NBA Daily Links: 11.14.15

November 14, 2015 by Pete Newmann

PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“The way to develop self-confidence is to do the thing you fear and get a record of successful experiences behind you.”

-William Jennings Bryan

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NBA:

NBA tells its teams to be on heightened alert after Paris attacks

http://national.suntimes.com/national-sports/7/72/2121200/nba-tells-teams-be-on-heightened-alert-paris-attacks

NBA players take to Twitter to send thoughts, prayers to Paris

http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/11/13/nba-players-take-to-twitter-sending-thoughts-prayers-to-paris/

Hedo Turkoglu retires after 15 seasons

http://www.nba.com/magic/news/hedo-turkoglu-announces-retirement-nba

http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article44780133.html

Chicago artist’s hoop dream comes true with his own Air Jordans

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14085189/chicago-artist-hebru-brantley-hoop-dream-comes-true-new-air-jordans

NBA DRAFT:

The current NBA Draft system is broken

https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/11/13/the-current-nba-draft-system-broken/u2fXfrdmQHFZh125wa9PdO/story.html

ESPN’s Big Board 2.0

http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/draft/mock/?season=2016&version=2&source=Chad-Ford-Big-Board

Sports Illustrated’s Big Board 1.0

http://www.si.com/nba/2015/11/13/2016-nba-draft-big-board-ben-simmons-brandon-ingram-skal-labissiere

All hail Luka Doncic, Europe’s 16-year-old hoops prince

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2588799-all-hail-luka-doncic-europes-16-year-old-hoops-prince

FANTASY:

DraftKings, FanDuel file suit against New York AG

http://espn.go.com/chalk/story/_/id/14119916/draftkings-fanduel-sue-newyork-attorney-general-eric-schneiderman

FanDuel stops taking money in NY

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/fantasy-sports-sites-sue-keep-doors-open-ny-182314300–nfl.html

Several smaller daily fantasy sites close shop in NY

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/several-smaller-daily-fantasy-sports-sites-close-shop-002008707–nfl.html

76ERS:

Okafor struggles in loss

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20151115_Jahlil_Okafor_struggles_as_Sixers_fall_to_Thunder.html

Holmes still sidelined

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20151114_Sixers__Richaun_Holmes_still_sidelined.html

Okafor doing everything the Sixers have asked of him

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20151113_So_far__Jahlil_Okafor_doing_everything_Sixers_have_asked_of_him.html

BUCKS:

MCW’s return would set projected starting lineup

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/bucks/michael-carter-williams-return-would-set-bucks-projected-starting-lineup-b99615504z1-348085651.html

BULLS:

Michael Jordan’s lesson for Jimmy Butler

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14116927/friedell-michael-jordan-lesson-jimmy-butler

Noah checks on family in Paris, snares 18 rebounds in win

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-joakim-noah-off-bench-bulls-spt-1114-20151113-story.html

Bulls slip past Hornets

http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/bulls-get-their-revenge-slip-past-hornets-home

The D-Rose problem

http://www.sportingnews.com/nba-news/4660995-derrick-rose-bulls-trade-rumors-injury-recovery-future-chicago

CAVALIERS:

LeBron James sends touching letter to teen with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14119755/lebron-james-sends-touching-letter-teen-duchenne-muscular-dystrophy

JR Smith: It’s crazy that Phil Jackson would discuss my personal life

http://espn.go.com/blog/newyork/knicks/post/_/id/63484/j-r-its-crazy-that-phil-would-discuss-my-personal-life

http://nypost.com/2015/11/13/j-r-smith-in-perfect-spot-to-call-phil-crazy-for-personal-swipes/

LeBron’s huge fourth quarter leads Cavs over Knicks

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/11/cleveland_cavaliers_new_york_k_7.html#incart_social_feature

Richard Jefferson says ankle injury isn’t serious, questionable for Saturday

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/11/richard_jefferson_says_ankle_i.html#incart_river_index

CELTICS:

Celtics take down Hawks

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/11/14/celtics-take-down-hawks/M5Z1oUDrSHRqzLbyKYpz8O/story.html

Brad Stevens rescues his Celtics

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/celtics/post/_/id/4720977/unflappable-brad-stevens-rescues-his-baby-hawks

Johnson’s night is music to Celtics ears

http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/johnsons-night-music-celtics-ears

Celtics showed grit in finishing off Hawks

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/11/14/celtics-showed-grit-finishing-off-hawks/IhapZFVvPCCEcQKo9qrfqM/story.html

CLIPPERS:

Clippers pile up the technical fouls, despite Doc Rivers best efforts

http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-report-20151114-story.html

Clippers will have their hands full with Pistons

http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-report-20151114-story.html

GRIZZLIES:

Griz snap 4-game skid with win over Blazers

http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/griz-snap-four-game-skid-with-101-100-win-over-blazers-2474c315-0dd9-7215-e053-0100007f4ad5-348160301.html

HAWKS:

Kyle Korver’s Everest

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14096090/rebuilding-kyle-korver-atlanta-hawks

Thabo Sefolosha speaks on Paris attacks

http://www.celticsblog.com/2015/11/13/9733082/exclusive-interview-with-atlanta-hawks-swingman-thabo-sefolosha-on?_ga=1.139104699.967384576.1441339196

Budenholzer missing game due to a family issue

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14119750/atlanta-hawks-coach-mike-budenholzer-missing-game-due-family-emergency

Observations from loss to Celtics

http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/five-observations-from-hawks-106-93-loss-to-the-ce/npM3h/?icmp=ajc_internallink_referralbox_free-to-premium-referral

Hawks-Celtics report card

http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/hawks-celtics-report-card/npM6H/?icmp=ajc_internallink_referralbox_free-to-premium-referral

Tavares, Patterson strong in D-League debuts

http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/basketball/tavares-patterson-strong-in-d-league-debuts/npM6p/

HEAT:

Heat exceling with defense

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/ethan-j-skolnick/article44824128.html

Heat must pay Hassan Whiteside (and pray it works)

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/fl-hyde-heat-hassan-whiteside-1114-20151113-column.html

Bosh responds to medical ordeal with new, inspired passion

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-chris-bosh-s111315-story.html

Homestand helping Heat gain confidence amid adversity

http://espn.go.com/blog/truehoop/miamiheat/post/_/id/21398/homestand-helping-heat-gain-confidence-amid-adversity

Justise Winslow more proof Duke players can thrive in the NBA

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/fl-miami-heat-main-1114-20151113-story.html

HORNETS:

Hornets come up short against Bulls

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article44841426.html

JAZZ:

Utah missing starters Gobert, Hood against Magic

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3175212-155/jazz-notes-utah-missing-starters-rudy

Tired and depleted, Jazz lose to Magic

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3171280-155/utah-jazz-tired-and-depleted-by

Derrick Favors is the NBA’s most underrated player

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2015/11/13/9728514/derrick-favors-utah-jazz-highlights-stats-underrated-so-underrated

KINGS:

Kings edge Nets in nailbiter

http://www.csnbayarea.com/kings/instant-replay-kings-edge-nets-nailbiter

Cousins trying to make it work with Karl

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2589024-demarcus-cousins-isnt-making-it-easy-but-hes-trying-to-make-it-work-with-karl

Rondo another Kings issue

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25372372/the-rajon-rondo-resurrection-is-off-to-a-slow-start-but-there-is-hope

Rondo’s recent play impresses Karl

http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article44851476.html

Former King Michael Stewart says Scott Stirling ‘changed my life’

http://www.sacbee.com/sports/high-school/joe-davidson/article44799717.html

KNICKS:

Grant, Galloway provide growing backcourt

http://www.si.com/nba/2015/11/13/knicks-langston-galloway-jerian-grant-jose-calderon-carmelo-anthony

LeBron outduels Carmelo at MSG

http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=400828017

http://www.nba.com/games/20151113/CLENYK/gameinfo.html?ls=iref:nbahpts

LAKERS:

Lakers fall to Mavs in Kobe’s return

http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/lakersnow/la-sp-ln-lakers-lose-to-mavericks-20151113-story.html

MAGIC:

Despite attacks in France, Fournier leads Magic to win

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-magic-jazz-game-1114-20151113-story.html#navtype=outfit

Is DeMarcus Cousins worth the risk in a Magic trade?

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-magic-demarcus-cousins-brian-schmitz-1114-20151113-column.html

Magic shuffle their lineup because of Oladipo’s concussion

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-orlando-magic-news-1114-20151113-story.html

MAVERICKS:

Kobe serves as consultant, not measuring stick, for Wesley Matthews

http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/mavericks/post/_/id/4705762/kobe-serves-as-consultant-not-measuring-stick-for-wesley-matthews

Mavericks big men set tone in win over Lakers

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-mavericks/headlines/20151113-sefko-mavericks-big-men-set-tone-in-90-82-win-over-lakers.ece

Parsons won’t play Saturday night

http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nba/dallas-mavericks/article44847354.html

NETS:

Cousins scores 40 as Kings hold off Nets

http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nets/demarcus-cousins-scores-40-as-kings-hold-off-jarrett-jack-and-nets-1.11123221

NUGGETS:

Gallinari scores 27 in Denver’s win

http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_29116000/danilo-gallinari-27-points-nuggets-rockets

PACERS:

Pacers build big lead, hold off Wolves charge

http://www.indystar.com/get-access/?return=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.indystar.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fnba%2Fpacers%2F2015%2F11%2F13%2Fpacers-build-big-lead-hold-off-late-wolves-charge%2F74726774%2F

Paul George is singlehandedly keeping the Pacers relevant

http://www.sbnation.com/2015/11/13/9728062/paul-george-highlights-stats-pacers-relevant

PELICANS:

Alexis Ajinca plays with a heavy heart

http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/11/alexis_ajinca_plays_with_a_hea.html#incart_river_index

Pelicans suffer 5^th straight road loss

http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/11/new_orleans_pelicans_19.html#incart_river_index

Anthony Davis sits out again

http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/11/anthony_davis_sits_out_second_1.html#incart_river_index

PISTONS:

Drummond the next Hack-a-Shaq target

http://espn.go.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/14117312/next-hack-shaq-victim-andre-drummond-detroit-pistons

Q&A with Andre Drummond

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14120497/qa-andre-drummond-detroit-pistons

Andre Drummond’s many talents

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/andre-drummond-s-many-talents–he-rebounds-–-and-fixes-computers-045100266.html

Jennings plays 3-on-3 after practice

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/11/13/detroit-pistons-brandon-jennings/75730264/

RAPTORS:

Will Toronto’s changes equate to success in the postseason?

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/features/john_schuhmann/11/13/toronto-raptors-hoping-changes-make-them-more-ready-for-playoffs/index.html

Raptors battle to beat gutted Pelicans

http://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2015/11/13/raptors-battle-to-beat-gutted-pelicans.html

Scola making an age adjustment

http://www.torontosun.com/2015/11/13/raps-scola-making-an-age-adjustment

ROCKETS:

Capela affected by Paris attacks

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14124349/clint-capela-houston-rockets-discusses-paris-terror-attacks

Lawson learning life lessons from John Lucas

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14119746/nba-ty-lawson-learning-life-lessons-john-lucas

Rockets drop game to Nuggets with poor shooting to blame

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/11/rockets-drop-game-to-nuggets-with-poor-shooting-to-blame/

Mike Malone praises Marcus Thornton’s scoring knack

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/11/nuggets-coach-mike-malone-praises-marcus-thorntons-scoring-knack/

SPURS:

Tim Duncan’s walk beside Father Time

http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Duncan-s-walk-alongside-Father-Time-6630772.php

Spurs Twin Towers sported different shot blocking styles

http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Spurs-Twin-Towers-sported-different-6630553.php

Well-traveled Butler finds new home in Spurs rotation

http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Well-traveled-Butler-finds-new-home-in-Spurs-6630744.php

SUNS:

Jon Leuer becoming a key reserve

http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2015/11/13/phoenix-suns-jon-leuer-becoming-key-sub/75742066/

THUNDER:

Westbrook’s triple-double leads Thunder to rout over 76ers

http://newsok.com/okc-thunder-russell-westbrooks-triple-double-leads-thunder-to-rout-over-76ers/article/5460376

TIMBERWOLVES:

Rally falls short in first road loss

http://www.twincities.com/timberwolves/ci_29115959/timberwolves-rally-falls-short-first-road-loss

Glen Taylor taking bids for minority ownership stake

http://www.twincities.com/timberwolves/ci_29113074/timberwolves-glen-taylor-taking-bids-minority-ownership-stake

LaVine and the art of the dunk

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-pm-lavine-and-the-art-of-the-dunk/

Before Karl-Anthony Towns was a star, he interviewed Kevin Durant for a school project

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2015/11/13/before-karl-anthony-towns-was-an-nba-star-he-interviewed-kevin-durant-for-a-school-project/

TRAIL BLAZERS:

Comeback in final seconds thwarted by Zach Randolph

http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2015/11/trail_blazers_comeback_thwarted_in_final_seconds_b.html#incart_river_index

Re-injury a concern for Meyers Leonard’s separated shoulder

http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2015/11/how_long_will_meyers_leonard_be_out.html#incart_river_index

WARRIORS:

Warriors demoralizing NBA during perfect start

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14117742/golden-state-warriors-not-just-winning-demoralizing

Garnett compares Steph Curry to Michael Jordan

http://chicago.suntimes.com/basketball/7/71/1098354/kevin-garnett-compares-stephen-curry-michael-jordan

Draymond Green is a willing talker – and passer

http://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/Warriors-Draymond-Green-is-a-willing-talker-6631020.php

Warriors made the right choice in turning to Walton

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/features/scott_howard_cooper/11/13/golden-state-warriors-made-right-choice-in-turning-to-luke-walton/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt6e

WIZARDS:

Gortat bristles at Wittman remark

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/wizards/gortat-bristles-at-wittman-remarks-wizards-aim-to-improve-rebounding/2015/11/13/74a29874-8a56-11e5-9a07-453018f9a0ec_story.html

Dudley waited to get into Rose’s Luxury like everyone else

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2015/11/13/jared-dudley-waited-to-get-into-roses-luxury-like-everyone-else/

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.