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Today’s Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 10/28/18

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– BKN: Q & A: Caris LeVert (from Steve Serby, NY Post):
– BOS: The Celtics Look Like The Celtics Again (from Keith Smith, Celtics Life);
– BOS: Irving’s Hustle Plays Are A Good Sign For The Celtics (from Chris Forsberg, NBC Sports):
– DEN: Monte Morris’ Emergence (from Mike Singer, Denver Post):
– DET: Back To The Drawing Board Following Blowout Loss (from Ansar Khan, MLive):
– GSW: How KD Makes Life Easier For Steph (from Etic Apricot, Golden State Of Mind):
– HOU: D’Antoni Mulls Change In Defensive Strategy  (from Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle):
– HOU: What’s Wrong With The Rockets?  (from Xiane, The Dream Shake):
– IND: How McDermott Enhances The Pacers’ Offense (from Ben Pfeifer, 8Points,9Seconds):
– LAC: the Exciting Emergence Of Montrezl Harrell  (from Aymin Bakr, Hoops Habit):
– LAL: Lakers Might Have Suspensions To Thank For Stumbling Onto Best Lineup (from Tim Bontemps, Washington Post):
– MIA: Observations From The 1st 4 Games (from Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald):
– MIA: Heat Following Pace & Points Trend In Its Own Way (from Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald):
– NYK: Damyean Dotson: From DNP To Starting 3 (from Tom Piccolo, BBall Index):
– NYK: Assessing Ntilikina As Starting PG (from Tommy Beer, Forbes):
– NYK: Kevin Knox’s Father Gets Hands On With Son’s Game (from Marc Berman, NY Post):
– OKC: What’s Wrong With Thunder’s Offense (from Royce Young, ESPN):
– OKC: Inside The Year-Long Paul George Recruitment (from Royce Young, ESPN):
– PHI: Last Night Belonged To Covington (from Noah Levick, NBC Sports):
– PHI: Are We Sure The Sixers’ Bench Got Worse?  (from Jordan Christmas, Hashtag Basketball):
– PHI: The Sixers’ Early Season Defensive Struggles  (from Derek Bodner, The Athletic):
– SAC: In Crunch Time, Give The Ball To Fox (from Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee):
– WAS: Wizards Aren’t Looking Like The Team They Expected To Be (from Chase Hughes, NBC Sports):
– Sunday Notes (from Gary Washburn, Boston Globe):
Today’s edition Of BI is dedicated to the memory of Patrick Baumann:

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 10/17/18 PART ONE

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– BKN: LeVert Gets The Call As Opening Night Starter (from Tom Dowd, nets.com):
Read it here:  https://www.nba.com/nets/news/feature/2018/10/17/caris-levert-gets-that-call-for-opening-night-starting-lineup
– BOS: Bench Spells The Difference In Opening Win  (from Sid Ventura, ESPN):
Read it here:  http://www.espn.com/basketball/story/_/id/25003624/bench-spells-difference-celtics-win-sixers
– BOS: The Celtics Passed Their 1st Test (from Gary Washburn, Boston Globe):
– BOS: Hayward’s Return (from Jeff Zilgitt, USA Today):
– BOS: Celtics Flaunt How Many Ways They Can Win (from Chris Mannix, Yahoo Sports):
– CLE: Why The Cavs Are Against Tanking (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com):
– DAL: How To Watch Doncic (from Pelton, Givony, Schmitz, ESPN):
– DAL: Video: Why Doncic Is The ROY Favorite (from  ESPN):
Watch it here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoYjUq1_LVI
– DEN: Jamal Murray: Growing Into Leadership Role (from Mike Singer, Denver Post):
Read it here:  https://www.denverpost.com/2018/10/17/jamal-murray-growing-nuggets-leadership-role/
– DET: Dwane Casey’s System (from Vince Ellis, Detroit Free Press):
– GSW: For The Dubs, Size Matters, Even Without DMC  (from Adrian Dy, ABS-CBN):
– IND: Five Questions (from Caitlin Cooper, Indy Cornrows):
Read it here:  https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/2018/10/17/17979264/five-questions-with-indy-cornrows-nba-memphis-grizzlies
– MEM: JaMychal Green: Ready To Do The Dirty Work (from Michael Inabinett, AL Sports):
– MIN: What Has To Go Right For The Season To Go Well (from Jace Frederick, Pioneer Press):
– NOP: Signs Point To A Jahlil Okafor Comeback  (from Michael Scotto, The Athletic):
– PHI: Film Review: Sixers’ Big Picture Concerns (from Kyle Neubeck, Philly Voice):
Rea and watch it here:  https://www.phillyvoice.com/film-review-sixers-big-picture-concerns-boston-celtics-markelle-fultz-joel-embiid/
– SAC: Joerger Has Simplified The  Playbook & Checked Analytics (from Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee):
Read it here: https://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article220140185.html
– TOR: Raptors’ Gamble Rests On Defensive Improvement (from Michael Grange, Sportsnet.ca):
Read it here:  https://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/raptors-big-off-season-gamble-rests-defensive-improvement/
– TOR: What Makes Kawhi So Good?  (from Doug Smith, Toronto Star):
– Opening Night Takeaways (from Rohan Nadkarni, Sports Illustrated):
– A League Scout’s WC Team-By-Team Take (from Sam Amick, The Athletic):
– For Lottery Pick Flameouts, There Can Be A Chance At Redemption (from Howard Megdal, The ASthletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/590694/2018/10/16/for-young-nba-lottery-picks-who-flame-out-theres-always-a-chance-at-redemption/
– AI’s Mom: Being Ann Iverson (from Maya Jones, The Undefeated):
Read it here:  http://theundefeated.com/features/being-ann-iverson-i-knew-allen-iverson-was-going-to-the-nba-when-i-was-carrying-him/
– 2018-19’s Burning Questions (from ESPN):
Read it here:  http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24997239/burning-questions-2018-19-nba-season
– Each Team’s Top 2018-19 Storyline (from Michael Scotto, The Athletic):
– For Japan, NBA 101 Is Now In Session (from Jere Longman, NY Times):

 

Today’s Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 10/16/18 PART ONE

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– BKN:  Nets Looking For More Than Respect (from Net Income, Nets Daily):
– BOS: The Next Step For The C’s & The PG Who Will Lead Them  (from Andrew Sharp, Sports Illustrated):
– BOS: Jayson Tatum Is Ready For Prime Time (from Jackie MacMullan, ESPN):
– BOS: How Ainge’s Bold Moves Made The Celtics A Title Contender  (from Chris Forsberg, NBC Sports):
– CHA: Caught Between Two Identities  (from Quinn Pilkey, Hashtag Basketball):
– DAL: Doncic: Ok Kid, You’re Up  (from Emmet Ryan, Ball In Europe):
– DEN: Jamal Murray’s Offball Weaponry (from Jackson Frank, BBall Index):
– DET:  Stanley Johnson: Still A Chance For Development?  (from Joseph Sinke, Hashtag Basketball):
– LAC: SGA’s Career Is Off To A Great Start (from CBC News):
– MIL: Giannis’ New Jump Shot (from Scott Romportl, Behind The Buck Pass):
– NYK:  Fizdale’s Energy, Relationship-Forging Are Key (from Steve Popper, Newsday):
– OKC: Westbrook & George: A Bond Between Stars Provides New Hope (from Rob Mahoney, Sports Illustrated):
– ORL: Q & A: Magic Exec John Gabriel (from  George Diaz, Orlando Sentinel):
– PHI: Elton Brand Is Embracing The Challenge Of Running A Team (from KC Johnson, Chicago Tribune):
– PHI: Sixers Building Depth To Push Them To The Top (from George Kondoleon, Bball index):
– WAS: Finally Healthy, Dwight Howard Must Learn To Play With Wizards (from Candace Buckner, Washington Post):
– WAS: What Oubre Still Needs To Learn (from Ben Mehhic, Bullets Forever):
– Crazy Predictions (from Zach Lowe, ESPN):
– Is It Time To Reduce The Schedule To 72 Games?  (from Mo Dakhil, The Jump Ball):
– Scouting Reports For Every NBA Player  (from Jeff Siegel, Early Bird Rights):
– Breakout Candidates: Giles, LeVert, Isaac, John Collins  (from Tyler Metcalf, Hashtag Basketball):
– One Important Thought About Each Team (from Paul Flannery, SB Nation):
Today’s BI Is Dedicated To The Memory Of Paul Allen:

Today’s Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 10/15/18 PART ONE

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– ATL: Hawks’ Playbook: Chest Split Down (from Jeff Siegel, Peachtree Hoops):
Read and watch it here:  https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2018/10/15/17975754/atlanta-hawks-playbook-chest-split-down-lloyd-pierce-breakdown-design
– ATL: What To Expect From John Collins (from Jackson Frank, The Step Back):
– DAL: How Much Will Kleber’s Role Change? (from Nick Angstadt, Mavs Moneyball):
Read and watch it here:  https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2018/10/15/17956446/dallas-mavericks-maxi-kleber-player-season-preview-2018
– HOU: Less is More For Melo In Houston (from Colin Connors, The Dream Shake):
Read it here:  https://www.thedreamshake.com/2018/10/15/17973612/less-is-more-for-carmelo-anthony-in-houston-rockets
– LAL: LBJ Shriks Generation Gap As Leader Of Younger Teammates (from Tania Ganguli, LA Times):
– MIA: Dragic’s Changing Role (from Ira Winderman, SunSentinel):
Read it here:  http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/fl-sp-miami-heat-main-s20181015-story.html
– MIA: The Misunderstanding Of Hassan Whiteside (from Haley O’ Shaugnessy, The Ringer);
– MIL: The Value Of Henson’s Pick-And-Roll Success (from Rob Gueldner, Behind The Buck Pass):
– PHI: With Addition Of Chandler, Muscala, Shamet Options Have Opened Up (from Sarah Todd, Philly.com):
– PHI: Smashing Modest Expectations (from Sean O’Connor, Liberty Ballers):
– PHO: Cotton Fitzsimmons Was Bold, Flashy & A Winner (from Kent Somers, Arizona Republic):
– UTA: What We Learned From The Preseason (from Andrew Bailey, SLC Dunk):
– Defining 23 Offensive Roles Using Play-Type Data (from Todd Whitehead, Nylon Calculus):
– Projecting Best & Worst Cases & Toughest Stretches For Each Team (from ESPN):
Read it here:  http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24813839/projecting-best-worst-cases-toughest-stretches-all-30-teams
– The NBA’s “High Variance” Teams (from Dan Devine, The Ringer):
– Don’t Be Fooled By Trade “Rumors”  (from Joel Blank, Sports Map):
– Ten Questions That Will Define The Season (from Jeremy Woo, Sports Illustrated):
– For The Three Holiday Brothers, It’s Just Like When They Were Kids  (from Kendra Andrews, Washington Post):
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– What To Make Of Rookie Preseasons (from Jonathan Wasserman, Bleacher Report):