NBA Daily Links: 10.14.15

October 14, 2015 by Pete Newmann

PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“Someone else is happy with less than what you have.”

-Unknown

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NBA:

Lamar Odom found unconscious at Nevada brothel

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2015/10/13/lamar-odom-nevada-hospital/73904694/

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13883127/lamar-odom-taken-hospital-being-found-unconscious-nevada-brothel

http://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-lamar-odom-las-vegas-brothel-20151013-story.html

http://www.tmz.com/2015/10/13/lamar-odom-unconscious-brothel-hospital/

With 70^th season on the brink, NBA looks for healthy outcome

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/features/shaun_powell/10/13/2015-nba-season-preview/

The NBA’s next shooting revolution has already been televised

http://grantland.com/the-triangle/the-nbas-next-shooting-revolution-has-already-been-televised/

Summer of spending nets plenty of change league-wide

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/features/david_aldridge/08/10/morning-tip-2015-offseason-grades-the-top-10/index.html?ref=yfp

The NBA’s best bench rotations

http://www.si.com/nba/2015/10/13/nba-bench-rotations-bulls-celtics-rockets-nikola-mirotic-isaiah-thomas-patrick-beverley

How the NBA is doubling down on its love of the 3-pointer

http://espn.go.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/13873793/nba-how-nba-doubling-love-3-pointer

Top sophomores to watch

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-am-top-sophomores-entering-2015-16/

Fantasy basketball prep

http://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/2015-fantasy-basketball-draft-prep-first-round-bestworst-case-scenarios/

NBA DRAFT:

UNLV following Kentucky, LSU in holding combine for NBA scouts

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/10/13/unlv-following-kentuckys-lead-with-combine-for-nba-scouts/

76ERS:

Will 76ers patience start to bear fruit this season?

http://www.nba.com/preview/2015/PHI/index.html

Wood going all out to make Sixers

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20151014_Undrafted__unbowed__Wood_going_all_out_to_make_Sixers.html

Okafor remains out with sore knee

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/sixers/Okafor-remains-out-with-sore-knee.html

Opportunistic rookies piquing interest

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20151014_Opportunistic_rookies_piquing_interest.html

BUCKS:

Refurbished Bucks hoping to move into East’s upper crust

http://www.nba.com/preview/2015/MIL/index.html

Kidd: Parker “still a rookie”

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13882794/jabari-parker-milwaukee-bucks-rookie-team-coach-jason-kidd-says

Bucks surge past Cavaliers backups for first preseason

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/bucks/bucks-surge-past-cavaliers-backups-for-first-preseason-victory-b99595937z1-332589592.html

BULLS:

Derrick Rose ‘most likely’ to miss rest of preseason

http://espn.go.com/chicago/nba/story/_/id/13880795/derrick-rose-chicago-bulls-most-likely-miss-rest-preseason

http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/bulls-derrick-rose-return-opening-night-jeopardy?p=ya5nbcs&ocid=yahoo&ref=yfp

http://chicago.suntimes.com/basketball/7/71/1023356/derrick-rose-now-jeopardy-missing-start-regular-season

Swelling around eye still a problem for Derrick Rose

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-derrick-rose-eye-injury-20151013-story.html

Bobby Portis making rotation decision harder for Bulls

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-bobby-portis-bulls-spt-1014-20151013-story.html

Bulls look solid under Hoiberg, but much depends on Rose

http://www.nba.com/preview/2015/CHI/index.html

CAVALIERS:

Q&A with Richard Jefferson

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13873785/qa-cleveland-cavaliers-richard-jefferson

Cavs fall to Bucks

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/10/cleveland_cavaliers_milwaukee_8.html#incart_social_feature

Kevin Love will perhaps make preseason debut Sunday

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/10/cleveland_cavaliers_kevin_love_4.html#incart_river

LeBron not sweating Cavs’ 0-3 preseason start

http://espn.go.com/blog/cleveland-cavaliers/post/_/id/1223/lebron-not-sweating-cavs-0-3-preseason-start

Cavs restocked, ready and hope for a better Finals finish

http://www.nba.com/preview/2015/CLE/index.html

CELTICS:

Smart, Rozier to sit out vs Nets

http://nesn.com/2015/10/celtics-practice-notes-marcus-smart-terry-rozier-to-sit-out-vs-nets/?ref=yfp

Celtics on the rise, but are they ready to take the next step?

http://www.nba.com/preview/2015/BOS/index.html

Real Celts-Nets games to come

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

Turner’s back on ball tonight

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

Isaiah Thomas working on a one-footed jump shot

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/10/13/celtics-isaiah-thomas-working-one-footed-jump-shot/Rg9qiSKa5ny0qiuP1kB3nO/story.html

CLIPPERS:

Rivers, talented Clippers look to shake underachievers tag

http://www.nba.com/preview/2015/LAC/index.html

Return of players is a gift for Doc Rivers

http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-20151013-story.html

GRIZZLIES:

Randolph willing to do whatever team asks to win

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/zach-randolph-willing-whatever-grizzlies-ask-win-201100805–nba.html

Gasol is back, but it still looks like a grind for the Grizzlies

http://www.nba.com/preview/2015/MEM/index.html

Mike Conley tips off NBA’s newest youth initiative

http://www.nba.com/grizzlies/news/mike-conley-jrnba-151013

HAWKS:

With holes patched, Hawks should fly high again

http://www.nba.com/preview/2015/ATL/index.html

Hardaway finding where he fits in

http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/hardaway-jr-finding-where-he-fits-in-with-hawks/nn2hy/?icmp=ajc_internallink_referralbox_free-to-premium-referral

Hawks resting players being considered this preseason

http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/hawks-resting-players-being-considered-during-pres/nn2j4/?icmp=ajc_internallink_referralbox_free-to-premium-referral

Splitter ready for strange game against Spurs

http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/splitter-ready-for-strange-game-against-spurs/nn2SG/?icmp=ajc_internallink_referralbox_free-to-premium-referral

Teague is the engine

http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/story/2015-10-13/jeff-teague-hawks-atlanta-point-guard-dennis-schroder

HEAT:

Talented, healthy Heat eyeing bounce back season

http://www.nba.com/preview/2015/MIA/index.html

Winslow, Richardson lead Heat in OT loss

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article39022011.html

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-orlando-magic-s101315-story.html

Be patient with Winslow

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/ethan-j-skolnick/article38897172.html

HORNETS:

Hornets seeing early signs of better ball movement

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article38926449.html?ref=yfp

Hornets use offseason to give limp offense more pep

http://www.nba.com/preview/2015/CHA/index.html?ref=yfp

Camera time for Hornets – 58 stories above Shanghai

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/nba-blog/article38961339.html

JAZZ:

Jazz waive Cooley, O’Brien

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/10/13/jazz-waive-cooley-obrien.ap/index.html?ref=yfp

Jazz hope bad luck doesn’t derail expectations

http://www.nba.com/preview/2015/UTA/index.html

Jazz aren’t panicking after consecutive losses

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3058874-155/utah-jazz-arent-panicking-after-consecutive

Still a work in progress, offense aims to get faster

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3056624-155/utah-jazz-still-a-work-in

Tom Thibodeau in town to help Jazz

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865638915/Utah-Jazz-waive-Jack-Cooley-and-JJ-OBrien.html

Lack of practice time turns Jazz into the gang that couldn’t shoot straight

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865638937/Utah-Jazz-Lack-of-practice-time-turns-Jazz-into-The-Gang-That-Couldnt-Shoot-Straight.html

KINGS:

Kings hope to shake soap opera rep, take step forward

http://www.nba.com/preview/2015/SAC/index.html?ref=yfp

Cauley-Stein isn’t a typical NBA 1^st-round pick

http://www.sacbee.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/ailene-voisin/article39012000.html

Cousins sits out against Lakers

http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article39023268.html

Why the Kings will shock the world and make the playoffs

http://nypost.com/2015/10/13/why-the-sacramento-kings-will-shock-nba-and-make-playoffs/

Belinelli leads Kings past Lakers in Vegas

http://www.sacbee.com/sports/article39028827.html

KNICKS:

How long can Carmelo Anthony stay elite?

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13878415/nba-how-long-carmelo-anthony-stay-elite

Knicks looking for answers to keep Porzingis healthy

http://espn.go.com/blog/newyork/knicks/post/_/id/63206/knicks-looking-for-answers-to-keep-porzingis-healthy

Rebuilding begins now for Melo, Zen Master and Knicks

http://www.nba.com/preview/2015/NYK/index.html

Derrick Williams: Knicks triangle will help shatter bust reputation

http://nypost.com/2015/10/13/derrick-williams-knicks-triangle-will-shatter-bust-reputation/?ref=yfp

Jerian Grant won brother’s bet – and is now winning Knicks over

http://nypost.com/2015/10/13/jerian-grant-won-brothers-bet-and-is-now-winning-knicks-over/

How far can Melo take the Knicks?

http://www.si.com/nba/2015/10/13/knicks-carmelo-anthony-phil-jackson-kristaps-porzingis-robin-lopez

LAKERS:

Kobe Bryant leaves preseason game with bruised lower left leg

http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20151013/kobe-bryant-leaves-lakers-kings-preseason-game-with-bruised-lower-left-leg

Lakers still need to cut at least four players before regular season

http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/lakersnow/la-sp-ln-lakers-still-need-cut-4-players-20151013-story.html?ref=yfp

Future is looking up for the Lakers – just not right away

http://www.nba.com/preview/2015/LAL/index.html?ref=yfp

MAGIC:

Aaron Gordon impresses in preseason debut

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-magic-heat-preseason-game-1014-20151013-story.html

Skiles expects Magic to be productive during Brazil trip

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-orlando-magic-news-1014-20151013-story.html

Defensive uptick needed if Magic are to rise

http://www.nba.com/preview/2015/ORL/index.html

MAVERICKS:

Mavericks need new faces to make up for big miss

http://www.nba.com/preview/2015/DAL/index.html

John Jenkins’ preseason play is helping his case for a roster spot

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-mavericks/headlines/20151013-sefko-john-jenkins-preseason-play-is-helping-his-case-for-a-roster-spot-on-the-mavs.ece

A great sign for Wesley Matthews

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-mavericks/headlines/20151012-sefko-a-great-sign-for-mavs-guard-wesley-matthews.ece

Thunderous dunk can’t save shorthanded Mavs in loss to OKC

http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nba/dallas-mavericks/article39027645.html

NETS:

Nets reshuffle deck, attempt to move in new direction

http://www.nba.com/preview/2015/BKN/index.html

Bogdanovic: Ankle pain not enough to keep me out

http://nypost.com/2015/10/13/bojan-bogdanovic-ankle-pain-not-enough-to-keep-me-out/

Thomas Robinson seeking career rebirth

http://nypost.com/2015/10/13/tired-of-disrespect-nets-journeyman-seeking-career-rebirth/

http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nets/brooklyn-nets-thomas-robinson-sees-his-niche-as-rebounder-1.10958766

NUGGETS:

With Mudiay aboard, Nuggets hoping for change of fortune

http://www.nba.com/preview/2015/DEN/index.html

Randy Foye says he’s not thinking about his contract

http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_28965665/nuggets-guard-randy-foye-says-hes-not-thinking

PACERS:

New look Pacers moving to up tempo game

http://www.nba.com/preview/2015/IND/index.html

Pacers spread wealth in win over Pistons

http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2015/10/13/pacers-spread-wealth-win-over-pistons/73826434/

PELICANS:

Gentry, Pelicans take a musical page from the Warriors

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/features/steve_aschburner/10/13/new-orleans-pelicans-coach-alvin-gentry-uses-music-at-practice/

Behind Davis, Pelicans look to climb ladder in loaded West

http://www.nba.com/preview/2015/NOP/index.html

PISTONS:

Pistons’ Van Gundy molding roster in his own image

http://www.nba.com/preview/2015/DET/index.html

Bullock offers ability to play within offense

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/10/13/detroit-pistons-reggie-bullock/73887712/

Johnson faces shooting struggles as Pistons lose to Pacers

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/10/13/detroit-pistons-indiana-pacers/73888532/

RAPTORS:

Kyle Lowry is the preseason MVP

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2015/10/13/9519663/kyle-lowry-toronto-raptors-preseason-40-points?ref=yfp

Faster, more athletic Raptors hope to change playoff mojo

http://www.nba.com/preview/2015/TOR/index.html

Cory Joseph making smooth transition with Raptors

http://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2015/10/13/cory-joseph-making-smooth-transition-with-raptors.html

Casey hands out expectation cards to Raptors

http://www.torontosun.com/2015/10/13/casey-hands-out-expectation-cards-to-raptors

ROCKETS:

The man behind James Harden’s beard

http://espn.go.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/13869848/rockets-guard-james-harden-found-place-excel-show-strengths-houston

Sam Dekker learning, improving

http://espn.go.com/blog/houston-rockets/post/_/id/1174/sam-dekker-learning-improving

Could Lawson put Rockets over the top in West?

http://www.nba.com/preview/2015/HOU/index.html?ref=yfp

McHale keeps big men after practice to run sprints for missed free throws

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/10/rockets-coach-kevin-mchale-keeps-big-men-after-practice-to-run-sprints-for-missed-free-throws/

Jason Terry returns to rotation

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/10/jason-terry-returns-to-rotation-phoenix-for-rockets-preseason-matchup-with-suns/

Beverley on Astros-Cubs World Series: I’ll have to make a game if that happens

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/10/pat-beverley-on-potential-astros-cubs-world-series-ill-have-to-make-a-game-if-that-happens/

Does Ty Lawson vault the Rockets into championship contenders?

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/10/13/51q-does-ty-lawson-vault-the-rockets-into-the-top-tier-of-championship-contenders/

SPURS:

Q&A with Manu Ginobili

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13873880/san-antonio-spurs-star-manu-ginobili-talks-playing-best-franchise-sports

Popovich has always been ahead of the curve

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13869901/san-antonio-spurs-coach-gregg-popovich-no-1-ultimate-standings-always-ahead-curve

Another year, another major title contender in San Antonio

http://www.nba.com/preview/2015/SAS/index.html?ref=yfp

Splitter’s gone but job of replacing him goes on

http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Splitter-s-gone-but-job-of-replacing-him-goes-6569002.php

West chasing a ring instead of money

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-pm-west-chasing-a-ring-instead-of-money/

SUNS:

Will offseason moves push Suns into playoff mix?

http://www.nba.com/preview/2015/PHX/index.html

TJ Warren shows big love for basketball

http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2015/10/13/phoenix-suns-tj-warren-shows-big-love-basketball/73893084/

New Suns court has season-ticket holders names on it

http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/heat-index/2015/10/13/new-phoenix-suns-court-has-season-ticket-holders-names/73897610/

Suns aim to return to real look in preseason

http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2015/10/14/phoenix-suns-aim-return-real-look-preseason/73903512/

THUNDER:

With healthy, driven Durant, this could be OKC’s year

http://www.nba.com/preview/2015/OKC/index.html

Donovan is changing the way the Thunder defend the 3-pointer

http://newsok.com/billy-donovan-is-changing-the-way-the-thunder-approaches-defending-the-3-pointer/article/5453125

TIMBERWOLVES:

Once-lowly Wolves now stacked with talent

http://www.nba.com/preview/2015/MIN/index.html

Target Center’s 25^th birthday is a facelift

http://www.twincities.com/lynx/ci_28962437/target-centers-25th-birthday-present-long-awaited-facelift

TRAIL BLAZERS:

New-look Blazers begin rebuilding around Lillard

http://www.nba.com/preview/2015/POR/index.html

Damian Lillard is Portland’s franchise player

http://www.sbnation.com/2015/10/13/9488999/damian-lillard-is-ready

Blazers show intriguing smaller lineup in win over Jazz

http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2015/10/trail_blazers_show_intriguing_small_ball_lineup_in.html#incart_2box

WARRIORS:

Klay Thompson’s girlfriend accuses him of sleeping with a groupie on Twitter

http://news.yahoo.com/klay-thompson-girlfriend-accuses-him-161345965.html

Green, Curry fire back at critics of Warriors title

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13880717/draymond-green-stephen-curry-rip-teams-criticizing-golden-state-warriors-title

It’s time to hate the Warriors. They want it.

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2015/10/13/9522979/warriors-hate-hate-hate-hate-hate-hate-how-many-times-can-i-say-hate-before-this-cuts-off?ref=yfp

Jason Thompson: Difference between Warriors and Kings ‘night and day’

http://www.csnbayarea.com/warriors/thompson-difference-between-warriors-kings-night-and-day?ref=yfp

Suddenly, Curry and the Warriors are the hunted, not the hunters

http://www.nba.com/preview/2015/GSW/index.html

Warriors impressed with fan turnout for Denver

http://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/Warriors-impressed-with-fan-turnout-for-6569530.php

Why question the Warriors?

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25337862/amid-talk-of-luck-why-is-it-so-hard-to-accept-warriors-dominance

Harrison Barnes leave game with sprained right knee

http://www.csnbayarea.com/warriors/warriors-barnes-exits-sprained-right-knee

Warriors blitzed by Nuggets

http://www.knbr.com/2015/10/13/warriors-outrun-by-young-nuggets-111-103/

WIZARDS:

Quiet summer belies Wizards’ plans to make noise in East

http://www.nba.com/preview/2015/WAS/index.html

Alan Anderson undergoes second ankle surgery in five months

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wizards-insider/wp/2015/10/13/wizards-alan-anderson-undergoes-second-ankle-surgery-in-five-months/

Nene is a better backup than starter, or he may no longer fit at all

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/fancy-stats/wp/2015/10/13/nene-is-a-better-backup-than-a-starter-but-he-may-no-longer-fit-with-the-wizards-at-all/

Jorts – aka Josh Harrellson – is trying for a comeback

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/wizards/jorts–aka-josh-harrellson–is-trying-for-a-comeback-in-nba/2015/10/13/7f30f72a-71d0-11e5-8248-98e0f5a2e830_story.html

Beal’s path to stardom

http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/story/2015-10-12/bradley-beal-long-2s-breakout-season-wizards-harden-thompson

NBA player Gortat plans to buy new Windermere home

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/brinkmann-on-business/os-nba-gortat-windermere-home-20151013-post.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.