Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis: 10/18/19

- BOS: Edwards And Waters Emerge As Key Roster Additions (from Gary Washburn, Boston Globe):

Read it here: https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/celtics/2019/10/16/onhoop/SrSHxGlvBHjYZvCdyG7lGN/story.html

- BOS: The Overlooked Key To A Breakout Season For Tatum (from A. Sherrod Blakely, NBC Sports):

Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/celtics/key-jayson-tatums-breakout-season-thats-not-being-talked-about

- CHA: Borrego's Approach Is Different This Year (from Rick Bonnell, Charlotte Observer):

Read it here: https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article236320403.html

- CHI: Rookie White Buries Poor Summer League With Stellar Preseason (from KC Johnson, NBC Sports):

Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/bulls-coby-white-buries-poor-summer-league-stellar-preseason

- CLE: Cavs' Outlook: Plenty Of Losses But Hope For Rebuild (from Kelsey Russo, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1302344/2019/10/18/nba-beat-writer-outlooks-cavs-bracing-for-plenty-of-losses-but-trio-of-rookies-provide-hope-for-rebuild/

- DEN: The Nuggets' Dress Rehearsal (from Harrison Wind, DNVR):

Read it here: https://thednvr.com/the-nuggets-dress-rehearsal-didnt-include-michael-porter-jr/

- LAC: How The Clippers Will Unleash Their New Superstar Duo (from Kevin Arnovitz, ESPN):

Read it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27853716/how-clippers-unleash-their-new-superstar-duo

- MEM: Overcoming JJJ's Greatest Flaw (from Nathan Chester, Grizzly Bear Blues):

Read it here: https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/2019/10/18/20917216/overcoming-jaren-jackson-jr-greatest-flaw-memphis-grizzlies-nba

- MIN: RoCo, The Rebounder, Emerges (from Chris Hine, Star Tribune):

Read it here: http://www.startribune.com/robert-covington-the-rebounder-emerges-for-timberwolves/563350642/

- NOP: Zion Won't Be Taking Anyone By Surprise (from Nick Greene, Slate):

Read and watch it here: https://slate.com/culture/2019/10/zion-williamson-new-orleans-pelicans-rookie-preseason-hype.html

- NOP: Pels Show Appreciation For Frank Jackson's Skills (from Christopher Dodson, Forbes):

Read it here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/christopherdodson/2019/10/18/david-griffin-shows-appreciation-frank-jackson-subtle-style/#e23a89768165

- OKC: What We Learned About The Thunder From The Preseason (from Erik Horne, The Oklahoman):

Read it here: https://oklahoman.com/article/5644375/what-we-learned-about-the-thunder-from-the-2019-20-nba-preseason

- ORL: The Magic Showed Promise & Struggle In The Preseason (from Philip Rossman-Reich, Orlando Magic Daily):

Read it here: https://orlandomagicdaily.com/2019/10/18/orlando-magic-show-promise-struggle-preseason-ends/

- PHI: Film Breakdown: Thybulle Flashes Major Defensive Impact (from Mike O'Connor, The Athletic ):

Read and watch it here: https://theathletic.com/1293233/2019/10/18/film-breakdown-76ers-rookie-matisse-thybulle-flashes-major-defensive-impact-and-still-has-room-to-grow/

- POR: Hezonja Adds Versatility & Athleticism (from Dwight Jaynes, NBC Sports):

Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest/portland-trail-blazers/mario-hezonja-helps-trail-blazers-turn-loss-positive-experience

- SAS: Lonnie Walker Had A Defensive Coming Out Party Vs James Harden (from CharlieOCharles, Pounding The Rock):

Read and watch it here: https://www.poundingtherock.com/2019/10/17/20918639/lonnie-walker-defensive-party-against-james-harden

- TOR: Anunoby Next In Line At SF (from Josh Lewenberg, TSN):

Read it here: https://www.tsn.ca/og-anunoby-next-in-line-to-take-a-crack-at-toronto-raptors-small-forward-gig-1.1382840

- UTA: Why The Jazz Struggled On Defense In The Preseason (from Ryan Miller, KSL):

Read it here: https://www.ksl.com/article/46657571/trying-to-break-habits-of-12-years-why-the-jazz-defense-struggled-in-the-preseason

- UTA: How The Jazz' Additions Will Help Improve Their Fast Break (from Ben Dowsett, Forbes):

Read it here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bendowsett/2019/10/16/in-transition-how-the-utah-jazzs-new-additions-will-help-them-improve-on-the-fast-break/#38c1c9991234

- Previewing All 30 Teams: Takes From Anonymous Scouts (from Sports Illustrated):

Read it here: https://www.si.com/nba/2019/10/18/nba-preview-anonymous-scout-takes?xid=socialflow_twitter_si

- The Death Of Long-Term Planning In The NBA (from Michael Pina, SB Nation):

Read it here: https://www.sbnation.com/a/nba-2019-20-season-preview/death-of-long-term-planning

- Ranking The Teams: The Bottom 8 (from Kevin O'Connor, The Ringer):

Read it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2019/10/17/20917964/nba-season-tiers-power-ranking-bradley-beal-kevin-love

The Next Tier: 14-21: https://www.theringer.com/nba-preview/2019/10/18/20919923/nba-season-tiers-power-rankings-zion-williamson-luka-doncic

- Ranking The Divisions (from Colin Ward-Henninger, CBS Sports):

Read it here: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/ranking-toughest-nba-divisions-pacific-is-stacked-with-lakers-clippers-southeast-short-on-star-talent/

- 35 Random Predictions (from Zach Lowe, ESPN):

Read it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27820197/wild-nba-predictions-giannis-big-decision-trades-watch-for

- 2020 Draft: 5 Under-The-Radar Returning Players (from Trevor Magnotti, The Step Back):

Read and watch it here: https://fansided.com/2019/10/18/nba-draft-2020-5-radar-returning-players/2/

- The NBA's 1st Husband-And-Wife Officiating Duo (from Associated Press):

Read it here: https://www.tampabay.com/sports/2019/10/17/married-nba-refs-working-to-make-the-right-calls-at-home-in-tampa/

- The Midrange Debate (from Ben Falk, Cleaning The Glass):

Read it here: https://cleaningtheglass.com/the-midrange-debate/

- The Divide On Analytics (from Drew Mays, Basketball Insiders):

Read it here: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/the-divide-on-analytics/

- Figuring Out The Best Use Of The Coaches' Challenge (from Ben Dowsett, Forbes):

Read it here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bendowsett/2019/10/18/how-nba-coaches-are-approaching-their-new-challenge-capabilities/#43ded73c4fc9