PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Someone once told me not to bite off more than I can chew. I told them I would rather choke on greatness than nibble on mediocrity.”
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NBA:
Ranking the NBA’s top 30 point guards
NBA rookie power rankings
Who can challenge the Warriors?
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-pm-who-can-challenge-the-warriors/
Thabo Sefolosha to give deposition Thursday by NYPD attorneys
NBA buys equity in mobile development company
Abdul-Jabbar rips Jordan
Glen Rice Jr. in physical altercation
http://www.tmz.com/2015/11/04/glen-rice-jr-real-housewives-atlanta/
LAMAR ODOM:
Lamar Odom healthy enough to see visitors
http://www.si.com/nba/2015/11/04/lamar-odom-health-update-visitors-metta-world-peace
Metta World Peace: Kobe and I tried to save Lamar
http://www.tmz.com/2015/11/04/metta-world-peace-lamars-medical-crisis-made-me-hate-the-kardashians/
WNBA:
Laurel Richie leaving post as WNBA’s president
Adam Silver: We are 100% committed to the WNBA
76ERS:
Sixers fall short against Bucks
Sixers sign Phil Pressey
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20151105_Sixers_add_point_guard_Phil_Pressey.html
http://www.nba.com/sixers/philadelphia-76ers-sign-phil-pressey
BUCKS:
Bucks struggle but win in Parker’s debut
Bucks face challenge in $500 million dollar arena price tag
What Jabari Parker’s return means for Bucks
BULLS:
Joakim Noah Q&A on Billy Donovan
Jimmy Butler: Bulls haven’t been playing defense
http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bulls/post/_/id/22444/jimmy-butler-bulls-havent-been-playing-defense
Derrick Rose not worried about his offensive woes
http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bulls/post/_/id/22446/rose-not-worried-about-offensive-woes
Butler promises Bulls will bring better effort vs Thunder
Is Derrick Rose becoming a difficult player to coach? What say you, Fred?
CAVALIERS:
LeBron angling to pull off greatest power play in NBA history
Kyrie Irving sees light at the end of the tunnel for rehab
LeBron rips sleeves, rips Knicks in 4th quarter
CELTICS:
Celtics lose to Pacers
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/11/04/celtics/TPllJaqz6Rqbxv2Xs19CaN/story.html
Brad Stevens visits former Butler player who is battling cancer
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/11/04/cnotes/rH9avGjdUICD44oVlIWwMP/story.html
Ron Hunter just being a dad, watching son’s NBA debut
http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/ron-hunter-just-being-dad-watching-sons-nba-debut
No panic for Celtics, but urgency is rising
CLIPPERS:
Clippers need to embrace villain role
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14050483/clippers-need-embrace-role-villain
Jamal Crawford contributes to Clippers in subtle ways
http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-report-20151105-story.html
Curry leads Warriors past Clippers
http://www.fresnobee.com/sports/article43087866.html
GRIZZLIES:
Griz look to keep hitting stride on defense
HAWKS:
Observations from win over Nets
http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/basketball/five-observations-from-hawks-101-87-win-over-nets/npGdk/
Hawks report card vs Nets
HEAT:
Gerald Green hospitalized after incident at residence
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article42967095.html
Tyler Johnson: From minors to major role with Heat
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-tyler-johnson-s110415-story.html
Wade traveling with Heat after dealing with migraine
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-dwyane-wade-s110415-story.html
HORNETS:
Hornets believe Jeremy Lamb can be a lion
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/scott-fowler/article42958509.html
Hornets to honor Curry and Mourning
JAZZ:
Pace and execution offensively? Jazz can use both
http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3138785-155/jazz-pace-and-execution-offensively-jazz
Blazers spoil Jazz home opener
KINGS:
Kings lose third straight
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article43064118.html
McLemore benched, Anderson and Collison start
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article43060044.html
KNICKS:
Knicks fade after quick start, lose to Cavs
http://nypost.com/2015/11/04/knicks-fade-after-quick-start-fall-to-lebron-james-cavaliers/
Porzingis limited due to foul trouble
LAKERS:
Can Kobe Bryant be good again?
http://espn.go.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/14041215/kobe-bryant-good-again-how
Byron Scott: Winning comes first, development of players comes second
Heated bench argument reveals passion, says Byron Scott
Lakers schedule isn’t favorable for 0-4 team
http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-report-20151105-story.html
Kobe Bryant blames dismal start on lack of experience
MAGIC:
Magic lose as Vucevic suffers knee injury
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/os-magic-rockets-game-1105-20151104-story.html
Magic in midst of grueling schedule stretch
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-orlando-magic-news-1105-20151104-story.html
Postgame report
http://www.nba.com/magic/news/postgame-report-magic-vs.-rockets-11/4/15
Skiles out to prove how much he’s grown as a coach
MAVERICKS:
Mavericks flunk first crunch-time test
http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/mavericks/post/_/id/4705730/mavs-flunk-first-crunch-time-test
Mavs staying the course with Parsons
Carlisle open to playing Parsons only in second half
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article43037073.html
NETS:
Nets plummet to 0-5
http://nypost.com/2015/11/04/nets-plummet-to-0-5-after-late-collapse-vs-hawks/
NBA debt ceiling forces Prokhorov to rework Nets, Barclays deal
http://nypost.com/2015/11/04/nba-debt-ceiling-forces-prokhorov-to-rework-nets-barclays-deal/
NUGGETS:
JJ Hickson makes most of extended playing time
http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_29073587/hickson-makes-most-minutes
PACERS:
Pacers execute late to beat Celtics
PELICANS:
Pelicans taking preventative measures, players participating in yoga classes
http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/11/new_orleans_pelicans_taking_pr.html#incart_river
Gentry acknowledges 0-4 start is a little discouraging, intends to stay the course
http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/11/new_orleans_pelicans_14.html#incart_river
PISTONS:
Pistons finally have a star – and a real hope
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/11/04/detroit-pistons-andre-drummond/75158074/
2 ideas to boost the second unit
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/11/04/detroit-pistons-marcus-morris/75154540/
RAPTORS:
Raptors silence Thunder to set franchise record
Sim Bhullar looks forward to clean slate with Raptors 905
ROCKETS:
Newcomers, injuries testing chemistry
Rockets outlast Magic for second overtime win
Howard reports no setbacks after logging 35 minutes
Rockets move to small lineup
SPURS:
Spurs again falter late in Washington
http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Spurs-again-falter-late-in-Washington-6611801.php
Spurs participated in paid patriotism events, says report
http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Spurs-participated-in-paid-patriotism-6611393.php
Leonard’s transition to a bigger role remains work in progress
SUNS:
Suns breeze past Cousins-less Kings
Len aims to add more finishes
THUNDER:
Kevin Durant healthy again and has all the confidence in the world
Too many fouls, turnovers in loss to Raptors
http://newsok.com/too-many-fouls-turnovers-for-thunder-in-loss-to-raptors/article/5458310
Late-game offense fails Thunder
http://newsok.com/tramel-late-game-offense-fails-thunder/article/5458346
TIMBERWOLVES:
Rubio has to be at his best in today’s NBA
http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_29072282/wolves-ricky-rubio-has-be-at-his-best
TRAIL BLAZERS:
Lillard, McCollum lead Blazers to win
Leonard leaves game with right ankle sprain
WARRIORS:
Wait, are the Warriors even better?
http://espn.go.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/14048176/golden-state-warriors-even-better-season
Walton’s early success boosts Kerr’s career record
http://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/Walton-s-early-success-boosts-Kerr-s-career-6611683.php
Kerr could be out until All-Star break
http://www.csnbayarea.com/warriors/report-warriors-kerr-could-be-out-until-all-star-break
Owner, fiancée slept with Larry O’Brien trophy
http://hauteliving.com/2015/11/joe-lacob-the-charitable-champion/591733/
Warriors survive first tough test, beat Clippers
http://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/Warriors-survive-first-tough-test-beat-Clippers-6611876.php
http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=400827956
Bogut remains sidelined by concussion
http://www.mercurynews.com/warriors/ci_29073037/warriors-bogut-remains-sidelined-by-concussion
WIZARDS:
Marcin Gortat is in a big, black hole right now
Beal’s buzzer-beater beats Spurs
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.