– Durant: Playing Like An MVP In Steph’s Absence (from Scott Rafferty, The Step Back):
Read and watch it here: https://fansided.com/2017/12/20/kevin-durant-warriors-mvp-stephen-curry-injury/
– On Rotations, Rest & Ramifications For The Timberwolves (from Senthil Natarajan, Nylon Calculus):
Read it here: https://fansided.com/2017/12/20/nylon-calculus-rotations-rest-ramifications-timberwolves/
From Reid Forgrave, CBS Sports: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/is-tom-thibodeau-really-burning-out-his-young-timberwolves-he-has-a-rationale/
– Grading The 2017 First Round Draft Picks So Far (from Jonathan Wasserman, Bleacher Report):
Read it here: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2749297-grading-every-1st-round-2017-nba-draft-pick-so-far-this-season
– Gordon Hayward’s Immense Pride & Unspeakable Agony (from Lee Jenkins, Sports Illustrated):
Read it here: https://www.si.com/nba/2017/12/20/gordon-hayward-ankle-injury-boston-celtics-brad-stevens-kyrie-irving
– Jayson Tatum’s 3-Point Efficiency (from Dan Feldman, NBC Sports):
– CP3’s Presence Has Restructured Harden’s Minutes (from Max Croes, The Dream Shake):
Read it here: https://www.thedreamshake.com/2017/12/20/16799908/chris-pauls-presence-has-restructured-james-hardens-minutes-houston-rockets
– Wizards: Three Troubling Stats (from Kenny Chapman, Wiz Of Awes):
Read and watch it here: https://hoopshabit.com/2017/12/19/washington-wizards-3-standout-stats/
– Bucks: Brogdon’s Defensive Struggles (from Max Carlin, Behind The Buck Pass):
Read it here: https://hoopshabit.com/2017/12/19/milwaukee-bucks-malcolm-brogdons-defensive-struggles/
– Book Excerpt: Betaball: How Data Saved The Warriors (from Eric Malinowski,Wired.com):
– An Early Look At Kawhi’s Return (from Matt Moore, CBS Sports):
Read and watch it here: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/an-early-look-at-kawhi-leonards-return-in-8-plays-as-the-spurs-star-searches-for-rhythm/
– Dejounte Murray: Poised To Breakout? (from Taylor Young, Pounding The Rock):
Read and watch it here: https://www.poundingtherock.com/2017/12/20/16797848/dejounte-murray-steals-scene-san-antonio-spurs
– It’s Mirotic’s Moment (from Sam Smith, bulls.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/bulls/features/its-mirotics-moment
– Jerry Reinsdorf On The Bulls’ Rebuild (from KC Johnson, Chicago Tribune):
Read it here: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-spt-bulls-jerry-reinsdorf-rebuild-20172019-story.html
– Q & A: Eric Bledsoe (from Steve Aschburner, NBA.com):
– Joe Ingles: Role Player Extraordinaire (from Paul Headley, 16 ins):
Read and watch it here: https://16winsaring.com/the-utah-jazz-jingles-all-the-way/
– Finding Tristan Thompson’s Ideal Role Will Require Patience, Experimentation (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com):
– Josh Huestis’ Potential (from Gideon Lim, Thunderous Intentions):
Read and watch it here: https://thunderousintentions.com/2017/12/20/film-okc-thunder-josh-huestis/
– After The Loss Of His Mother, A New Ricky Rubio (from Yaron Weitzman, Bleacher Report):
Read it here: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2749996-a-new-ricky-rubio-living-like-tomorrow-may-not-exist-after-loss-of-his-mother
– Oladipo Gets His Opportunity & Breaks Out (from Buddy Grizzard, Basketball Insiders):
Read it here: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-daily-victor-oladipo-gets-his-opportunity-with-the-pacers/
– What’s Going On With The Pelicans’ Rotations? (from Jason Quigley, Locked On Pelicans):
– Are The Kings Really A Young Team? (from Otis, Sactown Royalty):
– Getting To Know Bogdan Bogdanovic (from Jack Maloney, CBS Sports):
Read and watch it here: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/getting-to-know-bogdan-bogdanovic-nbas-highest-paid-and-most-intriguing-rookie/
– Q & A: Marc Gasol (from David Aldridge, NBA.com):
– Video Breakdown: Warriors’ OT Switching Confusion Vs. Lakers (from Eric Apricot, Golden State Of Mind):
Watch it here: https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2017/12/19/16798606/nba-2017-golden-state-warriors-andre-iguodala-defense-switching-kevin-durant
– Has MKG’s “Unfixable” Flaw Been Fixed? (from Rick Bonnell, Charlotte Observer):
– Kris Dunn’s Improvement (from Teddy Greenstein, Chicago Tribune):
Read it here: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-spt-bulls-kris-dunn-20172019-story.html
– How The Thunder Reversed Its “Clutch Curse” (from Erik Horne, newsok.com):
– The Thunder Need To Play Faster (from Tony Heim, Thunderous Intentions):
– Orlando Magic Playbook: The Power Of Switching (From Philip Rossman-Reich, Orlando Magic Daily):
Read and watch it here: https://orlandomagicdaily.com/2017/12/19/orlando-magic-playbook-the-power-of-switching/
– Kennard Not Fazed By SVG’s Demanding Ways (from Ansar Khan, MLive):
– How Kyle Collinsworth Earned A Two-Way Contract With The Mavs (from Jay Yeomans, jmoneysports.com):
Read and watch it here; https://jmoneysports.com/2017/12/19/how-kyle-collinsworth-earned-a-two-way-contract-with-the-dallas-mavericks/
– Lance Stephenson’s Mid-Range Shooting (from Tony East, 8 Points, 9 Seconds):
Read and watch it here: https://8points9seconds.com/2017/12/19/shooting-guard-tuesdays-lance-stephenson/