Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 10/12/18
- BKN: The Nets Finally Control Their Own Destiny (from Eric Spyropolous, The Step Back):
Read it here: https://fansided.com/2018/10/10/nba-season-preview-2018-19-nets-fcontrol-destiny/
- BOS: Is Horford The Most Important Celtic? (from Matt John, Basketball Insiders):
Read it here: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-daily-al-horford-is-the-most-important-celtic/
- BOS: How Horford Can Continue To Improve (from Thomas King, Hardwood Houdini);
Read and watch it here: https://hardwoodhoudini.com/2018/10/11/boston-celtics-3-ways-al-horford-can-keep-improving-thirties/
- CLE: Which Cav Had The Best Training Camp? (from Joe Vardon, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/583478/2018/10/11/which-cavalier-was-best-in-training-camp-we-asked-the-candidates/
- DEN: Q & A: Michael Porter, Jr (from Paolo Uggetti, The Ringer):
Read it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2018/10/12/17966116/michael-porter-jr-q-a
- GSW: Quinn Cook Could Be Poised For Breakout Year (from Patrick Murray, Forbes):
Read it here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/patrickmurray/2018/10/12/quinn-cook-could-be-poised-for-a-breakout-year/#1147cf626622
- GSW: The Dubs' Favorite JaVale Memories (from Anthony Slater, The Athletic):
- LAL: Landing LeBron: Jeanie Buss & The Kobe Assist (from Sam Amick, The Athletic):
- LAL: Will The Lakers Make The Playoffs? (from Ben Falk, Cleaning The Glass);
Read it here: https://cleaningtheglass.com/will-the-lakers-make-the-playoffs/
- LAL: Film Room: Lonzo Returns (from Pete Zayas, Lakers Film Room):
Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0eE2jZJpqk
- MIA: Hassan Whiteside Wants To Be Unleashed (from Tom Haberstroh, Bleacher Report):
Read it here: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2800225-hassan-whiteside-is-ready-to-cook
- MIN: Why Do The Wolves Want Josh Richardson So Badly? (from Jake Paynting, Canis Hoopus):
Read and watch it here: https://www.canishoopus.com/2018/10/11/17958434/josh-richardson-maimi-heat-minnesota-timberwolves-want-badly-nba-trade
- NYK: Is Ntilikina The Knicks' PG Of The Future? (from Mike Vorkunov, The Athletic):
- NYK: Fizdale Wants To See How Ntilikina Does Defending Some PFs (from Barbara Barker, Newsday):
- OKC: Can Schroder & Westbrook Form A Dynamic Duo? (from Erik Horne, newsok.com):
Read it here: https://newsok.com/article/5610253/can-dennis-schroder-and-russell-westbrook-form-a-dynamic-duo
- OKC: Grant And Patterson Are Keys To Thunder's Faster Play (from Jenni Carlson, newsok.com):
Read it here: https://newsok.com/article/5610248/why-grant-patterson-are-key-to-thunders-quest-for-faster-play
- ORL: Vucevic: Consistent & Still Improving (from Chris Hays, Orlando Sentinel):
Read it here: https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-sp-orlando-magic-nik-vucevic-1012-story.html
- ORL: Can The Magic Overcome Their PG Issue? (from Brandon Jefferson, The Step Back):
Read and watch it here: https://fansided.com/2018/10/10/nba-season-preview-2018-19-magic-overcome-point-guard-issue/
- PHO: James Jones Has Already Made His Mark On The Suns (from Brendon Kleen, Bright Side Of The Sun):
Read it here: https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2018/10/12/17966810/james-jones-made-mark-phoenix-suns-before-general-manager
- PHO: Bender's Future In Phoenix Looks Bleak (from Evan Sidery, Bright Side Of The Sun):
Read it here: https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2018/10/11/17964772/after-summer-league-preseason-dragan-bender-future-bleak-phoenix-suns
From Adam Maynes, Valley Of The Suns: https://valleyofthesuns.com/2018/10/11/phoenix-suns-just-cut-dragan-bender/
- POR: Does Taking More Three-Pointers Really Make For A Great Offense? (from Robert Flom, Blazer's Edge):
Read it here: https://www.blazersedge.com/2018/10/11/17962932/portland-trail-blazers-offense-three-pointers-preseason-2018
- SAC: How The Kings Plan To Push The Pace (from Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee):
Read it here: https://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article219827610.html
- UTA: The Jazz' Embarrassment Of Riches On The Bench (from Jordan Cummings, SLC Dunk):
- WAS: Grading The Wizards' Roster (from NBA Math):
Read it here: https://nbamath.com/crystalbasketball-ranking-the-washington-wizards-for-2018-19/
- Inside Brian Bowen's New Path To The NBA And What It Means (from Mike Schmitz, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/24948490/inside-brian-bowen-new-path-nba-draft-means
- Refs Are Using Psychology To Keep Up With The Pace Of The Modern NBA (from Ben Dowsett, SBNation):
Read and watch it here: https://www.sbnation.com/2018/10/12/17961936/nba-referee-official-job-stats-psychology-calls
- Are Curry & Harden Breaking The Rules? (from Coach Nick/Ronnie Nunn, BBall Breakdown):
Read it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCzAE6yZgps
- The Art Of The Sidle: The Slickest Move In NBA Media (from Bryan Curtis, The Ringer):
Read it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2018/10/11/17963540/art-of-the-sidle-slickest-move-in-nba-media
- Ranking All 30 Bench Units (from Colin Ward-Heninger, CBS Sports):
- How Does The Luxury Tax Work? (from Frank Urbina, Hoops Hype):
Read it here: https://hoopshype.com/2018/10/11/nba-luxury-tax/
- Sleepers, Breakout Candidates & More (from The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/578696/2018/10/11/the-athletic-nba-writers-share-their-sleepers-breakouts-dynasty-candidates-and-more/
- Two-Way Contracts Have Given Teams A Powerful Tool (from Tim Bontemps, Washington Post):
- Tex Winter Was A Stickler For Details (from Dan Woike, LA Times):
Read it here: http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/nba/la-sp-tex-winter-appreciation-20181011-story.html