NBA Daily Links: 2.8.16

February 8, 2016 by Pete Newmann

PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“Definiteness of purpose is the starting point of all achievement.”

-W. Clement Stone

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NBA:

NBA reviewing if jump-on back foul should be flagrant

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2016/02/07/nba-reviewing-jump-on-back-foul/79970562/

Curry, NBA world reacts to Broncos winning Super Bowl 50

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25477077/curry-lin-nba-world-reacts-to-denver-broncos-winning-super-bowl-50

http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2016/02/07/nba-watches-the-super-bowl/

Why NBA players bristle at the whistle

http://www.wsj.com/articles/why-nba-players-bristle-at-the-whistle-1454887530

Kevin Durant-Blake Griffin deal needs perfect storm, and it could be brewing

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/writer/ken-berger/25474887/kevin-durant-blake-griffin-deal-needs-perfect-storm-but-one-could-be-brewing

76ERS:

Brown still trying to solve ‘big’ problem

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20160208_Sixers__Brett_Brown_still_trying_to_solve__big__problem.html

Coming together

http://www.csnphilly.com/basketball-philadelphia-76ers/brett-brown-without-ish-smith-tj-mcconnell-sixers-came-together-brooklyn-nets

BULLS:

The Bulls: Where fun goes to die

http://chicago.suntimes.com/basketball/7/71/1309364/chicago-bulls-fun-goes-die

The only blame Fred Hoiberg deserves in this mess is believing GM Gar Forman

http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/7/71/1309152/blame-fred-hoiberg-deserves-bulls-mess-believing-gm-gar-forman

Dunleavy pleased with his progress after season debut

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-mike-dunleavy-happy-after-return-spt-0208-20160207-story.html

CAVALIERS:

Tyronn Lue finds schedule to start his coaching tenure unforgiving

http://espn.go.com/blog/cleveland-cavaliers/post/_/id/2069/tyronn-lue-finds-schedule-to-start-his-coaching-tenure-unforgiving

Tyronn Lue not affected by criticisms he’s received from David Blatt supporters

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2016/02/tyronn_lue_not_affected_by_cri.html#incart_river_index

CELTICS:

Celtics carve up Kings for season-high total

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2016/02/07/celtics-hold-off-kings-garden-matinee/iyBWIbHmirNL38aX3fcfON/story.html

Rondo: Brad Stevens has C’s rolling

http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/rondo-brad-stevens-has-celtics-rolling

Kings continue to bring the best out of Sullinger

http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/kings-continue-bring-best-out-sullinger

Evan Turner: Celtics do things the right way

http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/celtics/2016/02/evan_turner_celtics_do_things_the_right_way

CLIPPERS:

Clippers keep winning despite losing another player

http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-heat-20160208-story.html

Clippers lose point guard Rivers to broken hand

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14730489/austin-rivers-los-angeles-clippers-4-6-weeks

GRIZZLIES:

Marc Gasol admits he’s playing through injury

http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/Marc-Gasol-admits-hes-playing-through-injury-367975431.html

JaMychal Green remains the odd man out

http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/JaMychal-Green-remains-Memphis-odd-man-out-367967241.html

HAWKS:

Observations from Hawks loss to the Magic

http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/basketball/five-observations-from-hawks-96-94-loss-to-the-mag/nqLXL/

Hawks-Magic report card

http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/basketball/hawks-magic-report-card/nqLXY/

HEAT:

Will the Heat swing a major deadline deal?

http://espn.go.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/14725855/miami-heat-top-trade-targets-assets-nba

Shooting struggles plague Heat in loss to Clippers

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article59013303.html

Whiteside sits at finish as Heat fall to Clippers

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-los-angeles-clippers-s020716-story.html

Tyler Johnson might miss playoffs

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article59037608.html

HORNETS:

Frank Kaminsky making strides, impact as rookie

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article59020278.html

Jefferson won’t return until after All-Star break

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2607700-al-jefferson-injury-updates-on-hornets-stars-recovery-from-knee-surgery

Jeremy Lin gets #domesticated for Panthers, Broncos showdown

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/on-the-prowl/article59028038.html

JAZZ:

Jazz showing maturity in current winning streak

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3511265-155/utah-jazz-showing-maturity-in-current

KINGS:

Kings can’t get timely stops, fall to Celtics

http://www.csnbayarea.com/kings/instant-replay-kings-cant-get-timely-stops-fall-celtics

Derek Fisher rips Rajon Rondo over triangle talk

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/derek-fisher-trashes-rajon-rondo-triangle-talk-article-1.2523130

KNICKS:

‘Everything is off’: Melo comes to grips with knee reality

http://nypost.com/2016/02/07/everything-is-off-carmelo-coming-to-grips-with-knee-reality/

The Porzingis lesson the Knicks learned from Danilo Gallinari

http://nypost.com/2016/02/07/the-porzingis-lesson-knicks-learned-from-danilo-gallinari/

The pride of Latvia

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/latvias-prodigious-pride-in-porzingis-knows-no-bounds-knicks-kristaps/

Fisher takes eye-opening blame as Knicks season slips away

http://nypost.com/2016/02/07/carmelo-anthony-struggles-as-knicks-season-slips-away/

LAKERS:

Lakers, among NBA cellar-dwellers, have 19.9% chance of winning the lottery

http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-report-20160208-story.html

MAGIC:

Magic beat Hawks on Vucevic’s game-winning shot

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-magic-hawks-game-0208-20160207-story.html

Tobias Harris’ left ankle sprain forces the Magic to shuffle their lineup

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-orlando-magic-news-0208-20160207-story.html

MAVERICKS:

A patient Justin Anderson is impacting Mavs by doing what he does best

http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-mavericks/mavericks/2016/02/07/sefko-patient-justin-anderson-impacting-mavs-best-playing-passion-toughness?f=r

The better Chandler Parsons plays down the stretch, the better the chances he opts out

http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-mavericks/mavericks/2016/02/07/sefko-better-chandler-parsons-plays-stretch-better-chances-opts?f=r

Production at center has been a pleasant surprise for Mavs

http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-mavericks/mavericks/2016/02/07/sherrington-production-center-pleasant-surprise-mavs?f=r

NETS:

Prokhorov ramping up Nets GM search as interviews on tap

http://nypost.com/2016/02/07/prokhorov-ramping-up-nets-gm-search-as-interviews-on-tap/

NUGGETS:

Mudiay’s fourth quarter puts Knicks to shame in Nuggets win

http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_29488037/emmanuel-mudiay-knicks-defense-shame

Mudiay brought a little edge to MSG

http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_29488633/emmanuel-mudiay-brought-little-edge-madison-square-garden

Arturas Karnisovas expected to speak with Brooklyn about GM job

http://blogs.denverpost.com/nuggets/2016/02/07/karnisovas-expected-to-speak-with-brooklyn-about-gm-job/13823/

PACERS:

Pacers eager to face Kobe Bryant one final time

http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2016/02/07/pacers-eager-face-kobe-bryant-one-final-time/79978138/

Guide to the NBA trade deadline: Pacers

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/guide-to-the-nba-trade-deadline–pacers-200348024.html

PISTONS:

Pistons having trouble navigating screens

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2016/02/07/detroit-pistons-screen-troubles/79971628/

RAPTORS:

Recent play has made Ross pretty indispensible for Raptors

http://www.torontosun.com/2016/02/07/ross-season-truly-started-when-he-stopped-coming-off-the-bench

ROCKETS:

Dwight Howard regaining form with every game

http://www.chron.com/sports/rockets/article/Dwight-Howard-regaining-form-with-every-game-6814005.php

Rockets press on as trade deadline looms

http://www.chron.com/sports/rockets/article/Rockets-press-on-as-trade-deadline-looms-6814010.php

SPURS:

Lakers afford Spurs much needed crunch-time practice

http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Spurs-notebook-Lakers-afford-much-needed-6814123.php

Pop asks Kobe to help Kawhi Leonard, Bryant happy to oblige

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25476688/kobe-willing-to-help-rising-spurs-star-kawhi-leonard-grow-as-a-player

SUNS:

Bob Hill ended 9-year NBA absence to join Suns

http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2016/02/07/bob-hill-ends-9-year-nba-absence-join-phoenix-suns/79981954/

THUNDER:

Kevin Durant shows up at Super Bowl 50 – as a photographer

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/kevin-durant-shows-super-bowl-50-photographer-article-1.2523399

Durant: Hard not to think about free agency

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2016/02/07/kevin-durant-thunder-warriors-free-agency-nba/79971866/

Durant refers to uncertainty when downplaying free agency questions

http://newsok.com/durant-refers-to-uncertainty-when-downplaying-free-agency-questions/article/5477418

The Thunder aren’t afraid of the Warriors or anyone

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2016/2/7/10930150/thunder-vs-warriors-kevin-durant-stephen-curry

TIMBERWOLVES:

Karl-Anthony Towns vs Anthony Davis: How they match up

http://www.twincities.com/2016/02/07/karl-anthony-towns-vs-anthony-davis-how-the-ex-kentucky-blue-chippers-match-up/

Extra attention on Towns, Dieng open floor for Wolves rally

http://www.startribune.com/extra-attention-on-towns-dieng-open-floor-for-wolves-rally/367987531/

TRAIL BLAZERS:

A quick rebuild in Portland?

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-sunday-a-quick-rebuild-in-portland/

Gerald Henderson’s bounce is back as trade deadline nears

http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2016/02/gerald_hendersons_bounce_is_back_for_trail_blazers.html#incart_most-readblazers

WARRIORS:

How the Panthers got Stephen Curry involved in Super Bowl 50

http://nypost.com/2016/02/07/how-panthers-are-getting-stephen-curry-involved-in-super-bowl/

WIZARDS:

Jared Dudley believes he should have been invited to three-point contest

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wizards-insider/wp/2016/02/07/wizards-jared-dudley-believes-he-shouldve-been-invited-to-three-point-contest/

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.