Boston Celtics daily links 9/8/17

Herald  Cavs' Thomas to miss start of season, maybe much longer
Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder bring grit to Cavaliers
Globe  As questions linger about hip, new Cavalier Isaiah Thomas recalls tough Boston exit
CelticsBlog  Isaiah Thomas seeks new agent, and his hip injury may be more serious than we thought
Green on green championship: Kyrie Irving vs Jaylen Brown

ESPN  Deion Sanders goes off about Kyrie Irving trade
NBA, union pen letter to players urging social awareness
Reform to NBA draft lottery could be voted in before '17-18 season
Lex Nihil Novi  Garnett's Addition of Epic Proportions
CLNS Radio  Cavaliers Host Introductory Press Conference for Former Celtics Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder

NESN  New Cavs Point Guard Isaiah Thomas On Celtics’ Rebuild: ‘We Built That’
Why Brad Stevens Believes Kyrie Irving Will ‘Flourish’ With Celtics
Jae Crowder Shares Moment He Told Mom About Cavs Trade Prior To Her Death
NBA Rumors: Isaiah Thomas’ Hip Injury Worse Than Just A Torn Labrum
Gordon Hayward Posts Aw-Shucks Instagram Throwback Of Him, Brad Stevens

Mass Live  Mannie Jackson, 2017 Basketball HOF inductee, on black basketball history: 'You can't just omit that stuff'
Nick Galis, 2017 Basketball HOF inductee and Red Auerbach's 'only big mistake,' has no regrets
Tracy McGrady showed his children 13 points in 35 seconds so they understand his accomplishments
Bill Self, 2017 Basketball HOF inductee, excited to join ranks of coaching legends
For George McGinnis getting the call to the Hall is 'better now than never'
Robert Hughes enters Basketball HOF as pioneer for high-school coaching

Hardwood Houdini  Isaiah Thomas Pours Heart Out in Player's Tribune Farewell to Boston
Boston Celtics Few Familiar Faces
NBA Math  Point Guard Tiers: Showcasing the Depth of Talent During the Position's Golden Age
The NBA's New Mantra: Good Offense Beats Good Defense
Chowder and Champions  Jae Crowder respects Boston Celtics for trade to Cavaliers

SB Nation Jae Crowder was concerned about his role before the Celtics traded him
Isaiah Thomas hip injury update: Thomas’s reportedly has some arthritis in hip
Paul Pierce won't stop asking people in China where Brandon Jennings is -
NBA tanking reform doesn't need to be radical to make progress
Fade Away World  Isaiah Thomas Among The Greatest Scorers In Celtics History
LeBron James Sent Excited Text To Isaiah Thomas |

US Blasting News  NBA Chicago Bulls: Lies, deceit, displeasure, reasons why Dwyane Wade wants out
The biggest threat to a Warriors repeat
USA Today Boston Celtics better after trade? Ex-Cavs GM David Griffin weighs in
Cavs can be 'scary' with Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder in tow
Tom Brady texted Isaiah Thomas after Cavaliers-Celtics trade

CBS Sports  The Cavaliers Didn’t Want To Discuss Isaiah Thomas’ Hip On Thursday
NDSMC Observer Everett: Anthony Davis could provide next big NBA move
Bleacher Report  Isaiah Thomas Hip Injury Reportedly More Than Just Torn Labrum
Avery Bradley on Pistons Trade: 'I Knew I Was Going Somewhere'
Isaiah Thomas Says 'We Built That' When Asked About Celtics' Core

Cleveland.com  What does Isaiah Thomas' hip injury mean for Cavaliers this season? (video)
Cavaliers' plan for Isaiah Thomas' hip 'non-surgical'
Jae Crowder's coincidental meeting with Kyrie Irving and house hunting with J.R. Smith
NBA.com  Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2017
Mega-trade of Kyrie Irving, Isaiah Thomas doesn't change much in East

Cavs Nation  Cavs news: Isaiah Thomas says he and Jae Crowder bring 'toughness, grit'
Cavs news: Jae Crowder concerned Celtics' wing depth even before trade
Amico Hoops  Not hip to discuss hip, but new Cavs pumped
Wiz of Awes  Revamping a Sibling Rivalry Between the Morris Twins, Wizards & Celtics
The Swellesley Report  Yes Wellesley, that probably was new Celtics player Gordon Hayward running by you


Slam Online  David Griffin: Cavs Better After Trading Kyrie Irving
Report: Isaiah Thomas Played with Hip Injury For Years
The Athletic  Lloyd: Jae Crowder’s defensive tenacity will fit in well with Cavaliers
Yahoo  No pressure: Isaiah Thomas and his bum hip are tied to LeBron's future in Cleveland
Jae Crowder saw the writing on the wall in Boston

Basketball Insiders  NBA AM: Reading Players' Faces
Sources: Draft Lottery Reform Vote Could Loom
Streamable  This is cool Basketballer Aron Baynes gave 20FOUR a tour of the Boston practice facility
Cavaliers Nation Jae Crowder Says He Met Kyrie Irving While Trade Was Going Down
NBC Sports  Jae Crowder told Celtics of concern about so much wing depth before trade

Ohio.com  Jae Crowder learned details of trade same day as mother passed away; playing alongside LeBron James intrigues newcomers
Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic receive jerseys in meeting with media; no update provided on Thomas’ injured hip
Vsporto  Can Brad Stevens Handle the Added Pressure of Increased Expectations?


The Sports Daily   Cavs GM shuts down hip questions at Isaiah’s press conference
CSNNE  Isaiah Thomas: When free agency comes, 'I’m going to get what I deserve'
Ball Don't Stop  Ty Lue: LeBron James and Kevin Love Don't Want Isaiah Thomas to Defer to Them In Cleveland
You Tube  (25) EXCLUSIVE: Behind-the-Scenes with Kyrie Irving & Gordon Hayward
Isaiah Thomas Stars In Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn

The Post Game Isaiah Thomas Stars In Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn
Sun Sentinel  ASK IRA: Is everyone else in East playing for No. 3 behind Cavs, Celtics?
The Ringer  The Cavs’ Isaiah Thomas Press Conference Offered Few Answers About the Point Guard’s Hip
Yardbarker  Jazz thank Gordon Hayward in full-page newspaper ads