Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 10/8/16
- Thunder Limitations Will Be Tested Without Durant (from Rob Mahoney, Sports Illustrated):
Read it here: http://www.si.com/nba/2016/10/06/thunder-warriors-russell-westbrook-kevin-durant-serge-ibaka
- Jabari Parker In Playmaker Land (from Adam Paris, brewhoop.com):
Read it here: http://www.brewhoop.com/2016/10/6/13114248/jabari-parker-in-playmaking-land
- Markieff Morris: "Good Skills Along With Edge And Toughness" (from Candace Buckner, Washington Post):
- What Brett Brown Expects From Joel Embiid (from Jessica Camerato, csnphilly.com):
Read it here: http://www.csnphilly.com/philadelphia-76ers/brown-embiid-be-sixers-offensive-focal-point-has-it-tim-duncan and from Derek Bodner, phillymag.com: http://www.phillymag.com/news/2016/10/08/joel-embiid-is-the-focal-point-of-the-76ers-future/
- Spencer Dinwiddie Emerging As Dependable Option Behind Rondo (from Vincent Goodwill, csnchicago.com):
Read it here: http://www.csnchicago.com/chicago-bulls/spencer-dinwiddie-emerging-dependable-option-behind-rondo
- Video: How The Celtics Attack In The Halfcourt (from Coach Nick, BBall Breakdown):
Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=AajbUQhyfXc
- Analyzing The Celtics' Early Offense (from John Schuhmann, NBA.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/article/2016/10/07/one-team-one-stat-boston-celtics-early-shot-clock
- Avery Bradley Wants To Be Seen As A Two-Way Player (from Chris Forsberg, ESPN):
Read it here: http://insider.espn.com/blog/boston/celtics/post/_/id/4724153/avery-bradley-i-want-people-to-see-me-as-a-two-way-player
- Richaun Holmes Belongs In Talk About Sixers' Big Men (from Bob Cooney, philly.com):
Read it here: http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20161009_Cooney__Richaun_Holmes_belongs_in_talk_about_Sixers__big_men.html
- Larry Nance, Jr (from Shahan Ahmed, NBC Los Angeles):
Read it here http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/Larry-Nance-Jr-talks-Crohns-Randle-Lakers-396346551.html and from Harrison Faigen, silverscreenandroll.com: http://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2016/10/7/13206500/la-lakers-larry-nance-jr-starting-julius-randle-stats-analysis
- The Suns And Earl Watson Are Investing Heavily In Tyler Ulis (from Tyler Emerick, suns.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/suns/blog/suns-earl-watson-investing-heavily-tyler-ulis-nba-future
- Analyzing the Impact Of Gordon Hayward's Injury (from Ryan McDonald, Deseret News):
Read it here: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865664310/Utah-Jazz-Analyzing-the-impact-of-the-injury-to-Gordon-Hayward.html?pg=all
- Coach Joerger And DeMarcus Cousins (from Sean Deveney, Sporting News):
Read it here: http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/demarcus-cousins-dave-joerger-kings-offense-breakdown-trade/14ker8r7sx0tf1ovzqs1ztgtqr
- Can Michael Kidd-Gilchrist's Return Push The Hornets To The Next Level? (from Jordan Greer, Sporting News):
Read it here: http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/michael-kidd-gilchrist-hornets-injury-comeback-outlook/ywjouf23550z1x16wxmp6pwjt
- The Rockets' 2015-16 Defensive Regression (from John Schuhmann, NBA.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/article/2016/10/07/one-team-one-stat-houston-rockets-3-point-defense
- Yogi Ferrell: Energizer Bunny (from Brian Lewis, NY Post):
Read it here: http://nypost.com/2016/10/07/the-energizer-bunny-electric-rookie-pg-trying-to-make-nets/
- Noah Vonleh's Pent-Up Aggression (from Joe Freeman, Oregon Live):
Read it here: http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2016/10/noah_vonleh_unleashes_pent-up_aggression_leads_por.html
- KG Was The NBA's Future (from Neil Paine, fivethirtyeight.com):
Read it here: http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/kevin-garnett-was-the-nbas-future/
- "NBA Open Court Coaches' Edition" Is Peak Programming (from Tim McDonough, Hoops Critic):
Read it here: http://hoopscritic.com/nba-open-court-coaches-edition-is-peak-sports-programming/
- The Spurs Evolve Again (from Tim McDonough, Hoops Critic):
Read it here: http://hoopscritic.com/uncommonly-consistent-the-spurs-evolve-again/
- Rockets Making Defense A Priority (from Calvin Watkins, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/blog/houston-rockets/post/_/id/2870/dantoni-known-for-offense-but-rockets-making-d-a-priority
- Expectations For Harrison Barnes (from Cole Mentzel, Hoops Habit):
Read and view it here: http://hoopshabit.com/2016/10/08/dallas-mavericks-expectations-for-harrison-barnes-in-2016-17/
- Justise Winslow's Increased Role And Opportunity (from Cole Zwicker, Upside And Motor):
Read and view it here: http://upsidemotor.com/2016/10/08/justise-winslow-miami-heat-nba/
- Kay Felder (from Terry Pluto, cleveland.com):
Read it here: http://www.cleveland.com/pluto/index.ssf/2016/10/cleveland_cavaliers_have_terry_69.html
- Lance Stephenson's Versatility (from Rick Stone, Pelican Debrief):
Read it here: http://pelicandebrief.com/2016/10/08/lance-stephenson-flexibility-earn-spot-new-orleans-pelicans/
- Nuggets' Season Preview (from Adam Mares, Denver Stiffs):
Read it here: http://www.denverstiffs.com/2016/10/7/13152872/sb-nation-denver-nuggets-season-preview
- Pistons' Season Preview (from Sean Corp, Detroit Bad Boys):
Read it here: http://www.detroitbadboys.com/2016/10/6/13192118/detroit-pistons-2016-17-season-preview
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