Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 11/25/20

- ATL: Hawks' Playoff Goal Is Well Within Reach (from Chris Kirschner, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2217842/2020/11/24/bogdan-bogdanovic-atlanta-hawks/

- BKN: Amar'e Stoudemire Is Making An Impression On Jarrett Allen (from Brian Lewis, NY Post):

Read it here: https://nypost.com/2020/11/24/nets-jarrett-allen-lifting-game-with-amare-stoudemires-help/

- BKN: Grading The Nets' Offseason (from Net Income, Nets Daily):

Read it here: https://www.netsdaily.com/2020/11/24/21612577/analysis-are-they-done-and-if-they-are-what-does-it-tell-us

- BOS: Closing Lineup Remains Uncertain (from Adam Spinella, Celtics Blog):

Read it here: https://www.celticsblog.com/2020/11/24/21591239/boston-celtics-closing-lineup-remains-uncertain-kemba-walker-marcus-smart-jayson-tatum-jaylen-brown

- BOS: Rookies Nesmith & Pritchard Already Are In Step (from Gary Washburn, Boston Globe):

Read it here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/in-the-strangest-new-season-celtics-rookies-aaron-nesmith-and-payton-pritchard-are-glad-to-have-connections/ar-BB1bjMIb

- BOS: How Can Celtics Make Up For Hayward's Departure? (from Chris Forsberg, NBC Sports):

Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/celtics/how-can-celtics-make-departure-gordon-hayward?int

- GSW: Roster Restructure Seeks Return Of Defense & Transition (from Marcus Thompson II, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2219125/2020/11/24/thompson-warriors-roster-restructure-seeks-a-return-of-defense-and-transition

- GSW: Dubs Add 3 Lefties, Which Is Music To Chris Mullin (from Daniel Brown,The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2217878/2020/11/25/chris-mullin-james-wiseman-warriors/

- HOU: Rockets' Identity Remains Intact Even With Big Men Additions (from Sam Quinn, CBS Sports):

Read it here: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/retooled-rockets-trying-to-play-small-ball-without-small-players/

- HOU: Jae'Sean Tate Has Shot At His Dream With Rockets (from Adam Jardy, Buckeye Extra):

Read it here: https://www.buckeyextra.com/story/mens-basketball/2020/11/25/ohio-states-jaesean-tate-signing-nbas-houston-rockets/6407043002/

- HOU: Wood Brings "Unique Combo" Of Skills To Rockets (from Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle):

Read it here: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/Christian-Wood-brings-unique-combo-of-15752263.php

- LAL: Matthews Thinks He Can Do More Than Just Shoot & Defend With Lakers (from Christian Rivas, Silver Screen And Roll):

Read it here: https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2020/11/24/21695616/lakers-wesley-matthews-3-d-shooting-role-expectations-introductory-press-conference

From Kyle Goon, Daily News: https://www.dailynews.com/2020/11/24/second-generation-laker-wesley-matthews-fueled-by-championship-opportunity/

- MEM: Desmond Bane: Not Just A 3-Point Specialist (from Parker Fleming, Grizzly bear Blues):

Read it here: https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/2020/11/24/21583231/desmond-bane-the-shooter-memphis-has-been-longing-for-nba-grizzlies-2020-draft

- MIA: How Harkless & Bradley Fit (from Joe Beguiristain, HEAT.com):

Read it here: https://www.nba.com/heat/news/feature-harkless-bradley-201124

- MIA: Q & A: Andre Iguodala (from Richard Deitsch, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2220569/2020/11/25/andre-iguodala-on-nba-media-the-match-steph-curry-warriors-new-additions/?source=dailyemail

- NYK: How Dennis Smith, Jr Is Fixing His Jumper (from Kristian Winfield, NY Daily News):

Read it here: https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/ny-dennis-smith-jr-mahmoud-abdul-rauf-20201124-svj76vrekvc25nnq7iuw44nwga-story.html

- PHI: Isaiah Joe Could Earn Minutes As A Rookie (from Christopher Kline, The Sixer Sense):

Read it here: https://thesixersense.com/2020/11/24/philadelphia-76ers-isaiah-joe-could-earn-minutes-rookie/

- POR: Were Olshey's Flurry Of Roster Moves Enough To Build Contender? (from Aaron Fentress, Oregon Live):

Read it here: https://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2020/11/were-neil-olsheys-flurry-of-roster-moves-enough-to-build-contender-around-damian-lillard-portland-trail-blazers-roster-analysis.html

From Robby Kalland, Dime Mag: https://uproxx.com/dimemag/portland-trail-blazers-offseason-trades-free-agency-lillard-covington-mccollum/

From Sean Highkin, Bleacher Report: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2919561-at-30-and-in-his-prime-damian-lillard-finally-has-all-the-championship-pieces

- SAC: Kings Decline To Match Hawks' Bogdanovic Offer (from Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee):

Read it here: https://www.sacbee.com/sports/article247404595.html

 From Sabreena Merchant, Sactown Royalty: https://www.sactownroyalty.com/2020/11/24/21612387/sacramento-kings-free-agency-news-bogdan-bogdanovic-declined-to-match-offer-sheet-hawks

- TOR: With Core Of OG, Fred & Pascal: The Raptors' Future Is Here (from Jackson Rakoczy, Raptors HQ):

Read it here: https://www.raptorshq.com/2020/11/24/21594331/toronto-raptors-offseason-og-anunoby-pascal-siakam-fred-vanvleet-versatility

- Free Agency Winners & Losers (from Zach Lowe, ESPN):

Read it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/30335854/nba-free-agency-winners-losers-wild-week

From Jeff Zillgitt/Mark Medina, USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2020/11/25/nba-free-agency-winners-losers-lakers-rockets-celtics/6401652002/

From The Ringer: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2020/11/25/21621797/nba-free-agency-draft-best-worst-moves

- Achilles Ruptures: Q& A With Dr.Joshua Baxter (from Seth Partnow, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2217443/2020/11/25/klay-thompson-kevin-durant-perspective-a-doctor-on-achilles-ruptures-in-basketball