Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 10/13/19
- ATL: Trae Young Interview (from Chris Haynes, Yahoo Sports):
Read it here: https://sports.yahoo.com/trae-young-i-have-a-chance-to-be-an-all-star-this-year-134350601.html
- BOS: Celtics Will Depend On A Little EuroLeague Maturity (from Mark Murphy, Boston Herald):
Read it here: https://www.bostonherald.com/2019/10/13/celtics-will-depend-on-a-little-euroleague-maturity/
- BOS: Jaylen Brown Is Working On Expanding His Game (from Adam Himmelsbach, Boston Globe):
- CHI: Thad Young Will Keep Preaching Defense To His Teammates (from Joe Cowley, Sun-Times):
Read it here: https://chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2019/10/12/20911584/bulls-veteran-thad-young-will-keep-preaching-defense-to-his-team
- CLE: Preseason Observations (from Terry Pluto, cleveland.com):
Read it here: https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2019/10/cleveland-cavaliers-scribbles-rising-collin-sexton-challenge-for-john-beilein.html
- DEN: Finding Minutes For Everyone Won't Be Easy (from Alex Labidou, nuggets.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/malone-trying-to-find-balance-20191012
- DEN: How Gary Harris' Two-Way Toughness Fits (from Mike Singer, Denver Post):
Read it here: https://www.denverpost.com/2019/10/12/nuggets-gary-harris-two-way-defender/
- GSW: Jordan Poole Is Making An Impact (from Wes Goldberg, Mercury news):
- GSW: D'Angelo & The Dubs Are Adjusting To Each Other (from Anthony Slater, The Athletic):
- HOU: Why The Rockets Listen To Tyson Chandler (from Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle):
Read it here: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rockets/article/Why-the-Rockets-listen-to-Tyson-Chandler-14517110.php
- LAC: Why Doc Rivers Is Planning A Scrimmage-Heavy Season (from Mark Medina, USA Today):
- LAC: Rivers Is Comfortable Playing Without A Traditional PG (from Andrew Greif, LA Times):
Read it here: https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2019-10-12/clippers-training-camp-report
- MEM: A Childhood Of Terror & Triumph Shaped Rookie Mark Guduric (from David Cobb, Commercial Appeal):
- MEM: Grading The Grizzlies (from NBA Math):
Read it here: https://nbamath.com/crystalbasketball-ranking-the-memphis-grizzlies-for-2019-20/
- MIA: Okpala Is Out To Prove That He Is More Than Just Book Smart (from Shandel Richardson, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1283433/2019/10/11/heat-rookie-kz-okpala-out-to-prove-on-the-court-hes-more-than-just-book-smart/
- MIA: Grading The Heat (from NBA Math):
Read it here: https://nbamath.com/crystalbasketball-ranking-the-miami-heat-for-2019-20/
- MIL: Korver Is The Perfect Role Player For The Bucks (from Adam Spinella, The Basketball Writers):
Read it here: https://bballwriters.com/profiles/kyle-korver-is-the-perfect-role-player-for-milwaukee-bucks/
- MIL: Ilyasova Looks Even Better After FIBAWC (from Matt Velzquez, jsonline.com):
- MIN: The Dubs Showed How Far The Wolves Offense Has To Go (from Adi Zhuravel, Dunking With Wolves):
Read it here: https://dunkingwithwolves.com/2019/10/13/the-warriors-showed-how-far-the-wolves-offense-has-to-go/
- NOP: Favors: Getting Comfortable In New Surroundings (from Tony Jones, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1278915/2019/10/12/after-nine-years-in-utah-derrick-favors-is-trying-to-find-his-way-in-new-orleans/
- NOP: Preseason Profile: Lonzo Ball (from Jim Eichenhofer, pelicans.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/pelicans-2019-preseason-profile-lonzo-ball
- OKC: New Expectations For Schroder (from Nick Gallo, okcthunder.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/thunder/training-camp-do-it-all-dennis-191012
- PHI: Simmons Can't Get Caught Up In Shooting Treys (from Keith Pompey, The Inquirer):
- PHI: Thybulle's Defense Is Elite (from Lucas Johnson, The Sixer Sense):
Read it here: https://thesixersense.com/2019/10/13/philadelphia-76ers-can-matisse-thybulle-become-teams-best-defender/
- UTA: Royce O'Neale Is Primed For A Bigger Role (from Ryan McDonald, Deseret News):
Read it here: https://www.deseret.com/sports/2019/10/12/20908248/royce-oneale-primed-for-bigger-role-with-the-utah-jazz-this-season
- WAS: Wizards Brought In Asst Coach Longabardi To Transform Their Defense (from Candace Buckner, Washington Post):
Read it here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/10/12/wizards-must-transform-their-defense-they-brought-coach-do-just-that/
- WAS: Wizards Best Hope For Improving On Defense Centers Around Thomas Bryant (from Chase Hughes, NBA Sports):
Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/wizards/wizards-best-hope-improving-defense-centers-around-thomas-bryant
- Classic Preseason Overreactions (from Jack Winter,ccn.com):
Read it here: https://www.ccn.com/stephen-curry-zion-williamsons-preseason-barn-burners-mean-absolutely-nothing/
- 5 Breakout Candidates (from Chicco Nacion, The Score):
Read and watch it here: https://www.thescore.com/nba/news/1835868