PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“There are no traffic jams along the extra mile.”
-Roger Staubach
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NBA:
NBA eyes ‘fresh look’ at All-Star fan voting via social media
Trade buzz grows as deadline approaches
http://espn.go.com/blog/marc-stein/post/_/id/4273/trade-buzz-grows-as-deadline-sits-three-weeks-away
Basketball Without Borders Global camp again set for All-Star weekend
http://www.si.com/nba/2016/01/29/all-star-weekend-basketball-without-borders-global-camp-2016
Becky Hammon to become first female to coach All-Star game
http://www.si.com/nba/2016/01/29/becky-hammon-all-star-game-first-female-coach
Gasol, Nowitzki and, yes, even Duncan get no respect with All-Star snubs
Best players to build around other than Curry
How NBA shoe deals work
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/inside-the-sneaker-industry–how-nba-shoe-deals-work-032155839.html
Adam Silver and the art of diving dap
NBA DRAFT:
Buddy Hield a future NBA star?
Ben Simmons vs. Buddy Hield takes center stage
76ERS:
Sixers have their work cut out for them
Jahlil Okafor practices, ‘really excited’ for Rising Stars Challenge
Kristaps didn’t want the Sixers to draft him
http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2016/1/29/10870602/kristaps-porzingis-76ers-nba-draft-sam-hinkie
BUCKS:
Wade’s late heroics take down Bucks
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/bucks/bucks-vs-heat-b99660634z1-367049291.html
Giannis beaming about brother’s NBA debut with Knicks
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/367080991.html
BULLS:
Butler turns Bulls into legit threat in east
Bryant heaps praise on Butler, Rose
http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/kobe-bryant-heaps-praise-bulls-jimmy-butler-derrick-rose
Butler is willing to take Rose under his wing this summer
Rose, Butler praise E’Twuan Moore’s starting role for Bulls
CAVALIERS:
Love, Irving spark Cavs to 114-106 win over Pistons
LeBron the youngest to reach 26,000 points
LeBron says Cavs having just one player in All-Star game is ‘kick in the rear end’
Lue surprised Love left off All-Star team, Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy agrees
LeBron-Kawhi rivalry evolving into battle of equals
CELTICS:
Celtics blow out Magic 113-94 for fifth straight win
http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/celtics-blow-out-magic-113-94-fifth-straight-win
Thomas: ‘Fun’ playing in front of good friend Mayweather
http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/thomas-fun-playing-front-good-friend-mayweather
Thomas: ‘The love I got yesterday was unbelievable’
http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/thomas-love-i-got-yesterday-was-unbelievable
Bradley regains offensive touch
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/celtics/2016/01/celtics_notebook_bradley_regains_offensive_touch
CLIPPERS:
Paul’s 27 points lead Clippers past the Lakers, 105-93
http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-clippers-20160130-story.html
Lowe: Maybe the Clippers should trade Blake Griffin
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14669764/blake-griffin-tenure-los-angeles-become-questions-hour
Rivers says Griffin feels awful about Toronto incident
http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-blake-griffin-20160130-story.html
With Lakers flailing and L.A. there for the taking, Clippers fumble a chance thanks to Griffin
http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-clippers-bresnahan-20160130-story.html
No Blake Griffin sighting at tonight’s Clippers game
Is Blake Griffin now the most expendable member of the Clippers’ core?
GRIZZLIES:
Grizzlies focused on pre- and post- All-Star push
Why are the Grizzlies suddenly scoring so many points?
http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/Numbers-Game–367005981.html
Conley explains his haircut, passion for sickle cell treatment and married life
http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/Grizzlies-Mike-Conley-talks–367001281.html
Gasol takes All-Star rejection in stride
HAWKS:
Overlooking Paul Millsap continues to be equally remarkable and ridiculous
http://www.si.com/nba/2016/01/29/paul-millsap-atlanta-hawks-all-star-blake-griffin-demarcus-cousins
HEAT:
Heat snaps skid against Milwaukee 107-103
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article57434713.html#storylink=mainstage
Chris Bosh would welcome invite to three-point shootout
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/fl-miami-heat-news-0130-20160129-story.html#nt=outfit
Should Heat move to more of an equal-opportunity approach?
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-askira-story.html#nt=outfit
What is Riley thinking?
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-pm-will-pat-riley-dig-into-bag-of-tricks/
HORNETS:
Lillard scores 22 points, Blazers beat Hornets 109-91
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article57448468.html
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist returns from shoulder injury
JAZZ:
Jazz cruise past the Timberwolves, 103-90
http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3477597-155/utah-jazz-cruise-past-the-minnesota
Favors, Gobert seek return to defensive glory
http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3477554-155/utah-jazz-favors-gobert-seek-return
Utah seeks consistency; Favors returns to the starting lineup
http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/jazznotes/3476679-155/jazz-shootaround-utah-seeks-consistency-favors
KINGS:
DeMarcus Cousins is a usage monster
http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/demarcus-cousins-is-a-usage-monster/
Kings willing to trade Rudy Gay in right deal
http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2016/1/29/10871138/kings-rudy-gay-trade-rumors
Teams showing trade interest in Kings’ Gay, Belinelli
http://www.csnbayarea.com/kings/sources-teams-showing-trade-interest-kings%E2%80%99-gay-belinelli
KNICKS:
Knicks look spry as they end 4-game slide with a win over the Suns
Knicks show the promise that makes inconsistency so puzzling
http://nypost.com/2016/01/30/knicks-show-the-promise-that-makes-inconsistency-so-puzzling/
Big risk pays off for Greek Freak’s brother in Knicks debut
http://nypost.com/2016/01/30/big-risk-pays-off-for-greek-freaks-brother-in-knicks-debut/
Knicks put it all together – just in time for Stephen Curry
http://nypost.com/2016/01/29/knicks-put-it-all-together-just-in-time-for-stephen-curry/
Olympics or Knicks? Kristaps Porzingis torn over summer call
http://nypost.com/2016/01/30/olympics-or-knicks-kristaps-porzingis-torn-over-summer-call/
Where Fisher may not want Porzingis to be like Carmelo
http://nypost.com/2016/01/29/where-fisher-doesnt-want-porzingis-to-be-like-carmelo/
How Porzingis realized his New York destiny
Guide to the trade deadline: Knicks not in win-now mode
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/guide-to-the-trade-deadline–knicks-not-in-win-now-mode-014547484.html
Knicks’ Thomas back home
LAKERS:
Chris Paul’s 27 points lead Clippers past the Lakers, 105-93
http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-clippers-20160130-story.html
Scott appreciates D’Angelo Russell’s self-criticisms
MAGIC:
Magic lose 8th straight game, fall to Celtics 113-94
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-magic-celtics-game-0130-20160129-story.html
Skiles: Magic envision Mario Hezonja as future two-way player
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-orlando-magic-news-0130-20160129-story.html
Payton, Hezonja excited for All-Star weekend experience
http://www.nba.com/magic/news/payton-hezonja-excited-all-star-weekend-experience
Pair of games vs. Celtics should be treated like playoff series
http://www.nba.com/magic/news/pair-games-vs.-celtics-should-be-treated-playoff-series
MAVERICKS:
Mavs start month-long stretch full of home games with drubbing of the Nets
Carlisle: ‘My hat’s off’ to Zaza Pachulia for already emerging as vetern leader for Mavs
With Pachulia’s return, minutes becoming even tougher for JaVale McGee
Nowitzki snubbed from 14th All-Star game appearance, and Cuban isn’t happy about it
Williams not obsessed with first meeting vs. Brooklyn, thankful for his situation with Mavs
Williams enjoying his time in Carlisle’s system
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nba/dallas-mavericks/full-court-press-blog/article57277278.html
NETS:
Former Net Deron Williams helps Mavs stump old team
NUGGETS:
Gallinari to participate in Basketball Without Borders in Toronto
Will Barton branches out with new store, clothing line
PACERS:
Knee treatment brings improved production from Pacers’ Ellis
Turner living his dream, but also giving back off the court
PELICANS:
The Pelicans are back from the dead
Bryce Dejean-Jones shines in first career start, hopes to continue making impact
http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2016/01/bryce_dejean-jones.html#incart_river_index
PISTONS:
Cleveland 114, Detroit 106: Love hurts Pistons at Palace
Drummond’s All-Star berth a sign of Pistons’ progress
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2016/01/29/andre-drummond-detroit-pistons/79520598/
Gores sends out first $1M for ‘FlintNow’ effort
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2016/01/29/detroit-pistons-tom-gores-flint/79540734/
RAPTORS:
All-Star duo has Raptors ready to challenge Cavs for top spot in East
Raptors’ Ross growing at rate of practice sessions
Raptors’ seven-day outlook begins with last home game in three weeks
Scola keeps streak in perspective
http://www.torontosun.com/2016/01/29/luis-scola-keeps-raptors-win-streak-in-perspective
ROCKETS:
Misfiring Rockets cannot take down Thunder
James Harden says games in Oklahoma City are ‘special’
Motiejunas heading to D-League in next step of rehab
Rockets recall Montrezl Harrell, K.J. McDaniels
http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2016/01/rockets-recall-montrezl-harrell-k-j-mcdaniels/
The magic of Trevor Ariza
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14672498/nba-court-locker-room-trevor-ariza-got-covered
SPURS:
Green keeps resolution, for now
http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Spurs-Green-keeps-resolution-for-now-6793878.php
SUNS:
Bumbling Suns fall to Knicks for 13th straight road loss
Thomas’ All-Star honor no surprise to Suns
THUNDER:
Durant’s late-game defensive effort helps Thunder get spirited win over Rockets
Howard’s ejection lets Enes Kanter dominate
http://newsok.com/tramel-dwight-howards-ejection-lets-enes-kanter-dominate/article/5475753
Durant, Westbrook decline to respond to Stephen Curry comment
OKC faces gut-check part of schedule
How Thunder’s Anthony Morrow turned his jumper into NBA’s fastest weapon
Trading Harden may not have been a mistake
Durant on Warriors, Spurs: ‘Not necessarily light years better than us’
TIMBERWOLVES:
Jazz run leaves Timberwolves in the dust
http://www.twincities.com/2016/01/29/jazz-run-leaves-timberwolves-in-the-dust/
LaVine sharpending his dunk contest repertoire
http://www.startribune.com/wolves-notes-lavine-sharpending-his-dunk-contest-repertoire/367077741/
Wolves’ young players can’t get a bite to eat in Salt Lake City
http://www.startribune.com/wolves-at-jazz-youth-isn-t-served-in-salt-lake-city/367004051/
TRAIL BLAZERS:
Trail Blazers record another blowout win, 109-91 over Charlotte
Lillard keeps getting snubbed, and his stature only grows
WARRIORS:
Thompson honored by All-Star selection, wants 3-point rematch
http://www.csnbayarea.com/warriors/thompson-honored-all-star-selection-wants-3-point-rematch
After All-Star reserves announced, Kerr pokes fun at Klay
http://www.csnbayarea.com/warriors/after-all-star-reserves-announced-kerr-pokes-fun-klay
Warriors’ Curry honors college coach Bob McKillop with award
Under Armour soars 23% with Stephen Curry
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2016/01/28/under-armour-soars-stephen-curry/79456454/
All-Star spot exceeds dreams of one-time underdog Green
WIZARDS:
Wizards identity search rolls on
http://www.csnmidatlantic.com/basketball-washington-wizards/talk/wizards-identity-search-rolls
Wall’s stark assessment of Wizards: ‘We just can’t guard a soul’
Wizards have much at stake with oft-injured Beal
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wizards-have-much-at-stake-with-oft-injured-bradley-beal-202324839.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 daily NBA content service at www.allball365.com.