PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“If you want to know what a man’s like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.”
-J.K. Rowling
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NBA:
NBA trade rumors: Breaking down latest on Derrick Rose and Mario Chalmers
NBA rumors: Latest on Kendrick Perkins, Dario Saric and Gasol Brothers
Top week 3 NBA pickups
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wired-top-week-3-nba-pickups-212700082–nba.html
Ranking NBA’s best European players after week 2 of season
http://www.nba.com/magic/gallery/cohen-8ball-ranking-best-european-players-after-week-2-season
Whatever happened to Zarko Cabarkapa?
http://hoopshype.com/2015/11/08/whatever-happened-to-zarko-cabarkapa/
76ERS:
Next five games could be rough on Sixers
Sixers still looking for first win
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20151109_Sixers_still_looking_for_first_win.html
Bulls vs. Sixers at a glance
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/sixers/Bulls-vs-Sixers-at-a-glance.html
BUCKS:
Vasquez mired in dreadful shooting slump
BULLS:
Bulls hope communication issues have been fixed
http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/bulls-hope-communication-issues-have-been-fixed
Derrick Rose apologists need to start seeing the reality of their fading star
CAVALIERS:
James, Love power Cavaliers past Pacers, 101-97, to extend win streak to six
Why James’ ‘constructive criticism’ of Love worked: “Egos need to be checked at the door”
Cavaliers don’t scare Indiana’s George and Love turns around brutal start
http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/11/cleveland_cavaliers_dont_scare.html – incart_river
LeBron James, Paul George shine together for first time in a while
http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/11/lebron_james_cavaliers_pacers.html – incart_river
CELTICS:
Stevens won’t ride roller coaster
Evan Turner not your average forward
Olynyk’s defense turning heads early in Celtics season
http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/olynyks-defense-turning-heads-early-celtics-season
Isaiah Thomas enjoying starting role
CLIPPERS:
Clippers will face former teammate Matt Barnes when Grizzlies visit
http://www.latimes.com/sports/nba/la-sp-clippers-report-20151109-story.html
NBA officiating report says referees missed goaltending call in Clippers game
GRIZZLIES:
Griz still searching for answers as road trip ends
Injury bug adding to pressure after 2 straight losses
HEAT:
Heat run away in 2nd half, top Raptors 96-76
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/article43702911.html
Heat’s second unit 1st rate
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/ethan-j-skolnick/article43711272.html
Are Heat eligible for roster relief for Gerald Green?
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-askira-story.html
Heat has no plans to cut ties with Gerald Green
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article43705512.html
HORNETS:
Jeremy Lin enjoying consistent role in his new home with Charlotte Hornets
JAZZ:
Ingles, Jazz focused on avoiding turnovers
http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3152753-155/utah-jazz-notes-ingles-jazz-focused
Most underrated? Coach Q calls Joe Ingles ‘the glue’ of the Jazz
KINGS:
Kings’ Rudy Gay struggles to find his game
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article43707510.html
Kings vs. San Antonio Spurs at a glance
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article43708125.html
KNICKS:
Knicks spoil what likely was Kobe Bryant’s MSG swan song with comeback win
‘F–king horrible’: Fisher erupts as Knicks escape Kobe’s possible farewell
http://nypost.com/2015/11/08/fiery-fisher-kicked-out-as-knicks-escape-kobes-possible-farewell/
LAKERS:
Lakers fall to Knicks, 99-95, in what feels like a Kobe farewell to N.Y.
http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-knicks-20151109-story.html
Lakers’ Julius Randle is own worst critic on performance against Knicks
http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-report-20151109-story.html
Lakers hint they misjudged Porzingis as D’Angelo Russell struggles
http://nypost.com/2015/11/09/lakers-hint-they-misjudged-porzingis-as-dangelo-russell-struggles/
A diminished Kobe Bryant still finds a warm welcome at the Garden
Byron Scott adds to the belief that this is Kobe Bryant’s final NBA season
Lakers’ Kobe Bryant won’t get day off against Miami, Orlando
MAGIC:
Elfrid Payton may have snapped out of his slump
Jason Smith has given the Magic energy
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-orlando-magic-news-1109-20151108-story.html
In-depth look at Scott Skiles’ basketball coaching history
http://www.nba.com/magic/news/depth-look-scott-skiles-basketball-coaching-history
MAVERICKS:
Wesley Matthews takes major mental step forward in recovery from Achilles tear
Mavericks like energy backup center Powell brings off bench
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nba/dallas-mavericks/article43698915.html
NETS:
Nets fall apart in second half, Brook Lopez injures foot
NUGGETS:
Nuggets guard Will Barton fills whatever role Denver needs
http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_29091399/barton-fills-whatever-role-denver-needs
PACERS:
Cavaliers wear on Pacers, who fall 101-97
Paul George is back to playing like a superstar for the Pacers
PISTONS:
Detroit 120, Portland 103: Jackson blazes nets in fourth
Pistons’ Drummond joins Kareem, Wilt with dominating start
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/11/09/andre-drummond-detroit-pistons/75440460/
Defense of Pistons’ Drummond starting to match reputation
RAPTORS:
Raptors drop second straight to Miami Heat
http://www.torontosun.com/2015/11/08/raptors-drop-second-straight-to-miami-heat
Raptors’ defence rests with Carroll sitting out Heat loss
Former Raptor Bosh helps Miami trounce Toronto
ROCKETS:
Thornton shows Rockets he’s more than a shooter
Chuck Hayes waived by Rockets
http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/11/chuck-hayes-waived-by-rockets/
Clint Capela’s progress continues to materialize
http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/11/clint-capelas-progress-continues-to-materialize/
Rockets look to keep rolling now that they’re back on track
James Harden’s surge is picking up the pace for the Rockets
SPURS:
Spurs’ trade for Leonard arguably their best
West’s path to Spurs took more than few twists and turns
McCallum staying engaged on Spurs bench
http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/McCallum-staying-engaged-on-Spurs-bench-6618472.php
Spurs writers weigh in on Aldridge’s return to Portland
Nice guys finally finished first in 1999
http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Nice-guys-finally-finished-first-in-1999-6617803.php
SUNS:
Second chances, turnovers hurt Suns in loss to Thunder
Knight ties career high in turnovers
THUNDER:
Offense-heavy lineup seals much-needed Thunder victory over the Suns
http://newsok.com/offense-heavy-lineup-seals-much-needed-thunder-victory-over-suns/article/5459159
OKC transition game in full effect against Suns
http://newsok.com/thunder-journal-okc-transition-game-in-full-effect-against-suns/article/5459158
Earl Watson, former OKC guard, getting NBA coaching start with Suns
Why Kevin Durant wants game vs. Wizards to be just another road trip
TRAIL BLAZERS:
Trail Blazers fade in 4th as Detroit Pistons run away with a shocking comeback
Reggie Jackson, Pistons stun Trail Blazers with 4th quarter rally
WARRIORS:
Warriors’ continuity could prove more valuable than change for the Rockets, Spurs
Top-10 reasons Golden State Warriors won’t repeat as NBA champions
http://fansided.com/2015/11/08/top-10-reasons-golden-state-warriors-wont-repeat-nba-champions/
WIZARDS:
Wizards confident they can overcome spate of turnovers
Forget what you knew about the Wizards
http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2015/11/8/9691088/bradley-beal-john-wall-wizards-sunday-shootaround
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.