PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Then quit. There’s no use being a damn fool about it.”
-W.C. Fields
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BA:
2016 NBA free agency could dominate this season in an ugly way
http://www.sportingnews.com/nba-news/4659383-season-opening-night-free-agency-2016-television-money-salary-cap
The NBA’s next generation prepares to get schooled
http://www.si.com/nba/2015/10/27/kobe-bryant-dwyane-wade-kevin-garnett-dangelo-russell-justise-winslow-karl-anthony-towns
6 NBA teams that may surprise this year
http://www.basketballinsiders.com/6-nba-teams-that-may-surprise-you-this-year/
Fall Forecast: Projected NBA standings
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13980821/projected-standings-2015-16
10 hidden gems who will emerge this season
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2583257-nba-predictions-2015-16-10-hidden-gems-who-will-emerge-this-season
Every team’s chances of winning the title http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2583049-nba-championship-odds-2015-16-every-teams-chances-of-winning-the-title
2015-16 NBA power rankings: Season tipoff edition
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2582942-2015-16-nba-power-rankings-season-kick-off-edition
NBA Expert Picks, Best Bets: All in on Thunder, Clippers to cover
http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25355679/nba-expert-picks-and-best-bets-thunder-roll-kings-drop-home-opener
NBA Power Rankings: Warriors begin their quest to repeat
http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/nba-power-rankings-warriors-begin-their-quest-repeat
USA Today’s predictions for the 2015-16 NBA season
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2015/10/27/nba-2015-16-staff-predictions-finals-mvp-rookie-sixth-man-coach/74692088/
Cavaliers headline an improving Eastern Conference
http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_29030129/cleveland-cavaliers-headline-an-improving-eastern-conference
West still wild, while Cavaliers standout in East
http://www.oregonlive.com/nba/index.ssf/2015/10/nba_preview_west_still_wild_wh.html – incart_river
Did the NBA preseason change our minds about anything?
http://www.sbnation.com/2015/10/27/9620204/nba-2015-season-preview-predictions-second-guessing
Which early-entry players made NBA opening day rosters?
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaab-the-dagger/which-early-entry-players-made-nba-opening-day-rosters-161654267.html
Which schools have the most players on NBA opening day rosters?
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaab-the-dagger/which-schools-have-the-most-players-on-nba-opening-day-rosters-061749926.html
Catch up on Canadian players
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/basketball/canada-rising/nba-canadians-1.3291009
Amid gun violence, basketball uniforms flash orange patches of protest
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/28/nyregion/amid-gun-violence-basketball-uniforms-flash-orange-patches-of-protest.html?ref=basketball&mtrref=www.nytimes.com&mtrref=www.nytimes.com&gwh=B725323B4541A76DBB1F89E15971C81D&gwt=pay
911 calls released in John Henson racial profiling incident
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2015/10/27/john-henson-911-calls-jeweler-racial-profiling/74693584/
NBA Cheerleader Files Lawsuit Against Basketball Team for Alleged Low Pay
http://abcnews.go.com/Business/nba-cheerleader-files-lawsuit-basketball-team-alleged-low/story?id=34760373
LAMAR ODOM:
Kobe Bryant opens up about long-time friend Lamar Odom
http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/lakersnow/la-sp-ln-kobe-bryant-opens-up-about-long-time-friend-lamar-odom-20151027-story.html
Kobe Bryant: It’s amazing to see Lamar Odom doing so well
http://www.si.com/nba/2015/10/27/lamar-odom-kobe-bryant-los-angeles-lakers
Lamar Odom surrounded by high security at L.A. hospital
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2015/10/27/lamar-odom-cedars-sinai-hospital-security/74656018/
FLIP SAUNDERS:
Craig Sager interview, Flip Saunders death reaction
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2015/10/27/flip-saunders-craig-sager-warriors-nba-a-to-z-podcast/74721896/
76ERS:
This Sixers team looks like Hinkie’s worst yet
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20151028_This_Sixers_team_looks_like_Hinkie_s_worst_yet.html – mTMaKsIHhgE3S27K.99
What to expect of the 2015-16 Sixers
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20151028_What_to_expect_of_the_2015-16_Sixers.html – 8CjhKJZ3j5IPyrpL.99
Sixers set to tip off Noel-Okafor era
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20151028_Sixers_set_to_tip_off_Noel-Okafor_era.html – mSx0lucXGIZLJaD8.99
Stauskas feels good, hopes to play
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/sixers/Stauskas-feel-good-hopes-to-play.html
Hinkie lovers, haters both have skewed views of Sixers
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20151028_Hinkie_lovers__haters_both_have_skewed_views_of_Sixers.html – dlj3ApzHhJefzRHR.99
BUCKS:
Jason Kidd seeks balance between offense, defense
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/bucks/jason-kidd-seeks-balance-between-offense-defense-b99603562z1-337784771.html
Bucks forced to shuffle lineup for opener
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/bucks/bucks-forced-to-shuffle-lineup-for-opener-b99603746z1-337321301.html
Preview: Bucks vs. Knicks
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/bucks/preview-bucks-vs-knicks-b99603569z1-337788031.html
Summer catches Greg Monroe, Robin Lopez set to face off
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/bucks/summer-catches-greg-monroe-robin-lopez-set-to-face-off-b99603577z1-337791621.html
Bucks confirm new arena will not open until 2018
http://www.jsonline.com/business/bucks-confirm-that-new-arena-will-not-open-until-2018-b99604755z1-337683521.html
3 reasons: why to believe; why to worry
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/bucks/337786591.html
Ranking the Bucks players, 1-15
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/bucks/ranking-the-bucks-players-1-15-b99603571z1-337786381.html
BULLS:
Behind 19 points from Nikola Mirotic, Bulls down the Cavs in Fred Hoiberg’s debut
http://chicago.suntimes.com/basketball/7/71/1051036/behind-19-points-nikola-mirotic-bulls-cavs-fred-hoibergs-debut
Bulls hold on for opening-night win against rival Cavaliers
http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/bulls-hold-opening-night-win-against-rival-cavaliers
Bulls rotation of bigs pays dividends in opener
http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/bulls-rotation-bigs-pays-dividends-opener
Bulls unveil new offense, but finish off Cavaliers with defense
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-bulls-opening-night-haugh-spt-1028-20151027-column.html
Rotation in crunch time likely to be a work in progress for quite awhile
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-rotation-minutes-bits-bulls-spt-1028-20151027-story.html
In matchup against King James with President Obama on hand, Hoiberg avoids pressure
http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/matchup-against-king-james-president-obama-hand-hoiberg-avoids-pressure
Derrick Rose, Like Chicago Bulls’ Offense, Is a Work-in-Progress
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2583493-derrick-rose-like-chicago-bulls-offense-is-a-work-in-progress
Bulls’ Joakim Noah accepting of bench role: ‘I want to win
http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/bulls-joakim-noah-accepting-bench-role-i-want-win
Bulls Prediction: Season will end in May instead of June
http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/bulls-prediction-season-will-end-may-instead-june
President Obama takes in Bulls-Cavs, optimistic about Bulls’ chances
http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/president-obama-takes-bulls-cavs-optimistic-about-bulls-chances
President Barack Obama: ‘I’m glad my Bulls are over in the East’
http://www.sportingnews.com/nba-news/4659451-president-barack-obama-bulls-cavaliers-tnt-interview-david-aldridge
CAVALIERS:
Cavaliers lose a close one to Bulls, 97-95
http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/10/cleveland_cavaliers_14.html – incart_big-photo
Kevin Love steps up late and David Blatt sticks to plan in Cavaliers opener
http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/10/kevin_love_steps_up_late_and_d.html – incart_river
Cavaliers show they have plenty of work to do
http://espn.go.com/blog/cleveland-cavaliers/post/_/id/1247/cavs-show-they-have-plenty-of-work-to-do
James and Cavaliers were good, not quite presidential in opening loss
http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/10/cavaliers_bulls_lebron_james_b.html – incart_river
LeBron, Cavs fine with results of ‘first test’ against Bulls
http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/lebron-cavs-fine-results-first-test-against-bulls
Cavaliers’ LeBron James proves he’s ready to go
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-bulls-cavaliers-report-spt-1028-20151027-story.html
Mo Williams surprise bright spot in Cavaliers’ opening loss to Bulls
http://www.sportingnews.com/nba-news/4659465-mo-williams-cavaliers-vs-bulls-season-opener-cleveland-lebron-james
Owner Dan Gilbert: ‘Cavs are in a great place, miles to go before we sleep’
http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2015/10/owner_dan_gilbert_cavs_are_in.html – incart_river
CELTICS:
Months later, Olynyk will serve suspension for opener
http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/months-later-olynyk-will-serve-suspension-opener
On The Parquet: Shooting the breeze about new Celtics season
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/10/27/parquet-podcast-shooting-breeze-about-new-celtics-season/GI60Uh8BITXxNUkxvxLsyM/story.html
David Lee brings winning attitude to Celtics
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/10/27/celtics/8hNQvwaJvkOLIdKC0pJBlO/story.html
Newcomers Lee, Johnson great fits on Celtics
http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/newcomers-lee-johnson-great-fits-celtics
Celtics’ Marcus Smart welcomes challenge of NBA’s best
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/celtics/2015/10/celtics_marcus_smart_welcomes_challenge_of_nbas_best
Celtics: Three ups, three downs
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/celtics/2015/10/celtics_three_ups_three_downs
Basketball IQ may help Celtics court success
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/celtics/2015/10/bulpett_basketball_iq_may_help_celtics_court_success
Brad Stevens sets steady beat for Celtics
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/celtics/2015/10/brad_stevens_sets_steady_beat_for_celtics
Celts ready for home opener
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/celtics/2015/10/celtics_notebook_celts_ready_for_home_opener
Celts still need a leading man
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/celtics/2015/10/borges_celts_still_need_a_leading_man
Defense the key to continued improvement in 2015-16
http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/preview-defense-key-to-continued-improvement-by-boston-celtics-in-2015-16
Celtics’ rookies have already made an impact
http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/preview-boston-celtics-rookies-have-already-made-an-impact
CLIPPERS:
After wild off-season, DeAndre Jordan ready to help Clippers to a big year
http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-20151028-story.html
NBA scouts question Clippers’ approach
http://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-sn-clippers-scouts-20151027-story.html
Best Clippers roster will require best from Doc Rivers
http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20151027/bonsignore-best-clippers-roster-will-require-best-from-doc-rivers
Up next for Clippers: at Sacramento, Wednesday night
http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-tonight-20151028-story.html
Clippers will have their hands full in Sacramento
http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20151027/la-clippers-will-have-their-hands-full-in-sacramento
Lance Stephenson will probably start over Paul Pierce in Clippers’ opener
http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/clippersnow/la-sp-cn-lance-stephenson-will-likely-start-over-paul-pierce-in-clippers-opener-20151027-story.html
Doc Rivers made a point of changing Clippers’ road mentality last season
http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/clippersnow/la-sp-cn-doc-rivers-20151027-story.html
GRIZZLIES:
Veteran Grizzlies say with age comes an edge
http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/veteran-grizzlies-say-with-age-comes-an-edge-2317a3b8-7494-13e2-e053-0100007f1e38-337743551.html
Fifteen years on, Griz delivering on civic dream
http://www.commercialappeal.com/columnists/geoff-calkins/fifteen-seasons-on-memphis-and-its-team-coming-together-over-basketball-2317a3b8-749b-13e2-e053-0100-337721801.html
Time to feed the bears
http://www.commercialappeal.com/columnists/david-williams/time-to-feed-the-bears-2304a467-b9ce-59c5-e053-0100007fcdea-337469491.html
HAWKS:
Atlanta Hawks Drop Season Opener, 106-94 to Pistons
http://atlallday.com/2015/10/27/atlanta-hawks-drop-season-opener-106-94-to-pistons/
Five observations from Hawks’ 106-94 loss to Pistons
http://atlantahawks.blog.ajc.com/2015/10/27/five-observations-from-hawks-106-94-loss-to-pistons/
Budenholzer can coach but can he build champion?
http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/budenholzer-can-coach-but-can-he-build-champion/nn9zW/
HEAT:
Heat are strong, deep, talented – and lacking a superstar
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/fl-hyde-heat-season-preview-1028-20151027-column.html
Lottery failure fuels Heat, with opportunity for redemption at hand
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-uidonis-haslem-s102715-story.html
Whiteside wants fouls down so minutes can go up
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-hassan-whiteside-s102715-story.html
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, in Year 8, getting to know his latest challenge
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/ethan-j-skolnick/article41647569.html
Heat begins season motivated to return to the top
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article41643783.html
Preview: Hornets at Heat, 7:30 p.m. wednesday
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-charlotte-hornets-preview-s102715-story.html
HORNETS:
Hornets will improve, but not enough to make playoffs
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/scott-fowler/article41537715.html
Nic Batum’s wish for the Charlotte Hornets: Play ‘the beautiful game’
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article41541693.html
Wednesday’s matchup to watch: Chris Bosh vs. Hornets’ power forwards
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article41544702.html
Hornets acquire 20th NBA D-League team
http://www.si.com/nba/2015/10/27/charlotte-hornets-acquire-20th-nba-d-league-team
JAZZ:
Starting lineup? Snyder, staff will decide sometime before opening tip
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865640049/Utah-Jazz-notebook-Starting-lineup-Snyder-staff-will-decide-sometime-before-opening-tip.html
Ready or not, the NBA season is here for the Jazz
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865640087/Ready-or-not-the-NBA-season-is-here-for-the-Utah-Jazz.html
Offseason over, team eager to find out who they are
http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3107195-155/utah-jazz-notes-offseason-over-team
Jazz will make the playoffs in 2015-16
http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3106973-155/monson-jazz-will-make-the-playoffs
Stockton joins coaching ranks
http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3106744-155/stockton-joins-coaching-ranks
John Stockton named assistant coach for Montana State women’s basketball team
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865640016/John-Stockton-named-assistant-coach-for-Montana-State-womens-basketball-team.html
Don’t expect Stockton to give his second-best as a college coach
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865640059/Dont-expect-Stockton-to-give-his-second-best-as-a-college-coach.html
Jazz will rely on defense to survive difficult opening schedule
http://www.sltrib.com/sports/3104694-155/utah-jazz-will-rely-on-defense
Preseason power rankings: Where do the Jazz land?
http://www.deseretnews.com/top/3443/0/NBA-preseason-power-rankings-Where-do-the-Jazz-land.html
KINGS:
Vlade Divac’s Kings creation put to the test
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/ailene-voisin/article41646651.html
As season begins, DeMarcus Cousins says Kings ‘could surprise a lot of people’
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article41645403.html
Cousins sees ‘two roads’ for revamped squad
http://www.csnbayarea.com/kings/kings-notes-cousins-sees-two-roads-revamped-squad
Predictions: Playoff drought ends in state capital
http://www.csnbayarea.com/kings/hams-nba-predictions-playoff-drought-ends-state-capital
KNICKS:
Knicks focus on fresh start on eve of opener
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/28/sports/basketball/knicks-focus-on-fresh-start-on-eve-of-opener.html?ref=basketball&_r=0&mtrref=www.nytimes.com&gwh=88BED41CAAB6C53A3394D2D67D184C27&gwt=pay
Derek Fisher more comfortable in second season as Knicks coach
http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/derek-fisher-more-comfortable-in-second-season-as-knicks-coach-1.11018507
Jason Kidd: Bucks made a run at Knicks’ Robin Lopez
http://nypost.com/2015/10/27/jason-kidd-bucks-made-a-run-at-knicks-robin-lopez/
Carmelo Anthony using last season’s negativity to motivate him
http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/carmelo-anthony-using-last-season-s-negativity-to-motivate-him-1.11017804
New-look Knicks, Carmelo launch season vs. Bucks
http://nypost.com/2015/10/27/new-look-knicks-carmelo-launch-season-vs-bucks/
Carmelo Anthony’s new Knicks role defies his worst reputation
http://nypost.com/2015/10/27/carmelo-anthonys-new-knicks-role-defies-his-worst-reputation/
The Knicks’ advice for Kristaps Porzingis before his NBA debut
http://nypost.com/2015/10/27/the-knicks-advice-for-kristaps-porzingis-before-his-nba-debut/
Inside the Knicks heading into 2015-16 NBA season
http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/inside-the-knicks-heading-into-2015-16-nba-season-1.11018104
LAKERS:
Up next for Lakers: Wednesday vs. Minnesota
http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-tonight-20151028-story.html
Kobe Bryant starts his 20th season surrounded by new-era Lakers players
http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-kobe-20151028-story.html
How will Kobe Bryant fare in his 20th NBA season?
http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20151027/how-will-kobe-bryant-fare-in-his-20th-nba-season
Lakers’ Byron Scott still unsure if D’Angelo Russell starts in season opener
http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20151027/lakers-byron-scott-still-unsure-if-dangelo-russell-starts-in-season-opener
NBA scouts offer opinions about Lakers
http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/lakersnow/la-sp-ln-lakers-scouts-20151027-story.html
Byron Scott may continue to experiment with a Brandon Bass/Ryan Kelly frontcourt
http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/lakersnow/la-sp-ln-byron-scott-experiment-bass-kelly-frontcourt-20151027-story.html
Can Jordan Clarkson’s legs carry Lakers forward?
http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20151027/whicker-can-jordan-clarksons-legs-carry-lakers-forward
Here’s what the Lakers’ design for 127th Rose Parade looks like
http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20151027/heres-what-the-lakers-design-for-127th-rose-parade-looks-like
MAGIC:
Season ahead is a referendum on the Orlando Magic’s nucleus
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-orlando-magic-season-opener-preview-1028-20151027-story.html
Magic’s playoff plan difficult but possible
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-magic-season-opener-brian-schmitz-1028-20151027-column.html
Evan Fournier is trying not to think about a possible contract extension
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/magic-basketblog/os-mbb-evan-fournier-possible-contract-extension-20151027-post.html
Hezonja Eager for First NBA Regular Season Game
http://www.nba.com/magic/news/hezonja-eager-first-regular-season-game
Oladipo: “Nothing in This League is Given to You”
http://www.nba.com/magic/news/oladipo-nothing-league-given-you
MAVERICKS:
Mavericks Gameday: Dallas at Phoenix Suns
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nba/dallas-mavericks/article41639055.html
Mavericks’ season opener in Phoenix features exciting point guard battle
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-mavericks/headlines/20151027-sefko-mavericks-season-opener-in-phoenix-features-exciting-point-guard-battle.ece
Mavericks trying to close book on disappointing summer as 2015-16 season starts
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-mavericks/headlines/20151027-sefko-mavericks-trying-to-close-book-on-disappointing-summer-as-2015-16-season-starts.ece
Can the Mavs get healthy? Can they win rebounding battles? The main story lines
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-mavericks/headlines/20151027-sefko-can-the-mavs-get-healthy-can-they-win-rebounding-battles-the-main-story-lines-of-2015-16.ece
Nowitzki on Mavericks limping into season: ‘Better now than a month from now’
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-mavericks/headlines/20151027-dirk-nowitzki-on-mavericks-limping-into-season-better-now-than-a-month-from-now.ece
Rick Carlisle coy about contract talks; Deron Williams adjusting to new offense
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-mavericks/headlines/20151027-rick-carlisle-coy-about-contract-talks-deron-williams-adjusting-to-new-offense.ece
Mavericks coach Carlisle won’t talk about a new contract even on his birthday
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nba/dallas-mavericks/full-court-press-blog/article41626509.html
10 reasons to be optimistic about the Mavericks’ season
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-mavericks/headlines/20151028-10-reasons-to-be-optimistic-about-the-mavericks-season.ece
Nowitzki stole the show at Dallas Mavericks’ Halloween party
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nba/dallas-mavericks/article41587575.html
Mark Cuban, Michael Jordan on advisory board for sports data provider
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-mavericks/headlines/20151027-mark-cuban-michael-jordan-on-advisory-board-for-sports-data-provider.ece
NETS:
Young Nets to get tested right away as NBA season opens
http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nets/young-nets-to-get-tested-right-away-as-nba-season-opens-1.11017705
Nets have playoffs on their minds, not on their lips
http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nets/brooklyn-nets-have-nba-playoffs-on-their-minds-not-on-their-lips-1.11018353
Meet the 2015-16 Nets
http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nets/brooklyn-nets-roster-to-open-2015-16-nba-season-1.10999183
Nets’ Wayne Ellington still healing and growing after his father’s murder
http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nets/nets-wayne-ellington-still-healing-and-growing-after-his-father-s-murder-1.11017982
NUGGETS:
Emmanuel Mudiay set to embark on pro learning curve
http://www.denverpost.com/kiszla/ci_29032268/mudiay-set-embark-pro-learning-curve
A look at the 2015-16 Denver Nuggets roster
http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_29030293/look-at-2015-16-denver-nuggets-roster
Denver Nuggets 2015-16 season simulations in NBA 2K16, NBA Live 16
http://www.denverpost.com/knowthis/ci_29030233/denver-nuggets-2015-16-season-simulations-nba-2k16
PACERS:
This is not the same Ian Mahinmi
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2015/10/27/doyel-not-same-ian-mahinmi/74613516/
Ellis, George duo has potential for Pacers
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2015/10/27/ini-1027-pacers-georgeellis-duo/74677046/
Myles Turner questionable for Pacers opener with ankle injury
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2015/10/27/myles-turner-questionable-pacers-opener-ankle-injury/74691680/
PELICANS:
Pelicans lose to Golden State Warriors, 111-95, in opener
http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/10/new_orleans_pelicans_8.html – incart_river
Anthony Davis unable to shine after drawing Warriors’ defenders attention
http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/10/anthony_davis_unable_to_shine.html – incart_river
Anthony Davis starts season with ugly shooting performance in Pelicans’ loss
http://www.sportingnews.com/nba-news/4659468-anthony-davis-starts-season-with-ugly-shooting-in-opener
Jrue Holiday held out from playing in opener vs. Warriors
http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/10/jrue_holiday_held_out_from_pla.html – incart_river
Alvin Gentry receives his championship ring in front of cheering Warriors crowd
http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/10/alvin_gentry_receives_his_cham.html – incart_river
Pelicans’ Dante Cunningham clears concussion test
http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/10/new_orleans_pelicans_dante_cun_1.html – incart_river
How many games will the Pelicans win this season?
http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/10/how_many_games_will_the_pelica_2.html – incart_river
Tyreke Evans underwent surgery last week to remove bone chips in his right knee
http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2015/10/tyreke_evans_underwent_surgery.html – incart_river
PISTONS:
Detroit 106, Atlanta 94: Pistons open season with win
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/10/27/detroit-pistons-atlanta-hawks/74667652/
Detroit 106, Atlanta 94: Why the Pistons won
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/10/28/detroit-pistons-atlanta-hawks/74725634/
Pistons’ early observations: Marcus Morris, KCP stand out
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/10/28/detroit-pistons-early-observations/74726058/
Pistons react to their shock Hawks win on opening night
http://national.suntimes.com/nba/7/72/2014145/pistons-quotes-beat-hawks-nba-opening-night
Pistons’ Morris going cold turkey with social media
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2015/10/28/detroit-pistons-marcus-morris-social-media/74712122/
RAPTORS:
The Raptors and the road still to be taken
http://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2015/10/27/the-raptors-and-the-road-still-to-be-taken-arthur.html
Game Day: Pacers at Raptors
http://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2015/10/27/game-day-indiana-pacers-at-toronto-raptors.html
Raptors opening night roster: Player by player breakdown
http://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2015/10/27/raptors-opening-night-roster-player-by-player-breakdown.html
Raptors coach Dwane Casey craves consistency, consistent rotation
http://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2015/10/27/raptors-coach-dwane-casey-craves-consistency-consistent-rotation.html
New-look Raptors more versatile heading into season
http://www.torontosun.com/2015/10/27/new-look-raptors-more-versatile-heading-into-season
Top 5 questions on Raptors this season
http://www.torontosun.com/2015/10/27/top-5-questions-on-raptors-this-season
What’s new at Air Canada Centre for Raptors fans this season
http://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2015/10/27/whats-new-at-air-canada-centre-for-raptors-fans-this-season.html
ROCKETS:
Opening-night buzz comes with greater expectations for Rockets
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rockets/article/Opening-night-buzz-comes-with-greater-6594596.php
Rockets ready for opener but know it’s a long season
http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/10/rockets-ready-for-opener-but-know-its-a-long-season/
SPURS:
Spurs amped for first day of Aldridge era
http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Spurs-amped-for-first-day-of-Aldridge-era-6593842.php
Does LaMarcus Aldridge addition make Spurs the team to beat?
http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_29030179/does-aldridge-addition-make-spurs-team-beat
Spurs at Thunder preview
http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Spurs-Nation-Spurs-at-Thunder-preview-6593804.php
Spurs’ Bonner ready for reunion with college coach
http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Spurs-Bonner-ready-for-reunion-with-former-6593775.php
Fans prepare for most highly anticipated season in Spurs history
http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Fans-prepare-for-most-highly-anticipated-season-6593133.php
SUNS:
Jeff Hornacek, Suns look to regain lost status
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2015/10/28/bickley-jeff-hornacek-suns-look-regain-lost-status/74684084/
Suns aim to start season well for momentum
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2015/10/27/phoenix-suns-aim-start-season-well-momentum/74719278/
Chandler meets former team in season opener
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2015/10/27/suns-tyson-chandler-meets-former-team-season-opener/74712480/
THUNDER:
The highly anticipated return of Kevin Durant excites everyone but KD himself
http://newsok.com/the-highly-anticipated-return-of-kevin-durant-excites-everyone-but-kd-himself/article/5456427
Billy Donovan undecided on starters, inactives ahead of Spurs
http://newsok.com/billy-donovan-undecided-on-starters-inactives-ahead-of-spurs/article/5456403
Russell Westbrook reflects on visit to Stillwater crash victims
http://newsok.com/russell-westbrook-reflects-on-visit-to-stillwater-crash-victims/article/5456391
TIMBERWOLVES:
Timberwolves: After shocking loss, team eager to focus on opener
http://www.twincities.com/timberwolves/ci_29031979/timberwolves-after-shocking-loss-team-eager-focus-opener
NBA season predictions: No, they don’t think the Timberwolves will be any good
http://www.twincities.com/timberwolves/ci_29029011/nba-season-predictions-no-they-dont-think-timberwolves
Timberwolves unveil memorial patch for Flip Saunders
http://www.twincities.com/timberwolves/ci_29029008/timberwolves-unveil-memorial-patch-flip-saunders
TRAIL BLAZERS:
Blazers vs. Pelicans: Game preview
http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2015/10/trail_blazers_new_orleans_pelicans_game_preview.html – incart_river
Trail Blazers opening day should be a local holiday
http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2015/10/david_sarasohn_trail_blazers_o.html – incart_river
New-look Trail Blazers offer a ‘fresh start’ and ‘golden opportunity’
http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2015/10/new-look_trail_blazers_offer_a_fresh_start_and_gol.html – incart_river
Trail Blazers ‘ready to go’ after productive preseason
http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2015/10/watch_trail_blazers_ready_to_go_after_productive_p.html – incart_river
Meyers Leonard in ‘love’ with Portland and Trail Blazers, but not focused on extension talks
http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2015/10/meyers_leonard.html – incart_river
WARRIORS:
Curry scores 40 as Warriors cruise to Opening Night win
http://www.sfchronicle.com/warriors/article/Curry-scores-40-as-Warriors-cruise-to-Opening-6594707.php
Curry, Warriors crush Pelicans in opener
http://www.csnbayarea.com/warriors/instant-replay-curry-warriors-crush-pelicans-opener
Bogut takes blow to head, exits Warriors opener early
http://www.csnbayarea.com/warriors/bogut-takes-blow-head-exits-warriors-opener-early
Warriors’ opening night: Rings, bling and other things
http://www.sfchronicle.com/warriors/article/Warriors-opening-night-Rings-bling-and-other-6594714.php
Warriors coach Steve Kerr: ‘It’s killing me not to be out there’
http://www.sfchronicle.com/warriors/article/Warriors-coach-Steve-Kerr-It-s-killing-me-6594681.php
Disappointed Kerr ‘improving,’ but return date still unknown
http://www.csnbayarea.com/warriors/disappointed-kerr-improving-return-date-still-unknown
Fish out of water Walton redefining himself as head coach
http://www.csnbayarea.com/warriors/fish-out-water-walton-redefining-himself-head-coach
Warriors, Barnes table contract extension talks
http://www.sfchronicle.com/warriors/article/Warriors-Barnes-table-contract-extension-talks-6594357.php
Warriors GM Bob Myers: Harrison Barnes contract talks suspended
http://www.si.com/nba/2015/10/27/golden-state-warriors-bob-myers-harrison-barnes-contract-talks-suspended
Why not Stephen Curry as the NBA’s best?
http://espn.go.com/blog/golden-state-warriors/post/_/id/752/why-not-stephen-curry-as-the-nbas-best
Bogut put championship ring on his middle finger as a shot at his critics
http://national.suntimes.com/national-sports/nba/7/72/2014210/andrew-bogut-championship-ring-middle-finger/
Inside the making of the Warriors’ championship rings
http://www.sfchronicle.com/warriors/article/Inside-the-making-of-the-Warriors-championship-6594581.php
WIZARDS:
Another winning season could get Wizards off ‘back of the bus’ and onto national radar
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2015/10/27/another-winning-season-could-bring-the-wizards-off-the-back-of-the-bus/
The revamped offense’s effect on the bench
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wizards-insider/wp/2015/10/27/wizards-season-preview-the-revamped-offenses-effect-on-the-bench/
Experts see Wizards finishing anywhere from second to sixth in the East
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2015/10/27/experts-see-wizards-finishing-anywhere-from-second-to-sixth-in-the-east/
The revamped offense’s effect on the starting lineup
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wizards-insider/wp/2015/10/27/wizards-season-preview-the-revamped-offenses-effect-on-the-starting-lineup/
This free chicken video is all you need to get pumped for the Wizards season
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2015/10/27/this-free-chicken-video-is-all-you-need-to-get-pumped-for-the-wizards-season/
John Wall is cutting gummy bears from his diet
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wizards-insider/wp/2015/10/27/john-wall-is-cutting-gummy-bears-from-his-diet/
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 ESP