Category Archives: Houston Rockets

Today’s Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 10/21/18

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– BKN: LeVert Can Thrive As A Point Forward (from Bryan Kalbrosky, Hoops Hype):
– BKN: LeVert’s Medical Journey (from Net Income, Nets Daily):
– CHI: Wendell Carter: Undergoing Trial By Fire (from Steve Aschburner, NBA.com):
– DAL: Doncic Was Must-See In Home Opener (from Tyler Watts, The Smoking Cuban):
– DEN: Video: Jokic’s Perfect Shooting Night:
– DEN: The Nuggets’ New Pick-And-Roll Defense (from Jackson Frank, BBball Index):
– DET: Griffin Is Back To All-Star Form  (from Vince Ellis, Detroit Free Press):
– GSW: Alfonzo McKinnie: Under The Big Lights Now (from CJ Peterson, SF Examiner):
– HOU: Melo & The Rockets Are An Odd Fit (from Ben Alamar, ESPN):
– IND: “This Is What We Brought (O’Quinn) Here For”  (from Scott Agness, The Athletic):
– ORL: Passing Has Become One Of Vucevic’s Top Strengths (from Josh Cohen, magic.com):
– TOR: Kawhi Is Back To MVP Level Form (from Brad Botkin, CBS Sports):
– UTA: Jazz Are Lighting It Up On Offense, Struggling On Defense  (from Eric Walden, Salt Lake Tribune):
– Sunday Notes: Markelle Fultz & More (from Gary Washburn, Boston Globe):
– The Ugly LAL-HOU Brawl  (from Ben Golliver, Sports Illustrated):
From Sam Amick, USA Today:
– Six Small Sample Size Overreactions (from Ben Nadeau, Basketball Insiders):
– The NBA Feels Like The Future, The NFL Like The Past (from Will Leitch, nymag.com):
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Today’s Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 10/20/18

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– ATL: Confidence Has Carried Trae Young To The NBA  (from Chris Kirschner, The Athletic):
– BKN: LeVert Has Become Special (from Phil Watson, Nothin’ But Nets):
– BOS: Marcus Smart, King Of Chaos  (from Tom Lane, Celtics Life):
– BOS: Takeaways From Loss To TOR  (from Keith Smith, Celtics Blog):
– CHI: Ask Sam Smith (from Bulls.com):
– CLE: 5 Observations (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com):
– DAL: Doncic’s Debut Had More Ups Than Downs (from San Guertler, Mavs Moneyball):
– DET: Pistons’ New-Look Three-Guard Lineup (from Dana Gauruder, Detroit Free Press):
– GSW: 5 Observations From Wild Win Over Jazz (from Anthony Slater, The Athletic):
– GSW: An Evaluation Of Klay Thompson’s Offense (from Golden State Of Mind):
– HOU: Q & A: Mike D’Antoni (from Sam Amick, The Athletic):
– LAL: Rondo: “We Got To Be Patient Like Teachers” (from Marc J. Spears, The Undefeated):
– LAL: Walton Has Solution To Rebounding Woes (rom Anthony Irwin, Silver Screen And Roll):
– NOP: The Pels Are A Force In The Making (from Robbie Stratakos, Sir Charles In Charge):
– NYK: Film Notes: Knicks Vs. Hawks (from Zach Diluzio, Knicks Film School):
– ORL: Clifford’s Strategic Approach In Developing Bamba (from John Denton, magic.com):
– PHI: Fultz Needs A Clear Role  (from Tom West, Liberty Ballers):
– PHO: Josh Jackson’s Newfound Range (from Duane Rankin, Arizona Republic):
– POR: Video Breakdown: How Split Cuts Allow Blazers To Counteract 3-Point Line Overplaying (from Dane Delgado, NBC Sports):
– POR: LBJ’s Debut Spoiled By Dame’s Dominance (from Coach Nick, BBall Breakdown):
– TOR: Raptors Win Chess Match Vs Celtics  (from Dave Zarum, Sportsnet.ca):
– TOR: How Danny Green Found His Way (from Seerat Sohi, SBNation):
– Hubie Brown Is Not Stopping (from Andrew Marchand, NY Post):
– NBA Talks With NBPA To End One-And-Done Hit Impasse (from Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN):
– G-League Draft: Eligible Player Pool (from gleague.nba.com):
– The New “Select Contract”: Analyzing The Developmental Twist  (from Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel):

Today’s Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 9/29/18

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– 10 Takeaways From The 1st Preseason Games (from Colin Ward-Heninger, CBS Sports):
– Draft & Stash Players: Where Are They Now? (from Alberto De Roa, Hoops Hype):
– What NBA Officials Will Focus On This Season (from Kurt Helin, NBC Sports):
– BOS: Versatility: Celtics Show Glimpses Of Promising Future  (from Bill Sy, Celtics Blog):
– BOS: Kyrie Irving’s Secret Workouts In Seattle (from Adam Himmelsbach, Boston Globe):
– CHI: Bulls Practice Observations (from Will Perdue & Kendall Gill, NBC Sports):
– CLE: Osman Is Ready For Expanded Role (from Kaelen Jones, Sports Illustrated):
– DAL: Ryan Broekhoff’s Journey To The NBA (from Isaac Harris, Mavs.com):

 

– DEN: Nuggets Are Asking Young Vet Gary Harris To Take Another Leap (from Nick Kosmider, The Athletic):

Read it here:  https://theathletic.com/539301/2018/09/28/at-only-24-gary-harris-is-a-young-veteran-the-nuggets-are-asking-to-take-another-leap/

 

– GSW: Q & A: Andre Iguodala (from Mark Medina, Mercury News):

Read it here: https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/09/28/warriors-andre-iguodala-on-his-health-last-seasons-playoffs-and-life-after-basketball/

– HOU: Rockets Like What They See In James Ennis (from Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle):
– IND: How To Process The Pacers’ Obsession With Rebounding (from J Michael, Indy Star):

 

– IND: Screening: O’Quinn Brings Rare Skill To Pacers (from Mark Monteith, pacers.com):

Read it here:  https://www.nba.com/pacers/news/oquinn-brings-rare-skill-pacers

– LAL: Kuzma Diversifying Role (from Joey Ramirez, lakers.com):
– MIL: Bucks’ Roster Analysis (from Matt Velazquez, jsonline.com):

– MIL: Budenholzer Will Teach His Players To Work Smarter (from Adam McGee, Behind The Buck Pass):

Read it here:  https://behindthebuckpass.com/2018/09/29/milwaukee-bucks-mike-budenholzer-will-teach-players-work-smarter/

– MIL: Brook Lopez Gives Bucks A Stretch 5  (from Ian Levy, Nylon Calculus):

Read it here:  https://stats.nba.com/articles/brook-lopez-gives-milwaukee-a-stretch-five/

– MIN: Taj Gibson’s Leadership Style (from Chris Hine, Star Tribune):
– NOP: Grading The Pels Roster  (from NBA Math):
– NYK: Grading The Knicks Roster (from NBA Math):
– NYK: Is Mudiay Ready To Break Out?  (from Marc Berman, NY Post):
– OKC: Training Camp Notes (from Nick Gallo, thunder.com):
– OKC: How Much The Thunder Defense Suffers Without Roberson (from John Schuhmann, NBA.com):

– ORL: Clifford Working On Determining Vucevic & Bamba’s Roles (from John Denton, magic.com):

Read it here:  https://www.nba.com/magic/news/clifford-plans-experiment-playing-vucevic-and-bamba-together-20180928

– POR: Seth Curry Brings Shot-Making, Underdog Mentality To Blazers (from Joe Freeman, Oregon Live):

– SAC: Harry Giles Is Ready To Unleash (from Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee):

Read it here:  https://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article219164180.html

– TOR: Lowry Remains Raptors’ Most Compelling, Complicated Figure (from Eric Koreen, The Athletic):

Read it here:  https://theathletic.com/555712/2018/09/28/despite-upheaval-kyle-lowry-remains-raptors-most-complicated-compelling-figure/

– UTA: For Some Jazz Players, Learning To Sacrifice Playing Time Will Be Key (from Tony Jones, The Athletic):
– WAS: Lineup Experimentation (from Candace Buckner, Washington Post):

 

Today’s Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 9/24/18

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– Melo Will Be The Ultimate Test of The Rockets’ System (from Kevin O’Connor, The Ringer):
– Training Camp Questions For Each Team  (from Sports Illustrated):
– Nuggets: Training Camp Storylines  (from Joel Rush, Forbes):
– Nuggets: How HC Malone Is Approaching Upcoming Season (from Gina Mizell, Denver Post):
– Nuggets: A Brief History Of The Malone-Jokic Era So Far (from ZachMikash, Denver Stiffs):
– Pistons: Training Camp Storylines  (from Rod Beard, Detroit News):
–10 Relative Unknowns Approaching Defining Seasons In 2018-19 (from Gerald Bourguet, Hoops Habit):
– Q & A: Joe Lacob (from Tim Kawakami, The Athletic):
– CJ McCollum Interview (from Michael Scotto, The Athletic):
– Sixers: Versatile Saric Has Even More Roles Ready To Unlock (from Jackson Frank, Liberty Ballers):
– Sixers: Embiid Strives For More Bully Ball (from Brian Seltzer, sixers.com):
– Grizzlies: Mike Conley’s Methodical Path Back To Health (from Michael Wallace, grizzlies.com):
– Grading The Clippers Roster (from NBA Math):
– Grading The Lakers Roster (from NBA Math):
– Profile: Trainer Chris Brickley (from Sowmya Krishnamurthy, Highsnobeity):
– Six Former Lottery Picks Facing Make-Or-Break Seasons  (from Jonathan Wasserman, Bleacher Report):
– Bill Pope: Orlando’s New Director Of Pro Personnel (from Gary Bedore, kansascity.com):
– How New Lottery Rules Change Tanking Incentives (from Dan Feldman, NBC Sports):

Today’s Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 9/2/18

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– Video Breakdown: De’Anthony Melton (from Spencer Pearlman, Front Office Eye):
– The HOU-PHO Trade (from Danny Leroux, The Athletic):
– Lakers Stretching Deng Q & A (from Danny Leroux, The Athletic):
– Celtics: Key Stats To Track This Season (from A. Sherrod Blakely, NBC Sports):
– Not Enough Minutes For The Heat’s Deep Roster?  (from Ira Winderman, Sun-Sentinel):
– How Will Valanciunas Fit In Raptors’ Rotation?  (from Darien, Raptors Cage):
– Melo’s Fit With The Rockets (from Scott Rafferty, Sporting News):
– The Spain Pick-And-Roll (from KJ Smith, Medium):
– Suns’ Stats Thread: Deep Dive Into Exum, Niang, Bradley, Allen  (from Andrew Bailey, SLC Dunk):
– Players Who Could Breakout In Big Way Next Season (from Zach Buckley, Bleacher Report):
– Spencer Dinwiddie: 6MOY Candidate?  (from Jac Manuell, Nets Republic):
– Special Factors That Will Make 2019 Free Agency Even More Interesting (from Danny Leroux, The Athletic):
– Updated Salary & Roster Sheets (from Keith P. Smith):
– Steve Nash: Prodigal Sun (from Matt Petersen, NBA.com):
– Hawks’ Season Preview (from DefPen):
–  Video: Teodosic’s Best 2017-18 Dishes (from NBA.com):
– Q & A: Mo Dakhil  (from Daniel Volkov, SlamDunk3):
– Pelicans: Trevon Bluiett Hoping To Make A Splash (from Scott Kushner, The Advocate):
– How Lanard Copeland’s Final NBA Play Set Up 27 Years In Australia (from Roy Ward, Sydney Morning Herald):