PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Don’t worry about what people say behind your back; they are the people finding faults in your life instead of fixing the faults in their own life.”
-Unknown
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NBA:
Silver sees healthy NBA, expects shorter preseason
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/silver-sees-healthy-nba-expects-shorter-preseason-194352103–nba.html
Adam Silver says early dialogue with union going well
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13955998/adam-silver-nba-says-early-dialogue-union-going-well
NBA x NFL jersey mashup lab
http://thelab.bleacherreport.com/nfl-x-nba-jersey-mashups/
35 crazy predictions for the NBA season
http://grantland.com/the-triangle/35-crazy-predictions-for-the-2015-16-nba-season/
Which coaches are already on the hot seat?
Who’s the top sixth man?
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-am-2016s-sixth-man-of-the-year/
The race for No. 8 in the West
X Ambassadors to perform for NBA on TNT opening night
http://www.nba.com/2015/news/10/23/x-ambassadors-to-perform-opening-night-for-nba-on-tnt/
PJ Carlesimo heads to Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
TEAM USA:
Popovich to coach Team USA after Coach K steps down
http://news.yahoo.com/popovich-coach-us-olympic-basketball-team-coach-k-163542243–spt.html
Pop will be in charge in Tokyo
http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Popovich-named-next-Team-USA-coach-6587280.php
Even Pop has a dream job
http://espn.go.com/blog/marc-stein/post/_/id/3987/even-popovich-has-a-dream-job
Popovich gets the call
Thoughts on Pop being named next coach
http://www.si.com/nba/2015/10/23/gregg-popovich-usa-basketball-coach
Kidd congratulates Pop on Team USA coaching gig
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/336440811.html
Brad Stevens has interest in joining Team USA staff
Tyus Jones not surprised by Coach K decision
LAMAR ODOM:
How did Lamar Odom fall so far?
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13947630/brothel-worker-says-lamar-odom-was-pain
Docs: Odom overdosed on cocaine, other drugs
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13947367/lamar-odom-speech-improving-therapy-family-says
NBA DRAFT:
Potential No. 1 pick Skal Labissiere cleared by NCAA
76ERS:
Brown wishes he had more time to evaluate Sixers
Sixers face roster moves after loss in preseason finale
Sixers president sees a day with daily sports fantasy and legalized sports betting
BUCKS:
Giannis Antetokounmpo has strong showing in Bucks loss
BULLS:
Bulls complicated frontcourt puzzle has no easy solution
Derrick Rose’s exhibition debut a distinct success
Pau Gasol pleased with Bulls plan for his minutes
Noah keeps McDermott from Mavs after game-winning shot
CAVALIERS:
Tristan Thompson arrives at training camp
How Tristan Thompson secured a $32 million raise, to the dismay of many
LeBron said Cavs owner Dan Gilbert is committed to winning
http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/10/lebron_james_said_cavaliers_ow.html#incart_river
LeBron hasn’t practiced since receiving shot in his back
Cavs waive four players
http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/10/cleveland_cavaliers_waive_aust.html#incart_river
CELTICS:
The Celtics and rising expectations
http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/celtics/post/_/id/4720714/the-celtics-and-rising-expectations
Celtics expected to pick up option on James Young
http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/boston-celtics-expected-pick-up-option-on-james-young?ref=yfp
Celtics end preseason with win
Rookies could learn from Amir Johnson
Celtics dominate the boards against Sixers
http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/celtics-dominate-boards-against-sixers
Extensions unlikely for Sullinger and Zeller
CLIPPERS:
Pierce shows Clippers why they need to believe in his ‘Truth’
http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-paul-pierce-20151024-story.html
Clippers still unsure about fifth starter
http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-trail-blazers-20151023-story.html
Rivers says Pierce has always been underrated
http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20151023/clippers-rivers-says-pierce-has-always-been-underrated
GRIZZLIES:
Barnes at home with the Grizzlies
Lessons learned from Griz preseason
Griz check a few boxes in dress rehearsal
Memphis and free agency
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-pm-green-talks-free-agency-grizzlies-future/
HAWKS:
Q&A with Paul Millsap
Keys to success for Hawks
Schroder wants to start
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/schroder-wants-to-start-but-wont-be-distraction/
HEAT:
Green scores 24 in loss, gets fined for gestures
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article41282421.html
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-new-orleans-pelicans-s102315-story.html
Green fined $25K for menacing gestures
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-gerald-green-s102315-story.html
Spoelstra says he’s locked into his five for opening night
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-starting-lineup-s102315-story.html
HORNETS:
Aaron Harrison survives Hornets roster cuts
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article41245338.html
JAZZ:
New starting five impresses in preseason finale
http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3094616-155/utah-jazz-notes-new-starting-five?ref=yfp
Gordon Hayward buys $3.5M California estate
http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/jazznotes/3095620-155/report-gordon-hayward-buys-35-million-california
As season nears, Jazz know they’ll sneak up on no one
http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3095143-155/utah-jazz-as-regular-season-nears
KINGS:
Karl toys with lineup that could close games for Kings
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article41270889.html
Cauley-Stein dinged, new scoring lineup
http://www.csnbayarea.com/kings/kings-notes-cauley-stein-dinged-new-scoring-lineup-etc
KNICKS:
Robin Lopez expects to be fine for Knicks opener
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13956009/robin-lopez-expects-ready-newyork-knicks-opener
Four takeaways from Knicks preseason
http://espn.go.com/blog/newyork/knicks/post/_/id/63297/four-takeaways-from-knicks-preseason
Kyle O’Quinn ready to be big contributor for Knicks
NBA commish: It’s OK if Isiah-Dolan talk Browne-Sanders suit
http://nypost.com/2015/10/23/nba-commish-essentially-dares-isiah-keep-talking/
Knicks show little cohesion in last tuneup before opener
Knicks waive Greek Freak’s brother, four others
http://nypost.com/2015/10/23/knicks-waive-greek-freaks-brother-four-others/
Vujacic’s wait is over
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/vujacics-wait-is-over-after-impatiently-leaving-nba/
LAKERS:
Lakers trainer searches for an injury solution
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13947039/losangeles-lakers-trainer-searches-injury-solution
Kobe still expected for opener; Clarkson in doubt
Lakers will treat Clarkson’s shoulder conservatively
http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-jordan-clarkson-20151024-story.html
Jim Buss sticks head up, gets pie to face
http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20151023/heisler-jim-buss-sticks-head-up-gets-pie-to-face
Byron Scott wants Tarik Black to develop a mean streak
Is this Kobe’s final season?
http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/10/23/51-questions-is-this-kobe-bryants-final-season/
MAGIC:
Magic finish preseason with win
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/
Magic waive Egwu, leaving roster at 14
http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/10/23/orlando-magic-waive-nnanna-egwu-to-complete-roster/
MAVERICKS:
How Wesley Matthews, Deron Williams fared in their first Mavs game
Williams, Matthews make debuts, Mavs finish preseason winless
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nba/dallas-mavericks/article41286024.html
Carlisle saw some wins during preseason
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nba/dallas-mavericks/full-court-press-blog/article41287365.html
NETS:
Sidelined Willie Reed can only hope and pray for Nets roster spot
http://nypost.com/2015/10/24/sidelined-willie-reed-only-can-hope-and-pray-for-nets-roster-spot/
Larkin ready for Nets point as backup or starter
Bargnani injury complicates roster decisions
PACERS:
Pacers beat Hornets, make it through preseason healthy
Frank Vogel plays a tiny Paul George prank
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/2015/10/23/frank-vogel-plays-tiny-paul-george-prank/74468916/
Douglas brothers find similar success in NFL and NBA
PELICANS:
Ryan Anderson says new video board pinnacle of investment into players
http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/10/pelicans_forward_ryan_anderson_1.html#incart_river
Bo McCalebb happy to play in front of friends and family
http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/10/new_orleans_pelicans_bo_mccale.html#incart_river
Pelicans close out preseason with win over Heat
http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/10/new_orleans_pelicans_7.html#incart_river
Eric Gordon’s NBA rebirth
Pelicans fighting through injuries
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-pm-pelicans-counting-on-players-to-step-up/
PISTONS:
Pistons close preseason with bang
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/10/23/detroit-pistons-atlanta-hawks/74471498/
Pistons waive three players, including Cartier Martin
RAPTORS:
Raptors need Terrence Ross to adapt to new role quickly
Q&A with Masai Ujiri
http://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2015/10/23/ten-questions-with-raptors-gm-masai-ujiri.html
Scola a savvy veteran contributor Raptors have lacked for years
Raptors defeat playoff ousters in final tuneup
http://www.torontosun.com/2015/10/23/raptors-defeat-playoff-ousters-wizards-in-final-tuneup
ROCKETS:
Rockets have one more cut to make before deadline
http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/10/rockets-have-one-more-cut-to-make-before-deadline/
Spurs beat Rockets soundly in final preseason tuneup
http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/10/spurs-beat-rockets-soundly-in-final-preseason-tune-up/
McHale wants a shorter exhibition schedule
Five takeaways from Rockets preseason
http://espn.go.com/blog/houston-rockets/post/_/id/1226/five-takeaways-from-the-rockets-preseason
SPURS:
Spurs find stroke in preseason finale
http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Spurs-close-out-preseason-with-6587811.php
Jacque Vaughn returns to Amway Center as Spurs scout
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-orlando-magic-news-1024-20151023-story.html
Bumps expected, Aldridge, Spurs preaching patience
SUNS:
Ronnie Price returns after battling mono
Bully by Tyson Chandler
http://www.theplayerstribune.com/bullying-awareness-tyson-chandler/
THUNDER:
How Thunder are borrowing from the Spurs to keep Kevin Durant
http://nypost.com/2015/10/22/how-thunder-are-borrowing-from-spurs-to-keep-kevin-durant/
Nike’s new Kevin Durant shirts fueling conspiracy theories in D.C.
The Thunder and NBA are trying to be more careful about concussions
http://newsok.com/article/5455533
TIMBERWOLVES:
Wolves look sharp in final preseason game
http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_29016406/timberwolves-look-sharp-winning-final-preseason-game
Flip Saunders won’t return to Wolves this season
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13957993/flip-saunders-return-minnesota-timberwolves-season
TRAIL BLAZERS:
Blazers waive Pressey, Johnson – Tim Frazier makes roster
WARRIORS:
Five takeaways for the defending champs
http://espn.go.com/blog/golden-state-warriors/post/_/id/735/five-takeaways-for-the-defending-champs
Warriors now face the hard part – defending their title
Don’t expect a championship hangover for Golden State
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13952787/nba-expect-championship-hangover-golden-state-warriors
Our brand of basketball
http://www.csnbayarea.com/warriors/rewind-warriors-remind-nba-why-they-are-defending-champs
Warriors waive four, roster now at 15
http://www.csnbayarea.com/warriors/warriors-waive-four-get-roster-15-players
Could Klay Thompson be an MVP candidate this year?
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/warriors/2015/10/23/klay-thompson-warriors/73107352/
WIZARDS:
Wizards drop preseason finale
The face of the Wizards, John Wall enters his sixth season as a man in full
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