PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“When you love people and have the desire to make a profound, positive impact upon the world, then you will have accomplished the meaning to live.”
-Sasha Azevedo
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NBA:
Fixing pickup basketball with analytics
http://grantland.com/the-triangle/video-how-to-fix-pickup-basketball-with-analytics/
Michele Roberts says NBA, union already negotiating
http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/02/michele-roberts-says-nba-union-already-negotiating-hope-to-announce-deal-by-end-of-season/
The one place MJ can’t touch LeBron
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13530915/cleveland-cavaliers-star-lebron-james-michael-jordan-beat-area
Hundreds pay their respects to Darryl Dawkins
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20150902_Hundreds_pay_their_respect_to_Darryl_Dawkins.html
Hall of Fame profile: Tom Heinsohn
http://www.nba.com/2015/news/features/ian_thomsen/09/02/tom-heinsohn-2015-hall-of-fame/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt6c
Former assistant stole millions from Gilbert Arenas
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-gilbert-arenas-assistant-steals-0903-20150902-story.html
Glen Davis has ankle surgery
http://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-cn-glen-davis-ankle-surgery-20150902-story.html
Damon Stoudamire selling mansion in Portland for $1.375 million
http://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/damon-stoudamire-selling-oregon-home/
Bill Simmons may soon launch ‘New Grantland’
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/bill-simmons-may-soon-launch-new-grantland_55e6f88ce4b0aec9f3552cd6?ncid=txtlnkusaolp00000592
Donald Trump responds to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in a typical Trump way
http://www.sbnation.com/2015/9/2/9251917/donald-trump-responds-kareem-abdul-jabbar-typical-trump-way-nba-oped
SI’s top 100 continues
http://www.si.com/nba/top-100-nba-players-2016?page=4&devicetype=default
Who’s reaching 10-year milestone
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-pm-whos-reaching-10-year-milestone/
Biggest problem facing each team
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2559157-the-biggest-problem-each-nba-team-faces-in-upcoming-2015-16-season
D-League showcase to using net rating as tiebreaker
http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/02/d-league-showcase-will-use-net-rating-as-tiebreaker/
Ex-NBA player enters Julian’s Hall of Fame
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20150902/morgan-park/ex-nba-player-byron-irvin-now-sports-agent-enters-julians-hall-of-fame
Former player Chris Herren warns of dangers of painkillers
http://usatodayhss.com/2015/former-nba-player-chris-herren-warns-of-dangers-of-painkillers
FIBA:
Canada routs Cuba for first win at FIBA Americas
http://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/2015/09/02/canada-routs-cuba-to-get-first-win-at-fiba-americas.html
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/basketball/wiggins-leads-canada-to-rout-of-cuba-at-olympic-qualifying-tournament/article26198079/
Key NBA players competing for their national teams
http://www.sbnation.com/2015/9/2/9247251/nba-players-international-competition-eurobasket-fiba-americas-asia
BULLS:
Taj Gibson has been working out with a UFC fighter
http://chicago.suntimes.com/basketball/7/71/924147/taj-gibson-working-ufc-fighter
CAVALIERS:
LeBron’s influence over Cavs roster is not as great as everyone believes
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/lebron-james-influence-over-cavaliers-164518997.html
Cavaliers re-sign JR Smith
http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/09/cleveland_cavaliers_re-sign_jr.html#incart_social_feature
Iman Shumpert and Teyana Taylor having a baby
http://news.yahoo.com/teyana-taylor-iman-shumpert-having-184210827.html
History shows LeBron won’t bring multiple titles to Cleveland
http://espn.go.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/13563416/nba-shaquille-oneal-tim-duncan-show-not-expect-more-one-title-lebron-james-cleveland
Are Cavs closer to title?
http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25287461/nba-offseason-report-do-the-cavs-have-a-definite-finals-berth
Cavs don’t feat LeBron leaving over Tristan Thompson
http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/02/report-cavaliers-dont-fear-lebron-james-leaving-cleveland-over-tristan-thompson/related/
CELTICS:
Potential Celtics breakout performers
http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/three-potential-celtics-breakout-performers?p=ya5nbcs&ocid=yahoo
Brad Stevens hints he will explore taller, more traditional lineups
http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/02/brad-stevens-hints-he-will-explore-larger-more-traditional-lineups/
Isaiah Thomas wants to be the best little guy
http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/02/celtics-isaiah-thomas-i-wanna-be-the-best-little-guy-to-ever-play-the-game-of-basketball/
CLIPPERS:
Rivers doesn’t want to overuse Pierce
http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/story/_/id/13568376/los-angeles-clippers-coach-doc-rivers-yet-decided-role-paul-pierce
Clippers planning to unveil mascot
http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25288505/report-clippers-are-planning-to-unveil-mascot-around-all-star-break
GRIZZLIES:
Griz rookie Jarell Martin to have foot surgery
http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/griz-rookie-jarell-martin-suffers-broken-foot
HAWKS:
Yes, that was a sneak peek of Atlanta’s new court design
http://atlantahawks.blog.ajc.com/2015/09/02/yep-that-was-a-sneak-peak-of-the-atlanta-hawks-new-court-design/
HEAT:
Heat has creative plans for top pick Winslow
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article33613929.html
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-justise-winslow-090215-story.html
JAZZ:
Jazz add Jordan Brady to D-League staff
http://www.nba.com/jazz/news/jazz-add-jordan-brady-idaho-stampede-coaching-staff
KNICKS:
For Frederic Weis, Knicks infamous draft pick, boos began struggle
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/15/sports/basketball/for-frederic-weis-knicks-99-draft-choice-boos-marked-start-of-a-greater-struggle.html?ref=basketball&_r=0
Knicks at crossroads
http://www.nba.com/2015/news/features/shaun_powell/09/02/30-team-30-days-knicks/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt6a
LAKERS:
D’Angelo relates to Kobe being “mentally on another level”
http://www.lakersnation.com/dangelo-russell-relates-to-kobe-bryant-being-mentally-on-another-level/2015/09/02/
Jordan Clarkson, Excel Sports cut ties
http://www.insidesocal.com/lakers/2015/09/02/jordan-clarkson-excel-sports-cut-ties/
Nick Young says he has a signature shoe coming
http://solecollector.com/news/nick-young-making-his-own-sneakers/
MAVERICKS:
Kareem calls Dirk a volume and streak shooter
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2560282-kareem-abdul-jabbar-calls-dirk-nowitzki-a-volume-and-streak-shooter
Chandler Parsons just taking to court after surgery, says he’ll be ready opening night
http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/02/mavs-chandler-parsons-just-taking-to-court-after-knee-surgery-says-hell-be-ready-opening-night/
Deron Williams looks forward to fresh start
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/nets/deron-williams-fresh-start-mavericks-article-1.2346773
Deron Williams: Dirk can play until he’s 50 the way he shoots
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-mavericks/headlines/20150902-deron-williams-dirk-can-play-until-he-s-50-the-way-he-shoots-the-basketball.ece
Mavs rookie unveils reading center in Fort Worth
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nba/article33314061.html
Mavs rookie Anderson eager to share court with Dirk
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nba/dallas-mavericks/article33311748.html
Mavs aiming to be a better rebounding team
http://www.mavs.com/mavs-aim-to-be-better-rebounding-team-in-15-16/
NETS:
Why Jarrett Jack believes he can replace Deron Williams
http://nypost.com/2015/09/01/why-jarrett-jack-believes-he-can-replace-deron-williams/
PELICANS:
Alvin Gentry says health, defense key to success
http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/09/new_orleans_pelicans_coach_alv.html#incart_river
Anthony Davis considers New Orleans home, says Gentry
http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/09/anthony_davis_gentry_nola.html#incart_river
High intensity training key to Ryan Anderson
http://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/high-intensity-training-key-ryan-anderson-offseason-conditioning
PISTONS:
Mateen Cleaves sees ‘a good year’ for Pistons
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/09/02/detroit-pistons-mateen-cleaves/71605866/
ROCKETS:
Dwight Howard detained at Houston airport for packed gun
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13566718/dwight-howard-houston-rockets-detained-airport-gun-carry-bag
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/magic-basketblog/os-dwight-howard-detained-airport-gun-20150902-post.html
http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/09/dwight-howard-stopped-with-gun-at-airport-but-no-charges-filed/
Ty Lawson wants to help James Harden
http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25287907/ty-lawson-says-he-wants-to-help-james-harden-who-got-tired-in-playoffs?FTAG=YHF7e3228e
SPURS:
The influential style of the Spurs
http://espn.go.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/13563084/nba-san-antonio-spurs-dominance-influenced-contenders-cavaliers-warriors
SUNS:
Roster spot is Henry Sims’ target
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2015/09/01/phoenix-suns-roster-spot-henry-sims-target/71544154/
Suns don’t forget Markieff’s birthday
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/heat-index/2015/09/02/suns-do-not-forget-markieff-morris-birthday/71570242/
Bledsoe: We want to get a high playoff spot
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/suns-bledsoe-we-want-to-get-a-high-playoff-spot/
THUNDER:
Nike releases new KD shoe
http://www.si.com/nba/2015/09/01/kevin-durant-nike-kd8-hunt-hill-thunder-kicks-and-colors
Why the Thunder should pay Dion Waiters now
http://thunderousintentions.com/2015/09/02/okc-thunder-pay-dion-waiters-now/
TIMBERWOLVES:
Rubio: I’m confident Wolves want to keep me
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/rubio-im-confident-wolves-want-to-keep-me/
TRAIL BLAZERS:
Trail Blazers attend Padres game
http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2015/09/watch_trail_blazers_attend_baseball_game_and_tim_f.html#incart_river
WARRIORS:
Riley Curry: GOP candidate
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2015/09/02/you-need-to-drop-everything-and-watch-riley-curry-as-a-gop-candidate/
Curry gives look at new signature shoes
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2560332-stephen-curry-gives-first-official-look-at-under-armour-curry-two-shoes
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.