PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Everything has beauty, but not everyone can see.”
-Confucius
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NBA:
Adam Silver talks to Dr. James Naismith hologram
Power rankings: One pressing question for each team
Tracy McGrady joining ESPN
TRADE DEADLINE:
Front-office insider: Trade-deadline week
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/front-office-insider–trade-deadline-week-172233202.html
Analyzing league’s top trade candidates
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2616540-nba-rumors-analyzing-leagues-top-trade-candidates
10 big trades we’d like to see at NBA deadline
Trade targets, assets for all 30 teams
http://espn.go.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/14554008/nba-trade-targets-assets-all-30-teams
6 trades that should happen
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-am-6-trades-that-should-happen/
Biggest heists in trade deadline history
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2615354-the-biggest-heists-in-nba-trade-deadline-history
Picks pay off more than players at NBA trade deadline
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14746359/numbers-say-draft-picks-better-additions-players
ALL-STAR WEEKEND REACTION:
All-Star game draws 7.6 million viewers
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/ct-nba-all-star-ratings-20160215-story.html
LeBron: Beating Kobe’s All-Star scoring record means ‘nothing’
Winners and losers from All-Star weekend
All-Star weekend always more than just basketball
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14781281/nba-all-star-2016-all-star-weekend-always-more-just-game
Kobe’s last All-Star game needed more competitive fire
http://www.si.com/nba/2016/02/15/kobe-bryant-final-all-star-game-lebron-james-stephen-curry
All-Star weekend was all about Drake, dunks, and Drake
http://www.sportingnews.com/nba-news/4695061-nba-all-star-weekend-drake-kobe-bryant-gregg-popovich
NBA DRAFT:
French phenom steals show at BWB Showcase
Breaking down pro future of Marquette’s Henry Ellenson
Getting to know Timothe Luwawu
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/european-dispatch–getting-to-know-timothe-luwawu-192202480.html
76ERS:
Sixers’ Colangelo hopes to strengthen front office
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/sixers-jerry-colangelo-wants-to-strengthen-front-office/
Is deadline important for 76ers?
BULLS:
Should Bulls make a deal or not?
http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/nba-buzz-should-bulls-make-deal-or-not
Fixing these Bulls will be no small task for first-year coach Hoiberg
CAVALIERS:
Is Kevin Love available?
http://espn.go.com/blog/marc-stein/post/_/id/4297/trade-chatter-is-kevin-love-untouchable
Report: Cavs make Iman Shumpert available
Report: Cavs pursued Kings’ Koufos
Cavs must be very careful when it comes to making a major trade
CELTICS:
Celtics in enviable position regardless of deadline activity
Teams more cautious about Celtics this year
http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/teams-more-cautious-about-celtics-year
Only relinquish Nets pick for Cousins or Griffin
http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/ryan-only-relinquish-nets-pick-cousins-or-griffin
Celtics eye big picture, big deal
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/celtics/2016/02/bulpett_celts_eye_big_picture_big_deal
CLIPPERS:
Clippers have thrived in injured star Griffin’s absence
http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-20160216-story.html
The case for … trading Blake Griffin
http://www.si.com/nba/2016/02/15/blake-griffin-los-angeles-clippers-trade-doc-rivers-chris-paul
Report: Clips offered Griffin to Nuggets
The Clippers are really thinking about trading Blake Griffin, per reports
http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2016/2/15/11001052/blake-griffin-trade-rumors-la-clippers-nba-2016
GRIZZLIES:
No Gasol? Zach Randolph ready to carry Grizzlies
HAWKS:
Al Horford may be available, but only for a steep price
http://www.sbnation.com/2016/2/15/11009090/nba-trade-rumors-2016-al-horford-hawks
Rest up Hawks, awaiting is difficult end to regular season
HEAT:
Report: Heat fear Chris Bosh may have ‘potentially serious health situation’
http://www.si.com/nba/2016/02/15/chris-bosh-health-miami-heat-blood-clot
Riley must decide if Heat backcourt can thrive
Heat’s McRoberts still sore, but eager to contribute
Riley doesn’t want to include Winslow in any deals
Report: Heat not expecting Johnson to return this season
Whiteside for Howard isn’t really feasible
http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2016/2/15/11003032/nba-trade-rumors-2016-hassan-whiteside-dwight-howard
JAZZ:
Report: Jazz have discussed Burke trade
Young roster readying for playoff push
http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3540524-155/utah-jazz-young-roster-readying-for
The best 5 trades in Jazz history
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865647745/The-best-5-trades-in-Utah-Jazz-history.html
KINGS:
Cousins ‘can’t control’ trade chatter, wants to stay put
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/cousins-cant-control-trade-chatter-wants-stay-put/
KNICKS:
Sources: Knicks still covet Jeff Teague
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/knicks/post/_/id/64133/sources-knicks-still-covet-jeff-teague
Report: Knicks making Calderon, O’Quinn available
Knicks need help in backcourt, that’s the point
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-backcourt-point-article-1.2532806
Knicks need to fill a major hole, but now might not be the time to do it
http://nypost.com/2016/02/15/knicks-need-to-fill-a-major-hole-but-now-might-not-be-time-to-do-it/
Why Knicks could lure Pau Gasol, even without Fisher
http://nypost.com/2016/02/15/why-knicks-could-lure-pau-gasol-even-without-fisher/
Phil Jackson, this is your chance to save the Knicks
http://nypost.com/2016/02/15/phil-jacksons-blueprint-for-knicks-rescue-includes-carmelo-type-trade/
LAKERS:
Wade gifts Kobe Netflix subscription at All-Star send-off
Lakers’ trade-deadline strategy blueprint
Nick Young keeping an open mind with NBA’s trade deadline
The NBA is ready for the end of Kobe
Kobe argues young players’ development hinges more on mentors than college
MAGIC:
Report: Magic could look to move Victor Oladipo, Tobias Harris
Magic’s key story lines to watch for the season’s final 2 months
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-magic-rest-of-season-0216-20160215-story.html
MAVERICKS:
10 things you need to know about the Mavs going into the second half of the season
Who will the Mavs target at the trade deadline on Thursday?
Breaking down the Mavs’ possible moves at the trade deadline
Why Dirk’s height will keep him playing longer than most of his peers
Dirk’s SI feature
NETS:
Nets’ decision on next GM won’t be an easy one
League executives says Nets willing to deal Lopez, Young?
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/league-executives-say-nets-willing-to-deal-lopez-young/
NUGGETS:
How Jokic went from an unknown to the Rising Stars
Nuggets looking to move at least one big man?
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nuggets-looking-to-move-at-least-one-big-man/
PELICANS:
What Anthony Davis had to say during All-Star weekend
PISTONS:
Winning key for Drummond to remain an All-Star
Drummond in awe of LaVine, Gordon dunk-off
ROCKETS:
Dwight remains the NBA’s most untradeable star
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2616861-why-dwight-howard-is-the-nbas-most-untradeable-star
Morey’s task to make Rockets competitive has deadline
SPURS:
Leonard looks to regain competitive edge after ‘fun’ All-Star experience
Off-topic conversation: Rasual Butler
http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Off-Topic-conversation-Rasual-Butler-6828623.php
All Spurs can do is let it play out, as they did before
SUNS:
Watson found great motivation to coach
Booker shining with Suns
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-pm-booker-has-been-a-bright-spot-for-suns/
Suns want more than pick for Morris
THUNDER:
Could Durant sign two-year deal in OKC with opt out?
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/could-durant-sign-two-year-deal-in-okc-with-opt-out/
Assessing the Thunder’s two-way wing pursuit at the trade deadline
http://newsok.com/assessing-the-thunders-two-way-wing-pursuit-at-the-trade-deadline/article/5479099
Durant’s points raising money for youth basketball courts in February
TIMBERWOLVES:
Report: T-Wolves looking to move Martin
Rubio is ‘readily available,’ per report
http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2016/2/15/10997862/2016-nba-trade-rumors-ricky-rubio-timberwolves
WARRIORS:
GM Myers evaluates first half, ‘special camaraderie’
http://www.csnbayarea.com/warriors/warriors-gm-myers-evaluates-first-half-special-camaraderie
Popovich gave Draymond Green some heartwarming advice
http://www.si.com/nba/2016/02/15/gregg-popovich-draymond-green-advice-all-star-game
WIZARDS:
Where Garrett Temple stands at All-Star break
Trade deadline strategy: Should Wizards take aggressive path?
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.