PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“It’s no use going back to yesterday because I was a different person then.”
-Lewis Carroll
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NBA:
Dave Meyers dies at 62
Introducing the CARMELO player projection system
http://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/carmelo/
What we’ve learned so far in the preseason
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2577220-camp-lessons-what-weve-learned-so-far-in-nba-preseason
Who may be traded early?
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-pm-early-season-trade-signs/
NBA ownership used to be a gamble – now it’s a billionaire’s best bet
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13734304/nba-ownership-used-risky-bet-now-growing-faster-nfl
Q&A with Jerry West
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13844207/qa-nba-legend-jerry-west-winning-formula
Q&A with Jalen Rose
http://www.si.com/nba/2015/10/09/jalen-rose-book-espn-fab-five-indiana-pacers-interview
Daniel “Boobie” Gibson leaving NBA for rap career
Gilbert Arenas sues Laura Govan, sister of woman in Fisher-Barnes controversy
76ERS:
Noel has injured knee, back
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/deep-sixer/Noel-bruises-knee-back.html
Jahlil Okafor getting comfortable in the post
BUCKS:
Parker showing patience in rehab process
Monroe focuses on clicking with new squad
BULLS:
Bobby Portis making early impression on Hoiberg
Noah happy with progress after offseason training program
Bruised knee sidelines Noah
CAVALIERS:
LeBron talks about motorcycles in GQ interview
Kevin Love unsure he’ll be ready for season opener
http://www.si.com/nba/2015/10/09/kevin-love-shoulder-injury-update
Love: I’d like to think that I’m ahead of the game
CELTICS:
Rookies impress on European trip
Celtics global reach was easiest to spot in Spain
Less dribbling means more productivity for Bradley
CLIPPERS:
Paul and Griffin to pick Michael Jordan’s brain in China
Klay Thompson says Doc is bitter
GRIZZLIES:
Camp invitees work to get noticed
Grizzlies from long range? So far, not much has changed
HAWKS:
Thabo Sefolosha acquitted of all charges
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/atlanta-hawks-thabo-sefolosha-not-guilty-article-1.2391310
Sefolosha rewarded for major risk
Statements from Sefolosha, Hawks, NBA
Schroder sought counsel of Korver to improve jump shot
Observations vs Pelicans
http://atlantahawks.blog.ajc.com/2015/10/09/five-observations-from-hawks-exhibition-vs-pelicans/
HEAT:
Wade schools Winslow in the art of the undersized post game
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-justise-winslow-s100915-story.html
Whiteside absence not a concern – yet
http://blogs.herald.com/miami_heat/2015/10/hassan-whiteside-absence-not-a-concern-yet-.html
HORNETS:
Steve Clifford mulling how to distribute MKG’s minutes
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article38323083.html?ref=yfp
China is fun, but it can be a little scary for Jeremy Lin
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article38320200.html
JAZZ:
NBA suspends Booker for opener
http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3048219-155/jazz-nba-suspends-trevor-booker-for
Hood’s adjustment to the NBA continues in second year
http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3048792-155/utah-jazz-rodney-hoods-adjustment-to
KINGS:
Signs of improvement everywhere for new-look Kings
The Kings are crazier than ever
Karl says he likes Cauley-Stein next to Cousins
http://www.sactownroyalty.com/2015/10/9/9485943/george-karl-likes-cauley-stein-cousins?ref=yfp
James Anderson quietly impresses Kings with steady play
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article38550546.html
KNICKS:
Porzingis heats up, finds Knicks mentor he needs
http://nypost.com/2015/10/09/kristaps-porzingis-finds-knicks-mentor-he-needs/
Seraphin found a real opportunity in New York
LAKERS:
Julius Randle is getting a lot of things right
http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-raptors-20151009-story.html?ref=yfp
Kobe wants Lakers to player better defense
http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-20151010-story.html
Lou Williams holds no grudges against Raptors
http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20151009/lakers-lou-williams-holds-no-grudges-against-raptors
MAGIC:
More free throws critical for Magic’s development
http://www.nba.com/magic/news/more-free-throws-critical-magics-development?ref=yfp
Aaron Gordon trying to be productive during his recovery
MAVERICKS:
Dirk Nowitzki happy for one reason, disappointed for another
Dirk knows Mavs shouldn’t rush Parsons, Matthews
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nba/dallas-mavericks/full-court-press-blog/article38522031.html
Mark Cuban: Maybe I’ll run for Speaker of the House
NETS:
Larkin finally has the chance to equal draft hype
http://nypost.com/2015/10/09/shane-larkin-finally-has-the-chance-to-equal-draft-hype/
Brook Lopez shows flashes to be superstar the Nets need
http://nypost.com/2015/10/09/brook-lopez-flashes-potential-to-be-superstar-the-nets-need/
Hollins isn’t worried about mounting injuries
NUGGETS:
Mike Malone not at all centering his focus on one position
http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_28944172/coach-not-at-all-centering-his-focus-one
PACERS:
Rodney Stuckey is waiting, teaching in preseason
PELICANS:
Greg Smith fails physical, not joining Pelicans
http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/10/forward_greg_smith_fails_physi.html#incart_river
Pelicans lose to Hawks
http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/10/new_orleans_pelicans_4.html#incart_river
How good can the Pelicans be?
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-am-anderson-thinks-pelicans-are-ready/
PISTONS:
Did Pistons made a flawed $80M bet with their future?
http://nypost.com/2015/10/09/did-pistons-make-a-flawed-80m-bet-with-their-future/?ref=yfp
Huge contract heightens focus of Jackson
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/10/09/reggie-jackson-detroit-pistons/73651386/
RAPTORS:
Casey leaving no stone unturned
http://www.torontosun.com/2015/10/09/raptors-coach-dwane-casey-leaving-no-stone-unturned
Reasons to be nervous about the Raptors
ROCKETS:
Harden working extra to get into a rhythm
http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/10/james-harden-working-extra-to-get-into-rhythm/
Dwight Howard describes last season’s knee injury
http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/10/dwight-howard-describes-last-seasons-knee-injury/
Howard didn’t have offseason knee surgery
http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/10/09/report-dwight-howard-didnt-have-offseason-surgery/
McHale concerned about big men missing practice
http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/10/kevin-mchale-concerned-about-big-men-missing-practice/
Jones still slowed by rib injury
http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/10/terrence-jones-still-slowed-by-rib-injury/
SPURS:
LaMarcus Aldridge seeking balance between aggressive and selfless
Aldridge slowly adjusting to life as a Spur
Aldridge isn’t a true Spur just yet
Rough beginning for Marjanovic
Parker wants to play 20 seasons with Spurs
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/tony-parker–i-want-to-play-20-seasons-with-the-spurs-061832700.html
SUNS:
Suns, Jazz reunites 3 German League teammates
Bogdanovic makes NBA visit
Len, Morris lead Suns to win over Jazz
http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/len-morris-lead-suns-101-85-preseason-win-34383986
THUNDER:
Is this the Thunder’s last chance?
http://fivethirtyeight.com/datalab/nba-oklahoma-city-thunder-preview-carmelo/?ex_cid=538twitter
Healthy Durant provides tonic to improve Thunder
http://www.nba.com/2015/news/features/john_schuhmann/10/08/most-improved-offenses/
Security tightened for OKC games
http://www.koco.com/thunder/security-tightened-for-oklahoma-city-thunder-games/35759772
KD looks healthy in rout of Turkish team
http://newsok.com/article/5452631
Can Billy Donovan or Fred Hoiberg repeat Steve Kerr’s success?
TIMBERWOLVES:
Wiggins part of NBA’s Canadian invasion
http://www.twincities.com/timberwolves/ci_28948303/timberwolves-wiggins-part-nbas-canadian-invasion
TRAIL BLAZERS:
Harkless remains sidelined as he recovers from concussion
Lillard has minor ankle injury
WARRIORS:
Klay Thompson dumped a whole gallon of gasoline on the Warriors-Clippers rivalry
Warriors shoot back at ‘lucky’ label
http://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/Warriors-shoot-back-at-lucky-label-6562297.php
WIZARDS:
Defense takes another step back in loss to Knicks
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 Web site, www.peternewmann.com.