Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 10/17/19
- ATL: Trae Young Spent Time This Offseason Learning From His Idol Steve Nash (from Marc J. Spears, The Undefeated):
Read it here: https://theundefeated.com/features/trae-young-gets-schooled-by-steve-nash-its-all-about-what-he-sees-on-the-court/
- ATL: Hawks Could Be On Cusp Of Something Special (from Brad Botkin, CBS Sports):
- CHI: Starting Satoransky Is An Easy Call For Coach Boylen (from Jason Patt, Forbes):
From Sam Smith, bulls.com: https://www.nba.com/bulls/features/opening-night-starters-are-set
- DAL: Breaking Down Josh Reaves' Offense (from Dakota Schmidt, Ridiculous Upside):
Read and watch it here: https://www.ridiculousupside.com/2019/10/16/20918313/breaking-down-the-offensive-play-of-dallas-mavericks-two-way-player-josh-reaves-texas-legends
- DAL: Finding The Right Balance In Crowded Backcourt Will Be Crucial (from Jasmyn Winbish, CBS Sports):
- DET: Frazier & Galloway Live The D-League Creed: "Always Ready" (from Keith Langlois, pistons.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/pistons/features/frazier-galloway-live-d-league-creed-always-ready-and-team-lead-pistons-win-charlotte
- GSW: Steph Isn't Concerned About Workload (from Marcus Thompson II, The Athletic):
- HOU: Harden On Westbrook: "We Need Each Other" (from Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle):
- IND: McConnell Shaking Up Pacers Backcourt (from Mark Montieth, pacers.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/pacers/news/mcconnell-shaking-pacers-backcourt
- LAL: Film Room: How The Lakers Can Free Up Their Shooters (from Pete Zayas, Silver Screen And Roll):
Read and watch it here: https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2019/10/16/20911380/laker-film-room-beating-top-locks-how-lakers-can-help-their-shooters-get-open-video-youtube
- LAL: The Keys To LBJ's Longevity (from Dr Rajpal Brar, Silver Screen And Roll):
- MIN: Assessing The Wolves' Rookie Scale Players (from Shandel Richardson, The Athletic):
Read and watch it here: https://theathletic.com/1292491/2019/10/15/2019-nba-rookie-scale-rankings-no-20-minnesota-timberwolves/
- MIN: Naz Reid Wields Familiar Skills (from Kent Youngblood, Star Tribune):
Read it here: http://www.startribune.com/naz-reid-wields-familiar-skills-as-a-wolves-center/563249292/
- NOP: The Pels Are Using Zion Like A Running Back And It's Working (from Mike Prada, SBNation):
Read and watch it here: https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2019/10/16/20913955/zion-williamson-pelicans-rookie-usage-play-types
- NOP: What To Make Of Zion's 1st Week (from Scott Rafferty, NBA.com):
From Jack Winter, Basketball Insiders: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-daily-already-zion-williamson-has-importance/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
- NOP: Managing Guard Minutes Will Be Difficult (from Scott Kushner, The Advocate):
Read it here: https://www.nola.com/sports/pelicans/article_95981c1a-f074-11e9-91e0-8b93cd6b81ac.html
- PHI: Richardson Could Supercharge The Sixers' Title Run (from Michael Lee, The Athletic):
- PHI: Does Pelle Deserve A Spot On 15-Man Roster? (from Matty Breisch, Section 215):
Read it here: https://section215.com/2019/10/16/philadelphia-76ers-norvel-pelle-shine/
- PHO: Q & A: Assistant Coach Darko Rajakovic (from Gina Mizell, The Athletic):
- TOR: Nurse Says He Needs More From Newcomers (from Mie Ganter, Toronto Sun ):
Read it here: https://torontosun.com/sports/basketball/nba/toronto-raptors/shots-fired-raptors-coach-nurse-needs-more-from-newcomers
From Eric Koreen, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/1299307/2019/10/16/nick-nurse-is-showing-hes-not-afraid-to-flex-with-any-underperforming-raptors/
- UTA: Thoughts On Loss To Blazers (from Andy Larsen, Salt Lake Tribune):
Read and watch it here: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/2019/10/17/jazz-blazers-analysis-by/
- The Pull-Up 3 Revolution (from Louis Zatzman, The Step Back):
Read and watch it here: https://fansided.com/2019/10/17/nba-season-preview-2019-20-pull-3-revolution/
- Central Division Preview (from John Hollinger, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1293821/2019/10/16/hollinger-nba-division-previews-central/
- The Art Of Sticking Around In The NBA (from Dan Devine, The Ringer):
Read it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2019/10/17/20917755/nba-kendrick-perkins-sticking-around
- Top Rookies Not Named Zion (from Zach Buckley, Bleacher Report):
Read it here: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2858385-ja-morant-tyler-herro-and-the-nba-rookies-you-need-to-know-not-named-zion
- Women Impacting The NBA In Various Roles, Including 11 As Assistant Coaches (from AP):
Read it here: https://www.foxsports.com/nba/story/women-impacting-nba-in-various-roles-11-assistant-coaches-101719
- Recap Of 2019 Draft Pick Signings (from Luke Adams, Hoops Rumors):
Read it here: https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2019/10/recap-of-2019-nba-draft-pick-signings.html
- 100 Points Isn't The "Magic Number" For A Win Anymore (from AP):
Read it here: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2019/10/16/the-nbas-magic-number-for-victories-isnt-100-anymore/40329075/
- Why Are NBA Analytics & Mid-Range Jumpers Fighting Each Other? (from Adam Spinella, The Basketball Writers):
Read it here: https://bballwriters.com/analytics/why-are-nba-analytics-and-mid-range-jumpers-fighting-each-other/