alley-oop dunk partner

http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nba/dallas-mavericks/full-court-press-blog/article37283463.html

 

NETS:

How the Nets are adjusting to Lionel Hollins’ bluntness

http://nypost.com/2015/10/02/how-the-nets-are-adjusting-to-lionel-hollins-bluntness/

 

Brook Lopez gets a Star Wars bobblehead

http://nypost.com/2015/10/02/brook-lopez-gets-a-star-wars-bobblehead-and-hes-thrilled/

 

Brook Lopez is happy, healthy and hooping

http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nets/nets-center-brook-lopez-is-healthy-happy-and-hooping-1.10917688

 

NUGGETS:

Mike Miller arrives just looking to fit in

http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_28907573/mike-miller-arrives-just-looking-fit-nuggets

 

PACERS:

Larry Bird has that feeling again

http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2015/10/02/doyel-larry-bird-has-feeling-again/73145182/

 

Pacers want to “let it flow” in preseason opener

http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2015/10/02/pacers-want-let-flow-their-preseason-opener/73226308/

 

PELICANS:

Alvin Gentry ready to unveil up-tempo offense in preseason opener

http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/10/alvin_gentry_ready_to_unveil_u.html#incart_river

 

PISTONS:

Stanley Johnson tries point guard – and excels

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/10/02/detroit-pistons-stanley-johnson/73238778/

 

Pistons hoping new schemes improve defense

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/10/02/detroit-pistons-stan-van-gundy/73202904/

 

Pistons spiff up Palace amenities to boost comfort

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/10/01/pistons-spiff-palace-amenities-boost-comfort/73175614/

 

Blake out indefinitely with concussion

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25325200/pistons-steve-blake-out-indefinitely-after-suffering-a-concussion

 

How much will a roster with a roster that fits SVG boost Pistons?

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/10/02/51q-how-much-will-a-roster-that-fits-stan-van-gundy-boost-the-pistons/

 

RAPTORS:

DeMarre Carroll knows his story has given him strength

http://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2015/10/02/demarre-carroll-knows-his-story-has-given-him-strength.html

 

Cory Joseph getting used to Raptors system

http://www.torontosun.com/2015/10/02/cory-joseph-getting-used-to-new-raptors-systems

 

ROCKETS:

Kevin McHale upbeat after four days of practice

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/10/kevin-mchale-upbeat-after-four-days-of-practice/

 

Thibodeau pays a visit to Rockets camp

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/10/tom-thibodeau-pays-a-visit-to-rockets-camp/

 

Rockets get early look at small lineups

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/10/rockets-get-early-look-at-small-lineups/

 

SPURS:

Parker hopes new regimen inspires better health

http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Spurs-Parker-hopes-new-regimen-inspires-better-6543973.php

 

Meshing with Duncan least of Aldridge’s worries

http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Meshing-with-Duncan-least-of-Aldridge-s-worries-6545857.php

 

Diaw pleased with and proud of kids book

http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Diaw-pleased-with-and-proud-of-kids-book-6543975.php

 

Don’t overthink it. The Spurs will be amazing.

http://www.sbnation.com/2015/10/2/9351527/san-antonio-spurs-preview-nba-2015-lamarcus-aldridge

 

SUNS:

Tyson Chandler is salty about the Mavericks; Cuban says he has the right to be

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-mavericks/20151002-tyson-chandler-is-salty-about-mavericks-mark-cuban-says-he-has-a-right-to-be.ece

 

Suns have position battles to settle

http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2015/10/02/phoenix-suns-have-position-battles-settle/73247572/

 

THUNDER:

Dissecting the Thunder’s four training camp position battles

http://newsok.com/dissecting-the-thunders-four-training-camp-position-battles/article/5450690

 

Anthony Morrow highlights space in new offense

http://newsok.com/anthony-morrow-highlights-space-in-new-offense/article/5450663

 

TIMBERWOLVES:

Wiggins headlines NBA’s annual Canada Series

http://www.twincities.com/timberwolves/ci_28912524/wiggins-headlines-nbas-annual-preseason-canada-series

 

Nemanja Bjelica’s nickname is “Professor Big Shots”

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/10/02/minnesota-forward-nemanja-bjelicas-nickname-professor-big-shots/

 

TRAIL BLAZERS:

Gerald Henderson remains sidelined, but improving every day

http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2015/10/trail_blazers_gerald_henderson_remains_sidelined_b.html#incart_most_shared-blazers

 

WARRIORS:

Warriors given first dose of adversity

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-pm-warriors-given-first-dose-of-adversity/

 

Steve Kerr comes to practice; Nash urges coach to go home

http://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/Kerr-comes-to-practice-Nash-urges-Warriors-6546543.php

 

Barbosa arrives at Warriors camp, just in time to get roasted

http://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/Leandro-Barbosa-arrives-at-Warriors-camp-just-in-6546613.php

 

WIZARDS:

Alan Anderson held out of practice for fourth straight day

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wizards-insider/wp/2015/10/02/alan-anderson-sits-out-fourth-straight-practice/

 

For Blair, it’s nothing but lighter days ahead

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/wizards/for-wizards-dejuan-blair-its-nothing-but-lighter-days-ahead/2015/10/02/0f6c7c12-6937-11e5-9223-70cb36460919_story.html

 

Dudley says he’ll be ready for full-contact practice on Oct. 13

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wizards-insider/wp/2015/10/02/jared-dudley-says-hell-be-ready-for-full-contact-practice-on-oct-13/

 

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.