Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 2/9/20

- BOS: Langford Is Earning His Time On The Defensive End (from Arjun Balaraman, Celtics Blog):

Read it here: https://www.celticsblog.com/2020/2/8/21129387/romeo-langford-is-earning-his-time-on-the-defensive-end-boston-celtics-atlanta-hawks

- CHI: Mokoka's Unconventional Path To The NBA (from Sam Smith, bulls.com):

Read it here: https://www.nba.com/bulls/features/adam-mokokas-unconventional-path-nba

- DEN: Murray Is Reminding The NBA How Special The Nuggets Can Be (from Ryan Blackburn, Denver Stiffs):

Read it here: https://www.denverstiffs.com/2020/2/9/21130086/jamal-murray-nba-denver-nuggets-special-nikola-jokic-michael-porter-jr

- DEN: Nuggets Shuffle Bench, Add Future Assets While remaining In Title Contention (from Alex Labidou, nuggets.com):

Read it here: https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/assessing-trade-moves-20200207a

- DET: Newcomer Henson Makes An Impression In Loss To Knicks (from Nolan Bianchi,  Detroit News):

Read it here: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2020/02/08/newcomer-john-henson-makes-strong-debut-but-detroit-pistons-fall-new-york-knicks-wire/4704430002/

- DET: It's Christian Wood's Time To Shine (from Spyros Papadakos, Piston Powered):

Read and watch it here: https://pistonpowered.com/2020/02/08/detroit-pistons-christian-woods-time/

- GSW: Takeaways From Loss To Lakers (from Wes Goldberg, Mercury News):

Read it here: https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/02/09/andrew-wiggins-debut-and-3-more-takeaways-from-the-warriors-loss-to-the-lakers/

- HOU: D'Antoni Looks To Change Basketball Again (from Kyle Irving, Sporting News):

Read it here: https://www.sportingnews.com/au/nba/news/67-or-less-how-the-houston-rockets-look-to-change-basketball-again-with-their-new-small-ball-lineup/f4jddyzarlc51blzz1l26tit9

- HOU: How Covington Went From Overlooked To Most Coveted (from Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle):

Read it here: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/How-Robert-Covington-went-from-overlooked-to-most-15041154.php

- MIA:  Implications Of The Iguodala Trade (from Duncan Smith, Hoops Habit):

Read it here: https://hoopshabit.com/2020/02/08/miami-heat-trade-andre-iguodala/

From Associated Press: https://nba.nbcsports.com/2020/02/08/pat-riley-andre-iguodala-elite/

- MIA: Busy Spoelstra Has Heat On The Upswing (from Kerry Eggers, Pportland Tribune):

Read it here: https://pamplinmedia.com/pt/12-sports/451261-367706-busy-spoelstra-has-heat-on-the-upswing

- MIN: Changes Are Felt In Wolves' 1st Game After Trade Deadline (from Katie Davidson, timberwolves.com):

Read it here: https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/news/changes-are-felt-wolves-first-game-after-trade-deadline

- MIN: What The Wolves Can Expect From D'Angelo Russell (from Tyler Metcalf, Dunking With Wolves):

Read and watch it here: https://dunkingwithwolves.com/2020/02/08/minnesota-timberwolves-expect-dangelo-russell/

- NOP: Takeaways From Win Over Pacers (from Oleh Kosel, The Bird Writes):

Read it here: https://www.thebirdwrites.com/2020/2/8/21129765/new-orleans-pelicans-indiana-pacers-recap-jrue-holiday-lonzo-ball-melli-redick-sabonis-zion-ingram

- PHO: Okobo: 5531 Miles From Home To Chase NBA Dream (from Cody Cunningham, suns.com):

Read it here: https://www.nba.com/suns/features/elie-okobo-5531-miles-away-home-chase-nba-dreams#

- SAC: Bazemore's Defense And Energy Are Positive Influences For Kings (from Jason Jones, The Athletic):

Read it here:  https://theathletic.com/1593168/2020/02/08/energy-and-dirty-work-have-made-kent-bazemore-feel-at-home-in-sacramento/?source=shared-article

- TOR: Takeaways From Win Over Nets (from Kyle Irving, NBA.com):

Read and watch it here: https://ca.nba.com/news/toronto-raptors-win-streak-14-games-brooklyn-nets-fred-vanvleet-terence-davis-caris-levert/nbm9uvpbodim1bbaz5p9eopuk

From Blake Murphy, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/1593666/2020/02/08/they-were-incredible-yet-another-unlikely-group-extends-raptors-improbable-winning-streak/

From William Lou, Yahoo Sports:  https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/10-things-og-anunobys-clutch-defense-saves-raptors-14-game-win-streak-035734802.html

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- Did The Heat And Rockets Trade Themselves Into The Title Chase? (from Zach Lowe, ESPN):

Read it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28649576/did-heat-rockets-trade-their-way-title-chase

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-  Assessing The Top Contenders After The Trade Deadline (from Jeremy Woo, Sports Illustrated):

Read it here: https://www.si.com/nba/2020/02/07/nba-trade-deadline-assessing-top-contenders

- 2020 Draft Profile: Okoro Is Defensive-Minded Dark Horse (from Daniel O'Brien, The Basketball Writers):

Read and watch it here: https://bballwriters.com/nba-draft/nba-draft-profile-isaac-okoro-is-defensive-minded-dark-horse/

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IMPORTANT NOTE:  Yesterday's BI was published but was not emailed to subscribers, due to factors outside of our control.  You can access it here:  http://basketballintelligence.net/2020/02/08/30613/