PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.”
-Mark Twain
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NBA:
Massive roster cuts coming
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/massive-roster-cuts-coming/
Ballmer, MJ, Silver talk basketball in Shenzhen
http://www.nba.com/clippers/ballmer-mj-silver-talk-basketball-shenzhen?ref=yfp
In fantasy sports, signs of insiders’ edge
Jason Collins supports Hillary Clinton despite same-sex marriage past
76ERS:
Okafor’s struggles part of growth process
Sixers need to adjust pace
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20151012_Sixers_need_to_adjust_pace.html
Will the Sixers turn it around?
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-sunday-will-the-sixers-turn-it-around/
BULLS:
Entering Year 15, Pau Gasol conscience of his minutes
It’s only preseason, but Bulls launching 3-pointers at torrid pace
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-bulls-spt-1012-20151011-story.html
Derrick Rose & Co. need to start getting healthy as regular season approaches
CAVALIERS:
No language barrier for Kaun, just huge adjustments
LeBron gets to work as Blaze Pizza spokesman
http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/10/lebron_james_gets_to_work_as_b.html#incart_river
Mo Williams likely out Monday night
http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/10/mo_williams_cavaliers_ohio_sta.html#incart_river
Matthew Dellavedova spent his Saturday night winning Settlers of Catan
http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/10/heres_how_matthew_dellavedova.html#incart_river
LeBron goes full Prohibition for friend’s birthday
http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/post/_/id/13864503/lebron-goes-full-prohibition-friend-birthday
CELTICS:
Jerebko, Rozier among those missing at practice
http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/jerebko-rozier-among-missing-celtics-practice?ref=yfp
Celtics hoping whole is greater than sum of their parts
Back from Europe and back to work
http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/celtics-back-europe-and-back-work?ref=yfp
Turner set to make preseason debut
http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/turner-set-make-preseason-debut?ref=yfp
Amir Johnson feeling better, expected to play Wednesday
http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/johnson-feeling-better-expected-play-wednesday?ref=yfp
Ainge recalls bond
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/celtics_nba/boston_celtics/2015/10/danny_ainge_recalls_bond
CLIPPERS:
Chris Paul suffers fractured left index finger
http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-1012-clippers-20151012-story.html
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13858126/chris-paul-los-angeles-clippers-fractures-finger-practice
Clippers miss guards defensively in loss
http://www.nba.com/clippers/clippers-miss-guards-defensively-in-loss-in-shenzhen?ref=yfp
Knock to face leaves Austin Rivers sidelined
http://www.nba.com/clippers/knock-face-leaves-austin-rivers-sidelined
GRIZZLIES:
Sloppiness no cause for concern
HAWKS:
Tavares making strides – to the delight of teammates
HEAT:
Heat’s dynamic duo at guard know they must be in sync
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/ethan-j-skolnick/article38779071.html
Wade’s next career move and why he doesn’t care what you say about his style
http://oceandrive.com/dwyane-wade-on-miami-heat-fashion-choices-and-family-time
Heat locked and loaded with mutant lefties
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-left-handers-s101115-story.html
HORNETS:
Was that a glimpse of Cody Zeller 2.0?
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article38751396.html?ref=yfp
Kemba Walker teases the boss’ daughter about new sneaker deal
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article38685174.html
JAZZ:
Jazz rookies learn plenty at symposium
http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3051274-155/utah-jazz-rookies-learn-plenty-at?ref=yfp
Jazz look to fight through the fatigue
http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3052461-155/utah-jazz-notes-jazz-look-to?ref=yfp
KINGS:
Kings looking more comfortable with each other after win
Quincy Acy looks to make the most of limited opportunities
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article38731113.html
KNICKS:
Porzingis getting more comfortable with Knicks
Meaningless games matter to a healing Carmelo
Afflalo still in play as opening-game starter
http://nypost.com/2015/10/11/fisher-ailing-afflalo-still-in-play-as-opening-game-starter/?ref=yfp
Will Knicks win enough to ease pressure on Phil Jackson?
Melo tries to encourage inmates in visit to Rikers
Vujacic brings competitive fire to the Knicks
Melo hated Vujacic before they became teammates
LAKERS:
Sentiment mixed on how Kobe will do in 20th season
Will Kobe be a high-volume, low-efficiency scorer this year?
Lakers impress in win over Maccabi Haifa
http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Lakers-Beat-Maccabi-Haifa-331949711.html
MAGIC:
Magic’s defense struggles in 1st half of win over Rockets
Hamstring injury keeps Elfrid Payton out Sunday
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-orlando-magic-news-1012-20151011-story.html
Mario Elie happy to be back coaching in NBA
CJ Watson gets number retired by Rockets D-League affiliate
MAVERICKS:
Why a failure to improve defensively won’t be for a Mavericks’ lack of guidance
Cuban, Mavericks send Rangers banner of support
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/mlb/texas-rangers/article38780685.html
NETS:
Nets takeaways: Why mounting injuries matter (even in preseason)
http://nypost.com/2015/10/11/nets-takeways-why-mounting-injuries-matter-even-in-preseason/
NUGGETS:
Nuggets exercise options on Harris and Nurkic
http://www.nba.com/2015/news/10/11/nuggets-harris-nurkic/index.html?ref=yfp
Malone wants no let up from team
PACERS:
A healthy Chase Budinger can help in many ways
PELICANS:
Jerome Jordan participates in first practice Sunday
http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/10/new_orleans_pelicans_center_je_4.html#incart_river
Anthony Davis looking forward to his homecoming week
http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/10/anthony_davis_looking_forward.html#incart_river
PISTONS:
The more the Pistons see of Marcus Morris, the more they like what he brings
Marcus Morris is off to a good start
RAPTORS:
Anthony Bennett impressing on defense
http://www.torontosun.com/2015/10/11/raptors-bennett-impressing-on-defence
ROCKETS:
With free agency looming, Howard’s only focus is title
Harden leaves preseason game with bruised knee as Rockets fall
Sam Dekker still seeing time at power forward
http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/10/rookie-sam-dekker-still-seeing-time-at-power-forward/
SPURS:
Butler no stranger to scrapping for work
Spurs’ second unit stealing the show
http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Spurs-second-unit-stealing-show-6565196.php
SUNS:
Ronnie Price ideally fits, accepts Suns role
THUNDER:
Why Thunder preseason games aren’t on TV
http://newsok.com/why-thunder-preseason-games-arent-on-tv/article/5452839
TIMBERWOLVES:
Wolves head coach Sam Mitchell embracing what he learned with the Raptors
Zach LaVine plays tentative, struggles in preseason
http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/10/11/minnesotas-zach-lavine-plays-tentative-struggles-in-preseason-t/
TRAIL BLAZERS:
Moe Harkless updated to probable against Jazz
WARRIORS:
Steve Kerr: No timetable for return after spinal fluid leak
http://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/Warriors-Kerr-says-problems-stem-from-6565292.php
Rookie Looney expects good news from hip surgeon
http://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/Warriors-rookie-expects-good-news-from-hip-6565147.php
WIZARDS:
Kelly Oubre is finding his way
Nene prepares for new role
Wall to owe Wizards coach $100 for every 2+ turnover game
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.