Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 10/6/18
- BKN: Jarrett Allen's Glaring Weakness (from Brian Lewis, NY Post):
Read it here: https://nypost.com/2018/10/06/jarrett-allens-glaring-weakness-a-big-problem-for-nets-coach/
- CHA: The Importance Of Keeping Cody Zeller Healthy (from Rick Bonnell, Charlotte Observer):
Read it here: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article219556870.html
- CLE: Can The Cavs' Plan Work? (from Terry Pluto, cleveland.com):
Read it here: https://www.cleveland.com/pluto/index.ssf/2018/10/cleveland_cavaliers_can_their.html
- CLE: After Horrible Playoff Run, Clarkson Changed His Diet & HIs Workouts (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com):
Read it here: https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2018/10/how_jordan_clarkson_changed_hi.html
From Marla Ridenour, Ohio.com: https://www.ohio.com/sports/20181005/summer-of-growth-for-cavaliers-jordan-clarkson-includes-new-diet-sessions-with-coach-tyronn-lue
- DEN: Nuggets' Depth: Untested But Ready For The Challenge (from Zach Mikash, Denver Stiffs):
Read and watch it here: https://www.denverstiffs.com/2018/10/6/17941062/the-denver-nuggets-depth-is-untested-but-ready-for-the-challenge
- GSW: Ron Adams Again Named #1 NBA Assistant Coach (from Monte Poole, NBC Sports):
Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/warriors-coach-ron-adams-again-humbled-being-named-top-nba-assistant
- IND: Q & A: Tyreke Evans (from James Herbert, CBS Sports):
Read it here: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/tyreke-evans-loves-the-pacers-mindset-we-all-feel-like-we-can-be-no-1-in-wide-open-east/
- LAC: Tobias Harris Can Be Clips' Go-To Guy, Per His Mentor George Gervin (from Jovan Buha, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/554124/2018/10/04/tobias-harris-can-be-the-clippers-go-to-guy-just-ask-his-mentor-george-gervin/
- LAL: How Does LBJ Fit In With Lakers? (from Coach Nick, BBall Breakdown):
Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=WIPfsSFHS-M
- LAL: Ingram's Star On The Rise (from Mike Trudell, lakers.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/lakers/news/181018-ingram-star-on-the-rise
From Bill Oram, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/572524/2018/10/06/brandon-ingram-sets-realistic-goal-for-2018-19-i-want-to-be-an-all-star/
- MEM: MarShon Brooks: "Professional Bucket Getter" (from Mark Giannotto, Commercial Appeal):
- MIA: Heat Preseason A Forward-Thinking Opportunity (from Ira Winderman, SunSentinel):
Read it here: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/fl-sp-miami-heat-main-s20181006-story.html
- MIA: Heat, Spoelstra Adjust To Non-Contact NBA (from Ira Winderman, SunSentinel):
Read it here: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/fl-sp-ira-nba-column-20181006-story.html
- MIL: Antetokounmpo's Time Has Arrived (from Matt Moore, The Action Network):
Read and watch it here: https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/giannis-antetokounmpo-mvp-betting-odds-matt-moore-2018
- MIN: An Early Call To Circle The Wagons After Rout By OKC (from Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/572383/2018/10/06/an-early-call-to-circle-the-wagons-after-lifeless-wolves-routed-by-the-thunder/
From John Meyer, Canis Hoopus: https://www.canishoopus.com/2018/10/6/17944204/thunder-113-wolves-101-preseason-reality-check
- NYK: Fizdale Is Giving Clyde Frazier The Chance He's Been Craving (from Marc Berman, NY Post):
Read it here: https://nypost.com/2018/10/04/knicks-coach-giving-clyde-frazier-chance-hes-been-craving/
- OKC: Roberson Will Be Out Longer Than Expected (from Paolo Uggetti, The Ringer):
Read it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2018/10/5/17942948/andre-roberson-delayed
From Brad Botkin, CBS Sports: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/why-andre-robersons-injury-setback-puts-the-thunders-playoff-chances-in-jeopardy/
- OKC: Dennis Schroder Savors Second Chance To Make NBA Impression (from Brett Dawson, The Athletic):
Read it here:https://theathletic.com/571919/2018/10/05/dennis-schroder-savors-second-chance-to-make-an-nba-impression/
From Reid Belew, Thunderous Intentions: https://thunderousintentions.com/2018/10/06/okc-thunder-dennis-schroder/
- ORL: Film Room: Aaron Gordon Becoming More Complete Player (from Josh Cohen, magic.com):
Read and watch it here: https://www.nba.com/magic/news/film-room-aaron-gordon-flamengo-20181005
- ORL: Q & A: Jonathan Issac (from James Herbert, CBS Sports):
- PHI: Landry Shamet Is Shining In Preseason Play (from Liberty Ballers):
Read it here: https://www.libertyballers.com/2018/10/6/17945126/landry-shamet-sixers-preseason
- POR: Video Breakdown: Terry Stotts' Horns Offensive Set (from Dane Delgado, NBC Sports):
Read and watch it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest/portland-trail-blazers/breakdown-staple-terry-stotts-offense-horns
- POR: Point Forward Evan Turner (from Dwight Jaynes, NBC Sports):
Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest/portland-trail-blazers/point-forward-evan-turner-post-wise-im-championship-big
- UTA: How Sefolosha Elevates Teammates' Play (from Dan Clayton, Salt City Hoops):
Read and watch it here: http://saltcityhoops.com/thabo-factor-sefolosha-elevate-teammates/
- WAS: Despite Postseason Snub, Satoransky Enters Third Season With Confidence (from Candace Buckner, Washington Post):
- Larry Brown Can't Stop Coaching (from Mike Vorkunov, The Athletic):
- An Oral History Of The Sonics' Final Game At KeyArena (from Percy Allen, Seattle Times):
- The NBA Big Man Isn't Disappearing, Just Evolving (from John Schuhmann, NBA.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/article/2018/10/04/best-big-men-each-division-nba-2018-19-season
- EuroLeague Top 100 Players, 41-50 (from Antonis Stroggylakis, Eurohoops.net):
Read it here: https://www.eurohoops.net/en/trademarks/748431/euroleague-top-100-players-of-2018-2019-50-41/