Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 10/15/19

- BOS: Carsen Edwards Stakes His Claim (from Adam Taylor, Hoops Habit):

Read it here: https://hoopshabit.com/2019/10/15/boston-celtics-carsen-edwards-stakes-claim/

- CHI: LaVine Is Committed To Defensive Improvement (from Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1293215/2019/10/14/im-tired-of-people-talking-shit-about-my-defense-zach-lavine-is-serious-about-being-a-two-way-player/

- CLE: Brad Stevens On Coach Beilein (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com):

Read it here: https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2019/10/brad-stevens-on-cavaliers-coach-john-beilein-he-will-do-a-great-job-in-cleveland-will-be-a-lot-quicker-than-i-was.html

- DEN: Analyzing The Potential For A "Sliding" Starting Lineup (from Eric Spyropolous, nuggets.com):

Read it here: https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/denver-nuggets-potential-for-sliding-starting-lineup-101519

- DEN: MPJ Posts Another Strong Performance (from Brandon Ewing, Denver Stiffs):

Read and watch it here: https://www.denverstiffs.com/2019/10/14/20915121/watch-michael-porter-jr-posts-another-strong-performance

- IND: On Brogdon Turning The Offense Inside-Out (from Caitlin Cooper, Indy Cornrows):

Read it here: https://www.indycornrows.com/2019/10/14/20909913/on-malcolm-brogdon-turning-the-offense-inside-out

- MIA: Takeaways From Win Over Hawks (from Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald):

Read it here: https://www.indycornrows.com/2019/10/14/20909913/on-malcolm-brogdon-turning-the-offense-inside-out

- MIA: Herro Is Cramming Away In The Video Room (from Ira Winderman, SunSentinel):

Read it here: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/fl-sp-miami-heat-tyler-herro-20191015-slwi2hibbfggvfguet7hckf6em-story.html

- MIL: Korver's Passing Will Be Valuable (from Adam McGee, Behind The Buck Pass):

Read it here: https://behindthebuckpass.com/2019/10/15/milwaukee-bucks-kyle-korver-underrated-passing-ability-will-valuable/

- MIN: Culver Is Learning On The Fly (from Chris Hine, Star Tribune):

Read it here: http://www.startribune.com/wolves-jarrett-culver-trying-to-get-up-to-speed-as-nba-rookie/562946032/

From Douglas Farmer, Basketball Insiders: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-daily-jarrett-culver-ready-for-point-guard-duties/

- MIN: RoCo's Knee Is Fine; Now Working On Rhythm & Conditioning (from Kent Youngblood, Star Tribune):

Read it here: http://www.startribune.com/wolves-robert-covington-says-knee-is-healthy-now-working-on-rhythm-and-conditioning/563100252/

- NOP: The Common Theme That Ties Zion's Game Together (from Brad Botkin, CBS Sports):

Read it here: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/zion-williamson-has-somehow-exceeded-the-hype-this-preseason-and-one-common-theme-ties-his-game-together/

- NOP: Areas Where Zion Could Struggle As A Rookie (from Jonathan Wasserman, Bleacher Report):

Read and watch it here: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2857989-areas-where-zion-williamson-could-struggle-during-rookie-season

- NOP: Grading The Pelicans (from NBA Math):

Read it here: https://nbamath.com/crystalbasketball-ranking-the-new-orleans-pelicans-for-2019-20/

- NYK: Grading The Knicks (from NBA Math):

Read it here: https://nbamath.com/crystalbasketball-ranking-the-new-york-knicks-for-2019-20/

- OKC: Diallo Shows Defensive Chops In Thunder Loss (from Maddie Lee, The Oklahoman):

Read it here: https://oklahoman.com/article/5644105/hamidou-diallo-shows-defensive-chops-in-thunder-loss

- OKC: Burton Continues To Present Case For Increased Playing Time (from Tamberlyn Richardson, Thunderous Intentions):

Read and watch it here: https://thunderousintentions.com/2019/10/15/okc-thunder-deonte-burton-increased-minutes/

- POR: How The Blazers Are Continuing To Build Team Chemistry (from Jamie Hudson, NBC Sports):

Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest/portland-trail-blazers/how-trail-blazers-are-continuing-build-team-chemistry

- UTA: Jazz Can't Stop Anyone From Scoring For 3rd Straight Game (from Andy Larsen, Salt Lake Tribune):

Read it here: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/2019/10/15/triple-team-jazz-cant/

- NBA Players Dish On The Moment They Made Their 1st Basket (from ESPN):

Read it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27747500/my-first-basket-nba-players-dish-moment-made-it

- Each Team's "Player To Get Excited About" (from Jonathan Wasserman, Bleacher Report):

Read it here: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2857445-1-player-on-every-nba-team-to-get-excited-about-in-2019-20#slide0