Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/27/15

Herald   Avery Bradley: 'I want to shoot 40 percent from three'
Celtics' David Lee reluctantly passes on Warriors ring ceremony
Celtics' Evan Turner spins some gold on his birthday
Celtics' Marcus Smart welcomes challenge of NBA's best
Celtics notebook: Remembering Flip Saunders
LeBron James staring at possible sixth straight trip to NBA Finals
Kobe Bryant heads group of aging, 37-plus ex-All-Stars
Danny Ainge: 'I don’t see a finish line' on Celtics tenure

Globe  Five key questions facing the Celtics this season
Avery Bradley says Marcus Smart will be ‘one of the best guards in the NBA’
Celtics have a deep and fascinating roster, but their biggest star— and advantage — is their coach
Avery Bradley has a (long-range) plan
Celtics’ youthful core is brimming with potential
Celtics’ Brad Stevens on a constant quest to improve as a coach
Ceiling appears limited for Celtics in Eastern Conference

CelticsBlog  Where the Boston Celtics rank entering the season
Kevin O'Connor's CelticsBlog Mailbag: It's finally time for basketball
Brad Stevens looking for winning combinations
Updating the "treadmill of mediocrity" narrative around the Celtics
ESPN  Five takeaways from Celtics' preseason
Celtics reflect on passing of Flip Saunders
Celtics' David Lee disappointed to miss Warriors' banner ceremony
Los Angeles Lakers trainer searches for an injury solution
NBA keeping an open mind about a shorter schedule

Lex Nihil Novi  Shaw Makes Appearance at Media Day
From Bone Spurs to his Back, Bird's Body has been Banged Up
R.I.P. Flip
Flip and KG: November 2010
Red's Army  Rainin’ J’s Episode 3: Marcus Smart’s ascension & potential trade partners
Video: "We Are On the Come Up"
Your Morning Dump… Where Danny Ainge isn’t going anywhere

CLNS Radio  2015-16 CLNS Radio NBA Staff Predictions
Boston Celtics Could Have A Year Similar to 2014 Atlanta Hawks
Five on Five: Boston Celtics Experts Take Aim
Celtics.com  Celtics Tip-Off #GreenRunsDeep Week
C's Depth Provides Unique Flexibility

CSNNE  Kyle Draper & A. Sherrod Blakely: How will Boston Celtics use young players?
Jordan Mickey, James Young on Boston Celtics inactive list to start season
Blakely: How far away are Boston Celtics from winning a title?
Preview: Boston Celtics rookies have already made an impact
Newcomers Lee, Johnson great fits on Celtics
Isaiah Thomas: 'Superstars will definitely consider coming to Boston if we win'

NESN  NBA Atlantic Division Preview: Can Celtics Close Gap On Raptors?
NBA 2015-16 Award Predictions: Motivated LeBron James Is MVP Favorite
Celtics Hub  Firing up the Green Machine: The Boston Celtics Season is About to Begin
Green Street  Danny Ainge issues statement about former advisor Flip Saunders
CBS Sports  Robb: Garnett, Celtics’ Players React To Tragic Death Of Flip Saunders
Sports Hub Programming: Select Celtics Games On 100.7 WZLX In 2015-16

Mass Live  Deep Boston Celtics will consider resting players during regular season
Amir Johnson hit hard by loss of former coach Flip Saunders
Avery Bradley: Marcus Smart will become one of the NBA's best guards
Avery Bradley wants to shoot 40 percent from deep and emerge as one of the NBA's best shooters
The Guardian  NBA 2015-16 predictions: our writers forecast the playoffs and award winners
SI.com  Craig Sager's return to the sidelines covering the NBA for TNT, more
Gregg Popovich to succeed Mike Krzyzewski as head coach of USA Basketball

SB Nation  The Pelicans must give Nate Robinson and Kendrick Perkins big minutes in their season opener.
2015-16 NBA predictions: Most of us don't see a Warriors repeat
All hail Gregg Popovich, the NBA's rebel king
Providence Journal  Celts' Danny Ainge has courage of his convictions on rebuild
Lessons from Celtics recent glory days could come in handy
Former Celtics great Bob Cousy likes what he sees in Isaiah Thomas
Celtics expect to improve on last season's lackluster 3-point shooting

SMH  NBA preview: Toronto Raptors still best among sad-looking Atlantic bunch
Sydney Kings import Marcus Thornton needs to show he can turn team around
Press Herald  Thomas feeling at home as a Celtic in Boston
Celtics Down Under  2015/16 player preivews: R.J. Hunter
2015/16 player previews: Marcus Smart
WEEI  .@WEEICeltics Podcast - The Season Begins

RealGM  Thunder, Celtics, Grizzlies Finish Preseason Top-3 In Efficiency Differential
Danny Ainge Expecting To Remain GM Of Celtics For Many More Years
Biz Journals  Celtics president Rich Gotham on technology, online traffic and the upcoming NBA season
Fosters  Bradley weighs in on C's success formula
Hoops Hype  Who are the top reporters in the NBA?
Sentinel and Enterprise  Young Celtics aiming to make a giant leap forward this year

Metro  Celtics will look to avoid another slow start to a season
Archynety  R.J. Hunter adjusting to life in NBA
Bostinno   Celtics' Evolving Advertising Reflects the Changes in the Roster
Enterprise News  Notes from Monday's Celtics' practice
NBC Sports  When will Danny Ainge leave Celtics? "I don’t see a finish line"
Sir Charles in Charge  NBA: Top 5 6th Man of the Year Candidates for the 2015-2016 Season

WSJ  NBA Owner Reflects on a Changing Landscape
Bangor Daily News  The coin flip has an extensive history in sports
Chowder and Champions  Boston Celtics: Rookie Terry Rozier Proving Doubters Wrong
Boston Celtics Bench is the X-Factor for 2015-16 Success
Wicked Local  Celtics eager to get started
Independent  Flip Saunders: Kevin Garnett leads heartbreaking tributes after Timberwolves coach and team president dies at 60

USA Today  NBA power rankings: Finalists at top until they get knocked off
Philly.com  Sixers' season already off to a bad start
Star Tribune  Garnett has it covered now, from prospect to mentor
Fosters  Olynyk gaining valuable experience
Taunton Gazette  Depth should be a strength for Celtics this season
Newsday  NBA preview: Ranking the 'best' in the Eastern COnference
Hardwood Houdini   Marcus Smart Embraces Role as Distributor