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Today’s Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 2/4/19

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– ATL: Hawks Use Double Drag In Lieu Of Spain Pick & Roll (from Jeff Siegel, Peachtree Hoops):
– BKN: Injuries Are Taking A Toll On Nets’ Offensive Efficiency (from Phil Watson, Nothin’ But Nets):
– BOS: Assists Can Go Either Way When Irving & Horford Connect (from John Karalis, Mass Live):
– DAL: Does Doncic Have Any Flaws? (from Greg Swartz, Bleacher Report):
– GSW: Joe Lacob On The Warriors’ Future (from Tim Kawakami, The Athletic):
– GSW: Klay Thompson Is Getting More Valuable (from Marcus Thompson II, The Athletic):
– *GSW: The Dubs Now Have A Power Game (from Nekais Duncan, The Basketball Writers):
– HOU: The Rockets’ Consistent Three-Point Threat (from Positive Residual, Nylon Calculus):
– HOU: Harden: From ASU To NBA Elite (from Bob Young, The Athletic):
– MIL: Budenholzer Sticking With Ilyasova Despita Rough Stretch (from Matt Velzquez, jsonline.com):
Read it here:  https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2019/02/03/mike-budenholzer-sticking-ersan-ilyasova-despite-rough-stretch/2743775002/
– * MIN: Wiggins: The Potential Vs The Production (from Adam Spinella, The Basketball Writers):
– NOP: Okafor Is Still Okafor (from Max Carlin, The Step Back):
Read and watch it here:  https://fansided.com/2019/02/04/jahlil-okafor-pelicans-development/
– PHI: Sixers’ 2-2 Road Trip Had “Healthiest Team Wins” Feel (from Keith Pompey, philly.com):
– PHI: Bolden’s Rise Helps Before Trade Deadline (from Rusty Gorelick, The Sixer Sense):
– PHO: Coach Kokoskov’s American Dream (from Mike Vornukov, The Athletic):
– UTA: The Science Behind Keeping Gobert’s Body Functioning At A High Level (from Eric Woodyard, Deseret News):
– How NBA Agents Prepare For The Trade Deadline (from Alex Kennedy, Hoops Hype):
– What Kind Of Trade Deadline Moves Can Each Team Make?  (from Bobby Marks, ESPN):
(Note: Great to see the two good trade deadline stories, above,  stand out among the vast wasteland of silly pieces)
– Mario Chalmers Wants More (from CJ Moore, The Athletic):
– *GSW: The Dubs Now Have A Power Game, Too (from Nekais Duncan, The Basketball Writers):
– * MIN: Wiggins: The Potential Vs The Production (from Adam Spinella, The Basketball Writers):
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Today’s Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 1/11/19 PART ONE

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– 10 Things (from Zach Lowe, ESPN):
Read it here:

– The Week In Review: Hayward, Brogdon, Satoransky, Drummond (from William Lou, The Score):
Read and watch it here:  https://www.thescore.com/news/1694956
– The 5 Most Interesting Teams Of The Week: MIN,ATL, SAS, WAS, IND (from Dan Devine, The Ringer):
– What’s The Path To The Playoffs For The EC’s Middle Class? (from Michael Shapiro, Sports Illustrated):
– ATL: Lin Is Ready For Whatever Comes Next (from Howard Megdal, Forbes):
Read it here:  https://www.forbes.com/sites/howardmegdal/2019/01/11/whatever-comes-next-jeremy-lin-is-ready-for-it/#5b550e5a7910
– ATL: Alex Len Is Enjoying His Best Season (from Rashad Milligan, Peachtree Hoops):
– BOS: Kyrie Irving, Finding His Balance (from Danny Chau, The Ringer):
– DET: No Griffin, No Luck (from Keith Langlois, pistons.com):
– GSW: Kerr, DMC Appreciate Each Other’s Competitiveness (from Mark Medina, Mercury News):
Read it here:  https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/01/11/steve-kerr-demarcus-cousins-appreciate-each-others-competitiveness/
– HOU: No One Shoots 3-Pointers Like Harden (from Bo Schwartz Madsen, Nylon Calculus):
Read it here:  https://fansided.com/2019/01/11/nylon-calculus-james-harden-3-pointers/
– HOU: How The Rockets Can Manage Harden’s Workload (from Jackson Lloyd, The 94 Feet):
– IND: Why The Pacers’ Defense Has Slipped (from Caitlin Cooper, Indy Cornrows):
– MIL: The Bucks Have A Deep, Versatile Roster Around Giannis (from Kristian Winfield, SB Nation):
– MIL: The Bucks’ Defensive Strategy Against Harden (from Mike Prada, SB Nation):
– NYK: Kevin Knox Is Rounding Into Form (from Jackson Frank, The Step Back):
– NYK: The Rebuilding Knicks & Their Bargain Bin Of Former Lottery Picks (from Ian Begley, ESPN):
– PHI: How Embiid Has Improved As A Passer (from Andrew Favakeh, Liberty Ballers):
– PHI: How To Get Simmons Rolling With Butler (from Tom West, Liberty Ballers):
– *SAS: Bertans Is Spurs’ Next Elite Role Player (from Adam Spinella, The Basketball Writers):
– SAS: Even On A Career-High 56 Point Night, LMA Stays The Same (from Jabari Young, The Athletic):
– SAS: Belinelli: Sharpshooter Who Refuses To Shoot Straight (from Chris Herring, FiveThirtyEight):
– UTA: The Jazz’ PG Injury Crisis (from Mychal Lowman, SLC Dunk):
– UTA: The Jazz Lead The League In Contract Incentives (from Andy Larsen, Salt Lake Tribune):
– *SAS: Bertans Is Spurs’ Next Elite Role Player (from Adam Spinella, The Basketball Writers):
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Today’s Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 12/30/18

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– BOS: Irving’s “Tough Love” For His Young Teammates (from Tom Westerholm, Mass Live):
Read it here:  https://www.masslive.com//celtics/2018/12/kyrie-irving-wants-young-boston-celtics-teammates-to-realize-being-an-nba-player-is-a-full-24-hour-job.html
– BOS: Once Again, Smart Made Winning Plays Down The Stretch (from Bill Sy, Celtics Blog):
Read and watch it here:  https://www.celticsblog.com/2018/12/30/18160998/marcus-smart-does-smarty-things-in-memphis-grizzlies-boston-celtics-winning-plays
– BOS: The Impact Of Jaylen Brown’s Hand Injury (from Tom Westerholm, Mass Live):
– CHI: Jabari Parker: Staying Prepared And Patient (from KC Johnson, Chicago Tribune):
– CLE: How Tristan Thompson’s Injury Has Played A Part In Sexton’s Recent Struggles (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com):
– CLE: Savoring The Journey: Blossongame’s Basketball Odyssey (from Joe Gabriele, cavaliers.com):
Read it here:  https://www.nba.com/cavaliers/news/features/blossomgame-181229
– HOU: James Ennis III Has Used Basketball To Improve His Family’s  Lot (from Hunter Atkins, Houston Chronicle):
Read it here:  https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rockets/article/Rockets-James-Ennis-III-has-used-basketball-to-13492517.php
–IND: Domantas Sabonis Is The NBA’s Best-Kept Secret (from Jared Dubin, The Step Back):
Read it here:  https://fansided.com/2018/12/30/domantas-sabonis-pacers-secret/
– LAC: Another Episode Of The Lou Williams Show (from Mirjam Swanaon, OC Register):
– MEM: Parsons Says He Ready To Play But That FO Won’t Let Him (from Mark Giannotto, Commercial Appeal):
– OKC: Inside Schroder’s Evolution (from Noah Schulte, Thunderous Intentions):
– PHI: 6 Thoughts On The Sixers (from Derek Bodner, The Athletic):
– PHI: The Celtics Loss Wasn’t That Bad (from Christopher Kline, The Sixer Sense):
– PHI: Starters Still Setting League Pace In Efficiency (from Brian Seltzer, sixers.com):
– PHO: Suns Are Forming An Offensive Identity Around Booker (from Brendon Kleen, Bright Side Of The Sun):
– PHO The Suns Are Starting To Take Advantage Of Length & Athleticism (from Duane Rankin, azcentral.com):
– SAC: Kings On The Right Path (from Dan Woike, LA Times):
– SAS: The Shooting Efficiency Of The Spurs (from Scott LaForest, Nylon Calculus):
– UTA: Exum Is Playing With More Poise & Confidence (from Aaron Falk, utahjazz.com):
– Sunday Notes (from Gary Washburn, Boston Globe):

Today’s Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 12/28/18

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– BKN: Analyzing The Box & One Adjustment That Lifted The Nets Vs CHA (from Anthony Puccio, Nets Daily):
– BKN: Kurucs’ Breakout Month (from Tom Dowd, nets.com):
– BKN: Finding Rodions: How The Nets Scouting Machine Went All Out To Get Him (from Net Income, Nets Daily):
– BOS: Kyrie Must Be Seen To Be Appreciated (from Zito Madu, SBNation):

– BOS: Irving’s All-Around Game Has Improved Through Conditioning And Maturity (from Steve Bulpett, Boston Herald):

– CHA: Borrego Is Willing To “Junk It Up” (from Spencer Percy, Queen City Hoops):
– CHI: Ask Sam Smith (from bulls.com):
– DEN: Nuggets Have A Big Decision Looming With Lyles (from Adam Mares, Denver Stiffs):
– DET: Casey Is Intent On Keeping Griffin Fresh (from Keith Langlois, pistons.com):
– GSW: Video Breakdown: Blazers 110, Dubs 109, OT (from Joe Viray, Golden State Of Mind):
– IND: Knee Injection Appears To Revitalize Evans After Slow Start With Pacers (from J. Michael, Indy Star):
– LAL: Playing Iso-Ball Costs The Lakers (from Anthony Irwin, Silver Screen And Roll):
– LAL: Video: How The Lakers Beat The Dubs On Xmas (from Laker Film Room):
– MEM: Dillon Brooks’ Expedited Return  (from David Cobb, Commercial Appeal):
– MIA: Winslow Faces New Challenges At PG (from Ira Winderman, SunSentinel):
– MIN: Favorite Things About The Timberwolves (from Britt Robson, The Athletic):
– MIN: Gibson & Saric Are A Potent 1-2 Punch (from Dale Mizutani, TwinCities.com ):
– NYK: How Kevin Knox Has Adjusted To The NBA (from Mike Vornukov, The Athletic):
– OKC: Jerami Grant Is The Glue Holding The Thunder Together (from Isaac Gutierrez, Clutch Points):
– ORL: The Magic Values Augustin’s Consistency (from Philip Rossman-Reich, Orlando Magic Daily):
– PHI: How Star Guards Feast On Sixers’ Drop Coverage In Pick-And-Rolls (from Andrew Favakeh, Liberty Ballers):
– PHO: Tum Tum Nairn Masters The Rare College Player To NBA Assistant Transition (from Jake Fischer, Sports Illustrated):
– SAC: Video: DeAaron Fox, MIP Candidate (from Ben Taylor, Thinking Basketball):
– SAC: WCS Is Inconsistent In Defending The Paint (from Omer Khan, Sactown Royalty):
– SAS: Managing Gasol’s Return  (from Brandon Meiners, Pounding The Rock):
– TOR: Jerome Castleberry Chases NBA Coaching Dream (from Mark Ziegler, San Diego Union-Tribune):
– 10 Things (from Zach Lowe, ESPN):
– The Teams That Can Have Max Cap Space For 2019 Free Agency (from Danny Leroux, The Athletic):
– The Pros & Cons Of Today’s Pace & Space Game (from Brian Quevedo, Sir Chharles In Charge):
– Context Is Critical In Evaluating Draft Big Board Movers (from Sam Vecenie, The Athletic):
– Hoop Pioneer Wat Misaka Reflects On Breaking Barriers  (from Ed Odeven, Japan Times):

Today’s Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 11/3/18

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– ATL: Rookie Kevin Huerter: Off To A Hot Start (from Chris Guest, Soaring Dow South):
– BOS: Kyrie’s Strong Effort Impacts Celtics’ Defense (from Keith Smith, Celtics Blog):
– BOS: Hayward’s New Normal Is Starting To Look Like His Old Normal (from Dan Devine, The Ringer):
– CHI: Blakeney’s Growth From G-League To One Of NBA’s Hottest Shooters (from Sam Smith, bulls.com):
– CHI: Is LaVine Living Up To is Price Tag?  (from Jake Paynting, Def Pen):
– GSW: How Draymond Elevated The Dubs’ Defense (from Mark Medina, Mercury News):
– GSW: D’Antoni: There Is Only One Way To Defend The Dubs (from Lloyd Johnson,  Express):
– LAL: McGee’s Positive Play Highlights Lakers’ Biggest Weakness (from Honi, Lakers Outsiders):
– MEM: How Gasol Is Leading The Grizzlies’ Defensive Resurgence (from Peter Edmiston, The Athletic):
– MIL: How Giannis Dominates Without A Jumper (from Coach Nick, BBallBreakdown/The Athletic):
– NYK: Trier Has Been A Pleasant Surprise (from Adam Zagoria, Arizona Daily Star):
– PHI: An Aggressive Fultz Will Flourish (from Christopher Kline, The Sixer Sense):
– PHI:  Embiid Can Help Sixers’ Spacing (from Brian Murphy, Liberty Ballers):
– POR: How The Blazers Are Regaining Respect (from Shane Young, Medium):
– SAS: LaMarcus Aldridge & The Success Of Little Things (from CharlieOCharles, Pounding The Rock):
– UTA: How Joe Ingles Went From NBA Heartache To Being The Heartbeat Of The Jazz (from Tony Jones, The Athletic):
– WAS: Time To Tear It Down (from Jerry Brewer, Washington Post):
– WAS: Just How Bad Is The Wizards’ Defense? (from Chase Hughes, NBC Sports):
– Some Surprising Early Season Trends & How They Will Play Out (from James Herbert, CBS Sports):
– LeBron Doc Explores NBA’s Gradual Embrace Of Social Activism  (from Ken Berger, Bleacher Report):
– Jemele Hill: Socially Conscious Voice  (from Chris Barton, LA Times):