NBA Daily Links: 10.18.15

October 18, 2015 by Pete Newmann

PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.”

-Albert Einstein

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NBA:

How the NBA’s fashion game has evolved in the 10 years since the dress code

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/how-the-nba-s-fashion-game-has-evolved-in-the-10-years-since-the-2005-dress-code-060252761.html

How are new guys fitting in?

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-saturday-how-are-the-new-guys-fitting-in/

Unheralded NBA rookies most likely to shine this season

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2580127-10-unheralded-nba-rookies-most-likely-to-shine-this-season

Yao Ming makes Michael Jordan look like a tiny dwarf

http://mashable.com/2015/10/15/breaking-yao-ming-taller-than-michael-jordan/?ref=yfp#.buVVxC5eOq7

Greg Oden put up a double-double in his Chinese basketball debut

http://deadspin.com/greg-oden-put-up-a-double-double-in-his-chinese-basketb-1737110052?ref=yfp

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2580024-greg-oden-drops-23-points-14-rebounds-in-china-debut

Craig Sager to work NBA opening night for Turner after cancer battle

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13909780/turner-reporter-craig-sager-return-sideline-nba-opening-night

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

Ralph Sampson visits Immokalee High School

http://naplesherald.com/2015/10/17/nba-legend-ralph-sampson-visits-immokalee-high-school/

FTSA taking gaming conference out of Nevada after licensing ruling

http://espn.go.com/chalk/story/_/id/13911734/fantasy-sports-trade-association-pulls-january-conference-nevada

LAMAR ODOM:

We don’t really know Lamar Odom’s pain

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13894830/how-lamar-odom-hides-hurt-inside

Odom conscious, breathing on his own

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13902999/lamar-odom-conscious-breathing-own-las-vegas-hospital

http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20151017/lamar-odom-taken-off-ventilator-shows-more-improvement

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2015/10/16/lamar-odom-open-eyes-communicate-hospital/74061822/

Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan and Chris Paul visit Odom

http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/clippersnow/la-sp-cn-blake-griffin-deandre-jordan-and-chris-paul-visited-lamar-odom-20151017-story.html?ref=yfp

76ERS:

TJ McConnell working for 76ers’ PG job

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20151018_McConnell_slugging_away_in_76ers__point_guard_competition.html

BUCKS:

Bucks can’t overcome rough fourth quarter

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/bucks/bucks-cant-overcome-rough-fourth-quarter-b99597632z1-333728681.html

BULLS:

With same core, Bulls hope new voice is the difference

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/same-core-chicago-bulls-hope-voice-difference-200558774–nba.html

Portis making a name for himself

http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bulls/post/_/id/22381/rookie-bobby-portis-making-a-name-for-himself-early

McDermott completely fine with coming off the bench

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-doug-mcdermott-bulls-spt-1018-20151017-story.html

http://chicago.suntimes.com/basketball/7/71/1026239/derrick-rose-recovers-doug-mcdermott-looks-improve

CAVALIERS:

Tristan Thompson isn’t worth anywhere near $94 million

http://fivethirtyeight.com/datalab/tristan-thompson-isnt-worth-anywhere-near-94-million/?ref=yfp

Cavs sign center Jack Cooley

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

Smith, Shumpert, Williams will bring their brand of toughness to Cavs this season

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

CELTICS:

Hunter fills in at point guard

http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/celtics-rookie-hunter-handles-filling-in-at-point-guard?ref=yfp

Boston owner: These guys are fired up to be Celtics

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/celtics/post/_/id/4720641/boston-owner-these-guys-are-fired-up-to-be-celtics

Terry Rozier’s long outside shot

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/10/17/terry-rozier-long-outside-shot/ZUT39O5obcrdFC4aAAZjEP/story.html

Celtics showed first signs of sluggishness

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/10/17/celtics-showed-first-signs-sluggishness/5IjirWDff43XcU9R71WDxL/story.html

CLIPPERS:

Ballmer now owns 4% of Twitter

http://www.thewrap.com/la-clippers-owner-steve-ballmer-announces-4-percent-twitter-ownership/

GRIZZLIES:

Joerger praying for Flip Saunders

http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/joerger-praying-for-twolves-boss-saunders-in-cancer-fight-22534d53-bc23-5eda-e053-0100007fcd67-333664361.html

Grizzlies roll up sleeves in South Memphis

http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/griz-roll-up-sleeves-in-south-memphis-22534d53-bc22-5eda-e053-0100007fcd67-333675861.html

HAWKS:

Hawks who benefitted from Coach Bud resting players

http://www.nba.com/hawks/features/4-hawks-who-benefited-coach-bud-resting-players?ref=yfp

Competition for final roster spot will go down to the wire

http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/competition-for-hawks-final-roster-spot-will-go-do/nn45K/?icmp=ajc_internallink_referralbox_free-to-premium-referral

HEAT:

Expect the Heat to bounce back this season

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/playoffs-last-season-heat-expect-bounce-back-195219911–nba.html

Heat’s lineup takes shape in win over Rockets

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article39650199.html

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-houston-rockets-s101715-story.html

Cheers or jeers, Bosh glad to be on receiving end

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-chris-bosh-s101715-story.html

Are the Heat contenders?

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/10/17/51-q-are-the-heat-contenders/

HORNETS:

Newest Hornet Damien Wilkins: I am not going to try to be MKG

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article39608961.html?ref=yfp

Hornets reserves hold off Knicks to go 5-0

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article39647433.html

Lin says Knicks weren’t interested in bringing him back

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/jeremy-lin-open-knicks-return-team-not-article-1.2401360

JAZZ:

Jazz exercise options on Exum, Burke, Hood and Gobert

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/10/17/jazz-exercise-options-on-four-players/index.html?ref=yfp

Hayward’s back sore but fine after hard fall

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3068378-155/utah-jazz-notes-gordon-haywards-back

KINGS:

Kings might rotate starting lineups in regular season

http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article39643539.html

Gay leads Kings to win over Pelicans

http://www.sacbee.com/sports/article39643719.html

KNICKS:

Knicks 4-0 in preseason. What does it mean? Fisher responds

http://nypost.com/2015/10/17/knicks-4-0-in-preseason-what-does-it-mean-fisher-responds/?ref=yfp

Arron Afflalo’s special connection with Kendrick Lamar

http://yahoo.thepostgame.com/dish/201510/arron-afflalo-kendrick-lamar-burned-cds-compton-new-york-knicks-nba-basketball?ref=yfp

Why the Knicks defense will be more fun to watch this season

http://nypost.com/2015/10/17/why-the-knicks-defense-will-be-more-fun-to-watch-this-season/?ref=yfp

Kyle O’Quinn hopes to help Knicks with physical play

http://espn.go.com/blog/newyork/knicks/post/_/id/63236/kyle-oquinn-hopes-to-spark-knicks-with-physical-play

LAKERS:

Russell, Kobe team up for new future with downtrodden Lakers

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/russell-kobe-team-future-downtrodden-lakers-002637311–nba.html

Game in San Diego vs Warriors ends early due to floor conditions

http://kron4.com/2015/10/17/warriors-lakers-game-ends-early-due-to-floor-conditions/

MAGIC:

Magic improved their intensity in exhibition win

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/magic-basketblog/os-mbb-orlando-magic-flamengo-analysis-20151017-post.html

MAVERICKS:

How JJ Barea’s unlikely success story continues to defy odds

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-mavericks/20151017-sefko-how-j.j.-barea-s-unlikely-success-story-continues-to-defy-odds.ece

NETS:

Nets never-ending struggle to get Bargnani back on the floor

http://nypost.com/2015/10/17/nets-never-ending-struggle-to-get-bargnani-back-on-the-floor/

How being one of 14 children prepared Quincy Miller for the NBA

http://nypost.com/2015/10/17/how-being-one-of-14-children-prepared-quincy-miller-for-nba/

PACERS:

Robinson III brings intrigue to Pacers roster

http://www.nba.com/pacers/robinson-iii-brings-intrigue-pacers-roster?ref=yfp

PELICANS:

McCalebb, Robinson make debuts, Pelicans lose

http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/10/new_orleans_pelicans_5.html#incart_river

Anthony Davis returns to Rupp Arena for Kentucky’s Big Blue Madness event

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

PISTONS:

Jennings making progress in Achilles rehab

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/10/17/detroit-pistons-brandon-jennings-rehab/74132040/

RAPTORS:

Biyombo should add defensive depth

http://www.torontosun.com/2015/10/17/biyombo-should-add-defensive-depth-to-raptors

ROCKETS:

Terrence Jones undergoing concussion evaluation

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/10/terrence-jones-undergoing-concussion-evaluation/

Injuries continue to hinder Rockets as they fall to Heat

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/10/injuries-continue-to-hinder-rockets-in-preseason-as-they-fall-to-heat/

SPURS:

Adding Aldridge makes the loaded Spurs even better

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/adding-aldridge-makes-loaded-spurs-look-even-better-214344153–nba.html

Spurs fans set for first glimpse of LaMarcus Aldridge

http://espn.go.com/blog/nba/post/_/id/9764/spurs-fans-set-for-first-glimpse-of-lamarcus-aldridge

Like their arena, Spurs an unfinished project

http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Like-their-arena-Spurs-an-unfinished-project-6575973.php

Diaw cleared for preseason debut

http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Still-French-Diaw-cleared-for-preseason-debut-6575741.php

SUNS:

Suns slow preseason starts continue in Denver

http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2015/10/17/suns-preseason-slow-starts-worsens-denver/74140280/

THUNDER:

What you need to know about OKC’s new security measures

http://newsok.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-chesapeake-energy-arenas-new-security-measures/article/5454281

Mitch McGary diagnosed with a concussion

http://newsok.com/mitch-mcgary-diagnosed-with-a-concussion/article/5454278

TIMBERWOLVES:

KG, Prince, Miller mentoring youngsters in Minnesota

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/kg-prince-miller-mentoring-youngsters-minnesota-211831588–nba.html

TRAIL BLAZERS:

Lillard to return against Jazz

http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2015/10/trail_blazers_vs_utah_jazz_game_preview_2.html#incart_river

WARRIORS:

Warriors just another contender in loaded West

http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20151017/heisler-warriors-just-another-contender-in-loaded-west

A look at the team’s depth

http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Warriors-tonight-A-look-at-their-depth-6575918.php

Warriors-Lakers exhibition game called early (playing surface)

http://www.mercurynews.com/warriors/ci_28986321/warriors-exhibition-ends-early

http://www.csnbayarea.com/warriors/dangerous-court-conditions-scrap-warriors-lakers-game

WIZARDS:

Sessions settling in with Wizards

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/wizards/backup-point-guard-ramon-sessions-settling-in-with-washington-wizards/2015/10/17/ae4d913a-74f5-11e5-8248-98e0f5a2e830_story.html

Wall to miss preseason game for Light the Walk Night in honor of buddy Miyah

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wizards-insider/wp/2015/10/17/john-wall-to-miss-wizards-preseason-game-for-light-the-night-walk-in-honor-of-buddy-miyah/

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.