Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 10/1/16
- Ben Simmons' Injury (from Keith Pompey, Philly.com):
Read it here: http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/76ers-rookie-Ben-Simmons-could-miss-8-weeks-with-broken-foot.html and from Kyle Neubeck, Liberty Ballers: http://www.libertyballers.com/2016/10/1/13129270/ben-simmons-broken-foot-sixers-surgery-joel-embiid-the-process-bryan-colangelo
Taj Gibson Is The Last Bull Standing From 2010-11 EC Finalists (from KC Johnson, Chicago Tribune):
Read it here: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-taj-gibson-bulls-training-camp-spt-1001-20160930-story.html
- Celtics Need To Juice Their 3-Point Attack (from Ian Levy, Nylon Calculus):
Read it here: http://nyloncalculus.com/2016/09/30/boston-celtics-juice-three-point-attack/
- Jeremy Lin's Yearlong Jumper Overhaul Is Nearly Complete (from Brian Lewis, NY Post):
Read it here: http://nypost.com/2016/10/01/jeremy-lins-yearlong-jumper-overhaul-is-nearly-complete/
- How The Westbrook Solo Act Will Work (from Zach Lowe, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/17675910/how-russell-westbrook-solo-act-play-oklahoma-city-kevin-durant
- Blazers Working Out Ways To Use NBA's New Real-Time Video Rule (from Joe Freeman, Oregon Live):
Read it here: http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2016/09/trail_blazers_ironing_out_ways_to_use_nbas_new_rea.html
- Justin Anderson Q & A (from Oliver Maroney, Basketball Insiders):
Read it here: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/justin-anderson-on-offseason-improvements-life-as-a-maverick/
- Alex Len's Maturation (from Paul Coro, azcentral.com):
Read it here: http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2016/09/30/alex-len-maturing-out-instable-phoenix-suns-years/91354314/
- Stackhouse's Love For The Game Is Vital To His Transition To D-League Coach (from Jon Fawkes, dleague.nba.com):
Read it here: http://dleague.nba.com/news/jerry-stackhouse-transition-nba-star-head-coach-raptors-905/
- The Metamorphosis Of Kevin Durant (from Sai Mohan, Hoops Habit):
Read it here: http://hoopshabit.com/2016/09/30/the-metamorphosis-of-kevin-durant/
- The Young Wolves Reflect On KG's Impact (from Jared Zwerling, NBPA):
Read it here: http://nbpa.com/what-kg-meant-to-me-the-young-wolves-reflect-on-kevin-garnetts-lasting-impact/
- Defensive Upgrade Is Key To Pelicans' Success (from Quentin Haynes, Hoops Habit):
Read it here: http://hoopshabit.com/2016/09/30/new-orleans-pelicans-defensive-upgrade-key-regular-season-success/
- Top Ten Candidates For Exec Of The Year (from Gerald Bourguet, Hoops Habit):
Read it here: http://hoopshabit.com/2016/10/01/nba-top-10-candidates-executive-year-award-2016-17/
- Davis Bertans Is Hoping His Perseverance Pays Off (from Ian Thomsen, NBA.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/2016/news/features/ian_thomsen/09/29/san-antonio-spurs-david-bertrans-rookie-feature/index.html
- Jeff Green's Heart Surgery Made Him Stronger (from Brian Schmitz, Orlando Sentinel):
Read it here: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-magic-jeff-green-brian-schmitz-1001-20160930-column.html
- Lance Thomas/Marshall Plumlee Looking To Help Knicks' Revamped Front Line (from Adam Zagoria, sny.tv):
Read it here: https://www.sny.tv/college-recruiting/news/duke-guys-thomas-plumlee-looking-to-help-knicks-revamped-front-line/204228180
- The Training Camp Contract (from Bobby Marks, Yahoo Sports):
Read it here: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/front-office-insider-the-training-camp-contract-161058008.html
- Trying Out For Nets' D-League Team Beats Playing In Mongolia (from Scott Cacciola, NY Times):
Read it here: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/01/sports/basketball/why-try-out-for-nets-new-d-league-team-it-beats-playing-in-mongolia.html