NBA Daily Links: 10.4.15

October 4, 2015 by Pete Newmann

PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“If we are not a little bit uncomfortable every day, we’re not growing. All the good stuff is outside our comfort zone.”

-Jack Canfield

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NBA:

Michele Roberts doing something historic in the world of sports

http://www.cosmopolitan.com/career/a47144/the-lenny-interview-michele-roberts/

Projections for every team

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2574047-nba-predictions-2015-16-win-loss-projections-for-every-team

Camp battles on NBA endangered list

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/features/steve_aschburner/10/02/rosters-feature/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt6f

Mark Price fired up to coach Charlotte 49ers

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/college/mens-basketball/article37457622.html

FIBA:

China beats Philippines for Olympic berth

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2575134-fiba-asia-championships-2015-final-gilas-pilipinas-vs-china-score-reaction

76ERS:

76ers break camp feeling better than years past

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20151004_Sixers_break_camp_feeling_they_re_in_better_place_than_previous_years.html

Grant, Sampson key to Sixers’ D

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20151004_Jerami_Grant__JaKarr_Sampson_expected_to_be_key_defensive_players.html

Three points from Sixers camp

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20151004_Three_points_from_Sixers_camp.html

BUCKS:

Bucks unveil alternate home jerseys: Paint It Black

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/330520791.html

http://www.si.com/nba/2015/10/03/milwaukee-bucks-fear-deer-alternate-court-uniforms

BULLS:

Derrick Rose expected to rejoin Bulls on Wednesday

http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bulls/post/_/id/22332/derrick-rose-expected-back-with-bulls-on-wednesday

Rose getting some home schooling

http://chicago.suntimes.com/basketball/7/71/1009863/derrick-rose-getting-home-schooling

Surgery can’t fix what ails Derrick Rose

http://chicago.suntimes.com/commentary/7/71/1008893/surgery-cant-fix-ails-derrick-rose

Twin towers redux? Noah, Gasol aim to turn back the clock

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2574806-twin-towers-redux-pau-gasol-joakim-noah-aim-to-turn-back-clock-in-chicago

CAVALIERS:

Terry on what’s been happening in camp

http://www.cleveland.com/pluto/index.ssf/2015/10/clevaland_cavaliers_have_terry.html#incart_river

Tristan Thompson now a virtual outsider for Cavs

http://espn.go.com/blog/cleveland-cavaliers/post/_/id/1152/tristan-thompson-now-a-virtual-outsider-for-cavs

Cavs remove Thompson’s likeness from arena, online store

http://www.si.com/nba/2015/10/03/cleveland-cavaliers-remove-tristan-thompson-pictures-jerseys-arena

Is Thompson worth a max contract?

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-saturday-is-thompson-worth-a-max-contract/

CELTICS:

Isaiah Thomas a well-rounded swing man

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

Brad Stevens ready to role with different lineups

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

Jonas Jerebko has found a home with the Celtics

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/10/03/jonas-jerebko-has-found-home-with-celtics/pB1vbR8ILRvhUWKxEvudaK/story.html

Celtics begin their European adventure

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/10/03/celtics-begin-their-european-adventure/F9i6B625qjvB05gRfG8gSJ/story.html

Terry Rozier says now is not the time to address Louisville escort situation

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/10/03/celtic-terry-rozier-denies-knowledge-escort-service-allegations-louisville/rqP4ssxgQibTAxzJjmdImO/story.html

CLIPPERS:

Paul Pierce not so unfamiliar with Clippers after all

http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-20151004-story.html

Takeaways from the Clippers exhibition win over the Nuggets

http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/clippersnow/la-sp-cn-five-takeaways-from-the-clippers-nuggets-exhibition-game-20151003-story.html

Clippers need to find championship chemistry

http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20151002/clippers-need-to-find-championship-chemistry

Clippers waive Tskitishvili

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/10/03/clippers-waive-tskitishvili/

GRIZZLIES:

Jeff Green starts road to redemption

http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/grizzlies-jeff-green-starts-road-to-redemption–20c5f184-5df4-663a-e053-0100007fe1c4-330544421.html

Joerger gives camp high marks

http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/griz-notes-joerger-gives-training-camp-high-marks-213af61b-45e7-1653-e053-0100007fe728-330534481.html

Marc Gasol says Grizzlies could pursue brother, Pau, in future

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25326320/marc-gasol-says-its-possible-grizzlies-pursue-pau-gasol-in-the-future

HAWKS:

Jones competing for spot with hometown Hawks

http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/jones-competing-for-spot-with-hometown-hawks/nnsJx/?icmp=ajc_internallink_referralbox_free-to-premium-referral

Will additions of Splitter, Tavares help Hawks offensively?

http://www.nba.com/hawks/features/will-additions-splitter-tavares-help-hawks-offensively

HEAT:

Yes, it’s ok to invest hope in this Heat team

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article37591533.html

Camp offers hope for McRoberts, the kids, tax savings

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-ira-nba-column-s100415-column.html

HORNETS:

MKG injures shoulder in win

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article37678878.html

Steve Clifford and his love of European soccer

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/scott-fowler/article37345323.html

JAZZ:

Can the Jazz replicate its defense of a year ago?

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3017155-155/can-the-utah-jazz-replicate-its

Trey Lyles taking his first season in stride

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865638155/Utah-Jazz-rookie-Trey-Lyles-taking-his-first-season-in-stride.html

Jazz preseason is here, but what’s the rush?

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865638223/Hollis-Utah-Jazz-preseason-is-already-here-but-whats-the-rush.html

KINGS:

Kings pick up option on Ben McLemore

http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article37556772.html

George Karl back with full-throated roar

http://www.sacbee.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/ailene-voisin/article37605501.html

KNICKS:

Porzingis belongs – but will he start?

http://nypost.com/2015/10/03/kristaps-porzingis-belongs-but-will-he-start-for-knicks/

Carmelo: I’m here to stay

http://nypost.com/2015/10/03/cheery-carmelo-anthony-im-here-to-stay-for-a-long-time/

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/carmelo-anthony-no-doubts-play-high-level-article-1.2384248

Vujacic offers Knicks stability

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/04/sports/basketball/sasha-vujacicoffers-knicks-stability.html?ref=basketball&_r=0

LAKERS:

Julius Randle is quick out of the gate

http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-hawaii-20151003-story.html

Metta World Peace seeks another chance at 35

http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-metta-world-peace-20151004-story.html

Russell, Clarkson forming close bond

http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20151002/lakers-dangelo-russell-jordan-clarkson-forming-close-bond

Kobe Bryant embracing role as elder statesman

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3019491-155/jazz-notes-kobe-bryant-embracing-role

Mamba the mentor

http://espn.go.com/blog/losangeles/lakers/post/_/id/41856/mentoring-mamba-shares-what-he-knows

Wesley Johnson on 2014 Lakers: No one knew what was going on

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25326244/wesley-johnson-on-2014-lakers-nobody-knew-what-was-going-on

MAGIC:

Hezonja a straight shooter in debut

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-magic-hornets-brian-schmitz-1004-20151003-column.html

Magic being cautious with Vucevic

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-orlando-magic-news-1004-20151003-story.html

Skiles set for Magic coaching debut

http://www.nba.com/magic/news/skiles-set-magic-coaching-debut

MAVERICKS:

Rehab work gives Chandler Parsons a different perspective

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-mavericks/headlines/20151003-sefko-rehab-work-gives-chandler-parsons-a-different-perspective.ece

Deron Williams hopes to rejuvenate career

http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nba/dallas-mavericks/article37663044.html

NETS:

Hollis-Jefferson: Loving life in Brooklyn – and Fashion Week

http://nypost.com/2015/10/03/hollis-jefferson-loving-life-in-brooklyn-and-fashion-week/

Jack has bounced around, made friends

http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nets/jarrett-jack-has-bounced-around-and-made-plenty-of-friends-1.10920834

NUGGETS:

Malone goes to great lengths to know his Nuggets players

http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_28917248/michael-malone-goes-great-lengths-know-his-nuggets

PACERS:

Pacers debut small (sloppy) ball

http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2015/10/03/pacers-debut-small-sloppy-ball/73085538/

PELICANS:

Eric Gordon looks to stay healthy, have best season of career

http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2015/10/03/indiana-native-eric-gordon-looks-stay-healthy-have-best-season-his-career/73311946/

Tyreke Evans misses opener (right knee)

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

PISTONS:

With Monroe gone, who will be Pistons low-post threat?

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/10/03/detroit-pistons-low-post-options/73295472/

Pistons unveil chrome jerseys

http://www.nba.com/pistons/chrome

RAPTORS:

Luis Scola’s pre-season goals are to get in shape, blend in

http://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/2015/10/03/luis-scolas-pre-season-goals-are-to-get-in-shape-blend-in-with-raptors.html

Raptors still have plenty to learn as camp ends

http://www.torontosun.com/2015/10/03/raptors-still-have-plenty-to-learn-as-training-camp-ends

DeRozan wants to talk about the chip on his shoulder, not his salary

http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/nba/toronto-raptors-demar-derozan-wants-to-talk-about-the-chip-on-his-shoulder-not-his-salary

Jerry Stackhouse happy to add NBA flavor to Raptors staff

http://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/stackhouse-happy-to-add-nba-flavour-to-raptors-staff/

ROCKETS:

Terrence Jones not sweating his bruised ribs

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/10/rockets-terrence-jones-not-sweating-his-bruised-ribs/

Harrell says he knows nothing about Louisville’s alleged parties

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/10/rockets-rookie-montrezl-harrell-says-he-knows-nothing-about-louisvilles-alleged-parties/

SPURS:

Spurs rookie Marjanovic is big – really big

http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Spurs-rookie-Marjanovic-is-big-really-big-6548515.php

Bonner on verge of joining exclusive club

http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Bonner-on-verge-of-joining-exclusive-club-6548457.php

SUNS:

Suns have position battles to settle

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

Suns close training camp with chemistry boost

http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2015/10/03/phoenix-suns-close-training-camp-chemistry-boost/73290208/

THUNDER:

Is there room for even more improvement in Russell Westbrook’s game?

http://newsok.com/is-there-room-for-even-more-improvement-in-russell-westbrooks-game/article/5451172

Thunder’s annual high school scrimmage has left memorable impact in its wake

http://newsok.com/the-thunders-annual-high-school-scrimmage-has-left-memorable-impact-in-its-wake/article/5450926

Durant, Westbrook excited about Billy Donovan era

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25326043/kevin-durant-and-russell-westbrook-are-excited-about-the-billy-donovan-era

TRAIL BLAZERS:

Plumlee on Kaman’s leadership; Vonleh enjoying mom’s cooking

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

Cliff Alexander out a couple of weeks with bone bruise in knee

http://blogs.columbian.com/blazer-banter/2015/10/03/blazers-forward-cliff-alexander-out-a-couple-of-weeks-with-bone-bruise-in-left-knee/

WARRIORS:

Bogut trumpets Hayne’s fame

http://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/Warriors-beat-Bogut-trumpets-Jarryd-Hayne-s-6548810.php

Can the Warriors stay hungry?

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/10/03/51-questions-can-the-golden-state-warriors-stay-hungry/

Green says players will hold each other accountable during Kerr’s absence

http://www.contracostatimes.com/warriors/ci_28917190/green-says-warriors-players-will-hold-each-other?source=rss

WIZARDS:

If cream rises to the top, I’m the cream, says Kelly Oubre

http://www.csnmidatlantic.com/basketball-washington-wizards/talk/morning-tip-if-cream-rises-top-says-kelly-oubre-im-cream

A breakout spring has Wizards thinking Porter’s time is now

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/wizards/a-breakout-spring-has-wizards-thinking-porters-time-could-be-now/2015/10/03/f63c9924-6a09-11e5-9223-70cb36460919_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.