Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 1/19/20

- BOS: What's Wrong With The Celtics? (from Brian Robb, Boston Sports Journal):

Read it here: https://www.bostonsportsjournal.com/2020/01/19/whats-wrong-celtics-four-areas-concern-amid-teams-extended-skid/

From Gary Washburn, Boston Globe: https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/celtics/2020/01/19/onhoop/8gyOwDjFGHhpqacCA0dSHK/story.html

From John Karalis, Mass Live: https://www.masslive.com/celtics/2020/01/gordon-haywards-missed-layup-defensive-brain-farts-and-10-things-we-learned-from-boston-celtics-vs-phoenix-suns.html

- CHI: Takeaways From Win Over Cavs (from Sam Smith, bulls.com):

Read it here: https://www.nba.com/bulls/gameday/zach-rescue-bulls-grab-win-over-cavs

From KC Johnson, NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/anatomy-comeback-bulls-use-defense-new-lineup-rally-vs-cavaliers

- DAL: Mavs Are Better With Hardaway Starting (from Eddie Sefko, mavs.com):

Read it here: https://www.mavs.com/hardaway-better-as-a-starter/

- DEN: Nuggets Midseason Report (from Nick Kosmider, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1543290/2020/01/18/nuggets-midseason-report-five-lineups-worth-seeing-more-of-in-the-second-half/

- GSW: Paschall Is Back To Looking Like A Keeper (from Monte Poole, NBC Sports):

Read it here: https://sports.yahoo.com/warriors-rookie-eric-paschall-back-060744539.html

- GSW: Jordan Poole Showing Progress After Bad Start To Season (from Logan Murdock, NBC Sports):

Read it here: https://sports.yahoo.com/warriors-jordan-poole-showing-more-064654187.html

- HOU: Takeaways From Loss To Lakers (from Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle):

Read it here: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/Rockets-3-pointers-Takeaways-from-loss-to-Lakers-14987503.php

- IND: Pacers' Midseason Report (from Scott Agness, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1531015/2020/01/16/nba-midseason-report-despite-many-injuries-pacers-are-pleased-with-their-play-and-where-they-stand

- IND: Pacers Rely On Warren's Unconventional Approach (from Mark Montieth, pacers.com):

Read it here: https://www.nba.com/pacers/news/pacers-rely-warrens-unconventional-approach

- LAL: Lakers Begin Testing How To Contain Harden (from Dan Woike, LA Times):

Read it here: https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2020-01-18/lakers-begin-testing-how-to-contain-rockets-james-harden From Sam Quinn, CBS Sports: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/frank-vogels-adjustments-in-lakers-win-over-rockets-were-coach-of-the-year-material/ - LAL: LBJ Has Perfected The Backcourt-To-Paint Pass (fromHarrison Faigen, Silver Screen And Roll): Read it here: https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2020/1/19/21071254/lakers-lebron-james-perfected-art-backcourt-paint-pass-frank-vogel-outlet-passing-anthony-davis - MEM: The Grizzlies' Rapid Rebuild (from Joe Wolfond, The Score): Read it here: https://www.thescore.com/nba/news/1929269 - MIL: Bucks' Bench Units Have Made The Most Of Their Minutes (from Matt Velzquez, jsonline.com): Read it here: https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2020/01/19/bucks-bench-units-benefit-coach-mike-budenholzers-trust/4515378002/ - MIN: Video Analysis: KAT, The One-Way Unicorn (from Ben Taylor, Thinking Basketball):

Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW51k7QjTHU

- NYK: Steve Nash On RJ Barrett's Progression (from Ian Begley, SNY):

Read it here: https://www.sny.tv/knicks/news/knicks-rj-barretts-godfather-steve-nash-talks-his-progression-in-first-season-in-nba/312474562

- PHI: Korkmaz' Emergence (from Jack McCaffery, Delco Times):

Read it here: https://www.delcotimes.com/sports/furkan-korkmaz-showing-sixers-fans-why-he-has-a-chance/article_498d1f2c-3a53-11ea-a774-4baf25b81579.html

- PHO:  Ayton's Improved Defense & Rebounding (from Silas Wilbur, Valley Of The Suns):

Read it here: https://valleyofthesuns.com/2020/01/18/phoenix-suns-deandre-ayton-improved-defense-rebounding/

- POR: What Nurkic's Return Will Mean For The Blazers (from Stevie Cozens, Rip City Project):

Read it here: https://ripcityproject.com/2020/01/18/three-reasons-jusuf-nurkic-trail-blazers/

- TOR: Takeaways From Win Over Wolves (from Scott Rafferty, NBA.com ):

Read it here: https://ca.nba.com/news/eight-thoughts-fred-vanvleet-shines-in-his-return-as-the-toronto-raptors-defeat-the-minnesota-timberwolves/1sqxzqod51qku1pcu1dhobilpm

- UTA: Takeaways From Win Over Kings (from Andy Larsen, Salt Lake Tribune):

Read and watch it here: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/2020/01/19/jazz-kings-analysis-by/

From Sarah Todd, Deseret News: https://www.deseret.com/sports/2020/1/19/21071545/utah-jazz-best-possession-of-the-season

From Aaron Falk, utahjazz.com: https://www.nba.com/jazz/news/roundup-utah-jazz-share-ball-and-get-back-their-winning-ways-123-101-victory-over-sacramento

- Can Sign-Stealing Happen In The NBA? (from Danny Small, elitesportsny.com):

Read it here: https://elitesportsny.com/2020/01/18/can-sign-stealing-happen-in-the-nba-brett-brown-says-yes-and-no/

- The POR-SAC Trade (from John Hollinger, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1545228/2020/01/19/hollinger-portlands-kent-bazemore-trade-likely-opens-door-for-further-moves-to-get-them-under-tax-line/

From Jason Quick, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/1544122/2020/01/18/unable-to-wait-for-his-shot-to-fall-trail-blazers-trade-kent-bazemore-to-kings-for-trevor-ariza/

From Jeff Siegel, Early Bird Rights: https://earlybirdrights.com/2020/01/18/trade-analysis-kent-bazemore-sacramento-kings-trevor-ariza-portland-trail-blazers/