PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Flattery is nothing but attention without intention.”
-Mary Lindsey
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NBA:
NBA power rankings: Competition emerges in the East; No. 1 stands firm
The NBA’s best backups at every position
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2587332-the-nbas-best-backups-at-every-position
Free agents: 2016 and 2017
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/12307054/nba-free-agents-2016-2017
NBA rumors: Latest news on injuries and more
http://www.si.com/nba/2015/11/09/nba-news-rumors-gerald-green-kobe-bryant-dwyane-wade
Who’s been the best offseason addition of the early NBA season?
God Shammgod cross over to coaching
76ERS:
Sixers cannot hold on to early lead against Bulls
Brett Brown talks about ‘pre-mortem’ after Sixers fall to 0-7
Stauskas looks to improve 3-point shot, confidence
Facing Bulls ‘exciting’ for Sixers’ Richaun Holmes
Noel misses game with sore wrists
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20151110_Noel_misses_game_with_sore_wrists.html
BUCKS:
Bucks’ Tyler Ennis gets chance to run attack
Preview: Bucks vs. Celtics
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/bucks/preview-bucks-vs-celtics-b99612817z1-344213142.html
BULLS:
Bulls beat winless 76ers, still trying to figure out leader to follow
Nikola Mirotic heats up from long range in Bulls’ win over 76ers
Noah, a last-minute start for Bulls, scratched with knee trouble
http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/noah-last-minute-start-bulls-scratched-knee-trouble
Derrick Rose’s bank shot has been money in 2015
http://chicago.suntimes.com/basketball/7/71/1087028/derrick-roses-bank-shot-money-2015
Can the Bulls tell us when they plan to actually try?
Rose Isn’t Getting Traded… For Now
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/derrick-rose-isnt-getting-traded-for-now/
CAVALIERS:
Confident after postseason, Matthew Dellavedova anchors Cavaliers’ improved bench
LeBron James provided Paul George with a hunger – one that could bite the Cavs in the end
http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/11/paul_george_lebron_james.html – incart_river
Iman Shumpert gets engaged to singer Teyana Taylor
CELTICS:
Lee bides time on Celtics bench
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/celtics/2015/11/celtics_notebook_lee_bides_time_on_celtics_bench
Toe injury likely to sideline Marcus Smart vs. Bucks
CLIPPERS:
Clippers bust out of a slog-jam at the finish to edge Memphis Grizzlies, 94-92
http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-grizzlies-20151110-13-story.html
LA Clippers so far failing from 3-point range
http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20151109/la-clippers-so-far-failing-from-3-point-range
GRIZZLIES:
Griz end road trip with 94-92 loss to Clippers
Second and third quarters unkind to Griz
Matt Barnes still annoyed by incident with Derek Fisher
http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-report-20151110-story.html
HAWKS:
Five observations from Hawks’ loss to Timberwolves
http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/five-observations-from-the-hawks/npKJh/
Timberwolves-Hawks quoteboard
http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/timberwolves-hawks-quoteboard/npKKM/
Timberwolves-Hawks report card
http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/timberwolves-hawks-report-card/npKKh/
HEAT:
Let’s hope Kobe Bryant’s likely Miami swan song isn’t a flop
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/ethan-j-skolnick/article43931625.html
Heat rookie Justise Winslow drawing praise from teammates for suffocating defense
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article43940862.html
Dwyane Wade vs. Kobe Bryant reaching its final chapters
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-kobe-bryant-s110915-story.html
Gerald Green expected to rejoin Heat soon
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-gerald-green-s110915-story.html
HORNETS:
Hornets’ Steve Clifford: Striking balance between practice, rest big part of coaching
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article43727712.html
JAZZ:
Gordon Hayward finding his shooting range
http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3157899-155/utah-jazz-notes-gordon-hayward-finding
Jazz look to test themselves against NBA’s best
http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3154775-155/utah-jazz-look-to-test-themselves
Big road test ahead; uneven stats on O and D; Alec Burks assists
KINGS:
Cousins carries weight, Kings can’t follow
http://www.csnbayarea.com/kings/instant-replay-cousins-carries-weight-kings-cant-follow
Kings, at 1-7, already reeling with ‘issues in-house’
http://www.csnbayarea.com/kings/rewind-kings-1-7-already-reeling-house-issues
Ray McCallum relishes chance to learn from Tony Parker, Spurs
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article43938687.html
Seth Curry reinjures ankle, out vs Spurs
http://www.csnbayarea.com/kings/source-seth-curry-reinjures-ankle-out-vs-spurs
KNICKS:
Knicks ‘steal’ Kristaps Porzingis busting his biggest draft myth
http://nypost.com/2015/11/09/knicks-steal-kristaps-porzingis-busting-his-biggest-draft-myth/
Kristaps Porzingis exceeding expectations with Knicks
Knicks’ triangle offense looks out of shape to Bryant as Fisher tries to establish himself
Knicks expect Afflalo back this week, but status for Tuesday against Raptors uncertain
Matt Barnes blasts Derek Fisher for ‘telling cops’ about fight
http://nypost.com/2015/11/09/matt-barnes-blasts-derek-fisher-for-telling-cops-about-fight/
LAKERS:
Up next for the Lakers: Tuesday at Miami
http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-tonight-20151110-story.html
Five things learned from Lakers’ 99-95 loss to New York
Byron Scott unsure about Kobe Bryant’s plan to play in all 82 of Lakers’ games
Kobe Bryant wants a shot at 3rd Olympic gold
http://www.sfchronicle.com/warriors/article/Kobe-Bryant-wants-a-shot-at-3rd-Olympic-gold-6620602.php
NBA trade rumors: Lakers send Nick Young to Grizzlies?
Amid the points and applause, one single shot ignited love story of Kobe, NYC
MAGIC:
Late scoring drought dooms Magic in 97-84 loss to Pacers
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-magic-pacers-game-1110-20151109-story.html
Postgame report: Magic vs. Pacers
http://www.nba.com/magic/news/postgame-report-magic-vs.-pacers-11/9/15
Victor Oladipo is playing at NBA All-Defensive team level, Scott Skiles says
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-orlando-magic-news-1110-20151109-story.html
Injuries will keep Magic’s Vucevic and Smith out against the Pacers
Dewayne Dedmon making most of opportunity
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-pm-dewayne-dedmon-making-most-of-opportunity/
MAVERICKS:
Why Mavs’ dreadful 3-point shooting might be improving at just the right time
Mavericks face Pelicans again three days later in rare rematch
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nba/dallas-mavericks/article43879950.html
Five things to know about Jordan’s first game in Dallas following bizarre summer
NETS:
Tracking the Nets’ losing streak
http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nets/tracking-the-brooklyn-nets-losing-streak-1.11080715
Nets GM Billy King not panicking over being 0-7
Brook Lopez’s foot is OK
http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nets/brook-lopez-averts-foot-injury-1.11080331
NUGGETS:
Nuggets get first win at home, improve to 3-4 overall
http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_29095244/nuggets-get-first-home-win-at-home-improve
Michael Malone wants team to share the ball more
Gary Harris off to terrific start for Nuggets with starting job
http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_29095383/malone-gary-harris-off-terrific-start-denver-nuggets
PACERS:
Pacers get fourth win in five games
Pacers’ Paul George not afraid of LeBron James’ Cavs
CIB signs off on Pacers’ $50 million practice facility
PELICANS:
Pelicans’ repeated defensive flaws are alarming
http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/11/new_orleans_pelicans_16.html – incart_river
The Pelicans are on life support, but there is hope
http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2015/11/9/9695546/pelicans-losing-streak-anthony-davis-trade
Alvin Gentry says Jimmer Fredette is high on their list
http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/11/alvin_gentry_says_jimmer_frede.html – incart_river
Jimmer Fredette signs with Pelicans, but stay in Big Easy could be short
PISTONS:
G.S. 109, Detroit 95: Pistons run out of gas vs. champs
Van Gundy: Pistons’ KCP did solid job on MVP Curry
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/11/10/detroit-pistons-kcp-stephen-curry/75500752/
Pistons’ Van Gundy OK with players speaking their minds
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/11/09/detroit-pistons-stan-van-gundy/75480016/
Andre Drummond playing Wilt Chamberlain-like early into NBA season
RAPTORS:
Raptors- Knicks: Game preview
http://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2015/11/09/toronto-raptors-new-york-knicks-game-preview.html
Cory Joseph thriving in role with Raptors
http://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2015/11/09/cory-joseph-thriving-in-role-with-raptors.html
Raptors aim to kick-start offence
http://www.torontosun.com/2015/11/09/raptors-aim-to-kick-start-offence
ROCKETS:
Harden named Player of Week in West
Terrence Jones back but Pat Beverley still out for Rockets
SPURS:
Mills’ complete game on display in Spurs’ win over Kings
Popovich, players miss Belinelli
http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Popovich-players-miss-Belinelli-6620876.php
Recent zingers from quote-meister Popovich
It takes time to thaw, even if you are Ice
SUNS:
Phoenix Suns share the blame for turnover issues
THUNDER:
Despite ‘disrespectful’ undertone, expect loud recruitment for Kevin Durant in Washington
Russell Westbrook’s ‘skip’ against Wizards a fond memory for Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant’s first Player Tribune piece debuts
http://newsok.com/kevin-durants-first-player-tribune-piece-debuts/article/5459291
TIMBERWOLVES:
Timberwolves blow 34-point lead, recover to beat Hawks
Andrew Wiggins put the Timberwolves on his back
TRAIL BLAZERS:
Trail Blazers’ defense is offensive in 108-104 loss to Nuggets
WARRIORS:
Stories behind Warriors’ win over Detroit
http://www.sfchronicle.com/warriors/article/Stories-behind-Warriors-win-over-Detroit-6621221.php
Warriors’ Andrew Bogut returns, but Festus Ezeli remains starter
http://www.sfchronicle.com/warriors/article/Warriors-Andrew-Bogut-returns-but-Festus-6620983.php
Klay played through ‘back stuff,’ admits he should have sat out
http://www.csnbayarea.com/warriors/klay-played-through-back-stuff-admits-he-should-have-sat-out
Warriors lean on NBA’s ‘best’ bench to stay undefeated
http://espn.go.com/blog/golden-state-warriors/post/_/id/860/golden-states-monday-mvp-the-bench
WIZARDS:
Marcin Gortat: Wizards need to ‘slightly slow down’ to limit turnovers
Will NBA stardom, free agency beat the good guy out of Kevin Durant?
Bradley Beal agrees with Kevin Durant: Wizards fans cheering for Durant is ‘disrespectful’
Wizards’ Bradley Beal dodges major injury, is questionable to play vs. Thunder
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.