NBA Daily Links: 3.24.16

PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“Don’t wait. The time will never be just right.”

-Napoleon Hill

 

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NBA:

Adam Silver ‘extraordinarily optimistic’ NBA can avoid labor stoppage

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/15053128/nba-commissioner-adam-silver-says-early-labor-talks-going-well

 

Adam Silver on one-and-done, labor relations

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-am-adam-silver-on-one-and-done-labor-relations/

 

TNT’s Craig Sager details battle with leukemia

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/15046201/tnt-craig-sager-details-battle-leukemia

 

NBA community rallies around Craig Sager on social media after heartbreaking prognosis

http://ftw.usatoday.com/2016/03/craig-sager-kobe-bryant-lebron-james-twitter-instagram-prayers

 

Among LeBron’s hopes, dreams? Superteam with Melo, CP3, D-Wade

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/15055866/lebron-james-ponders-superteam-carmelo-anthony-chris-paul-dwyane-wade

 

Kawhi drops down while LeBron creeps closer to Curry

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/15046871/stephen-curry-lebron-james-struggle-kevin-durant-russell-westbrook-shine-chris-broussard-player-power-rankings-nba

 

We are living in a golden age of triple-doubles

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2016/3/23/11289860/triple-doubles-russell-westbrook-draymond-green-shoals

 

All-Surge Team: Second-half stars as teams make playoff push

http://www.si.com/nba/2016/03/23/chris-paul-giannis-antetokounmpo-hassan-whiteside-nba-playoffs

 

NBA’s top 15 players: Predicting all three All-NBA teams

http://espn.go.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/15034135/all-nba-team-predictions-anthony-davis-james-harden-more-nba

 

Stephen Curry, Warriors rediscover identity and Wednesday NBA takeaways

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2627173-stephen-curry-warriors-rediscover-identity-and-wednesday-nba-takeaways

 

Draymond Green, Chris Bosh headline NBA’s efforts to empower women

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2016/03/23/draymond-green-chris-bosh-headline-nbas-efforts-empower-women/82184458/

 

NBA bust Darko Milicic now a simple Serbian farmer

http://www.sportingnews.com/nba-news/4699452-darko-milicic-pistons-nba-bust-2003-draft-whats-he-doing-now

 

Donald Sterling’s legal battle with the NBA will continue despite setback, his attorney says

http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-cn-donald-sterling-nba-case-dismissed-20160323-story.html

 

With Wesley Matthews’ departure came C.J. McCollum’s arrival

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/15047153/wesley-matthews-cj-mccollum-portland-future

 

Glenn ‘Big Dog’ Robinson wants to fight Stephen A. Smith

http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/700-level/glenn-robinson-wants-fight-stephen-smith

 

Former Blazer Damon Stoudamire says ‘Jail Blazers’ documentary in production

http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2016/03/former_trail_blazer_damon_stoudamire_says_jailbla.html#incart_river_index

 

Former money adviser to Scottie Pippen gets 3 years for fraud

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-scottie-pippen-adviser-fraud-sentenced-met-20160322-story.html

 

Dikembe Mutombo lists his luxe condo for rent

http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/dikembe-mutombo-lists-his-luxe-condo-rent/nqrFZ/

 

NBA DRAFT:

NBA Mock Draft: LSU’s Simmons at the top

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/draft/2016/03/22/ben-simmons-brandon-ingram-nba-mock-draft/82064236/

 

Potential No. 1 pick Ben Simmons goes with Klutch Sports Group

http://espn.go.com/nba/draft2016/story/_/id/15055232/ben-simmons-represented-klutch-sports-group

 

Your quick guide to every team, pick and trade in the lottery

http://espn.go.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/14943877/nba-draft-2016-lottery-guide-chad-ford

 

All draft-eligible Kentucky players to declare, including walk-ons

http://espn.go.com/nba/draft2016/story/_/id/15054473/john-calipari-all-eligible-kentucky-wildcats-players-enter-nba-draft

 

NBA FREE AGENCY:

The Vertical guide to free agency: small forwards

https://sports.yahoo.com/news/the-vertical-guide-to-free-agency–small-forwards-161627550.html

 

MARCH MADNESS:

The scouting perspective: Top Sweet 16 NCAA matchups

https://sports.yahoo.com/news/the-scouting-perspective–top-sweet-16-ncaa-matchups-193806376.html

 

Dillon Brooks gets his biggest shot yet with NBA scouts at March Madness

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/basketball/dillon-brooks-gets-his-biggest-shot-yet-with-nba-scouts-at-march-madness/article29374049/

 

76ERS:

Nuggets 104, Sixers 103

http://www.csnphilly.com/basketball-philadelphia-76ers/instant-replay-nuggets-104-sixers-103-game-recap

 

Nerlens Noel sits out ‘real tough’ loss with knee contusion

http://www.csnphilly.com/basketball-philadelphia-76ers/nerlens-noel-sits-out-real-tough-loss-knee-contusion

 

Constant losing is wearing Noel down

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20160324_Noel_says_constant_losing_is_wearing_him_down.html

 

Okafor doing well after ‘simple’ surgery, timeframe unknown

http://www.csnphilly.com/basketball-philadelphia-76ers/jahlil-okafor-doing-well-after-simple-surgery-timeframe-unknown

 

Sad rap song about Jahlil Okafor is sad

http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/700-level/sad-rap-song-about-jahlil-okafor-sad

 

87ers guard Russ Smith sets D-League record with 65 points

http://www.csnphilly.com/basketball-philadelphia-76ers/delaware-87ers-guard-russ-smith-sets-d-league-record-65-points-canton-charge

 

BUCKS:

Cavaliers in total control as Bucks drop third straight

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/bucks/bucks-vs-cavaliers-b99693140z1-373290531.html

 

Kidd understands LeBron’s mindset

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/373237951.html

 

BULLS:

Bulls fall asleep at the wheel in loss to Knicks

http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/bulls-fall-asleep-wheel-loss-knicks

 

Doug McDermott’s 3-point percentage moving up among league leaders

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-doug-mcdermott-shooting-bits-bulls-spt-0324-20160323-story.html

 

Fred Hoiberg fine with Derrick Rose’s cautious approach to this season

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-derrick-rose-approach-bits-bulls-spt-0323-20160322-story.html

 

For the Bulls, change has not been for the better

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/24/sports/basketball/chicago-bulls-fred-hoiberg-tom-thibodeau.html?ref=basketball

 

CAVALIERS:

LeBron James, Kevin Love lead Cavs to 113-104 win over Bucks

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2016/03/cleveland_cavaliers_milwaukee_12.html#incart_social_feature

 

LeBron: ‘I don’t know how realistic it could be’ to play with Wade, Carmelo and Chris Paul

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2016/03/lebron_james_i_dont_know_how_r.html#incart_river_index

 

LeBron James would take ‘pay cut’ to play with Wade, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2016/03/report_lebron_james_would_take.html#incart_river_index

 

LeBron James wants his All-Star friends as teammates. Here’s the absurd way it could happen

http://www.sbnation.com/2016/3/23/11292438/lebron-james-joins-carmelo-anthony-dwyane-wade-chris-paul-cavaliers

 

LeBron James: ‘If I was on Northern Iowa, I would quit’

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2016/03/lebron_james_if_i_was_on_north.html#incart_river_index

 

LeBron James hints that Blaze Pizza could come to Cleveland

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2016/03/lebron_james_hints_that_blaze.html#incart_river_index

 

Healthy again, Kevin Love looking to rediscover shooting touch

http://www.ohio.com/sports/cavs/cavaliers-notebook-healthy-again-kevin-love-looking-to-rediscover-shooting-touch-1.671257

 

J.R. Smith to part ways with CAA; plans to sign with LeBron James’ agent, Rich Paul

http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2016/03/jr_smith_to_part_ways_with_caa.html#incart_river_index

 

Best, worst places for basketball fans: How Ohio cities fare

http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2016/03/best_worst_places_for_basketba.html#incart_river_index

 

CELTICS:

Thomas leads Celtics to win over Lowry-less Raptors

http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/Isaiah-Thomas-leads-Boston-Celtics-to-win-over-Kyle-Lowry-less-Toronto-Raptors

 

Which teams should Celtics hope to play in postseason?

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/celtics/post/_/id/4722553/who-should-celtics-hope-to-play-in-postseason

 

Crowder anticipates West Coast return

http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/jae-crowder-anticipates-west-coast-return-to-celtics

 

Marcus Smart battling shooting slump

https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2016/03/23/cnotes/d3Aw1QD2UEkTO0eTU3xW1H/story.html

 

Celtics have 8 picks this draft. Who’s looking good in the tourney?

https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2016/03/23/how-ncaa-performance-affects-nba-draft-stock/NhvL3FrARFps5OBNEXYjPN/story.html

 

CLIPPERS:

Clippers can’t keep up with Warriors in 114-98 loss

http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-warriors-20160324-story.html

 

Adam Silver says ‘DeAndre Jordan rule’ easy to come by

http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20160323/adam-silver-says-deandre-jordan-rule-easy-to-come-by

 

Chris Paul needs to keep carrying the Clippers even after Blake Griffin returns

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2016/3/23/11254940/chris-paul-statistics-blake-griffin-clippers

 

Paul Pierce is hoping for a fourth-quarter role with Clippers once the postseason begins

http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-report-20160324-story.html

 

GRIZZLIES:

Idle Griz have minds working toward securing fifth seed

http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/idle-griz-have-minds-working-toward-securing-fifth-seed-2ebf42aa-529f-2235-e053-0100007f2a8c-373302721.html

 

Tony Allen has become the NBA’s most unlikely offensive juggernaut

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2016/3/23/11290134/tony-allen-highlights-statistics-nba-offensive-force-memphis-grizzlies

 

Meet your Grizzlies — quick, before another gets hurt

http://espn.go.com/blog/nba/post/_/id/16747/meet-your-memphis-grizzlies-quick-before-another-gets-hurt

 

HAWKS:

Hawks avenge loss to Wizards with lopsided win

http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/game-recap-hawks-avenge-loss-to-wizards-with-lopsi/nqrMm/

 

HEAT:

Spurs grind up Heat 112-88 with Luol Deng out

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-san-antonio-spurs-s032316-story.html

 

Dwyane Wade on latest LeBron quotes: “I’m focused on my teammates”

http://blogs.herald.com/miami_heat/2016/03/dwyane-wade-on-latest-lebron-quotes-im-focused-on-my-teammates-.html

 

Carmelo could have replaced Bosh in Heat Big 3

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-lebron-james-s032316-story.html

 

Heat find yet another hidden gem with Josh Richardson

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2626882-miami-heat-find-yet-another-hidden-gem-with-josh-richardson

 

Whiteside mulls nickname, Snapchat competition from LeBron

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-hassan-whiteside-s032316-story.html

 

HORNETS:

Jeremy Lin is heating up, and hopes in Charlotte are growing steadily

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/24/sports/basketball/nba-roundup.html?ref=basketball&_r=0

 

Voice of the Hornets’ hot streak is booming

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/liv-columns-blogs/theoden-janes/article67720202.html

 

JAZZ:

Jazz rally for 89-87 win over Houston

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3699490-155/jazz-rally-for-89-87-win-over

 

Jazz coach Quin Snyder praises James Harden’s playmaking

http://www.chron.com/sports/rockets/article/Jazz-coach-Quin-Snyder-praises-James-Harden-s-7004304.php

 

Picked 23rd by Jazz, Rodney Hood proving to be a steal

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765685097/Picked-23rd-by-Jazz-Rodney-Hood-proving-to-be-a-steal.html

 

Neto getting used to new role

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3699571-155/utah-jazz-notes-neto-getting-used

 

Andrei Kirilenko to be honored by the Jazz on Monday; Hayward celebrates birthday

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765685131/Andrei-Kirilenko-to-be-honored-by-the-Utah-Jazz-on-Monday-Hayward-celebrates-birthday.html

 

KINGS:

Rondo’s big night wasted as Wolves devour Kings

http://www.csnbayarea.com/kings/instant-replay-rondos-big-night-wasted-wolves-devour-kings

 

Team misses DeMarcus Cousins’ physicality on defense

http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article67929592.html

 

Kings fans to vote for winning business from 4 vying for $5,000

http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article67879962.html

 

KNICKS:

Kristaps Porzingis finally reawakens as Knicks stun Bulls

http://nypost.com/2016/03/23/kristaps-porzingis-finally-reawakens-as-knicks-stun-bulls/

 

If Rambis is being graded based on Porzingis’ development, interim Knicks coach gets an F

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/bondy-future-knicks-coach-porzingis-better-article-1.2573960

 

Carmelo Anthony on playing with LeBron James: ‘I’ll take a pay cut’

http://www.si.com/nba/2016/03/23/lebron-james-carmelo-anthony-dwyane-wade-chris-paul-same-team-pay-cut

 

While Cavaliers deal with LeBron Twitter drama, Carmelo Anthony, Knicks face harsher reality

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/isola-melo-knicks-face-harsher-reality-lebron-cavs-article-1.2575666

 

Carmelo Anthony: Don’t doubt my loyalty (while I keep doubting Knicks)

http://nypost.com/2016/03/23/carmelo-anthony-dont-doubt-my-loyalty-while-i-keep-doubting-knicks/

 

Kurt Rambis will continue to bring Arron Afflalo off Knicks’ bench

http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/kurt-rambis-will-continue-to-bring-arron-afflalo-off-knicks-bench-1.11609435

 

Knicks coach Kurt Rambis, announcer Mike Breen offer best wishes to Craig Sager

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/kurt-rambis-mike-breen-offer-best-wishes-craig-sager-article-1.2575696

 

LAKERS:

Kobe Bryant scores 17 in Phoenix finale but Lakers lose again, 119-107

http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-suns-20160324-story.html

 

Kobe Bryant says Michael Jordan was best competitor he’s ever played against

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2627182-kobe-bryant-says-michael-jordan-was-best-competitor-hes-ever-played-against

 

Lakers report: 2018 All-Star game will be at Staples Center

http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-report-20160323-story.html

 

Lakers rookie Larry Nance Jr. is determined to live up to the family name

http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-report-20160324-story.html

 

Gary Vitti dishes tales on Kobe, Magic and more

http://www.si.com/nba/2016/03/23/gary-vitti-los-angeles-lakers-kobe-bryant-magic-johnson

 

Lakers’ Nick Young questions Alexis Jones’ television feature on him as a USC player

http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20160323/lakers-nick-young-questions-alexis-jones-television-feature-on-him-as-a-usc-player

 

Kobe Bryant is the top-selling throwback jersey in Oregon

http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2016/03/kobe_bryant_is_the_top-selling_throwback_jersey_in.html#incart_river_index

 

MAGIC:

Magic lose to Pistons 118-102 as Tobias Harris scores 18 points

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-magic-pistons-game-0324-20160323-story.html

 

Nikola Vucevic impacted by the terrorist attacks in Belgium

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-orlando-magic-news-0324-20160323-story.html

 

MAVERICKS:

Blazers defeat the Mavs, 109-103

http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nba/dallas-mavericks/

 

Nowitzki still carrying Mavericks

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-pm-nowitzki-shines-without-support-system/

 

If second opinion brings no new news, Parsons expected to undergo surgery ASAP

http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-mavericks/mavericks/2016/03/23/second-opinion-brings-new-news-chandler-parsons-expected-undergo-surgery-soon-possible?f=r

 

After not expecting to be a starter, Mejri is an important defensive piece

http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-mavericks/mavericks/2016/03/23/sefko-expecting-starter-salah-mejri-important-defensive-piece-mavs-make-playoff-push

 

Mavs can certainly use Mejri’s shot-blocking skills

http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nba/dallas-mavericks/full-court-press-blog/article67797257.html

 

NUGGETS:

Emmanuel Mudiay sinks game-winning 3-pointer for Nuggets’ win

http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_29678697/emmanuel-mudiay-sinks-game-winning-3-pointer-nuggets

 

Wilson Chandler hip rehab is ahead of schedule for Nuggets

http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_29672386/wilson-chandler-hip-rehab-is-ahead-scheudule

 

PACERS:

Paul George on Pacers’ playoff chances: ‘We should have a little pressure’

http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2016/03/23/paul-george-pacers-playoff-chances-we-should-have-little-pressure/82163740/

 

PELICANS:

The eight-figure question: Did Anthony Davis earn an All-NBA spot?

http://espn.go.com/blog/new-orleans-pelicans/post/_/id/265/all-nba-voters-early-impressions-of-anthony-davis-chances-at-24-million

 

Alvin Gentry says tanking to improve lottery odds is not one of their objectives to meet

http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2016/03/alvin_gentry_says_tanking_to_i.html#incart_river_index

 

PISTONS:

Detroit 118, Orlando 102: Andre Drummond, Pistons bedazzle Magic

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2016/03/23/detroit-pistons-orlando-magic/82152392/

 

Tobias Harris slid right into lineup, and Pistons have thrived

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2016/03/22/detroit-pistons-tobias-harris-building-trust/82147042/

 

Tobias Harris: “Orlando was always like family to me”

http://www.nba.com/magic/news/tobias-harris-orlando-was-always-family-me

 

RAPTORS:

Raptors clinch playoff berth despite loss to Celtics

http://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2016/03/23/raptors-clinch-playoff-berth-despite-loss-to-celtics.html

 

Raptors GM intends to keep Bismack Biyombo, but it might not be so easy

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25527842/raptors-gm-intends-to-keep-bismack-biyombo-but-it-might-not-be-so-easy

 

Raptors coach not concerned about No. 1 seed

http://www.torontosun.com/2016/03/23/raptors-coach-not-concerned-about-no-1-seed

 

ROCKETS:

Rockets fall on last possession for second night in a row

http://www.chron.com/sports/rockets/article/Rockets-fall-on-last-possession-for-second-night-7004442.php

 

Quick turnaround on sprained ankle looms for Rockets’ James Harden

http://www.chron.com/sports/rockets/article/Quick-turnaround-on-sprained-ankle-looms-for-6976505.php

 

Pace of play a key to Rockets’ success down the stretch

http://www.chron.com/sports/rockets/article/Pace-of-play-a-key-to-Rockets-success-down-the-7004309.php

 

SPURS:

Leonard strong before early exit, Spurs roll

http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Leonard-strong-before-early-exit-Spurs-roll-7004581.php

 

Spurs see silver lining in loss to Hornets

http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/The-Spurs-hope-mental-lapse-against-Charlotte-7004270.php

 

Spurs Archives: S.A. wins as it loses in 2013 NBA Finals

http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Spurs-Archives-S-A-wins-as-it-loses-in-2013-NBA-6924473.php

 

SUNS:

Suns top Lakers in Kobe Bryant’s Phoenix farewell

http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2016/03/24/suns-top-lakers-kobe-bryants-phoenix-farewell/82136656/

 

Kobe Bryant love, hate for Suns comes to end

http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2016/03/22/kobe-bryant-love-hate-phoenix-suns-comes-end/82136266/

 

Say goodbye to Kobe Bryant, a true Valley villain

http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2016/03/23/bickley-say-goodbye-kobe-bryant-true-valley-villain/82143448/

 

Kobe Bryant’s three most memorable games against Suns

http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2016/03/22/kobe-bryants-three-most-memorable-games-against-phoenix-suns/82147014/

 

Suns’ Brandon Knight looks better than he feels

http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2016/03/23/phoenix-suns-brandon-knight-looks-better-than-he-feels/82195062/

 

THUNDER:

Russell Westbrook is making noise in Oklahoma City

http://espn.go.com/blog/statsinfo/post/_/id/115510/russell-westbrook-is-making-noise-in-oklahoma-city

 

How the Skirvin bed bugs incident has changed NBA stays in OKC

http://newsok.com/how-the-skirvin-bed-bugs-incident-has-changed-nba-stays-in-okc/article/5487034

 

TIMBERWOLVES:

Wolves find the ‘on’ switch, pull away from Sacramento

http://www.startribune.com/wolves-pull-away-from-sacramento-113-104-at-target-center/373308771/#1

 

Sam Mitchell makes Andrew Wiggins the Wolves’ go-to guy

http://www.startribune.com/sam-mitchell-makes-andrew-wiggins-the-wolves-go-to-guy/373163511/

 

Did blown calls doom the Wolves in loss to Golden State? NBA weighs in

http://www.startribune.com/did-blown-call-doom-the-wolves-in-monday-s-loss-to-golden-state/373247111/

 

Greg Smith’s audition with Timberwolves will continue

http://www.startribune.com/greg-smith-s-audition-with-timberwolves-will-continue/373310031/

 

Target Center unveils massive new scoreboard

http://www.twincities.com/2016/03/23/target-center-unveils-massive-new-scoreboard/

 

TRAIL BLAZERS:

Blazers contain Nowitzki and Williams, earn crucial 109-103 win over Dallas

http://www.csnnw.com/blazers/trail-blazers-contain-nowitzki-and-williams-earn-crucial-109-103-win-over-dallas

 

WARRIORS:

Curry, Klay star as Warriors sweep Clippers

http://www.csnbayarea.com/warriors/instant-replay-curry-klay-star-warriors-sweep-clippers

 

You won’t believe how Nike lost Steph to Under Armour

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/15047018/how-nike-lost-stephen-curry-armour

 

Stephen Curry left Nike after they mispronounced his name in a meeting

http://www.sportingnews.com/nba-news/4699465-stephen-curry-under-armour-nike-couldnt-pronounce-his-name

 

Abdul-Jabbar: Favorite player Curry is ‘changing the game’

http://www.csnbayarea.com/warriors/abdul-jabbar-favorite-player-curry-changing-game

 

Warriors find their magic numbers

http://espn.go.com/blog/statsinfo/post/_/id/115531/warriors-find-their-magic-numbers

 

Inside Warriors practices: Laughs, lessons and a little basketball

http://www.si.com/nba/2016/03/23/golden-state-warriors-practices-stephen-curry-steve-kerr

 

Steve Kerr: Players ‘will absolutely’ have say in rest approach

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/15055722/golden-state-warriors-steve-kerr-says-record-enticing-secondary-seed-health

 

Kerr: Warriors’ record chase makes things ‘trickier’

http://www.csnbayarea.com/warriors/kerr-warriors-record-chase-makes-things-trickier

 

Warriors coach Steve Kerr tweets support to Cal coach Cuonzo Martin

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/15055216/golden-state-warriors-coach-steve-kerr-tweets-support-california-golden-bears-coach-cuonzo-martin

 

WIZARDS:

Hawks hit back with blowout of Wizards: Five takeaways

http://www.csnmidatlantic.com/basketball-washington-wizards/talk/hawks-hit-back-blowout-wizards-five-takeaways

 

Wizards lose sight of Bradley Beal, or vice versa

http://www.csnmidatlantic.com/basketball-washington-wizards/talk/wizards-lose-sight-bradley-beal-or-vice-versa

 

Otto Porter Jr.’s aggressiveness and improved shooting making a difference for Wizards

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wizards-insider/wp/2016/03/23/otto-porter-jr-s-aggressiveness-and-improved-shooting-making-a-difference-for-wizards/

 

John Wall gave Rihanna a jersey after her Verizon Center show

http://www.csnmidatlantic.com/basketball-washington-wizards/talk/john-wall-gave-rihanna-jersey-after-her-verizon-center-show

 

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