PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“My recipe for dealing with anger and frustration: set the kitchen timer for twenty minutes, cry, rant, and rave, and at the sound of the bell, simmer down and go about business as usual.”
-Phyllis Diller
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NBA:
Bill Bridges dies at 76
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2577364-bill-bridges-former-nba-all-star-and-kansas-great-dies-at-age-76
Deaths of Dawkins, Malone raise concerns for NBA, retirees
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13838386/deaths-darryl-dawkins-moses-malone-raise-health-concerns-nba-retirees
Matt Barnes: I was checking on my sons, not confronting Derek Fisher
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13838338/memphis-grizzlies-forward-matt-barnes-says-was-checking-sons-not-confronting-knicks-coach-derek-fisher
http://nypost.com/2015/10/08/matt-barnes-talks-derek-fisher-real-details-of-love-triangle-attack/
Matt Barnes saga is no joke
http://www.commercialappeal.com/columnists/geoff-calkins/geoff-calkins-matt-barnes-saga-is-no-joke-219fb0bd-1e9c-2b6f-e053-0100007ffc31-331491911.html
Derek Fisher discusses “love triangle” brawl with Phil Jackson
http://nypost.com/2015/10/08/derek-fisher-discusses-love-triangle-brawl-with-phil-jackson/
Derek Fisher won’t talk about Matt Barnes, says he missed practice because of plane
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/knicks-coach-fisher-plane-issue-made-practice-article-1.2390536
The NBA’s colorful socks are going to change the look of the game
http://qz.com/519623/the-nbas-colorful-new-socks-are-going-to-change-the-look-of-the-game/
Mayor Kevin Johnson rescinds request to delay City Council meeting for ESPN film
http://www.sacbee.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/city-beat/article38146614.html
Ex-player suing Globetrotters over alleged sexual harassment
http://www.torontosun.com/2015/10/08/ex-player-suing-globetrotters-over-alleged-sexual-harassment
Top fantasy rankings
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/top-120-overall-fantasy-rankings-for-2015-16-nba-season/
76ERS:
The Sixers are still not anything like a basketball team
http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2015/10/8/9453411/philadelphia-76ers-preview-sam-hinkie-jahlil-okafor?ref=yfp
Okafor’s presence in post will pay dividends for young Sixers
http://www.nba.com/sixers/news/okafors-presence-low-post-will-pay-huge-dividends-young-sixers?ref=yfp
Sixers rally to top Cavs on last-second shot
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20151009_Sixers__rally_to_top_Cavs_on_last-second_shot.html
Okafor struggles, but Sixers win
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20151009_Okafor_struggles__but_Sixers_earn_preseason_win.html
Alaa Abdelnaby replaces Malik Rose as Sixers color commentator
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/pattisonave/Alaa-Abdelnaby-replaces-Malik-Rose-as-Sixers-color-commentator.html
BUCKS:
Parker not ready to play yet, but making progress
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/bucks/jabari-parker-not-ready-to-play-yet-but-making-progress-b99592968z1-331496601.html
BULLS:
What can Bulls expect from Gasol-Noah tandem?
http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bulls/post/_/id/22360/what-can-bulls-expect-from-gasol-noah-tandem-in-2015-16
McDermott working on 3-point footwork with Hoiberg
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-doug-mcdermott-shooting-bulls-spt-1009-20151008-story.html
Butler on Rose: Just let us play together
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-jimmy-butler-derrick-rose-20151008-story.html#navtype=outfit
Rose still battling swollen eye
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-derrick-rose-swollen-eye-20151008-story.html
CAVALIERS:
LeBron says he’ll bust anyone who wears his shoes
http://www.sbnation.com/2015/10/8/9483507/lebron-james-nike-shoes-he-will-beat-you?ref=yfp
Ball movement and open shots key for Cavs offensively
http://espn.go.com/blog/cleveland-cavaliers/post/_/id/1194/ball-movement-and-open-shots-the-key-for-cavs-offensively
LeBron investing in pizza franchise Blaze
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13835715/lebron-james-invest-endorse-fast-casual-pizza-franchise-blaze
76ers steal win from Cavs
http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/10/cleveland_cavaliers_philadelph_5.html#incart_social_feature
LeBron, JR, Mozgov out vs Sixers
http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/10/lebron_james_jr_smith_and_timo.html#incart_river
Cavs add Dionte Christmas to training camp roster
http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/10/cleveland_cavaliers_to_add_dio.html#incart_river
CELTICS:
Ainge has fond memories of ’88 Europe trip
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/celtics_nba/boston_celtics/2015/10/bulpett_ainge_has_fond_memories_of_88_europe_trip
Celtics wrap up Europe trip with win
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/10/08/celtics-wrap-europe-trip-with-win-spain/E5HjeEykFXwZvR9JL2LrLP/story.html
Evan Turner sits out against Real Madrid
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/10/08/evan-turner-sits-out-against-real-madrid/AB4vViQihwHzztJ08rnbyL/story.html
CLIPPERS:
Lance Stephenson is already a mess on the Clippers
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/fancy-stats/wp/2015/10/07/lance-stephenson-is-already-a-mess-on-the-clippers/?ref=yfp
Blake Griffin looks to take his defense to another level
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13831271/nba-blake-griffin-wants-take-defense-clippers-another-level
GRIZZLIES:
Grizzlies turn back Maccabi Haifa
http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/Grizzlies-turn-back-Maccabi-Haifa-331497292.html
HAWKS:
Jury ponders Sefolosha verdict
http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/jury-ponders-sefolosha-verdict/nnyNk/?icmp=ajc_internallink_referralbox_free-to-premium-referral
Budenholzer praises Sefolosha’s character at trial
http://www.nba.com/2015/news/10/08/nba-coach-testifies-at-sefolosha-trial.ap/
Hawks issue Atlanta pride festival merchandise
http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/hawks-issue-atlanta-pride-festival-merchandise/nnx6W/?icmp=ajc_internallink_referralbox_free-to-premium-referral
HEAT:
Childhood finger injury helped motivate Gerald Green to succeed
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article38271498.html
Green offers Heat a taste of his caffeinated scoring approach
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-gerald-green-s100815-story.html
Kelley trying to become a 30-year-old rookie
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-a-m-heats-kelley-trying-to-become-30-year-old-nba-rookie/
HORNETS:
Hornets reporter arrives in China after 20-hour flight
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/nba-blog/article38186649.html
JAZZ:
Point guards provide flashes of progress in preseason
http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3043491-155/utah-jazz-point-guards-provide-flashes?ref=yfp
Hayward expects to see Earl Watson on sideline again
http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3043488-155/utah-jazz-notes-gordon-hayward-always
Hawaii trip had benefits for Jazz aside from tropical location
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865638630/Hawaii-trip-had-benefits-for-Utah-Jazz-aside-from-the-tropical-location.html
Booker suspended 1 game for Hibbert slap
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources–jazz-forward-trevor-booker-184443286.html?soc_src=mail&soc_trk=ma
KINGS:
Rudy Gay plans to put up more three-pointers this season
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article38282427.html
Cauley-Stein impressing coaches, teammates with energy, effort
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article38293308.html
Belinelli suited well for reserve role
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article38180361.html
KNICKS:
Why Kyle O’Quinn felt right at home in strong Knicks debut
http://nypost.com/2015/10/08/why-kyle-oquinn-felt-right-at-home-in-his-strong-knicks-debut/
Hey Porzingis, welcome to Knicks dysfunction
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/09/sports/basketball/derek-fisher-kristaps-porzingis-knicks-dysfunction.html?ref=basketball&_r=0
Knicks beat Brazilian team; Fisher addresses off-court issue with team
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/08/sports/basketball/before-defeating-visitors-from-brazil-knicks-confront-an-episode-from-los-angeles.html?ref=basketball
LAKERS:
Clarkson works to improve his play
http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-jordan-clarkson-20151008-story.html?ref=yfp
NBA exec reveals harsh reality of how the Lakers should handle Kobe’s free agency
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/nba-executive-reveals-harsh-reality-200959372.html
Farmar’s advice to Russell: Be ready for the bright lights
http://www.lakersnation.com/jordan-farmars-advice-to-dangelo-russell-be-ready-for-the-bright-lights/2015/10/08/?ref=yfp
Kobe on Julius Randle: He’s Lamar Odom in a Zach Randolph body
http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20151007/la-lakers-kobe-bryant-on-julius-randle-hes-lamar-odom-in-a-zach-randolph-body
Positive signs show up in loss
http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20151008/positive-signs-show-up-in-loss
http://www.lakersnation.com/game-recap-lakers-drop-3rd-straight-preseason-game-with-loss-to-raptors/2015/10/08/
MAGIC:
Magic need Oladipo to make strides
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-magic-pacers-preseason-1009-20151008-story.html
Players have embraced Hezonja
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-orlando-magic-news-1009-20151008-story.html
MAVERICKS:
Wesley Matthews battles back from torn Achilles
http://grantland.com/features/wesley-matthews-nba-dallas-mavericks-portland-trail-blazers-achilles-injury-comeback-marquette-university-deandre-jordan-free-agency/
Mavericks faced with precarious situation in crossroads season
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-mavericks/headlines/20151008-sefko-mavericks-faced-with-precarious-situation-in-a-crossroads-season.ece
Breast health awareness night will be Oct. 16
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nba/dallas-mavericks/full-court-press-blog/article38230092.html
Evans could contribute on Mavs
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/mavericks-will-lean-on-jeremy-evans-this-year/
NETS:
Lopez, Larkin each score 17 in win
http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nets/brook-lopez-shane-larken-each-score-17-as-nets-beat-pistons-1.10939709
NUGGETS:
Early focus is on defense for Nuggets
http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_28937552/early-focus-is-defense
Is Mike Malone the key to bringing Denver back?
http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/10/08/51-questions-is-mike-malone-the-key-to-bringing-denver-back/
PACERS:
Pacers keep shooting 3s, handle Magic
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2015/10/08/pacers-keep-shooting-3s-handle-magic/73356522/
PELICANS:
Omer Asik out 3 weeks with calf injury
http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/10/new_orleans_pelicans_starting_2.html#incart_river
Gentry plans to use unconventional lineups to offset Asik injury
http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/10/alvin_gentry_plans_to_use_unco.html#incart_river
Norris Cole: I’m going to do just fine here in New Orleans
http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/10/pelicans_norris_cole_spotlight.html#incart_river
Reinventing the Pelicans
http://www.si.com/nba/2015/10/08/anthony-davis-pelicans-alvin-gentry-jrue-holiday-tyreke-evans
PISTONS:
Pistons struggle with turnovers
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/10/08/detroit-pistons-reggie-jackson/73591364/
Jackson played it safe with sore Achilles
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/10/08/detroit-pistons-reggie-jackson/73615694/
RAPTORS:
James Johnson looking forward to playing time
http://www.torontosun.com/2015/10/08/james-johnson-looking-forward-to-playing-time
ROCKETS:
Rockets offense improving after two games
http://espn.go.com/blog/houston-rockets/post/_/id/1164/rockets-offense-improving-after-two-games
Dwight Howard says he played with torn MCL, meniscus in playoffs
http://www.si.com/nba/2015/10/08/houston-rockets-dwight-howard-torn-mcl-meniscus-western-conference-finals
Capela, McDaniels already showing improvement
http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/10/clint-capela-k-j-mcdaniels-already-showing-improvement-in-second-seasons/
Beverley elated to be on court after long layoff
http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/10/rockets-pat-beverley-elated-to-be-on-court-after-long-layoff/
SPURS:
Simmons’ playmaking impresses Popovich
http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Simmons-playmaking-impresses-Popovich-6559804.php
Hammon’s hiring opened window for Lieberman
http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Notebook-Hammon-s-hiring-opened-a-window-6560042.php
Austin’s NBA pipeline
http://www.nba.com/spurs/austins-nba-coaching-pipeline
Kings beat San Antonio in Aldridge’s debut
http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/kings-beat-san-antonio-aldridges-spurs-debut-34359923
SUNS:
Suns are a perfect sleeper candidate
http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2015/10/8/9396995/phoenix-suns-preview-eric-bledsoe-tyson-chandler
Is Eric Bledsoe ready to lead a playoff team?
http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25331924/changed-diet-improved-game-is-eric-bledsoe-ready-to-lead-a-playoff-team
THUNDER:
Kanter has complicated relationship with home country of Turkey
http://newsok.com/outspoken-enes-kanter-has-a-complicated-relationship-with-his-home-country-of-turkey/article/5452222
Steven Adams nearing return to OKC lineup
http://newsok.com/thunder-notebook-steven-adams-nearing-return-to-okc-lineup/article/5452209
Donovan expresses support for former coach Flip Saunders
http://newsok.com/billy-donovan-expresses-support-for-his-former-coach-flip-saunders/article/5451933
TRAIL BLAZERS:
Blazers beat Warriors to claim first exhibition win
http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2015/10/trail_blazers_golden_state_warriors_game_rewind_2.html#incart_river
Ed Davis brings drive to Rip City
http://www.nba.com/blazers/blazer-choice-davis-brings-drive-rip-city
WARRIORS:
Kerr gives Warriors a passing grade; Jason Thompson will play
http://www.csnbayarea.com/warriors/kerr-gives-warriors-passing-grade-walton-will-play-thompson?p=ya5nbcs&ocid=yahoo&ref=yfp
How Stephen Curry gets even better
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13836125/nba-how-stephen-curry-golden-state-warriors-gets-even-better
Iguodala finds 6th man role is in his comfort zone
http://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/Iguodala-finds-6th-man-role-is-in-his-comfort-zone-6557721.php
Brandon Rush shooting for a big bounce-back
http://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/Brandon-Rush-shooting-for-a-big-bounce-back-6560153.php
WIZARDS:
How’s Beal doing on cutting down on long twos?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wizards-insider/wp/2015/10/08/hows-bradley-beal-doing-at-cutting-down-on-long-twos-turns-out-old-habits-die-hard/
Kris Humphries adapting to new role
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wizards-insider/wp/2015/10/08/kris-humphries-is-adapting-to-his-new-stretch-four/
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.