Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 11/24/19
- ATL: Positives To Take From Loss To Raptors (from Glen Willis, Peachtree Hoops):
Read and watch it here: https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2019/11/24/20980023/atlanta-hawks-video-breakdown-execution-improvement-toronto-raptors-recap-trae-young-hunter
- BKN: Irving Is Dealing With Shoulder Impingement: What Is It? (from Lucas Seehafer, The Step Back):
Read it here: https://fansided.com/2019/11/23/kyrie-irving-miss-3-games-shoulder-impingement-what-is-it/
- BKN: Nets' Resurgence Without Kyrie Had To Happen This Way (from Brian Lewis, NY Post):
Read it here: https://nypost.com/2019/11/23/nets-resurgence-without-kyrie-irving-had-to-happen-this-way/
- BOS: Road Trip Stars, Studs & Duds (from A. Sherrod Blakely, NBC Sports):
Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/celtics/stars-studs-and-duds-west-coast-trip-reinforces-browns-value
- BOS: Theis' Impressing With Defense (from Adam Taylor, Celtics Blog):
Read and watch it here: https://www.celticsblog.com/2019/11/24/20977741/daniel-theis-defense-continues-to-defy-expectations
- CHI: LaVine Has 49, Hits Game Winner After Benching (from Richard Walker, Associated Press):
Read it here: https://apnews.com/21c6187d51614359a3a5135b0f93c1efhttps://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28149806/bulls-zach-lavine-49-hits-winner-game-benching
From KC Johnson, NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/zach-lavine-pushed-controversy-aside-miracle-win-over-hornets-bulls-season-far-saved
- CLE: Nance Should Be used More As Offensive Initiator (from Dan Gilinsky, King James Gospel):
- DAL: Doncic Earns Comparison To All-Time Greats (from Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle):
Read it here: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rockets/article/Mavericks-Luka-Doncic-earns-comparisons-to-14858034.php
- DEN: Millsap Feels Rejuvenated In 14th NBA Season (from Kyle Frederickson, Denver Post):
Read it here: https://www.denverpost.com/2019/11/24/nuggets-paul-millsap-nba/
- HOU: Rockets Still Figuring Out Westbrook (from Dan Favale, Bleacher Report):
Read it here: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2863936-james-harden-houston-rockets-are-still-figuring-out-russell-westbrook
- IND: Aaron Holiday Takes Another Step (from Mark Montieth, pacers.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/pacers/news/holiday-takes-another-step#
From J. Michael, Indy Star: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2019/11/24/insider-pacers-should-prepare-trade-inquiries-aaron-holiday/4222935002/
- LAL: LBJ Is Frustrated By Lack of Foul Calls (from Dave McMenamin, ESPN):
Read it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28151727/lebron-james-frustrated-failure-reach-foul-line-lakers-win
From Tania Ganguli, LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2019-11-24/lakers-to-talk-to-nba-about-officiating-lebron-james
- MIL: Connaughton Typifies Team-First Mindset (from Adam McGee, Behind The Buck Pass):
Read it here: https://behindthebuckpass.com/2019/11/23/milwaukee-bucks-pat-connaughton-typifies-team-first-mindset/
- MIN: The Wolves Search For Balance With KAT (from Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1403795/2019/11/24/the-timberwolves-search-for-balance-with-karl-anthony-towns/
- NYK: Q & A: Taj Gibson (from Steve Serby, NY Post):
Read it here: https://nypost.com/2019/11/23/taj-gibsons-journey-from-brooklyn-streets-to-knicks/
- NYK: Ntilikina Is Making The Most Of His Opportunity (from Tommy Beer, Forbes):
- OKC: CP3 Is All In With The Thunder (from Dan Woike, LA Times):
Read it here: https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2019-11-23/chris-paul-is-all-in-with-the-thunder-but-for-how-long
- ORL: Isaac Showing Signs Of Major Offensive Growth (from John Denton, magic.com):
Read and watch it here: https://www.nba.com/magic/isaac-showing-signs-major-offensive-growth-20191123
- PHI: Win Over Heat Encapsulated Brand's Vision (from Tim Bontemps, ESPN):
Read it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28150775/76ers-get-chance-extinguish-jimmy-butler-heat
- NBA Film Study: Bucks' Horns Set, Wizards Big Ball Screens & More (from Adam Spinella, The Basketball Writers):
Read and watch it here: https://bballwriters.com/videos/nba-film-study-bucks-horns-set-wizards-big-ball-screens-and-more/
- The Daily ATO (from Adam Spinella, The Basketball Writers):
Watch it here: https://twitter.com/Spinella14/status/1198634909520334848
- Q & A: Draft Prospect KJ Martin (from Corey Evans, Rivals):
Read it here: https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/nps-kj-martin-skews-college-path-eyes-professional-ventures
- Harvey Catchings Credits League Screening For Detecting His Ailing Heart (from Jerome Solomon, Houston Chronicle):
Read it here: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/columnists/solomon/article/Solomon-Ex-NBA-player-credits-league-screening-14858377.php
- G-League: Early Season Observations (from Dakota Schmidt, Ridiculous Upside):
Read and watch it here: https://www.ridiculousupside.com/2019/11/23/20979588/nba-g-league-five-things-kenny-wooten-john-konchar-devaughn-akoon-purcell-rayjon-tucker
- The NBA's Proposed Schedule & Playoff Format Changes Explained (from Ben Golliver, Washington Post):
Read it here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/11/23/nbas-proposed-schedule-playoff-format-changes-explained/
From Adrian Wojnarowski/Zach Lowe, ESPN): https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28145944/sources-nba-considering-reseeding-conference-finalists-postseason-play-in
Today at The Basketball Writers:
- NBA Film Study: Bucks' Horns Set, Wizards Big Ball Screens & More (from Adam Spinella, The Basketball Writers):
Read and watch it here: https://bballwriters.com/videos/nba-film-study-bucks-horns-set-wizards-big-ball-screens-and-more/