Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 10/1/18
- The 2018-19 League Pass Rankings, Part One (from Zach Lowe, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24846824/zach-lowe-2018-19-nba-league-pass-rankings-part-1
- BOS: Quality 3-Pointers On Celtics' Menu (from Steve Bulpett, Boston Herald):
Read it here: http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/celtics/2018/09/bulpett_lots_of_3_pointers_on_celtics_menu_this_season
- CHI: Markkanen's Out 6-8 Weeks: Now What? (from Ryan Borja, bullsconf.com):
Read it here: https://bullsconf.com/markkaens-out-6-8-weeks-now-what-dd066ece1e87
- DAL: The Mavs Could Be Better Than You Think, Sooner Than You Think (from Kevin O'Connor, The Ringer):
Read it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2018/10/1/17921946/mavs-luka-doncic
- LAL: Key Takeaways From LBJ's Lakers Debut (from Jeff Zilgitt, USA Today):
Read it here: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2018/10/01/lebron-james-lakers-preseason-debut-key-takeaways/1484453002/
- LAL: Observations From Training Camp (from Dave McMenamin, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24850639/rajon-rondo-los-angeles-lakers-praises-defense-brandon-ingram
- MIA: Whiteside The Big Positive In Heat's Preseason Opener (from Anthony Chicang, Miami Herald):
Read it here: https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article219252775.html
- MIN: Wolves Facing Rising Pressure In The Butler Saga (from Sam Amick, The Athletic):
- NYK: What Fizdale Wants From Hezonja (from Greg Joyce, NY Post):
Read it here: https://nypost.com/2018/10/01/knicks-want-free-agent-addition-get-more-greedy-on-offense/
- OKC: Grading The Thunder Roster (from NBA Math):
Read it here: https://nbamath.com/crystalbasketball-ranking-the-oklahoma-city-thunder-for-2018-19/
- OKC: Takeaways From Blue & White Scrimmage (from Nick Gallo, thunder.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/thunder/recap-blueandwhite-180930
- OKC: Schroder Could Lead Thunder To New Heights (from Chris Guest, 94 Feet Report):
Read and watch it here: https://94feetreport.com/dennis-schr%C3%B6der-could-lead-thunder-to-new-post-kd-heights-176f8fd9d51e
- PHO: Suns' Preseason Keys (from Duane Rankin, Arizona Republic):
Read it here: https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2018/09/30/phoenix-suns-preseason-keys-point-guard-offense/1478367002/
- POR: Blazers Shoot For Improvement (from Kerry Eggers, Portland Tribune):
Read it here: https://pamplinmedia.com/pt/12-sports/407212-304743-blazers-shoot-for-improvement
- POR: Setting A Baseline For Blazers' Assists This Season (from TeamMom, Blazer's Edge):
Read it here: https://www.blazersedge.com/2018/9/30/17919834/baseline-assists-offense-trail-blazers-lillard-mccollum
- SAS: The Debut Of The New-Look Spurs (from Michael C. Wright, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24852892/demar-derozan-makes-debut-san-antonio-spurs-not-worried-all
- TOR: Simplifying The Offense Is Just One Step In Acclimating Kawhi (from Eric Koreen, he Athletic):
- TOR: Raptors Have Two Weeks To Prepare Their Defense (from Doug Smith, Toronto Star):
Read it here: https://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2018/09/30/raptors-have-two-weeks-to-prepare-their-defence.html
- TOR: Miles Looking To Overcome Defensive-Minded Depth on The Wing (from Eric Koreen, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/557899/2018/09/30/c-j-miles-looking-to-overcome-raptors-defensive-minded-depth-on-the-wing/
- The Next EC Dynasty Could Depend On The...Sacramento Kings (from Bryan Mears, The Action Network):
Read it here: https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/basketball-betting-nba-celtics-76ers-kings-2018-2019-draft
- EuroLeague Top 100 Players, 91-100 (from Antonis Stroggylakis, Eurohoops.net):
Rea it here: https://www.eurohoops.net/en/trademarks/745639/euroleague-top-100-players-of-2018-2019-91-100/
- Josh Boone: Finding A Home In The NBL (from Matthew Kipp, Liberty Ballers):
Read it here: https://www.libertyballers.com/2018/10/1/17919634/josh-boone-nbl