NBA Daily Links: 10.8.15

PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“Hardship often prepares an ordinary person for an extraordinary destiny.”

-C.S. Lewis

 

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NBA:

Harry Gallatin dies at 88

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/08/sports/harry-gallatin-knicks-stalwart-in-50s-dies-at-88.html?ref=basketball&_r=0

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-hall-famer-harry-horse-gallatin-dead-88-article-1.2389203

 

Adam Silver: European expansion talk premature

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/10/07/adam-silver-european-expansion.ap/

 

Matt Barnes attacked Derek Fisher for dating ex-wife

http://nypost.com/2015/10/07/matt-barnes-attacks-knicks-coach-fisher-for-dating-ex-wife/

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources–nba-to-investigate-derek-fisher-matt-barnes-confrontation-204712410.html

http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/report-grizzlies-matt-barnes-fought-knicks-coach-derek-fisher-218a6372-d33c-37eb-e053-0100007fea65-331173731.html

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks-coach-derek-fisher-attacked-matt-barnes-article-1.2389254

 

Fisher should be held accountable

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/isola-derek-fisher-held-accountable-article-1.2389496

 

Fisher refuses to comment

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/derek-fisher-refuses-comment-altercation-barnes-article-1.2389446

 

Craig Sager cleared by docs

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/craig-sager-cleared-docs-latest-leukemia-fight-son-article-1.2389436

http://www.si.com/nba/2015/10/07/craig-sager-cancer-cleared-hospital

 

Caron Butler details Arenas-Crittenton gun incident

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13832027/caron-butler-details-gilbert-arenas-javaris-crittenton-locker-room-gunplay-incident-washington-wizards-days

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2015/10/07/i-play-with-guns-caron-butlers-inside-account-of-the-gilbert-arenas-gun-incident/

 

Nazr Mohammed mulling retirement

http://nazrmohammed.sportsblog.com/posts/5085309/the-fork-in-the-road—-leaving-my-first-love.html

 

Which teams are poised for epic turnarounds?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2576761-which-nba-teams-are-poised-for-an-epic-turnaround-in-2015-16

 

Young players who needed changes of scenery

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2576245-young-nba-players-who-need-changes-of-scenery-to-thrive

 

Draft Kings CEO defends ethics, balks at regulations

http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2015/10/07/draftkings-ceo-says-fantasy-sports-industry-doesn-need-regulation-ensure-fair-play/EHQ08NHXBIMAXVNhWXfxLO/story.html

 

FIBA:

If not selected for Team USA, Oladipo could play for Nigeria

http://www.nba.com/magic/news/if-not-usa-team-oladipo-could-play-nigeria-2016-olympics

 

NBA DRAFT:

Mark Cuban wants to add another draft to the NBA offseason

http://www.foxsports.com/nba/story/dallas-mavericks-mark-cuban-wants-supplemental-draft-nba-offseason-100715

 

NCAA:

Skal Labissiere still awaiting clearance from NCAA

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/13828294/kentucky-wildcats-freshman-skal-labissiere-not-cleared-play-ncaa

 

76ERS:

Brown looks for positives in loss

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20151008_Sixers_coach_Brett_Brown_looks_for_positives_out_of_34-point_loss.html

 

Sixers miss Ish Smith

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/sixers/Former-Sixers-point-with-Wizards.html

 

BUCKS:

Horford, Westbrook waived; roster at 18

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/331175921.html

 

Damien Inglis returning from surgeries, excited to make impact

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/bucks/damien-inglis-recovering-from-surgeries-excited-to-make-impact-b99591836z1-331179971.html

 

BULLS:

The most important thing is how Butler, Rose do on the court

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-jimmy-butler-derrick-rose-bulls-spt-1008-20151007-story.html

 

Butler hasn’t been thrilled with Rose’s work ethic

http://chicago.suntimes.com/basketball/7/71/1018875/according-source-jimmy-butler-hasnt-thrilled-derrick-roses-work-ethic

 

Who needs a headband? Bobby Portis adjusts

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-bobby-portis-headband-20151007-story.html

 

Derrick Rose wants his orbital looking right for son’s graduation

http://chicago.suntimes.com/basketball/7/71/1000447/sarah-spain-derrick-rose-wants-orbital-looking-right-sons-graduation

 

CAVALIERS:

Love more than just a third wheel

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13819116/kevin-love-ready-more-just-third-wheel

 

Love will practice on Saturday, nearing return to games

http://www.ohio.com/blogs/cleveland-cavaliers/cleveland-cavaliers-1.275356/cavs-kevin-love-will-practice-on-saturday-nearing-return-to-games-1.630272

 

Cavs lose exhibition opener but put on a show

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/10/cleveland_cavaliers_atlanta_ha_12.html#incart_big-photo

 

LeBron: Cavs have enough to win until key players return

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

 

Thompson holdout may extend into season

http://www.si.com/nba/2015/10/07/tristan-thompson-holdout-cleveland-cavaliers-regular-season

 

CELTICS:

Celtics trip to Madrid brings back old memories

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

 

Celtics on board for European franchise

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

 

Marcus Smart, Isaiah Thomas setting tone for Celtics

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/10/07/marcus-smart-isaiah-thomas-setting-tone-for-celtics/ecIsnfotKwO6XIDKd81NdO/story.html

 

CLIPPERS:

DeAndre Jordan drops $12.7M on home – cash

http://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/hot-property/la-fi-hotprop-deandre-jordan-house-20151006-story.html?ref=yfp

 

Clippers to get a taste of basketball-crazed China

http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-china-20151008-story.html

 

China trip not necessarily a flight of Doc Rivers’ fancying

http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-20151007-story.html

 

GRIZZLIES:

Courtney Lee vows to be more aggressive

http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/grizzlies-courtney-lee-vows-to-be-more-aggressive-216232c1-1e7e-1eb6-e053-0100007ff006-331161001.html

 

Turnovers are least of team’s concerns

http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/griz-insider/Ronald-Tillerys-Griz-Insider-Turnovers-are-least-of-teams-concerns-331058512.html

 

Griz sign Alex Stepheson

http://www.nba.com/grizzlies/news/alex-stepheson-151007

 

Griz waive Michael Holyfield

http://www.nba.com/grizzlies/news/michael-holyfield-waive-151007

 

HAWKS:

Five observations from preseason opener

http://atlantahawks.blog.ajc.com/2015/10/07/five-observations-from-hawks-preseason-opener-vs-cavs/

 

Portrayals differ in Sefolosha trial

http://www.si.com/nba/2015/10/07/thabo-sefolosha-trial-nypd-atlanta-hawks-new-york-police

 

Sefolosha testifies in his own defense

http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/thabo-sefolosha-testifies-in-his-own-defense/nnxgD/?icmp=ajc_internallink_referralbox_free-to-premium-referral

 

Easy for Patterson to slim down with his dream at stake

http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/easy-for-patterson-to-slim-down-get-quicker-with-h/nnxRf/?icmp=ajc_internallink_referralbox_free-to-premium-referral

 

Justin Holiday may be team’s latest steal

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-am-justin-holiday-may-be-hawks-latest-steal/

 

HEAT:

New-look Heat starting bonding process in summer

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article38047503.html

 

Heat drop to 0-2 in preseason

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-orlando-magic-game-s100715-story.html

 

Dragic looking to get up to speed, in sync

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-goran-dragic-s100715-story.html

 

JAZZ:

Trevor Booker ejected for swing at Roy Hibbert

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13827709/trevor-booker-utah-jazz-tossed-swing-roy-hibbert-losangeles-lakers

 

Booker keeps quiet after ejection

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3039944-155/utah-jazz-notes-trevor-booker-keeps

 

Are Burks/Hood closers?

http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/jazznotes/3039607-155/are-burkshood-closers-analysis-of-win

 

Withey making case for roster spot

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3040162-155/utah-jazz-center-jeff-withey-making

 

Favors gets the night off

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865638472/Utah-forward-Derrick-Favors-gets-the-night-off-in-Jazzs-2nd-preseason-game.html

 

KINGS:

Karl says team has a healthy locker room

http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article38024040.html

 

Leuer, Warren lead Suns over Kings

http://www.sacbee.com/sports/article38165169.html

 

KNICKS:

Kristaps Porzingis’ debut: The good and the bad

http://nypost.com/2015/10/07/kristaps-porzingis-knicks-debut-the-good-and-the-bad/

 

Knicks will be better because they can’t be worse

http://www.sbnation.com/2015/10/7/9396969/new-york-knicks-preview-nba-2015-phil-jackson

 

LAKERS:

Lakers might have a bright future but they’re a mess right now

http://www.sbnation.com/2015/10/7/9407985/la-lakers-preview-2015-nba-kobe-bryant?ref=yfp

 

Kobe makes progress in second preseason game

http://espn.go.com/blog/losangeles/lakers/post/_/id/41882/lively-kobe-makes-progress-in-second-preseason-game

 

Bass to have follow-up exam after knee x-ray inconclusive

http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/lakersnow/la-sp-ln-brandon-bass-knee-xray-inconclusive-20151007-story.html

 

Russell gives Lakers a scare but it’s only a bruise

http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-jazz-20151007-story.html

 

Phenomenal Randle has Lakers excited about his potential

http://espn.go.com/blog/losangeles/lakers/post/_/id/41886/phenomenal-randle-has-lakers-excited-about-his-potential

 

MAGIC:

Napier not bitter with trade, moves forward with Magic

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-shabazz-napier-s100715-story.html

 

Fournier, Hezonja provide sparks as Magic beat Heat

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-magic-heat-exhibition-1008-20151007-story.html

 

Magic need to be sharper at shootarounds, Skiles says

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-orlando-magic-news-1008-20151007-story.html

 

MAVERICKS:

Jeremy Evans trying to make a name for himself with the Mavs

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-mavericks/headlines/20151007-sefko-jeremy-evans-trying-to-make-a-name-for-himself-with-the-mavs.ece

 

Anderson had poor showing in first NBA game

http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nba/dallas-mavericks/full-court-press-blog/article38051769.html

 

It’s not ideal, but Mavs need Sam Dalembert

http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/mavericks/post/_/id/4705655/its-not-ideal-but-mavs-need-sam-dalembert

 

NUGGETS:

NFL owners approve of Stan Kroenke’s transfer of NHL, NBA teams to wife

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/10/07/owners-approve-stan-kroenkes-transfer-of-nhl-nba-teams-to-wife/

 

Breaking down who did what in Nuggets first two preseason games

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

 

Jameer Nelson and the ever-evolving role of an NBA leader

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25323727/the-vet-jameer-nelson-and-the-ever-evolving-role-of-an-nba-leader

 

How Faried can become the impact player the Nuggets need

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25330621/how-kenneth-faried-can-become-the-impact-player-denver-needs

 

PACERS:

Joe Young pesters coach, veterans to learn

http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2015/10/07/pacers-joe-young-pesters-coach-veterans-learn/73526064/

 

Pacers sign Kadeem Jack

http://www.nba.com/pacers/pacers-sign-free-agent-kadeem-jack

 

PELICANS:

AD, starters won’t see normal minutes until final two preseason games

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

 

Corey Webster paid his own way from New Zealand to compete for a roster spot

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

 

Asik likes to visit Magazine Street during downtime

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

 

PISTONS:

SVG hopes D is straightened out

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/10/07/detroit-pistons-stan-van-gundy/73545544/

 

Time running out for Dinwiddie to impress

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/10/07/detroit-pistons-spencer-dinwiddie/73532008/

 

Pistons waive Eric Griffin

http://www.nba.com/pistons/news/detroit-pistons-waive-eric-griffin

 

RAPTORS:

Changes made to help team as a whole

http://www.torontosun.com/2015/10/07/raptors-defensive-changes-made-to-help-team-as-a-whole

 

ROCKETS:

Howard, Ariza, Jones, Lawson sit out preseason game vs Mavs

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/10/dwight-howard-trevor-ariza-terrence-jones-and-ty-lawson-sit-out-in-preseason-game-against-mavericks/

 

Harden hardly playing like it’s the preseason

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/10/james-harden-hardly-playing-like-its-the-preseason-against-mavericks/

 

Jones reflects on rookie year, encourages younger players

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/10/terrence-jones-reflects-on-rookie-year-encourages-younger-players/

 

Harrell unsure when he’ll return from injury

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/10/rockets-rookie-montrezl-harrell-unsure-when-hell-return-from-injury/

 

SPURS:

What to expect in Duncan’s 19^th and (perhaps) final season

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2576836-what-to-watch-for-in-tim-duncans-19th-and-perhaps-final-season

 

Preseason could be busier than usual for Spurs’ old hands – eventually

http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Preseason-could-be-busier-time-for-Spurs-old-6557074.php

 

Anderson looking to build on MVP summer

http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Spurs-Anderson-looking-to-build-on-MVP-summer-6557063.php

 

SUNS:

Fans greet Markieff Morris with cheers

http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2015/10/07/markieff-morris-phoenix-suns-fans-moving/73486564/

 

THUNDER:

Cameron Payne could see playing time sooner than expected

http://newsok.com/thunder-rookie-point-guard-cameron-payne-could-see-playing-time-sooner-than-expected/article/5451754

 

Durant right at home

http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=400830113

 

How does Enes Kanter fit?

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/enes-kanter-billy-donovan-and-questions-of-fit/

 

If Durant and Westbrook are healthy, can anything hold back the Thunder?

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/10/07/51q-if-kevin-durant-and-russell-westbrook-are-healthy-can-anything-hold-back-the-thunder/

 

TIMBERWOLVES:

Wolves’ youth no match for Thunder

http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_28937670/timberwolves-youth-no-match-thunder-preseason-opener

 

Tyus Jones starts in preseason opener

http://www.twincities.com/timberwolves/ci_28936944/timberwolves-tyus-jones-starts-preseason-opener

 

LaVine to start at shooting guard

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13832991/minnesota-timberwolves-name-zach-lavine-starting-shooting-guard

 

TRAIL BLAZERS:

Replacing Aldridge: Blazers will lean on versatile, interchangeable frontcourt

http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2015/10/replacing_lamarcus_aldridge_trail_blazers_will_lea.html#incart_river

 

Aminu calls fatherhood life-changing and amazing

http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2015/10/trail_blazers_al-farouq_aminu_says_its_life_changi.html#incart_river

 

Lillard and Frazier: A friendship that will remain to matter who wins backup job

http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2015/10/damian_lillard_and_tim_frazier_a_friendship_that_w.html#incart_river

 

WARRIORS:

Warriors lucky they didn’t face the Clippers or Spurs, says Doc Rivers

http://www.csnbayarea.com/warriors/doc-rivers-warriors-lucky-they-didnt-face-clippers-or-spurs?p=ya5nbcs&ocid=yahoo&ref=yfp

 

Warriors advising Livingston to fire away on three-pointers

http://www.csnbayarea.com/warriors/warriors-advise-livingston-fire-away-more-3-pointers?p=ya5nbcs&ocid=yahoo&ref=yfp

 

Curry responds to Harden: I don’t do a lot of talking

http://www.csnbayarea.com/warriors/curry-responds-harden-i-try-not-do-lot-talking?p=ya5nbcs&ocid=yahoo&ref=yfp

 

Blue Angels reach Warriors by talking about brotherhood, teamwork

http://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/Blue-Angels-reach-Golden-State-Warriors-by-6557123.php

 

WIZARDS:

Gortat on future meetings with Okafor: “I’m coming for him”

http://www.csnmidatlantic.com/basketball-washington-wizards/talk/gortat-future-meetings-okafor-im-coming-him?p=ya5nbcs&ocid=yahoo&ref=yfp

 

Oubre returns to practice; Dudley makes progress

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wizards-insider/wp/2015/10/07/kelly-oubre-jr-returns-to-practice-as-jared-dudley-makes-progress-in-recovery-from-back-surgery/

 

Installing their new offense, Wizards heed the need for speed

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/wizards/installing-their-new-offense-wizards-heed-the-need-for-speed/2015/10/07/a11fbe4e-6d29-11e5-b31c-d80d62b53e28_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.