NBA Daily Links: 10.20.15

PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try.”

-Seth Godin

 

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NBA:

Who killed Lorenzen Wright? Ex-NBA player’s murder remains a mystery

http://www.si.com/nba/2015/10/19/lorenzen-wright-murder-mystery-memphis-grizzlies

 

Who will win MVP?

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/10/19/51-questions-who-will-win-mvp/

 

Chris Webber to teach master’s class at Wake Forest

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/10/19/chris-webber-to-teach-masters-class-at-wake-forest/

http://www.journalnow.com/news/local/former-nba-all-star-chris-webber-to-teach-at-wake/article_2bc01565-404b-503a-b388-12a1a057a659.html

 

Jr. NBA week tips off across North America

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/jr-nba-week-tips-north-america-article-1.2401962

 

Patrick Ewing’s estate hits market for $5.3 million

http://www.bethesdamagazine.com/Bethesda-Beat/2015/Real-Estate-Roundup-NBA-Hall-of-Famers-Potomac-Estate-Hits-the-Market/

 

DraftKings retains Martha Coakley as adviser

http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2015/10/19/draftkings-retains-martha-coakley-former-outside-advisor/jQouhzbmNrm3wgfgRQ0TkN/story.html

 

FIBA:

Coach K to step down as Team USA coach after 2016 Olympics

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2015/10/19/mike-krzyzewski-usa-basketball-olympics/74218066/?ref=yfp

http://espn.go.com/olympics/basketball/story/_/id/13922822/mike-krzyzewski-step-coach-usa-basketball-2016-olympic-games

 

NBA DRAFT:

Coach K: One-and-done issue not going away

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/13923267/duke-blue-devils-coach-mike-krzyzewski-says-one-done-culture-not-going-away

 

LAMAR ODOM:

Lamar Odom to be moved to LA hospital

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13928863/lamar-odom-losangeles-hospital-las-vegas-via-medical-transport-helicopter

http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20151019/lamar-odom-to-be-transferred-to-los-angeles-hospital

 

Lamar Odom in early stages of physical therapy

http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20151018/lamar-odom-in-early-stages-of-physical-therapy

 

Lifted spirits as Odom continues to improve

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2015/10/19/lamar-odom-khloe-kardashian-las-vegas-hospital/74234302/

 

76ERS:

Holmes shows off dunking skills

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20151020_Monster_dunk_felt_right_at_Holmes_for_Sixers__rookie.html

 

BUCKS:

Henson alleges luxury jewelry store racially profiled him

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/bucks/bucks-john-henson-says-he-was-racially-profiled-in-whitefish-bay-b99599623z1-334408321.html

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13928294/john-henson-milwaukee-bucks-alleges-was-victim-racial-profiling

 

BULLS:

Q&A with Fred Hoiberg

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13919916/nba-fred-hoiberg-lofty-aspirations-first-year-chicago-bulls-coach

 

Noah could wind up in reserve role as Bulls sort out their rotation

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-bulls-starters-rotation-spt-1020-20151019-story.html

 

Hoiberg likens Derrick Rose’s injury to Reggie Miller

http://chicago.suntimes.com/basketball/7/71/1030124/bulls-fred-hoiberg-likens-derrick-roses-injury-reggie-miller

 

Noah’s activity a bright spot in Bulls loss

http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/joakim-noahs-activity-bright-spot-bulls-loss-hornets

Jimmy Butler’s car reportedly doesn’t have a rearview mirror

http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/post/_/id/13927339/the-chicago-bulls-jimmy-butler-reportedly-took-car-rearview-mirror-reminder-never-look-back

 

The Bulls should explore trades

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-am-chicago-bulls-should-explore-trades/

 

CAVALIERS:

Cavs beat Mavs, avoid winless preseason

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

 

Michelle Obama coming to Akron to promote education campaign with LeBron

http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2015/10/first_lady_michelle_obama_comi.html#incart_river

Blatt confident LeBron will be in opening day lineup

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13927872/lebron-james-cleveland-cavaliers-ready-season-opener-coach-david-blatt-says

 

CELTICS:

Johnson, Thomas a good fit

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

 

Rozier, Johnson lead Celts to win

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

 

Perry Jones wonders if he’s done enough

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/10/19/cnotes/nIra7qrrlND0QgRkrMZUHI/story.html

 

Amir Johnson is all in with Celtics – and new city

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/celtics/post/_/id/4720659/amir-johnson-all-in-with-celtics-and-his-new-city

 

CLIPPERS:

Doc wonders why rival Warriors are so sensitive

http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-20151020-story.html

 

Blake Griffin trained with sprinter Carmelita Jeter to improve speed

http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/clippersnow/la-sp-cn-blake-griffin-trained-with-carmelita-jeter-20151019-story.html

 

Clippers, Paul Pierce fit like a glove

http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20151019/la-clippers-paul-pierce-fit-like-a-glove

 

GRIZZLIES:

Joerger keeps pushing for fast start to season

http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/grizzlies-joerger-keeps-pushing-for-fast-start-to-season-22787d93-edee-3c33-e053-0100007f781d-334328281.html

 

Mike Conley hosts tip-off event in Binghampton

http://www.nba.com/grizzlies/news/conley-jr-nba-tipoff-151019

 

HAWKS:

Mack returning to form after offseason surgery

http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/mack-returning-to-form-after-offseason-surgery/nn5mm/?icmp=ajc_internallink_referralbox_free-to-premium-referral

 

Hawks to wait until deadline for options on Schroder, Hardaway

http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/hawks-to-wait-until-deadline-on-options-for-schrod/nn5kP/?icmp=ajc_internallink_referralbox_free-to-premium-referral

 

Al Horford switches agents to Bill Duffy

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25346004/hawks-al-horford-switches-agents-to-bill-duffy

 

HEAT:

Heat players Dragic, Deng passionate about soccer

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article40333350.html

 

Heat sign Briante Weber, waive Corey Hawkins

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article40342911.html

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-briante-weber-s101915-story.html

 

Heat still trying to find their way 3 weeks into preseason

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-erik-spoelstra-s101915-story.html

 

HORNETS:

Hornets win franchise-best sixth preseason game

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article40380468.html

 

Al Jefferson refuses to let the NBA run past him

http://www.sportingnews.com/nba-news/4658657-al-jefferson-hornets-charlotte-post-game-low-centers-big-men

 

JAZZ:

Hayward calls flagrant foul just a bad play

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3079791-155/utah-jazz-notes-hayward-calls-flagrant

 

Ingles rested, ready and relaxed for sophomore season

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3078886-155/utah-jazz-joe-ingles-rested-relaxed

 

KINGS:

Eric Moreland’s hustle, energy keep him in mix

http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article40382475.html

 

Preseason numbers don’t tell the whole story for Rondo, Collison

http://www.csnbayarea.com/kings/preseason-numbers-dont-tell-whole-story-rondo-collison

 

Kings announce SMUD to serve as Golden 1 Center’s renewable energy provider

http://www.nba.com/kings/news/kings-announce-smud-golden-1-center-renewable-energy

 

KNICKS:

Langston Galloway’s confidence has changed – but obscurity threat hasn’t

http://nypost.com/2015/10/19/langston-galloways-confidence-has-changed-but-obscurity-threat-hasnt/

 

Healthy Knicks give Fisher a variety of options

http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/healthy-knicks-giving-derek-fisher-a-variety-of-options-1.10983677?ref=yfp

 

James Dolan says he was surprised by Isiah Thomas backlash

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/20/sports/basketball/james-l-dolan-says-he-was-surprised-by-isiah-thomas-backlash.html?ref=basketball&_r=0&mtrref=www.nytimes.com&gwh=B3DD6320C35B5650115C13210E4415C6&gwt=pay

 

James Dolan defense of Isiah Thomas can’t be good for Phil Jackson

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/isola-james-dolan-timing-good-phil-jackson-article-1.2403560

 

Afflalo poised to thrive in triangle offense

http://espn.go.com/blog/newyork/knicks/post/_/id/63257/afflalo-looks-poised-to-thrive-in-knicks-triangle-offense

 

It’s not in Fisher’s DNA to ponder “what if”

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2580628-after-career-of-defying-expectations-derek-fisher-may-give-biggest-surprise-yet

 

LAKERS:

Being Jim Buss

http://www.usatoday.com/longform/sports/nba/lakers/2015/10/19/jim-buss-lakers-jerry-west-kobe-bryant-magic-johnson-jeanie-buss/73989030/

 

Lakers from the outside: Assets and liabilities

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13845720/losangeles-lakers-assets-liabilities

 

Ryan Kelly’s dunk seals the deal as Kobe rests injured leg

http://www.ocregister.com/lakers/early-688303-warriors-angeles.html

 

Huertas impresses again

http://www.lakersnation.com/game-recap-marcelo-huertas-impresses-again-as-lakers-top-blazers/2015/10/19/

 

MAGIC:

Aaron Gordon’s left foot is OK after some scary soreness

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-orlando-magic-news-1020-20151019-story.html

 

Magic waive Appling and Sibert

http://www.nba.com/magic/news/magic-waive-appling-and-sibert

 

MAVERICKS:

International import could play a big role if he adjusts

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-mavericks/headlines/20151019-sefko-international-import-could-play-a-big-role-for-the-mavs-if-he-adjusts-to-nba-game.ece

 

NUGGETS:

Erick Green stating his case

http://blogs.denverpost.com/nuggets/2015/10/19/erick-green-stating-his-case-for-inclusion-on-nuggets-roster/13367/

 

PACERS:

Pacers plan to play big vs Bulls

http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2015/10/19/pacers-plan-play-big-vs-bulls/74227476/

 

PELICANS:

Pelicans outscored 40-13 in fourth, lose to Rockets

http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/10/new_orleans_pelicans_6.html#incart_river

 

Tom Benson and daughter agree to mediation in Texas lawsuit

http://www.nola.com/business/index.ssf/2015/10/saints_pelicans_tom_benson_and.html#incart_river

 

PISTONS:

Blake attends Slow Roll, aims to return Friday

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/10/19/detroit-pistons-steve-blake-slow-roll/74245290/

 

RAPTORS:

Raptors pleasantly surprised by Joseph

http://www.torontosun.com/2015/10/19/joseph-has-been-pleasant-surprise-for-raptors

 

ROCKETS:

Rockets looking to regain chemistry after win vs Pelicans

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/10/rockets-looking-to-regain-chemistry-after-preseason-win-against-pelicans/?utm_source=http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=offpage-widget-dealer-spotlight&utm_content=http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/10/rockets-looking-to-regain-chemistry-after-preseason-win-against-pelicans/

 

No timetable yet for return on Donatas Motiejunas

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/10/no-timetable-yet-for-return-of-donatas-motiejunas/?utm_source=http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=offpage-widget-dealer-spotlight&utm_content=http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/10/no-timetable-yet-for-return-of-donatas-motiejunas/

 

SPURS:

Marjanovic already a fan favorite

http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Spurs-Marjanovic-already-a-fan-favorite-6578282.php

 

Duncan trying to figure out new role with Spurs

http://espn.go.com/blog/nba/post/_/id/9830/duncan-trying-to-figure-out-new-role-with-spurs

 

SUNS:

Suns eager for Bledsoe-Knight chemistry

http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2015/10/19/phoenix-suns-eager-bledsoe-knight-chemistry/74244636/

 

THUNDER:

Kevin Durant appears healthy and ready to dominate

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2015/10/19/9567255/kevin-durant-injury-oklahoma-city-thunder-free-agency?ref=yfp

 

Thunder are staying the course

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-pm-thunder-are-staying-the-course/

 

NBA TV analysts like the Thunder

http://newsok.com/article/5454544

 

TIMBERWOLVES:

Towns gets a taste of the bigs

http://www.startribune.com/towns-gets-a-taste-of-the-bigs-nba-bigs/334419271/

 

TRAIL BLAZERS:

Win or lose, Blazers should be fun to watch this season

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

 

WARRIORS:

One out, two back

http://www.csnbayarea.com/warriors/warriors-bogut-undergoes-surgery-barnes-thompson-return

 

Steve Kerr uncertain for opener vs Pelicans

http://www.si.com/nba/2015/10/19/golden-state-warriors-steve-kerr-back-surgeries-uncertain-opener

 

Warriors add Xavier Henry, likely for D-League team

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/10/19/warriors-add-xavier-henry-to-roster-likely-for-d-league-team/

 

Champs proudly wear bulls eye as they go for ring No. 2

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/features/david_aldridge/10/19/morning-tip-golden-state-warriors-defending-crown-lamar-odom-health-pau-gasol-qa/index.html

 

WIZARDS:

DeJuan Blair is capitalizing on opportunities in preseason

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wizards-insider/wp/2015/10/19/wizards-dejuan-blair-is-capitalizing-on-opportunities-during-the-preseason/?ref=yfp

 

Jared Dudley could make his return this week

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/wizards/dudley-could-make-his-return-this-week-for-the-wizards/2015/10/19/fb72482a-76b2-11e5-b9c1-f03c48c96ac2_story.html

 

Martell Webster seeks second opinion for injured right hip

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wizards-insider/wp/2015/10/19/martell-webster-seeks-second-opinion-for-injured-right-hip/

 

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.