NBA Daily Links: 11.26.15

November 26, 2015 by Pete Newmann

PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“You can have anything you want if you are willing to give up the belief that you can’t have it.”

-Dr. Robert Anthony

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NBA:

Players who are extra thankful this holiday

http://www.si.com/nba/2015/11/25/all-grateful-thanksgiving-paul-george-manu-ginobili-evan-fournier

Allen Iverson and the NBA’s sleeve revolution

http://www.wsj.com/articles/allen-iverson-and-the-nbas-sleeve-revolution-1448488382

Who would win, 2015-16 Warriors or 1995-95 Bulls?

http://espn.go.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/14210041/how-2015-16-golden-state-warriors-measure-1995-96-chicago-bulls

NBA DRAFT:

Is Ben Simmons the next NBA superstar?

http://espn.go.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/14219371/is-ben-simmons-next-superstar-nba-draft

Ben Simmons already turning heads

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-pm-ben-simmons-already-turning-heads/

NCAA:

NCAA clears players, then absolves itself

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/26/sports/ncaabasketball/ncaa-clears-players-then-absolves-itself.html?ref=sports&_r=0

76ERS:

Sixers face towering dilemma

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20151126_Sixers_dilemma__Keeping_Noel_and_Okafor_on_floor_together.html

Sixers tie record for consecutive losses

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/Sixers_fall_to_Celtics_84-80_tie_NBA_record_for_consecutive_losses.html

Sixers fans’ crowd-funding relaxation package for Brett Brown

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/page/instantawesome-sixersbrownrelaxation-1501125/sixers-fans-try-de-stress-brett-brown-relaxation-package

The lonely burden of Jahlil Okafor

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14172705/the-lonely-burden-sixers-jahlil-okafor

BUCKS:

Bucks fail to take advantage of DeMarcus Cousins’ absence

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/bucks/live-updates-bucks-vs-kings-b99623046z1-353997291.html

Kidd ejected for slapping the ball out of referee’s hands

http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/11/jason-kidd-takes-angry-swipe-at-ref-during-game-gets-ejected

Jabari Parker hires new agent

http://journaltimes.com/sports/bucks-beat-parker-s-new-agent-is-familiar-figure/article_e930b735-44be-57f2-9f24-f5d74276b69d.html

BULLS:

Despite 9-4 mark, offensive woes remain

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-main-bulls-spt-1126-20151125-story.html

Mike Dunleavy inching toward a return, but won’t be pressured

http://chicago.suntimes.com/basketball/7/71/1130293/mike-dunleavy-inching-toward-return-wont-pressured

CAVALIERS:

LeBron says back feels better than a year ago

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14222108/lebron-james-cleveland-cavaliers-says-back-feels-better-year-ago

Iman Shumpert sprinting on the comeback trail

http://espn.go.com/blog/cleveland-cavaliers/post/_/id/1496/iman-shumpert-sprinting-on-the-comeback-trail

Cavs road woes continue in loss to Raptors

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/11/cleveland_cavaliers_toronto_ra_7.html#incart_social_feature

LeBron passes Reggie Miller on all-time scoring list

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

LeBron’s right-hand man, Maverick Carter, follows him to LA area

http://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/hot-property/la-fi-hotprop-maverick-carter-house-20151125-story.html

CELTICS:

Celtics avoid shameful loss

http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/celtics/2015/11/celtics_avoid_shameful_loss

Brad Stevens turns page after scolding Celtics

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/11/26/brad-stevens-turns-page-after-scolding-celtics/kTkHW7Wj9nOXbGd19I1iPJ/story.html

Turner on delivering Crowder’s game winner: I thought about MJ passing to Kerr

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/celtics/post/_/id/4721119/evan-turner-on-delivering-jae-crowders-winner-i-thought-about-mj-passing-to-steve-kerr

Fan pours drink on Celtics draft pick during game in Australia

http://espn.go.com/espn/story/_/id/14226799/fan-pours-drink-boston-celtics-draft-pick-marcus-thornton-game

CLIPPERS:

Wesley Johnson shows how he adds up in the starting equation

http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-wesley-johnson-20151125-story.html

Clippers fall to the Jazz

http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/clippersnow/la-sp-cn-gamer-clippers-utah-jazz-20151125-story.html

GRIZZLIES:

Grizzlies blow by Rockets

http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/griz-blow-by-rockets-for-102-93-win-2564ac51-f4a5-1f8a-e053-0100007f70c0-354269511.html

HAWKS:

There’s no looking back for the Hawks

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14219432/there-no-looking-back-atlanta-hawks

Hawks-Wolves report card

http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/hawks-timberwolves-report-card/npW5X/?icmp=ajc_internallink_referralbox_free-to-premium-referral

Observations from Hawks loss to Wolves

http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/five-observations-from-hawks-99-95-loss-to-timberw/npW4S/?icmp=ajc_internallink_referralbox_free-to-premium-referral

HEAT:

Wade held to 2 points as Pistons three-point barrage sinks Heat

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article46590945.html

Bosh, Heat thankful for a lot after a trying year

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article46577270.html

Hamstring finally takes Deng out of Heat lineup

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-luol-deng-s112515-story.html

HORNETS:

Steve Clifford getting multi-year contract extension

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article46396640.html

A 25-0 run gives Hornets a win over the Wizards

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article46581260.html

Lamb taking full advantage of opportunity

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/features/steve_aschburner/11/25/charlotte-hornets-jeremy-lamb-putting-himself-in-discussion-for-sixth-man-and-most-improved/

JAZZ:

Young Jazz hope whistles start going their way

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3224611-155/utah-jazz-notes-young-jazz-hoping

Fan shows life-long loyalty to Jazz – all the way from Israel

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865642426/Fan-shows-his-long-distance-life-long-loyalty-to-Utah-Jazz-2-all-the-way-from-Israel.html

Jazz beat Clippers, get back to .500

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3224577-155/utah-jazz-beat-los-angeles-clippers

KINGS:

George Karl and his many disciples

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/bucks/george-karl-and-his-many-disciples-b99623043z1-354281271.html

Gay’s big night helps Kings end trip with win

http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article46598080.html

Rondo continues to grow

http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article46568145.html

Karl open to trying new defensive scheme

http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article46580645.html

KNICKS:

How the Knicks fast-tracked the rise of Porzingis

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2592624-how-the-new-york-knicks-fast-tracked-the-rise-of-kristaps-porzingis

Brick-shooting Knicks no match for Magic, fall to .500

http://nypost.com/2015/11/25/brick-shooting-knicks-no-match-for-magic-fall-to-500/

Kevin Garnett’s memorable advice to Porzingis

http://nypost.com/2015/11/25/kevin-garnetts-memorable-advice-to-kristaps-porzingis/

LAKERS:

Kobe’s possible farewell tour hits a new low

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14222749/kobe-bryant-possible-farewell-tour-hits-new-low

Byron Scott says a struggling Kobe Bryant can still play in the NBA

http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-report-20151126-story.html

Byron Scott hasn’t considered reducing Kobe’s role or minutes

http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20151125/lakers-byron-scott-unlikely-to-reduce-kobe-bryants-role-or-minutes

Kobe Bryant’s train wreck farewell season hits new low

http://nypost.com/2015/11/25/kobe-bryants-train-wreck-farewell-season-hits-new-low/

The Lakers must protect Kobe from himself

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2015/11/25/9798738/kobe-bryant-terrible-bad-la-lakers

Frustrating times

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-am-as-kobe-bryant-fades-frustration-builds/

Nance Jr. quietly forging his own path

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/features/scott_howard_cooper/11/25/2015-16-rookie-ladder-week-5/

MAGIC:

In new role, Oladipo helps Magic beat Knicks

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-magic-knicks-game-1126-20151125-story.html

Magic change lineup, move Oladipo to bench

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/magic-basketblog/os-mbb-new-york-knicks-orlando-magic-preview-20151125-post.html

MAVERICKS:

Winless road trip shows Mavs how far they still have to go

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-mavericks/20151125-sefko-winless-road-trip-shows-mavs-how-far-they-still-have-to-go-to-catch-the-west-s-best.ece

Barea suffers sprained ankle, could potentially miss time

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-mavericks/20151125-j.j.-barea-suffers-sprained-ankle-in-2nd-half-vs.-spurs-could-potentially-miss-time.ece

NETS:

Young showcasing new offensive skills

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14215705/nba-thaddeus-young-makes-opponents-pay-new-skills

Durant, Westbrook dominate as Nets fall to Thunder

http://nypost.com/2015/11/25/durant-westbrook-dominate-as-nets-fall-to-thunder/

PACERS:

Paul George the NBA’s best two-way player? Frank Vogel may be right

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25389833/why-frank-vogel-may-be-right-that-paul-george-is-nbas-best-two-way-player

PELICANS:

Balanced scoring among key numbers in Pelicans win over Suns

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

Pelicans get first road victory

http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/11/new_orleans_pelicans_26.html#incart_river_index

Tyreke Evans’ season debut put on hold

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

PISTONS:

Drummond, Pistons extinguish Heat

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/11/25/detroit-pistons-miami-heat/76347212/

Pistons not the only improved team in the East

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/11/25/detroit-pistons-eastern-conference/76385108/

RAPTORS:

Kyle Lowry leads Raptors to victory over Cavs

http://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2015/11/25/kyle-lowry-leads-raptors-to-victory-over-cavaliers.html

Raptors continue to embrace relationship with Drake

http://www.torontosun.com/2015/11/25/raptors-continue-to-embrace-relationship-with-music-icon-drake

Carroll thwarts LeBron in win

http://www.torontosun.com/2015/11/25/raptors-carroll-thwarts-lebron-for-a-103-99-win

ROCKETS:

Dwight Howard ready to try out back-to-backs

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14221884/dwight-howard-ready-back-backs-houston-rockets

Grizzlies send Rockets to 7^th loss in 8 games

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/11/grizzlies-send-rockets-to-seventh-loss-in-eight-games/

Beverley returns to rotation

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/11/rockets-g-pat-beverley-returns-to-rotation/

Dekker returns to team after back surgery

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/11/rockets-f-sam-dekker-return-to-team-after-back-surgery/

SPURS:

Aldridge returns after two-game hiatus

http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Aldridge-returns-after-two-game-hiatus-6658019.php

LaMarcus Aldridge: Tonight, I was myself

http://espn.go.com/blog/san-antonio-spurs/post/_/id/159/lamarcus-aldridge-tonight-i-was-myself

Leonard leads the way again as Spurs take down Mavs

http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Leonard-Spurs-hold-off-Mavs-6658287.php

SUNS:

Suns can’t get past Pelicans in home loss

http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2015/11/26/phoenix-suns-cant-get-past-new-orleans-pelicans-home-loss/76385086/

Suns sign Bryce Cotton

http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2015/11/25/phoenix-suns-sign-tucson-prep-product-bryce-cotton/76389908/

THUNDER:

Durant, Westbrook too much for Nets

http://newsok.com/durant-westbrook-too-much-for-nets-in-110-99-win/article/5463063

McGary fine after Monday’s ankle sprain

http://newsok.com/forward-mcgary-fine-after-mondays-ankle-sprain/article/5463064

TIMBERWOLVES:

The cruel tutelage of the Wolves Kevin Garnett

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14172961/the-cruel-tutelage-kevin-garnett

Rudez plays unlikely hero in win over Hawks

http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_29167884/timberwolves-damjan-rudez-plays-unlikely-hero-win-over

TRAIL BLAZERS:

Damian Lillard evolving into one of game’s best facilitators

http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2015/11/trail_blazers_damian_lillard_1.html#incart_river_index

WARRIORS:

Balance, shooting and Steph

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14213865/the-numbers-warriors-historic-win-streak

Stephen Curry goes global in unusual interview session

http://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/Stephen-Curry-goes-global-in-unusual-interview-6658371.php

Q&A with Klay Thompson

http://www.si.com/nba/2015/11/23/klay-thompson-qa-steve-kerr-nba-training-golden-state-warriors

What do the Warriors mean when they talk about confidence?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2593146-what-do-golden-state-warriors-really-mean-when-they-talk-about-confidence

Kobe thinks Warriors can make a run at 33 in a row

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/lakers/2015/11/25/los-angeles-lakers-kobe-bryant-golden-state-warriors-win-winning-streak-record-nba-history/76358024/

WIZARDS:

John Wall disagrees with coaching decision in 4^th quarter collapse

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wizards-insider/wp/2015/11/26/john-wall-disagrees-with-coaching-decision-in-wizards-fourth-quarter-collapse-against-hornets/

Wizards disappear in 4^th quarter against Hornets

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/wizards/wizards-disappear-in-fourth-quarter-of-loss-against-hornets/2015/11/25/da7b24b8-93c5-11e5-a2d6-f57908580b1f_story.html

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.