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Today’s Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 10/18/18 PART ONE

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– BOS:  How Baynes Limits Embiid  (from Jack Noonan, Celtics Blog):
–  CHI: Tyler Ulis Is Still Surprising Doubters (from Sam Smith, bulls.com):
– GSW: Q & A: Draymond Green (from Anthony Slater, The Athletic):
– HOU: Can Melo Change To Play The Rockets’ Way?  (from Brad Botkin, CBS Sports):
– HOU: It’s A Good Time To Be PJ Tucker (from Jonathan Abrams, Bleacher Report):
– LAL: How LBJ Became An Offensive Force  (from Kirk Goldsberry, ESPN):
– MIL: The Bucks’ New Style Of Play (from Matt Ellentuck, SB Nation):
– NOP: Have The Pels Finally Given AD A Real Supporting Cast?  (from Matt Ellentuck, SB Nation):
– NYK: How Allonzo Trier Has Surprised Everyone (from Benoit Lilievre, Knicks Film School):
– PHI: Observations From Opening Night Loss (from Jackson Frank, Liberty Ballers):
– PHO: Bahamian DeAndre Ayton: Son Of The Soil  (from Marc J. Spears, The Undefeated):
– TOR: The Raptors’ Defensive Blueprint (from Craig Oliver, Hashtag Basketball):
– WAS: How Wizards’ Players Are Navigating Fatherhood (from Candace Buckner, Washington Post):
– Video Breakdown: Best Sets: NBA Day One (from Zak Boisvert, Pick And Pop):
– How The Lottery Picks Did On Opening Night (from Colin Ward-Henninger, CBS Sports):
– Ayton, Doncic Showcase Bright Futures On Opening Night (form Jeremy Woo, Sports Illustrated):
– LBJ’s 1st NBA Game: An Oral History (from Justin Tinsley/Aaron Dodson):
– Success For New Agents Is A Long Shot  (from Kevin Draper, NY Times):
NOTE:  Today’s BI is delayed & abbreviated due to Comcast internet service interruption.  We will play catch-up in Part Two later today.  Thank you for your patience.

Today’s Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 10/12/18

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– BKN: The Nets Finally Control Their Own Destiny  (from Eric Spyropolous, The Step Back):
Read it here:  https://fansided.com/2018/10/10/nba-season-preview-2018-19-nets-fcontrol-destiny/
– BOS: Is Horford The Most Important Celtic?  (from Matt John, Basketball Insiders):
Read it here:  http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-daily-al-horford-is-the-most-important-celtic/
– BOS: How Horford Can Continue To Improve (from Thomas King, Hardwood Houdini);
– CLE: Which Cav Had The Best Training Camp?  (from Joe Vardon, The Athletic):
– DEN: Q & A: Michael Porter, Jr  (from Paolo Uggetti, The Ringer):
– GSW: Quinn Cook Could Be Poised For Breakout Year (from Patrick Murray, Forbes):
– GSW: The Dubs’ Favorite JaVale Memories (from Anthony Slater, The Athletic):
– LAL: Landing LeBron: Jeanie Buss & The Kobe Assist  (from Sam Amick, The Athletic):
– LAL: Will The Lakers Make The Playoffs?  (from Ben Falk, Cleaning The Glass);
– LAL: Film Room: Lonzo Returns (from Pete Zayas, Lakers Film Room):
– MIA: Hassan Whiteside Wants To Be Unleashed (from Tom Haberstroh, Bleacher Report):
– MIN: Why Do The Wolves Want Josh Richardson So Badly?  (from Jake Paynting, Canis Hoopus):
– NYK: Is Ntilikina The Knicks’ PG Of The Future? (from Mike Vorkunov, The Athletic):
– NYK: Fizdale Wants To See How Ntilikina Does Defending Some PFs  (from Barbara Barker, Newsday):
– OKC: Can Schroder & Westbrook Form A Dynamic Duo?  (from Erik Horne, newsok.com):
– OKC: Grant And Patterson Are Keys To Thunder’s Faster Play (from Jenni Carlson, newsok.com):
– ORL: Vucevic: Consistent & Still Improving  (from Chris Hays, Orlando Sentinel):
– ORL: Can The Magic Overcome Their PG Issue?  (from Brandon Jefferson, The Step Back):
– PHO: James Jones Has Already Made His Mark On The Suns  (from Brendon Kleen, Bright Side Of The Sun):
– PHO: Bender’s Future In Phoenix Looks Bleak (from Evan Sidery, Bright Side Of The Sun):
– POR: Does Taking More Three-Pointers Really Make For A Great Offense?  (from Robert Flom, Blazer’s Edge):
– SAC: How The Kings Plan To Push The Pace (from Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee):
– UTA: The Jazz’ Embarrassment Of Riches On The Bench (from Jordan Cummings, SLC Dunk):
– WAS: Grading The Wizards’ Roster  (from NBA Math):
Read it here:  https://nbamath.com/crystalbasketball-ranking-the-washington-wizards-for-2018-19/
– Inside Brian Bowen’s New Path To The NBA And What It Means (from Mike Schmitz, ESPN):
Read it here:  http://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/24948490/inside-brian-bowen-new-path-nba-draft-means
– Refs Are Using Psychology To Keep Up With The Pace Of The Modern NBA (from Ben Dowsett, SBNation):
– Are Curry & Harden Breaking The Rules?  (from Coach Nick/Ronnie Nunn, BBall Breakdown):
Read it here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCzAE6yZgps
– The Art Of The Sidle: The Slickest Move In NBA Media (from Bryan Curtis, The Ringer):
– Ranking All 30 Bench Units  (from Colin Ward-Heninger, CBS Sports):
– How Does The Luxury Tax Work?  (from Frank Urbina, Hoops Hype):
– Sleepers, Breakout Candidates & More (from The Athletic):
– Two-Way Contracts Have Given Teams A Powerful Tool (from Tim Bontemps, Washington Post):
– Tex Winter Was A Stickler For Details (from Dan Woike, LA Times):

 

Today’s Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 10/11/18

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– Tiers: Contenders, Hopefuls & Bad Teams (from Zach Lowe, ESPN):
Read it here:  http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24944590/zach-lowe-nba-tiers-rankings-best-worst-teams-2018-19
– Anonymous Scouts’ Takes: Previewing All 30 Teams (from Sports Illustrated):
– ATL: 3 Ways Trae Young Will Impact The Team (from Chris Guest, Soaring Down South):
Read it here:  https://soaringdownsouth.com/2018/10/11/atlanta-hawks-3-ways-trae-young-impact-team/
– BKN: The Key To Unlocking The Offense  (from Jared Dubin, The Step Back):
– BOS: It’s Not What Irving Sees, It’s How He Sees It (from Howard Beck, Bleacher Report):
Read it here:  https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2799951-its-not-what-kyrie-irving-sees-its-how-he-sees-it
– BOS: Jaylen Brown & The Quest To Reach His Ceiling  (from Alex Kungu, Celtics Blog):
– CHA: Hornets Are Shifting From “Kemba-Or-Bust” Offense (from Rick Bonnell, Charlotte Observer):
– GSW: Q & A: Draymond Green (from Sam Alipour, ESPN):
– GSW: The Death Of Bully Ball & The Rebirth Of Steph Curry (from Grant Hughes, Bleacher Report):
– HOU: Rockets Getting In Touch With New Freedom Of Movement Calls (from Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle):
– HOU: Will Change Be Good For The Rockets?  (from Eric Spyropolous, The Step Back):
– IND: Pacers Need Less Iso-Ball (from Caitlin Cooper, Indy Cornrows):
– IND: Should Pacers Convert Sumner’s Two-Way Contract?  (from Tony East, 8 Points, 9 Seconds):
– LAL: Exploring LBJ’s Offensive Role (from Jackson Frank, The Step Back):
– LAL: Why The Lakers Might Not Make The Playoffs (from Daniel Lubofsky, Hoops Habit):
– MIL: Video: Breaking Down The Bucks’ Secondary Series (from Zak Boisvert, Pick And Pop):
– MIN: Jimmy Butler’s Return (from Jon Krawczynski/Shams Charania):
Read it here:  https://theathletic.com/580655/2018/10/11/jimmy-butler-return-timberwolves-chaos-tom-thibodeau-trade-request/
– NYK: For Enes Kanter, Basketball Is More Than A Paycheck Or Even A Passion (from Jordan Ritter Conn, The Ringer):
– ORL: Film Room: Isaac’s Versatility, Magic’s Smothering Defense (from Josh Cohen, magic.com):
– ORL: Isaac Puts The Magic At Ease & Makes Their Job Easier (from Philip Rossman-Reich, Orlando Magic Daily):
Read it here: https://orlandomagicdaily.com/2018/10/11/jonathan-isaac-puts-orlando-magic-ease-makes-job-easier/
– POR: Role Players Who Will Decide Blazers’ Fate (from Dane Delgado, NBC Sports):
– SAC: On The Rise: WCS  (from Alex Squadron, Slamonline):
– SAC: Kings’ Rotation Coming Into View (from Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee):
– UTA: Grading The Jazz Roster (from NBA Math):
– Players, Coaches Are Trying To Adapt To New Clutching, Grabbing Calls (from Kurt Helin, NBC Sports):
– Preseason Injury Updates  (from Justin Fensterman, Fantasy Alarm):
– USA Basketball Adds Star Power To Its Coaching Staff (from Marc Stein, NY Times):
– Today’s BI Is Dedicated To The Memory Of Tex Winter:

 

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

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– BKN: Nuni Omot: Perilous Journey From Refugee Camp To Nets Hopeful  (from Brian Lewis, NY Post):
Read it here:  https://nypost.com/2018/10/09/a-perilous-journey-from-african-refugee-camp-to-nets-hopeful/
– BOS: Celtics Believe Horford’s Best Days Are Still Ahead (from Tom Westerholm, Mass Live):
Read it here: https://www.masslive.com/celtics/index.ssf/2018/10/boston_celtics_al_horford_heal.html
– BOS: The Great Expectations Of Tatum & Brown (from Gary Washburn, Boston Globe):
– BOS: Kyrie Irving: Brilliance Doesn’t Have To Complicate Chemistry (from Jesica Camerato, SBNation):
– GSW: Warriors’ Training Camp Invitees Brace For Final Week Of Preseason (from Logan Murdock, Mercury News):
– IND: Pacers Look Ready For Regular Season (from Derek Kramer, IPacers.com):
– IND: How Myles Turner Invested In Himself To Transform His Mind & His Game (from Scott Agness, The Athletic):
– LAL: Jason Hart May Be LBJ’s Most Valuable Teammate (from Chris Herring, FiveThirtyEight):
– MIL: Budenholzer Is Implementing His Type Of Pace (from Eric Nehm, The Athletic):
– MIN: Appreciating Tyus Jones (from Tyler Metcalf, Hashtag Basketball):
– MIN: Paging Andrew Wiggins (from Dane Moore, Zone Coverage):
– NOP: How Does Randle Fit With The Pelicans? (from James Grayson):
– NOP: Q & A: Solomon Hill (from James Herbert, CBS Sports):
– NYK: The Lessons Kevin Knox Learned From His Father (from Steve Popper, Newsday):
– NYK: Ron Baker’s “Havoc Mindset” (from Marc Berman, NY Post):
– ORL: Film Room: Magic’s Stifling Defense (from Josh Cohen, magic.com):
– ORL: Vucevic Is Too Valuable To Trade Right Now (from Jean Racine, Orlando Magic Daily):
– ORL: Iwundu & Grant Are Impressing Coach Clifford (from Chris Hays, Orlando Sentinel):
– PHO: Importance Of Recognizing The New “Freedom Of Movement” Officiating Emphasis  (from Duane Rankin, Arizona Republic):
– POR: Blazers’ Big Three Look Ready (from Kerry Eggers, Portland Tribune):
– SAC: Make Or Break Season For WCS?  (from Nick Agar-Johnson, Hashtag Basketball):
– SAC: Kings Searching For New Leader Following Temple’s Departure (from James Ham, NBC Sports):
– SAC: Harry Giles: Best Rookie No One Is Talking About (from Jake Paynting, Def Pen):
– SAS: What Murray’s Injury Means For The Spurs (from Kevin Pelton, ESPN):
– TOR: Grading The Raptors’ Roster (from NBA Math):
– The Big Man Training Revolution (from Seerat Sohi, SBNation):
– Five Unheralded 2nd Year Players Ready For Their Closeup  (from Jonathan Tjarks, The Ringer):
– Top Ten EuroLeague Players (from Antonis Stroggylakis, eurohoops.net):
– Brandon Jennings Interview (from rt.com):
– How Skills Trainers Are Helping The League’s Best Players (from Matt Ellentuck, NBA.com):
– Second Chances And The Rebounding Specialist (from Justin Jacobs, Squared2020):
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Today’s Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 10/8/18

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– ATL: The Hawks Took A Big Step Backwards Defensively Last Season  (from John Schuhmann, NBA.com):
– BOS: Terry Rozier’s Dad Sees Him Play In NBA For 1st Time (from Adam Himmelsbach, Boston Globe):
– BOS: Video: Gordon Hayward – The Return, Part One (from The Athletic):
– CHA: Hornets’ Preseason: What’s Left To Decide? (from Rick Bonnell, Charlotte Observer):
– CLE: Cavs Adjust Shot Clock At Practice To Help Ensure Faster Pace (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com):
– CLE: 6 Players Are Fighting For The Cavs’ Last Roster Spot.  Their Stories Are Compelling  (from Joe Vardon, The Athletic):
– DET: Blake Griffin’s Role Under New Coach Casey (from Keith Langlois, pistons.com):
– DET: The Pistons Have Improved Defensively In Each Of The Past Four Seasons (from John Schuhmann, NBA.com):
– GSW: Q & A: Danuel House (from Anthony Slater, The Athletic):
– GSW:  DMC’s Unusual Situation: Why His 1st Season With Dubs Might Be His Last (from Dan Feldman, NBC Sports):
– GSW: How Long Do Dubs Enjoy Championship Before Preparing For Next Season? (from Mark Medina, Mercury News):
– HOU: MCW’s New Role: So Far, So Good  (from Colin Connors, The Dream Shake):
– IND: Why Tyreke Signed With The Pacers (from J. Michael, Indy Star):
– IND: Pacers: Now Featuring More Than 8 Rotation Players (from 8 Points, 9 Seconds):
– LAL: Why The Lakers Will Thrive At Being Positionless (from Jason Reed, LA Sports Hub):
– LAL: How LBJ Will Bolster The Lakers’ Transition Game (from Alex Regla, Silver Screen And Roll):
– MIN: Inside The Play: KAT’s Corner Three (from Lucas Seehafer, A Wolf Among Wolves):
– MIN: Butler Status Update (from Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic):
– NYK: How Fizdale Is Evaluating Knicks’ PG “Competition” (from Chris Iseman, northjersey.com):
– NYK: Fizdale Has Been The Real Star Of The Preseason (from Marc Berman, NY Post):
– OKC: New Assistant Coach Bob Beyer’s Offensive Philosophy (from Jordan Buckamneer, Thunderous Intentions):
– ORL: Jonathon Simmons Is Impressing Coach Clifford With Toughness & Fearlessness (from John Denton, magic.com):
– POR: Nurkic: A Few Added Threes Could Be Plenty (from Mike Tokito, Forbes):
– WAS: Dwight Howard’s back Injury Is Forcing Him To Miss Benefits Of Preseason (from Candace Buckner, Washington Post):
– WAS: Austin Rivers Is An Ideal Fit In Wizards’ System (from Zach Rosen, washingtonwizrds.com):
– Q & A: NBA Officiating VP Monty McCutcheon (from Jared Weiss, The Athletic):
– Feature Film: 2018-19 Preseason (from Ben Falk, Cleaning The Glass):
– EuroLeague Top 100 Players, 21-30  (from Antonis Stroggylakis, eurohoops.net):