PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“If you would tell me the heart of a man, tell me not what he reads, but what he rereads.”
-François Mauriac
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NBA:
The NBA is destroying every three-point shooting record (again)
http://hoopshype.com/2015/11/19/the-nba-is-destroying-every-three-point-shooting-record-again/
NBA’s young bigs are here to destroy the “no centers’ myth
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2590620-nbas-young-bigs-are-here-to-destroy-the-no-centers-myth
Scout takes on the rookies
Ranking the top 5 NBA rookies so far
Breaking down the NBA’s PER metric
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/breaking-down-the-nbas-per-metric/
2016 NBA Mock Draft: It’s never too early for a picks fix
The NBA climbs the social ladder
http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-nba-climbs-the-social-ladder-1447976815?alg=y
Adam Silver is stalking NBA Twitter with a stealth account
KEVIN MCHALE:
Next Rockets coach? 8 potential replacements for Kevin McHale
Danny Ainge wants Kevin McHale to join Celtics
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14167741/boston-celtics-president-danny-ainge-reaches-kevin-mchale
Nuggets Malone dishes on Kevin McHale, other coaching issues
http://blogs.denverpost.com/nuggets/2015/11/19/nuggets-michael-malone-kevin-mchale/13473/
Wife of axed NBA coach blames Kardashians for his firing
http://nypost.com/2015/11/19/wife-of-axed-nba-coach-blames-kardashians-for-his-firing/
76ERS:
Sixers tank job: The generational divide
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20151120_Sixers_tank_job__The_generational_divide.html
After humbling loss, questions arise about Sixers’ direction
Brown: Sixers excited about road trip ‘in a sadistic way’
BUCKS:
Antetokounmpo’s big night not enough to dethrone James, Cavs
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/bucks/bucks-vs-cavaliers-b99619519z1-351952671.html
Jason Kidd reflects on LeBron James
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/bucks/jason-kidd-reflects-on-lebron-james-b99619521z1-352045651.html
BULLS:
Bulls last regular-season team to win at Oracle Arena, but improbable task lies ahead
Could the Warriors break the Bulls’ 72-win record?
Bulls face challenge in the seemingly unstoppable Stephen Curry
CAVALIERS:
Cavaliers respond to criticism, take down Bucks, 115-110
http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/11/cavaliers.html – incart_social_feature
Cavs ‘next man up’ philosophy on display, Thompson’s milestone, avenging an early loss
LeBron James, Kevin Love help Cavaliers pay back Bucks
Cavaliers inching closer to LeBron James’ expectations
Cavaliers center Timofey Mozgov to have MRI on shoulder Friday
CELTICS:
Parsons: Celtics are definitely a playoff team
http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/parsons-celtics-are-definitely-playoff-team
Five possible NBA Draft targets for the Celtics
http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/gallery-five-possible-nba-draft-targets-celtics
Celtics focused on beating Nets, not their draft picks
Turner not paying attention to Nets record
http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/turner-not-paying-attention-nets-record
CLIPPERS:
Warriors rally to beat Clippers, 124-117, extend winning streak to 13
Clippers’ Blake Griffin raves about Steph Curry
http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20151119/la-clippers-blake-griffin-raves-about-steph-curry
J.J. Redick sits out again for Clippers because of his balky back
http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-report-20151120-story.html
Clippers’ offense dictates terms through Blake Griffin
GRIZZLIES:
Defense remains a concern for Grizzlies
No clear timetable for Wright’s return to Griz
Grizzlies’ Marc Gasol talks about his rusty start and recent emergence
HAWKS:
Hawks use rare pregame film session to get back on track
HEAT:
Veterans Wade, Stoudemire play key roles in Heat win over Kings
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/ethan-j-skolnick/article45579513.html
Wade, Whiteside regroup, fuel Heat to victory over Kings
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-sacramento-kings-s111915-story.html
Luol Deng stepping up in weight class for Heat in first quarters
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-luol-deng-s111915-story.html
Do Heat have to find better fits for Dragic?
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-askira-story.html
HORNETS:
5 thoughts on the Charlotte Hornets’ 6-6 start
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article45496836.html
JAZZ:
Dunk on — or trash talk — Rudy Gobert at your own peril
Confident, committed Alec Burks excelling in return to the court
http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3202391-155/utah-jazz-confident-committed-alec-burks
KINGS:
Kings miss DeMarcus Cousins, lose Rudy Gay, fall to Heat 116-109
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article45583422.html
Rudy Gay injures shoulder on drive
Number crunch: Rondo, Gay turn back clock, Kings turn it over in loss to Heat
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article45576789.html
Sacramento commits 18 turnovers in loss to Miami
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article45578364.html
Despite losses, Rondo proving to be elite for Kings
http://www.csnbayarea.com/kings/rewind-despite-losses-rondo-proving-be-elite-kings
DeMarcus Cousins’ suspension forces another change to Kings’ starting lineup
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article45551016.html
KNICKS:
How Carmelo isn’t pulling another Jeremy Lin with Porzingis
http://nypost.com/2015/11/19/how-carmelo-isnt-pulling-another-jeremy-lin-with-porzingis/
Kristaps Porzingis doesn’t like ‘Zinger’ nickname
The Knicks’ chance to show Thunder they’re no longer pushovers
http://nypost.com/2015/11/19/the-knicks-chance-to-show-thunder-theyre-no-longer-pushovers/
Why Derek Fisher won’t jump-start Durant-to-Knicks talk
http://nypost.com/2015/11/19/why-derek-fisher-wont-jump-start-durant-to-knicks-talk/
LAKERS:
Lakers’ Nick Young looks to boost younger players while waiting for his breakthrough
http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-report-20151120-story.html
Kobe Bryant: ‘If something doesn’t change, this is it for me’
Lakers’ Byron Scott maintains faith in Lou Williams despite shooting struggles
Lakers’ Byron Scott won’t make lineup changes yet despite poor rebounding
Jordan Clarkson has officially emerged as Lakers’ best player
MAGIC:
Magic’s Vucevic remains confident despite Wednesday’s benching
Magic dish out contact in practice to improve close-range shooting
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-orlando-magic-news-1120-20151119-story.html
Are the Magic still one piece away?
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-pm-are-the-magic-still-one-piece-away/
Fournier displays laser-sharp focus during tough times
http://www.nba.com/magic/news/fournier-displays-laser-sharp-focus-during-tough-times
Evan Fournier came out of nowhere to be the Magic’s top scorer
http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2015/11/19/9728208/evan-fournier-highlights-stats-orlando-magic-breakout
MAVERICKS:
Mavericks are arguably the surprise team so far in NBA
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nba/dallas-mavericks/article45560751.html
Maybe not the ‘Bad Boy’ Pistons of the ’80s, but these Mavs have shown they have fight
Jazz-Mavericks: Can Mavs keep win streak alive in quick stop back home?
NETS:
Celebrities at Nets games
http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nets/celebrity-pictures-from-brooklyn-nets-games-1.11054724
Comcast pulls YES Network for more than 900,000 customers
NUGGETS:
Nuggets rookie center Nikola Jokic is playing well early this season
http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_29141880/nuggets-rookie-center-nikola-jokic-is-playing-well
PACERS:
Metta World Peace regrets ‘unstable’ stretch with Pacers
PELICANS:
Anthony Davis, Omer Asik listed as questionable vs. Spurs
Pelicans waive guard Jimmer Fredette
PISTONS:
Pistons’ Drummond ranked as NBA’s best center
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/11/19/andre-drummond-best-center-espn/76035000/
Pistons’ Van Gundy wants more contested jump shots
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/11/20/pistons-coach-stan-van-gundy/76092002/
Pistons can go as far as Jackson takes them
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/11/19/detriot-pistons/76020582/
RAPTORS:
Raptors 905 franchise good for hoops growth
http://www.torontosun.com/2015/11/19/raptors-905-franchise-good-for-hoops-growth
Raptors 905 lose in inaugural home game
http://www.torontosun.com/2015/11/19/raptors-905-lose-in-inaugural-home-game
ROCKETS:
Bickerstaff says Rockets must execute what made them good last season
No timetable for Donatas Motiejunas’ return
http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/11/no-timetable-for-donatas-motiejunas-return/
Dwight Howard not worried about fewer scoring chances
http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/11/dwight-howard-not-worried-about-fewer-scoring-chances/
James Harden says J.B. Bickerstaff adds energy
http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/11/james-harden-says-j-b-bickerstaff-adds-energy/
Ty Lawson pleads guilty to charges stemming from Denver arrest
http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/11/ty-lawson-has-denver-court-appearance-on-dui-arrest/
Scouting report: Rockets vs. Memphis Grizzlies
http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/11/scouting-report-rockets-vs-memphis-grizzlies/
SPURS:
For these Spurs, New Orleans holds a special place
New Orleans has been Spurs’ house of horrors
SUNS:
Suns showing signs of growth
Suns’ Devin Booker hits 3s, plays key minutes
THUNDER:
Westbrook presents Durant into Oklahoma Hall of Fame, highlighting their friendship
Knicks rookie Kristaps Porzingis could have been in OKC?
TIMBERWOLVES:
Towns is mature beyond his years
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-am-towns-is-mature-beyond-his-years/
TRAIL BLAZERS:
Brandon Roy, Rasheed Wallace to play in new ‘Champions League’
Bulls’ Mike Dunleavy will be inducted into Jesuit High Hall of Fame
http://www.oregonlive.com/nba/index.ssf/2015/11/chicago_bulls.html – incart_river_index
WARRIORS:
Warriors stage big comeback to improve to 13-0
How the heck did the Warriors win that one?
http://espn.go.com/blog/statsinfo/post/_/id/111747/how-the-heck-did-the-warriors-win-that-one
Charles Barkley remains a Warriors doubter
http://www.sfchronicle.com/warriors/article/Charles-Barkley-remains-a-Warriors-doubter-6645318.php
Warriors’ Kerr makes first trip with team; brings message for players, Walton
http://www.sfchronicle.com/warriors/article/Warriors-Kerr-makes-first-trip-with-team-6644176.php
Walton details similarities between Curry, Kobe
http://www.csnbayarea.com/warriors/walton-details-similarities-between-curry-kobe
One of the NBA’s greatest point guards points out the scariest part of how good Curry is
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/one-nbas-greatest-point-guards-181520310.html
WIZARDS:
Wizards’ Marcin Gortat understands the challenge Detroit’s Andre Drummond presents
Wizard’s Bradley Beal returns to practice in limited capacity
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.