Category Archives: Victor Oladipo

Today’s Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 4/14/18

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– Oladipo: Redefining His Career Through Biomechanics (from Wes Goldberg, The Step Back):
– PHI- MIA: A Study In Contrasts (from Ben Ladner, The Step Back):
– PHI-MIA preview (from Positive Residual, Nylon Calculus):
– Who Can Stop Ben Simmons? (from Kevin O’Connor, The Ringer):
– Video Breakdown: Sixers’ Defense (from Ben Falk/Nick Sciria, Cleaning The Glass):
– COY: The Case For Brett Brown (from Jordan Christmas, Hashtag Basketball):
– POR-NOP Preview (from Jacob Goldstein, Nylon Calculus):
– BOS-MIL Preview (from John Schuhmann, NBA.com):
– Brad Stevens: The Celtics’ Not-So-Secret-Weapon (from Matt Chin, Celtics Blog):
– The Challenge Of Defending Giannis (from Owen Pence, Boston Globe):
– Celtics’ Young Core Poised To Learn Playoff Lessons (from Jay King, The Athletic):
– Horford Has To Headline (from Sam Sheehan, Celtics Blog):
– TOR-WAS Preview (from John Schuhmann, NBA.com):
– Raptors Must Solve Beal (from William Lou, The Score):
– HOU-MIN Preview (from Tyler Metcalf, Hashtag Basketball):
 – The Evolution Of Mike D’Antoni’s Offense (from Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle):
– The Impossible Task Of Guarding Harden, Explained By Players, Coaches (from Tim Cato, SBNation):
– Ariza Plays Understated But Key Role For Rockets (from Brian T. Smith, Houston Chronicle):
– The Wolves Finally Get Their Moment, 14 Years In The Making (from Robert Mays, The Ringer):
– How Can Cavs Replace Irving’s Production? (from Quenton Albertie, King James Gospel):
– The Importance Of Jeff Green’s Defensive Versatility (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com):
– 1st Round Forecast (from David Berri, Forbes):
– WC 1st Round Preview (from Zach Harper, FRSHoopz):
– EC 1st Round Preview (from Zach Harper, FRSHoopz):
– The Sidekicks Who Will Decide The Playoffs (from Andrew Sharp, Sports Illustrated):
– GSW-SAS Preview (from Golden State Of Mind):
– Jordan Bell: Prototype Of Centers To Come (from Howard Beck, Bleacher Report):
– OKC-UTA Preview (from Chris Herring, FiveThirtyEight):
– Lonzo Ball’s Exit Interview (from Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN):
– Andre Ingram’s Long Road To The NBA (from Nick Agar-Johnson, Hashtag Basketball):
– NBA Awards Ballot, Part Two (from Zach Lowe, ESPN):
– Weeks 25/26 In Review (from Justin, Nylon Calculus):
– Nuggets’ Young Core Is 100% Behind Coach Malone (from Harrison Wind, bsndenver.com):
– Impact FAs Who Could Be Bargain-Bin Finds (from Dan Favale, Bleacher Report):
– Grading The Hornets After 2017-18 (from Adam Fromal, NBA Math):
– Grading The Bulls After 2017-18 (from Adam Fromal, NBA Math):

Today’s Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 12/11/17 PART ONE

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– The Warriors Finally Have A True Challenger: The Rockets  (from Neil Greenberg, Washington Post):
– Video Breakdown: How The Magic Incorporate Flex Action Into Their Offense (from Ricky Scricca, Orlando Magic Daily):
– Bucks: The Eric Bledsoe Effect (from Matthew Hallett, Behind The Buck Pass):
– Jayson Tatum’s Surprisingly Elite 3-Point Shooting (from Chris Forsberg, ESPN):
– Breaking Down Tatum’s Offensive Game (from Will Lefkowich, isportsweb.com):
– How The Celtics’ Defensive Adjustment Slowed Down Pistons (from Jay King, Mass Live):
– The Cavs Need More Offensive Movement (from Jared Hesketh, King James Gospel):
– VanVleet Refuses To Play Like An Undrafted Player (from William Lou, Medium):
– Why The Grizzlies Struggle After Halftime (from Joe Mullinax, Grizzly Bear Blues):
– How LBJ Is Reversing Aging (from Kevin Pelton, ESPN):
– Why Reggie Jackson Is Better Than Ever (from Duncan Smith, BBall Breakdown):
– Can The Nets Fit Okafor In?  (from Zach Harper, Fanrag Sports):
– Courtney Lee: Knicks’ X-Factor (from Jared Mintz, Fanrag Sports):
– DWade: SMOY Candidate (from Scott Sargent, Bleacher Report):
– Oladipo: Putting The NBA On Notice (from Kristian Winfield, SBNation):
– Timberwolves’ Film Breakdown: The Keys To Taj Gibson’s Success (from Brian Sampson, Dunking With Wolves):
– Jonah Bolden: Balling In Israel, Giving A Glimpse Of What To Expect In NBA Next Season (from Olgun Uluc, Fox Sports):
– The Wizards’ Czech Republic Basketball Experiment (from Rob Athmer, Hashtag Basketball):
– Undermanned, Simmons & Frontcourt Rotation Fight On (from Brian Seltzer, sixers.com):
– Nwaba’s Rise Is An Unlikely Story (from Mike McGraw, Daily Herald):

 

Today’s Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 7/1/17

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– Thunder: Swinging For The Fences (from Jared Dubin, The Step Back):
– Paul George, the People’s Champion (from Kelly Iko, 94feetreport.com):
– DeMar DeRozan Q & A (from Marc J. Spears, The Undefeated):
– The Biggest Questions In Another Wild Offseason (from Zach Lowe, ESPN):
– Is Teague An Upgrade For Wolves At PG? (fromGerald Bourguet, Hoops Habit):
– Iguodala: Team Culture Changer (from Maxwell Ogden, Hoops Habit):
– Rubio & The Jazz: Defensive Hand In Glove Fit (from My_Lo, SLCDunk):
– Can MCW Bounce Back? (from Ti Windisch, The Step Back):
– What Korkmaz’ Arrival Means To Sixers (from Christopher Kline, The Sixer Sense):
– Jonah Bolden Could Be Sixers’ Back-Up Four Next Season (from Christopher Kline, The Sixer Sense):
– Meet Harrison Gaines, Lonzo Ball’s Agent (from Jake Fischer, Sports Illustrated):
– The Phil Jackson Era Wasn’t A Total Dumpster Fire (from Howard Beck, Bleacher Report):
– Guide To 2017 Contract Options, Qualifying Offers (from John Schuhmann, NBA.com):
– How An NBA Front Office Handles Free Agency, Step-By-Step (from Bobby Marks, ESPN):
– Ekpe Udoh: From NBA Bench Player To Turkish Hero (from Patrick Kingsley, NYTimes):
– D-League Alums To Watch At Orlando Summer League (from Chris Reichert, 2ways10days.com):
– Rob Pelinka Q & A: Draft Evaluation & Offseason Outlook (from Mike Trudell, Lakers.com):
– Lakers’ Priority: Cap Flexibility For Next Summer (from Mark Medina, LA Daily News);

 

 

 

 

– Derrick Caracter Is Still Ballin’ (from Shereen Rayan, Lake Show Life):

 

 

 

 

 

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Today’s Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 5/8/17

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HOU 125, SAS 104 (from 16 Wins):
– HOU-SAS: A Battle Of Philosophy (from Matt Moore, CBS Sports):
– Jonathan Simmons Can Be A Big Factor (from Jared Johnson, Fanrag Sports):
– CLE 109, TOR 102 (from 16 Wins):
– Kyrie Irving: Emerging As A Playmaker (from Dave McMenamin, ESPN):
– Three Reasons Why the Cavs Are Coasting (from Sean Deveney, Sporting News):
– Time For The Raptors To Decide What Kind Of Team They Want To Be (from Zach Lowe, ESPN):
– WAS 121, BOS 102 (from 16 Wins):
– John Wall Is Unleashing His Full Repertoire (from Shane Young, Fanrag Sports):
– How The Wizards Keep Conjuring Up Huge Runs (from Jack Winter, Fanrag Sports):
– Why The Celtics Find Themselves Tied at 2-2 (from Alex Eddy, Hardwood Houdini):
– GSW: Going For A Sweep Tonight (from Darryl Matsuda, Mercury News):
– GSW: Offensive Breakdown (from Anthony Young, Shane Young Channel):
– Playoff Teams Are Living Comfortably By The Three-Pointer  (from Bo Schwartz Madsen, Nylon Calculus):
– Oladipo’s Identity Crisis (from Adam Joseph, 16 Wins):
– What The Hawks Should Prioritize In GM Search (from Glen Willis, peachtreehoops.com):
– Hawks Postmortem (from Tim Bontemps, Washington Post):
– How Royce White Became The Most Important Basketball Player (from Mary Pilon, Esquire):
– The Stressful, Chaotic World Of NBA Agents (from Alex Kennedy, Hoops Hype):

Today’s Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 10/11/16

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–  James Harden Is The Changing Face Of The Point Guard Position  (from Jonathan Tjarks, Real GM):

–  Joe Lacob, Kevin Durant, Andre Iguodala On Free Agency, Last Season’s Finals And More (from Anthony Slater, Mercury News):

Read it here:  http://www.mercurynews.com/2016/10/11/kevin-durant-joe-lacob-shed-more-light-on-durants-free-agency-decision/

and from Tim Bontemps, Washington Post:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp/2016/10/10/the-wait-was-worth-it-for-warriors-owner-joe-lacob/

–  The NBA’s Shot Doctors  (from Kevin O’Connor, The Ringer):

Read it here:  https://theringer.com/nba-shooting-coaches-kent-bazemore-kawhi-leonard-8660e9939680#.6koxlh1xi

–  The Blazers’ Home-Road Discrepancy  (from John Schuhmann, NBA.com):

Read it here:  http://www.nba.com/article/2016/10/10/one-team-one-stat-portland-trail-blazers-home-road

– The Grizzlies: Forcing Turnovers (from John Schuhmann, NBA.com):

Read it here:  http://www.nba.com/article/2016/10/10/one-team-one-stat-grizzlies-turnovers-rebounds

– D’Angelo Russell: Leading The Lakers To Their New Identity (from Drew Garrison, Silver Screen And Roll):

Read it here:  http://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2016/10/10/13225104/la-lakers-dangelo-russell-ontario-denver-nuggets

–  Blake Griffin’s Improved Shot Mechanics  (from Tom West, Clipperholics):

Read and view it here:  http://clipperholics.com/2016/10/07/la-clippers-blake-griffin-improved-shot-mechanics/

–  Glenn Robinson III: Fighting For Minutes (from Al Hamnik,  NWTimes.com):

Read it here:  http://www.nwitimes.com/sports/basketball/professional/pacers/glenn-robinson-iii-has-earned-pacers-respect/article_4964976c-cdda-5c54-90e2-2fea9c8ae844.html

– Nurkic Could Win Comeback Player Award  (from Brandon Carney,  Hoops Habit):

Read it here:  http://hoopshabit.com/2016/10/11/jusuf-nurkic-could-win-comeback-player-of-the-year/

–  Thunder’s Offense Needs Massive Overhaul  (from Jon Hamm, Bleacher report))

Read it here:  http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2668049-okc-thunders-offense-needs-massive-overhaul-without-kevin-durant

–  Thunder: Oladipo And Abrines Are Working On Their Post Games  (from Erik Horne):

Read and view it here:  http://newsok.com/what-victor-oladipos-learned-from-russell-westbrooks-post-game/article/5521887

–  Kawhi Leonard:  Filling The Post-Duncan Leadership Void  (from Jeff McDonald, Express News):

Read it here:  http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Spurs-Leonard-becoming-the-voice-of-the-9961543.php?t=b406b5a746927fc3fb&cmpid=twitter-premium

–  Tyronn Lue Interview  (from the Jim Rome Show):

Read it here:  http://cavsnation.com/head-coach-tyronn-lue-opens-coaching-cavs-championship/

–  Heat Ready To Bounce Back After Summer Of Roster Change  (from David Aldridge,  nba.com):

Read it here:  http://www.nba.com/article/2016/10/10/morning-tip-miami-heat-erik-spoelstra-moves-dwyane-wade-chris-bosh

–  Jeremy Lin: Back From The Depths  (from Mike Mazzeo,  ESPN):

Read it here:  http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/brooklyn-nets/post/_/id/23787/up-from-the-depths-how-jeremy-lin-got-back-on-point

–  Will Teams Double-Team Dwight Howard?  (from Chris Vivlamore,  ajc.com):

Read it here:  http://www.ajc.com/sports/basketball/double-team-not-double-team-howard-that-the-question/mH0edlHSZi9LM1qqh1NB9K/

–  Analyzing The Bucks’ Offensive Style  (from Eric Nehm,  brewhoop.com):

Read it here:  http://www.brewhoop.com/2016/10/11/13155094/milwaukee-bucks-offensive-style

–  Hornacek “Overjoyed” With Chasson Randle  (from Marc Berman, NY Post):

Read it here:  http://nypost.com/2016/10/11/knicks-young-point-guard-picks-up-two-major-endorsements/

–  How Assistant Coach Dan Burke Has Lasted 20 Years With The Pacers  (from Nate Taylor, indystar.com):

Read it here:  http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2016/10/10/insider-pacers-place-their-faith-defense-dan-burke/91847296/

– Sergio Rodriguez Is Critical To Sixers’ Big Men’s Progress (from Bob Cooney, philly.com):

Read it here:   http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20161011_Cooney__Sixers__new_point_guard_critical_to_big_men_s_progress.html

–  Demetrius Jackson “Comes To Work Every Day”  (from Mark D’Amico, celtics.com):

Read it here:  http://www.nba.com/celtics/news/sidebar/prac-101016-jackson-is-learning-a-new-routine-as-an-nba-rook

–  How Will Evan Turner Fit With The Blazers Defensively?  (from Willy Raedy,  Blazers’ Edge)

Read and view it here:  http://www.blazersedge.com/2016/10/11/13240252/portland-trail-blazers-evan-turner-2016-nba-free-agency-defense-analysis

– Orlando Magic Film Room: 5 Keys To Increase FTAs (from Josh Cohen,  magic.com):

Read and view it here:  http://www.nba.com/magic/news/film-room-increase-free-throws-cohen-20161011

–  Hornets’ Season Preview  (from Nicklaus Denning, At TheHive):

Read it here:  http://www.atthehive.com/2016/10/10/13219182/charlotte-hornets-2016-17-season-preview-nba-sbnation

– Spurs’ Season Preview (from Jesus Gomez, Pounding The Rock):

Read it here: http://www.poundingtherock.com/2016/10/10/13213016/san-antonio-spurs-2016-17-season-preview

– Podcast: Alvin Gentry And Jason Lloyd Interviews (from Chris Mannix, Yahoo Sports):

Listen to it here:  http://www.ajc.com/sports/basketball/double-team-not-double-team-howard-that-the-question/mH0edlHSZi9LM1qqh1NB9K/