Boston Celtics daily links 10/2/17

Herald  Murphy: Celtics legend Satch Sanders welcomes new forum on race in sports
Celtics notebook: Team looks to pick up the pace
Celtics notebook: Kyrie Irving loves Garden energy
Globe  Celtics feel they have a find in Shane Larkin
NBA stresses rule that players must stand for national anthem

CelticsBlog  What is the Celtics' grit quotient?
Celtics open practice ‘walk-through’ - videos
One question for every Celtic this season
Lex Nihil Novi   Jerry West: Rondo Might have been a Top 3 Pick (had he been able to shoot just a little)
Rondo Trades in Pinto for a Rolls

Celtics Green  Preview: Hornets (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Preseason Game #1 10/2/17
CLNS Media  Praise Continues For Boston Celtics Lottery Pick Jayson Tatum
Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics: 2017-18 NBA Season Preview
Celtics.com  Stevens is Asking C's To Turn Up the Tempo
New Celtics Take in First TD Garden Experience
10/2 Game Preview: Hornets at Celtics

NBC Sports Boston  New-look Boston Celtics take Garden floor for first time tonight at open practice
Jayson Tatum defeats Gordon Hayward in 3-point contest at Boston Celtics open practice
Boston Celtics-Charlotte Hornets preview: 'A good test' for C's in first preseason game
Marcus Smart focused on preparing for season, not a potential payday
Jaylen Brown and Brad Stevens agree: Coach's pedagogy is 'dope'
Boston Celtics hope to minimize mistakes while picking up the pace

Celtics Wire  Watch: Jayson Tatum wins Boston Celtics three-point contest at open practice
Watch: Highlights from a wild evening at the Boston Celtics open practice
Watch: Kyrie Irving supports Adam Silver’s national anthem kneeling memo
Celtics spend training camp building faster, more versatile offensive system
In need of shutdown defenders, Celtics lean on Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown
Brad Stevens’ Boston Celtics will go without a captain for the 2017-18 season
Jaylen Brown announces hip hop album under name Jaythoven

NESN  Celtics’ Kyrie Irving, Gordon Hayward Get Huge Ovations From Boston Fans
Mass Live  Brad Stevens continues to stress Jaylen Brown's defense will be critical for Boston Celtics
Brad Stevens holds his own in knockout (video); Jaylen Brown reveals 'Jaythoven' as music name
Brad Stevens says Boston Celtics will not name a captain this season
Brad Stevens thinks Boston Celtics will get 'spun around in circles' during preseason opener

Chowder and Champions  Boston Celtics begin preseason play at home Monday against Hornets
Boston Sports Journal  Watch Brad Stevens hold his own during a Celtics game of knockout
Celtics won't name a team captain for third straight season
Watch Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward talk about playing on Garden floor as Celtics for first time
Starting lineup by committee? Brad Stevens is open to the possibility

NBA.com  Hurt feelings, misconceptions of decision not a concern for Kyrie Irving
Clutch Points  Celtics news: Gordon Hayward and Kyrie Irving receive huge ovation
Sporting News  WATCH: Breaking down life in Boston with Aron Baynes | NBA | Sporting News
Barstool Sports  The Weekend Greenie Bag - How Much Are The Celtics Really Relying On Jayson Tatum?
Cleveland.com  For Helen: Jae Crowder has dedicated this season -- and the rest of his career -- to his late mother

Wicked Local  Celtics play preseason opener Monday night
Basketball Insiders  NBA AM: All-Time Biggest Contracts
NBA Sunday: There's Reason To Be Excited About The Knicks | Basketball Insiders
SI.com  Kyrie's Celtics, 76ers' Process Revamp Atlantic Division
NBA Preview 2017-18: Eastern Conference

Lakeshow Life  Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics: Same Rivalry, New Teams
Providence Journal  Jaylen Brown sports new mindset heading into 2nd season
Enterprise News  New-look Marcus Smart a key player for Celtics
Courier Journal  Rick Pitino: Selling Louisville house, leaving case in lawyers' hands
Blasting News  NBA: Rajon Rondo needs to be on best behavior for Pelicans to fly

ESPN  NBA -- Al Horford means a lot to Celtics
MB Sports  NBA: ‘Super teams’ out to challenge Golden State
Milford Daily News  Celtics forward Jaylen Brown is unfazed by critics
Bob Ryan Podcast  Bob Ryan's Boston Podcast: Season 2, Episode 12 -- Danny Ainge
Fansided  NBA Season Preview 2017-18: 5 teams that this season will make or break

Fear the Sword  Cleveland Cavaliers 5 vs. 5: Evaluating the Eastern Conference
Fade Away World  Top 10 Craziest Pre-Game Rituals Of All-Time
Cavs Nation   Isaiah Thomas' spot up shooting will be essential for the Cavaliers
Boston Informer  Kyrie Irving All Access at Boston Celtics Practice w/ Jayson Tatum, Gordon Hayward
Pick and Roll  A quick look at five Aussies in the NBA
Patriot Ledger  New-look Marcus Smart a key player for Celtics