NBA Daily Links: 10.9.15

PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“My recipe for dealing with anger and frustration: set the kitchen timer for twenty minutes, cry, rant, and rave, and at the sound of the bell, simmer down and go about business as usual.”

-Phyllis Diller

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NBA:

Bill Bridges dies at 76

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2577364-bill-bridges-former-nba-all-star-and-kansas-great-dies-at-age-76

 

Deaths of Dawkins, Malone raise concerns for NBA, retirees

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13838386/deaths-darryl-dawkins-moses-malone-raise-health-concerns-nba-retirees

 

Matt Barnes: I was checking on my sons, not confronting Derek Fisher

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13838338/memphis-grizzlies-forward-matt-barnes-says-was-checking-sons-not-confronting-knicks-coach-derek-fisher

http://nypost.com/2015/10/08/matt-barnes-talks-derek-fisher-real-details-of-love-triangle-attack/

 

Matt Barnes saga is no joke

http://www.commercialappeal.com/columnists/geoff-calkins/geoff-calkins-matt-barnes-saga-is-no-joke-219fb0bd-1e9c-2b6f-e053-0100007ffc31-331491911.html

 

Derek Fisher discusses “love triangle” brawl with Phil Jackson

http://nypost.com/2015/10/08/derek-fisher-discusses-love-triangle-brawl-with-phil-jackson/

 

Derek Fisher won’t talk about Matt Barnes, says he missed practice because of plane

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-coach-fisher-plane-issue-made-practice-article-1.2390536

 

The NBA’s colorful socks are going to change the look of the game

http://qz.com/519623/the-nbas-colorful-new-socks-are-going-to-change-the-look-of-the-game/

 

Mayor Kevin Johnson rescinds request to delay City Council meeting for ESPN film

http://www.sacbee.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/city-beat/article38146614.html

 

Ex-player suing Globetrotters over alleged sexual harassment

http://www.torontosun.com/2015/10/08/ex-player-suing-globetrotters-over-alleged-sexual-harassment

 

Top fantasy rankings

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/top-120-overall-fantasy-rankings-for-2015-16-nba-season/

 

76ERS:

The Sixers are still not anything like a basketball team

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2015/10/8/9453411/philadelphia-76ers-preview-sam-hinkie-jahlil-okafor?ref=yfp

 

Okafor’s presence in post will pay dividends for young Sixers

http://www.nba.com/sixers/news/okafors-presence-low-post-will-pay-huge-dividends-young-sixers?ref=yfp

 

Sixers rally to top Cavs on last-second shot

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20151009_Sixers__rally_to_top_Cavs_on_last-second_shot.html

 

Okafor struggles, but Sixers win

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20151009_Okafor_struggles__but_Sixers_earn_preseason_win.html

 

Alaa Abdelnaby replaces Malik Rose as Sixers color commentator

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/pattisonave/Alaa-Abdelnaby-replaces-Malik-Rose-as-Sixers-color-commentator.html

 

BUCKS:

Parker not ready to play yet, but making progress

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/bucks/jabari-parker-not-ready-to-play-yet-but-making-progress-b99592968z1-331496601.html

 

BULLS:

What can Bulls expect from Gasol-Noah tandem?

http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bulls/post/_/id/22360/what-can-bulls-expect-from-gasol-noah-tandem-in-2015-16

 

McDermott working on 3-point footwork with Hoiberg

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-doug-mcdermott-shooting-bulls-spt-1009-20151008-story.html

 

Butler on Rose: Just let us play together

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-jimmy-butler-derrick-rose-20151008-story.html#navtype=outfit

 

Rose still battling swollen eye

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-derrick-rose-swollen-eye-20151008-story.html

 

CAVALIERS:

LeBron says he’ll bust anyone who wears his shoes

http://www.sbnation.com/2015/10/8/9483507/lebron-james-nike-shoes-he-will-beat-you?ref=yfp

 

Ball movement and open shots key for Cavs offensively

http://espn.go.com/blog/cleveland-cavaliers/post/_/id/1194/ball-movement-and-open-shots-the-key-for-cavs-offensively

 

LeBron investing in pizza franchise Blaze

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13835715/lebron-james-invest-endorse-fast-casual-pizza-franchise-blaze

 

76ers steal win from Cavs

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/10/cleveland_cavaliers_philadelph_5.html#incart_social_feature

 

LeBron, JR, Mozgov out vs Sixers

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

 

Cavs add Dionte Christmas to training camp roster

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

 

CELTICS:

Ainge has fond memories of ’88 Europe trip

http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/celtics_nba/boston_celtics/2015/10/bulpett_ainge_has_fond_memories_of_88_europe_trip

 

Celtics wrap up Europe trip with win

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/10/08/celtics-wrap-europe-trip-with-win-spain/E5HjeEykFXwZvR9JL2LrLP/story.html

 

Evan Turner sits out against Real Madrid

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/10/08/evan-turner-sits-out-against-real-madrid/AB4vViQihwHzztJ08rnbyL/story.html

 

CLIPPERS:

Lance Stephenson is already a mess on the Clippers

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/fancy-stats/wp/2015/10/07/lance-stephenson-is-already-a-mess-on-the-clippers/?ref=yfp

 

Blake Griffin looks to take his defense to another level

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13831271/nba-blake-griffin-wants-take-defense-clippers-another-level

 

GRIZZLIES:

Grizzlies turn back Maccabi Haifa

http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/Grizzlies-turn-back-Maccabi-Haifa-331497292.html

 

HAWKS:

Jury ponders Sefolosha verdict

http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/jury-ponders-sefolosha-verdict/nnyNk/?icmp=ajc_internallink_referralbox_free-to-premium-referral

 

Budenholzer praises Sefolosha’s character at trial

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/10/08/nba-coach-testifies-at-sefolosha-trial.ap/

 

Hawks issue Atlanta pride festival merchandise

http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/hawks-issue-atlanta-pride-festival-merchandise/nnx6W/?icmp=ajc_internallink_referralbox_free-to-premium-referral

 

HEAT:

Childhood finger injury helped motivate Gerald Green to succeed

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article38271498.html

 

Green offers Heat a taste of his caffeinated scoring approach

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-gerald-green-s100815-story.html

 

Kelley trying to become a 30-year-old rookie

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-a-m-heats-kelley-trying-to-become-30-year-old-nba-rookie/

 

HORNETS:

Hornets reporter arrives in China after 20-hour flight

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/nba-blog/article38186649.html

 

JAZZ:

Point guards provide flashes of progress in preseason

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3043491-155/utah-jazz-point-guards-provide-flashes?ref=yfp

 

Hayward expects to see Earl Watson on sideline again

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3043488-155/utah-jazz-notes-gordon-hayward-always

 

Hawaii trip had benefits for Jazz aside from tropical location

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865638630/Hawaii-trip-had-benefits-for-Utah-Jazz-aside-from-the-tropical-location.html

 

Booker suspended 1 game for Hibbert slap

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources–jazz-forward-trevor-booker-184443286.html?soc_src=mail&soc_trk=ma

 

KINGS:

Rudy Gay plans to put up more three-pointers this season

http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article38282427.html

 

Cauley-Stein impressing coaches, teammates with energy, effort

http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article38293308.html

 

Belinelli suited well for reserve role

http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article38180361.html

 

KNICKS:

Why Kyle O’Quinn felt right at home in strong Knicks debut

http://nypost.com/2015/10/08/why-kyle-oquinn-felt-right-at-home-in-his-strong-knicks-debut/

 

Hey Porzingis, welcome to Knicks dysfunction

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/09/sports/basketball/derek-fisher-kristaps-porzingis-knicks-dysfunction.html?ref=basketball&_r=0

 

Knicks beat Brazilian team; Fisher addresses off-court issue with team

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/08/sports/basketball/before-defeating-visitors-from-brazil-knicks-confront-an-episode-from-los-angeles.html?ref=basketball

 

LAKERS:

Clarkson works to improve his play

http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-jordan-clarkson-20151008-story.html?ref=yfp

 

NBA exec reveals harsh reality of how the Lakers should handle Kobe’s free agency

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/nba-executive-reveals-harsh-reality-200959372.html

 

Farmar’s advice to Russell: Be ready for the bright lights

http://www.lakersnation.com/jordan-farmars-advice-to-dangelo-russell-be-ready-for-the-bright-lights/2015/10/08/?ref=yfp

 

Kobe on Julius Randle: He’s Lamar Odom in a Zach Randolph body

http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20151007/la-lakers-kobe-bryant-on-julius-randle-hes-lamar-odom-in-a-zach-randolph-body

 

Positive signs show up in loss

http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20151008/positive-signs-show-up-in-loss

http://www.lakersnation.com/game-recap-lakers-drop-3rd-straight-preseason-game-with-loss-to-raptors/2015/10/08/

 

MAGIC:

Magic need Oladipo to make strides

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-magic-pacers-preseason-1009-20151008-story.html

 

Players have embraced Hezonja

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-orlando-magic-news-1009-20151008-story.html

 

MAVERICKS:

Wesley Matthews battles back from torn Achilles

http://grantland.com/features/wesley-matthews-nba-dallas-mavericks-portland-trail-blazers-achilles-injury-comeback-marquette-university-deandre-jordan-free-agency/

 

Mavericks faced with precarious situation in crossroads season

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-mavericks/headlines/20151008-sefko-mavericks-faced-with-precarious-situation-in-a-crossroads-season.ece

 

Breast health awareness night will be Oct. 16

http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nba/dallas-mavericks/full-court-press-blog/article38230092.html

 

Evans could contribute on Mavs

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/mavericks-will-lean-on-jeremy-evans-this-year/

 

NETS:

Lopez, Larkin each score 17 in win

http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nets/brook-lopez-shane-larken-each-score-17-as-nets-beat-pistons-1.10939709

 

NUGGETS:

Early focus is on defense for Nuggets

http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_28937552/early-focus-is-defense

 

Is Mike Malone the key to bringing Denver back?

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/10/08/51-questions-is-mike-malone-the-key-to-bringing-denver-back/

 

PACERS:

Pacers keep shooting 3s, handle Magic

http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2015/10/08/pacers-keep-shooting-3s-handle-magic/73356522/

 

PELICANS:

Omer Asik out 3 weeks with calf injury

http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/10/new_orleans_pelicans_starting_2.html#incart_river

 

Gentry plans to use unconventional lineups to offset Asik injury

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

 

Norris Cole: I’m going to do just fine here in New Orleans

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

 

Reinventing the Pelicans

http://www.si.com/nba/2015/10/08/anthony-davis-pelicans-alvin-gentry-jrue-holiday-tyreke-evans

 

PISTONS:

Pistons struggle with turnovers

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/10/08/detroit-pistons-reggie-jackson/73591364/

 

Jackson played it safe with sore Achilles

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/10/08/detroit-pistons-reggie-jackson/73615694/

 

RAPTORS:

James Johnson looking forward to playing time

http://www.torontosun.com/2015/10/08/james-johnson-looking-forward-to-playing-time

 

ROCKETS:

Rockets offense improving after two games

http://espn.go.com/blog/houston-rockets/post/_/id/1164/rockets-offense-improving-after-two-games

 

Dwight Howard says he played with torn MCL, meniscus in playoffs

http://www.si.com/nba/2015/10/08/houston-rockets-dwight-howard-torn-mcl-meniscus-western-conference-finals

 

Capela, McDaniels already showing improvement

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/10/clint-capela-k-j-mcdaniels-already-showing-improvement-in-second-seasons/

 

Beverley elated to be on court after long layoff

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/10/rockets-pat-beverley-elated-to-be-on-court-after-long-layoff/

 

SPURS:

Simmons’ playmaking impresses Popovich

http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Simmons-playmaking-impresses-Popovich-6559804.php

 

Hammon’s hiring opened window for Lieberman

http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Notebook-Hammon-s-hiring-opened-a-window-6560042.php

 

Austin’s NBA pipeline

http://www.nba.com/spurs/austins-nba-coaching-pipeline

 

Kings beat San Antonio in Aldridge’s debut

http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/kings-beat-san-antonio-aldridges-spurs-debut-34359923

 

SUNS:

Suns are a perfect sleeper candidate

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2015/10/8/9396995/phoenix-suns-preview-eric-bledsoe-tyson-chandler

 

Is Eric Bledsoe ready to lead a playoff team?

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25331924/changed-diet-improved-game-is-eric-bledsoe-ready-to-lead-a-playoff-team

 

THUNDER:

Kanter has complicated relationship with home country of Turkey

http://newsok.com/outspoken-enes-kanter-has-a-complicated-relationship-with-his-home-country-of-turkey/article/5452222

 

Steven Adams nearing return to OKC lineup

http://newsok.com/thunder-notebook-steven-adams-nearing-return-to-okc-lineup/article/5452209

 

Donovan expresses support for former coach Flip Saunders

http://newsok.com/billy-donovan-expresses-support-for-his-former-coach-flip-saunders/article/5451933

 

TRAIL BLAZERS:

Blazers beat Warriors to claim first exhibition win

http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2015/10/trail_blazers_golden_state_warriors_game_rewind_2.html#incart_river

 

Ed Davis brings drive to Rip City

http://www.nba.com/blazers/blazer-choice-davis-brings-drive-rip-city

 

WARRIORS:

Kerr gives Warriors a passing grade; Jason Thompson will play

http://www.csnbayarea.com/warriors/kerr-gives-warriors-passing-grade-walton-will-play-thompson?p=ya5nbcs&ocid=yahoo&ref=yfp

 

How Stephen Curry gets even better

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13836125/nba-how-stephen-curry-golden-state-warriors-gets-even-better

 

Iguodala finds 6^th man role is in his comfort zone

http://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/Iguodala-finds-6th-man-role-is-in-his-comfort-zone-6557721.php

 

Brandon Rush shooting for a big bounce-back

http://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/Brandon-Rush-shooting-for-a-big-bounce-back-6560153.php

 

WIZARDS:

How’s Beal doing on cutting down on long twos?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wizards-insider/wp/2015/10/08/hows-bradley-beal-doing-at-cutting-down-on-long-twos-turns-out-old-habits-die-hard/

 

Kris Humphries adapting to new role

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wizards-insider/wp/2015/10/08/kris-humphries-is-adapting-to-his-new-stretch-four/

 

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.