NBA Daily Links: 1.29.16

January 29, 2016 by Pete Newmann

PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.”

-Theodore Roosevelt

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NBA:

NBA will reevaluate All-Star fan voting process

http://www.si.com/nba/2016/01/28/all-star-fan-voting-process-teams-adam-silver

New technology to virtually light up 3-point line on ABC

http://newsok.com/new-technology-to-virtually-light-up-3-point-line-on-abc/article/feed/957899

NBA’s back-to-backs are a pain in the neck for players, fans

http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/gil-lebreton/article57208128.html

Trade buzz grows as Feb. 18 deadline approaches

http://espn.go.com/blog/marc-stein/post/_/id/4273/trade-buzz-grows-as-deadline-sits-three-weeks-away

Will Danny Ferry ever get another shot at a GM position?

http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Will-former-Spur-Danny-Ferry-ever-get-another-6791099.php

Should Lakers, Clippers or Cavs trade for Melo?

http://espn.go.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/14665008/5-5-experts-carmelo-anthony-future-new-york-knicks-kristaps-porzingis-nba

Predicting the dunk contest field

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-am-predicting-the-dunk-contest-field/

ALL-STAR RESERVES

Here are your 2016 NBA All-Star rosters

http://www.sbnation.com/2016/1/28/10864348/nba-all-star-game-rosters-2016-toronto-kobe-bryant

New faces highlight All-Star reserve party

http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2016/01/28/all-star-reserves-announced/

NBA All-Star snubs, future All-Stars

http://espn.go.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/14669211/5-5-experts-damian-lillard-deandre-jordan-biggest-all-star-snubs-nba

SI’s 10 biggest snubs

http://www.si.com/nba/2016/01/28/all-star-game-snubs-damian-lillard-dirk-nowitzki-al-horford

76ERS:

Winning can’t snarl Sixers’ process

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20160129_Winning_can_t_get_in_the_way_of_the_Sixers__Process.html

No, the Sixers are not winning too much

http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/700-level/no-sixers-are-not-winning-too-much

BUCKS:

Tough defense, barrage of threes help Grizzlies bury Bucks

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/bucks/bucks29-b99660105z1-366926861.html

Bucks look to make most of time before all-star break

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/bucks/bucks-look-to-make-most-of-time-before-all-star-break-b99660110z1-366942511.html

Plumlee back in mix with Henson sidelined by back injury

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/366881801.html

BULLS:

Bulls have a little showtime against Lakers in Los Angeles

http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/bulls-have-little-showtime-against-lakers-los-angeles

Butler named to All-Star team while Pau Gasol misses out

http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/bulls-jimmy-butler-named-eastern-conference-all-star-team

Should the Bulls trade for Carmelo Anthony?

http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/bulls-have-little-showtime-against-lakers-los-angeles

Joakim Noah has stiches removed following shoulder surgery

http://chicago.suntimes.com/basketball/7/71/1286281/joakim-noah-stitches-removed-following-shoulder-surgery

With actor Mark Wahlberg expected to be courtside, will Jimmy Butler be an All-Star tonight?

http://chicago.suntimes.com/basketball/7/71/1286342/actor-mark-wahlberg-expected-courtside-will-jimmy-butler-star-tonight

CAVALIERS:

LeBron James: big basketball IQ and big blind spot

http://www.cleveland.com/budshaw/index.ssf/2016/01/lebron_james_huge_basketball_i.html#incart_river_index

Thompson, Jones content Cavs’ Tyronn Lue derserves to coach in All-Star game

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2016/01/fellow_canadian_tristan_thomps.html#incart_river_index

How LeBron and the Cavs can truly have fun again

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2016/01/lebron_james_tyronn_lue_clevel.html#incart_river_index

Lue’s job

http://www.si.com/nba/2016/01/28/all-star-fan-voting-process-teams-adam-silver

CELTICS:

Thomas held out of Celts’ practice as precaution

http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/isaiah-thomas-held-out-celtics-practice-as-precaution

Celtics’ hot streak all about the defense

http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/celtics/2016/01/bulpett_celtics_hot_streak_all_about_the_defense

Thomas scores high with Malone

http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/celtics/2016/01/celtics_notebook_thomas_scores_high_with_malone

Celtics’ practice cut short by power outage

https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2016/01/28/celtics-practice-cut-short-power-outage/S39vqN7rws9gQx1JSvk1CN/story.html

CLIPPERS:

The most interesting quotes from the Blake Griffin-Matias Testi incident

http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-blake-griffin-quotes-20160128-story.html

Pressing issues still surround Griffin, Clippers

http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-cn-pressing-issues-still-surround-blake-griffin-clippers-20160128-story.html

How long could a Griffin suspension last?

http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-griffin-suspension-20160127-story.html

GRIZZLIES:

Griz stifle Bucks in 103-83 victory

http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/griz-stifle-bucks-in-103-83-victory-2a59cfc1-65d8-33bb-e053-0100007f0338-366937651.html

Grizzlies are kings of close calls

http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/Grizzlies-are-drama-majors-366882151.html

HAWKS:

Five observations from Hawks’ 111-92 loss to the Pacers

http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/five-observations-from-hawks-111-92-loss-to-pacers/nqFML/

Millsap suffers ankle sprain, does not return

http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/millsap-suffers-ankle-sprain-does-not-return/nqFLf/

Korver regaining shooting touch

http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/korver-regaining-shooting-touch/nqD6S/

Budenholzer: ‘I will continue to be protective of our group’

http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/budenholzer-i-will-continue-to-be-protective-of-ou/nqDsX/

Hawks must look at deals

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-am-why-the-hawks-have-to-look-at-deals/

HEAT:

Dragic expected to return against Milwaukee

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/fl-miami-heat-news-0128-20160128-story.html#nt=outfit

Do Heat owe it to themselves to make these pieces fit?

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-askira-story.html#nt=outfit

Riley vehemently denies LeBron attempt to oust Spoelstra

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-pat-riley-s012816-story.html

HORNETS:

Kidd-Gilchrist’s return to Hornets couldn’t come soon enough

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25464699/return-of-michael-kidd-gilchrist-to-hornets-lineup-is-highly-anticipated

JAZZ:

Jazz benefiting from a ‘hot’ and ‘confident’ Rodney Hood

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865646449/Utah-Jazz-benefiting-from-a-hot-and-confident-Rodney-Hood.html

In Karl-Anthony Towns, Jazz face a rookie living up to hype

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3473098-155/utah-jazz-in-karl-anthony-towns-jazz

Jeff Teague to Utah? Rumor mill starts to churn

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3472699-155/utah-jazz-notes-jeff-teague-to

A miserable shooting night in Minnesota helped turn Rodney Hood’s season around

http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/jazznotes/3472719-155/a-miserable-shooting-night-in-minnesota

Jazz still far from the point of no return

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3471801-155/monson-utah-jazz-still-far-from

KINGS:

Kings suffer third straight loss, 114-105 to depleted New Orleans

http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article57207908.html

Associate head coach Chad Iske fills in as coach for an ill George Karl

http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article57196083.html

KNICKS:

Irritated Fisher watches hurting Knicks revert to nightmare

http://nypost.com/2016/01/28/no-anthony-no-porzingis-no-victory-for-short-handed-knicks/

Knicks sign Thanasis Antetokounmpo to a 10-day contract

http://nypost.com/2016/01/28/knicks-bring-up-greek-freaks-brother-over-jimmer/

Melo out again as Knicks take on Raptors

http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-carmelo-anthony-out-vs-raptors-1.11403489

How Phil Jackson’s blueprint for the Knicks is holding up

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/29/sports/basketball/how-phil-jacksons-blueprint-for-the-knicks-is-holding-up.html?ref=basketball&_r=0

Porzingis has a pair of All-Star boasts

http://nypost.com/2016/01/28/kristaps-porzingis-has-a-pair-of-all-star-boasts/

Carmelo Anthony tries his damnedest to calm knee fears

http://nypost.com/2016/01/28/carmelo-anthony-tries-his-damnedest-to-calm-knee-fears/

Knicks’ playoff bravado grows despite these harsh realities

http://nypost.com/2016/01/28/why-knicks-are-following-afflalos-lead-and-talking-playoffs/

LAKERS:

Lakers drop eighth straight, lose 114-91 to Bulls

http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-ln-lakers-lose-bulls20160128-story.html

Jimmy Kimmel surprises Shaq with Staples Center statue announcement

http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-ln-shaquille-o-neal-to-get-statue-outside-staples-center-20160128-story.html

Bryant believes Pau Gasol wasn’t fully appreciated in LA

http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20160127/kobe-bryant-believes-pau-gasol-wasnt-fully-appreciated-in-la

MAGIC:

Vucevic keeps drifting farther from the hoop on offense

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-nikola-vucevic-magic-0129-20160128-story.html

Vucevic looking to get offensive rhythm back

http://www.nba.com/magic/news/vucevic-looking-get-offensive-rhythm-back

MAVERICKS:

Center committee played well, but Mavs need Pachulia back

http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-mavericks/mavericks/2016/01/28/sefko-center-committee-played-mavs-need-pachulia-back-parsons-team-needs-toughness-iq-passing?f=r

If Pachulia does return, he’ll draw tough assignment in Brook Lopez

http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-mavericks/mavericks/2016/01/28/scouting-mavs-nets-zaza-pachulia-return-draw-tough-assignment-brook-lopez?f=r

NETS:

Nets say All-Star voting system is flawed

http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nets/nets-say-all-star-voting-system-is-flawed-1.11405750

NUGGETS:

Gallinari leads Nuggets past Wizards on the road

http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_29446810/danilo-gallinari-leads-nuggets-past-wizards-road

A Rising Stars Challenge snub for Gary Harris? Nuggets say yes

http://blogs.denverpost.com/nuggets/2016/01/28/gary-harris-nuggets-rising-stars-challenge/13736/

PACERS:

Pacers go big with Myles Turner, and it works

http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2016/01/28/pacers-turn-myles-turner-who-helps-end-losing-streak/78870192/

Move to Turner gives Pacers an identity

http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2016/01/28/doyel-move-turner-gives-pacers-identity/79496440/

PELICANS:

Ryan Anderson ties career-high with 36 points to lead shorthanded Pelicans past Kings

http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2016/01/new_orleans_pelicans_47.html#incart_river_index

Pelicans moving closer toward 8^th seed in Western conference

http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2016/01/new_orleans_pelicans_moving_cl.html#incart_river_index

Omer Asik has least tradeable contract in NBA

http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2016/01/omer_asik_has_least_tradeable.html#incart_river_index

PISTONS:

Pistons owner Gores to raise $10M for Flint crisis

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2016/01/28/flint-water-crisis-tom-gores/79452146/

RAPTORS:

Raptors win franchise-record 10^th straight game, 103-93 over the Knicks

http://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2016/01/28/raptors-win-franchise-record-10th-straight-game.html

ROCKETS:

Terry: Rockets weren’t prepared to play Spurs

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2016/01/jason-terry-rockets-werent-prepared-to-play-spurs/

Howards’ ankle OK but still working to get explosiveness back

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2016/01/dwight-howard-ankle-ok-but-still-working-to-get-explosiveness-back/

Playing Thunder has become routine for James Harden

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2016/01/playing-thunder-has-become-routine-for-james-harden/

Rockets goal of 11-5 in January still possible

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2016/01/rockets-goal-of-11-5-in-january-still-possible/

SPURS:

Does LaMarcus Aldridge deserve to be an All-Star?

http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Does-LaMarcus-Aldridge-deserve-to-be-an-All-Star-6790849.php

SUNS:

Suns bringing up D-League sharpshooter Jordan McRae

http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2016/01/28/suns-bringing-up-d-league-sharpshooter-jordan-mcrae/79459150/

Sonny Weems’ best chance with Suns arrives

http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2016/01/28/sonny-weems-best-chance-suns-arrives/79474992/

THUNDER:

How Andre Roberson’s absence affects the Thunder in the next three weeks

http://newsok.com/how-andre-robersons-absence-affects-the-thunder-in-the-next-three-weeks/article/5475423

Silver lining on a troubling road trip: Thunder bench comes through

http://newsok.com/silver-lining-on-a-troubling-road-trip-thunder-bench-comes-through/article/5475301?custom_click=columnist

Curry already predicting a win over the Thunder next week

http://newsok.com/stephen-curry-already-predicting-a-win-over-the-thunder-next-week/article/5475305

TIMBERWOLVES:

Wolves playing at quicker pace per Mitchell’s prodding

http://www.startribune.com/wolves-playing-at-quicker-pace-per-mitchell-s-prodding/366939391/

LaVine’s emergence with Wolves will benefit Wiggins, Towns

http://www.startribune.com/lavine-s-emergence-with-wolves-will-benefit-wiggins-towns/366940511/

TRAIL BLAZERS:

Lillard turns attention to getting Blazers into the playoffs

http://www.csnnw.com/blazers/damian-lillard-turns-attention-getting-blazers-playoffs

As Vonleh emerges with Trail Blazers, his heart and motivation remain with fallen cousin

http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2016/01/as_noah_vonleh_emerges_with_trail_blazers_his_hear.html#incart_river_index

How should Blazer fans receive Nic Batum?

http://www.csnnw.com/blazers/roundtable-how-do-you-think-blazer-fans-should-receive-nic-batum

WARRIORS:

All-Star trio

http://www.csnbayarea.com/warriors/report-klay-draymond-voted-all-star-reserves

Klay makes All-Star statement, ‘I was due’

http://www.csnbayarea.com/warriors/rewind-klay-makes-all-star-statement-i-was-due

Tough stretch bolsters Warriors’ unshakeable will

http://www.nba.com/2016/news/features/scott_howard_cooper/01/28/golden-state-warriors-endure-tough-stretch-of-schedule-with-flying-colors-stephen-curry-klay-thompson-harrison-barnes-draymond-green/

Draymond gets All-Star news from mom: ‘Had to keep from crying’

http://www.csnbayarea.com/warriors/draymond-gets-all-star-news-mom-had-keep-crying

Curry: Most dominant season of past decade?

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2016/01/28/stephen-curry-best-season-past-decade-mvp-race-golden-state-warriors-lebron-james-kevin-durant/79451666/

Warriors assign Kevon Looney to Santa Cruz

http://www.csnbayarea.com/warriors/warriors-assign-kevon-looney-santa-cruz

WIZARDS:

Wizards drop 3^rd in a row to Nuggets 117-113

http://www.csnmidatlantic.com/basketball-washington-wizards/talk/wizards-drop-3rd-row-nuggets-117-113-five-takeaways

Internal matters force Wizards to call players-only meeting

http://www.csnmidatlantic.com/basketball-washington-wizards/talk/internal-matters-force-wizards-call-players-only-meeting

If concussion symptom free, Beal will play with broken nose

http://www.csnmidatlantic.com/basketball-washington-wizards/talk/if-concussion-symptom-free-beal-will-play-broken-nose

On and off court numbers reveal possible liability in Wizards rotation

http://www.csnmidatlantic.com/basketball-washington-wizards/talk/and-court-numbers-reveal-possible-liability-wizards-rotation

Wizards switch back to beloved Bullets name, but only for one night

http://www.csnmidatlantic.com/basketball-washington-wizards/talk/wizards-switch-back-beloved-bullets-name-only-one-night

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 daily NBA content service at www.allball365.com.