Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 11/11/18

- CHA: Fresh Start Has Worked Wonders For Malik Monk (from Rick Bonnell, Charlotte Observer):

Read it here:  https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article221342335.html

- CLE: 5 Observations (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com):

Read it here:  https://www.cleveland.com/expo/sports/erry-2018/11/42e530481e897/cleveland-cavaliers-stand-by-d.html

- DET: Casey: Pistons Must Move Ball Fast & Freely (from Ansar Khan, MLive):

Read it here:  https://www.mlive.com/pistons/index.ssf/2018/11/dwane_casey_pistons_must_conti.html

- GSW: Video Breakdown:  How KD Helped Cook & Klay Prosper In Steph & Draymond's Absence (from Joe Viray, Golden State Of Mind):

Read and watch it here:  https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2018/11/11/18083842/nba-2018-golden-state-warriors-brooklyn-nets-kevin-durant-klay-thompson-quinn-cook-video-breakdown

- GSW: Draymond Green Is Still Immensely Important (from Derek Tahara, NBAAnalysis.net):

Read it here:  http://www.nbaanalysis.net/2018/11/10/draymond-green-still-immensely-important-golden-state-warriors/

- HOU: Takeaways From Loss To Spurs (from Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle):

Read it here:  https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/3-pointers-Takeaways-from-Rockets-loss-to-Spurs-13381560.php

- IND: McDermott Needs The Ball More (from Tony East, 8 Points, 9 Seconds):

Read and watch it here:  https://8points9seconds.com/2018/11/11/doug-mcdermott-needs-ball-indiana-pacers/

- LAC: How The Front Office Improved Clippers' Viability (from Aymin Baker, Hoops Habit)

Read it here:  https://hoopshabit.com/2018/11/11/los-angeles-clippers-front-office-improved-team/

- LAL: Complete Defensive Performance Evens Lakers' Record (from Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN):

Read it here:  http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/25240028/nba-lakers-defend-reach-500

- OKC: When Steven Adams Dictates, Thunder Offense Flourishes (from Lawrence George, Thunderous Intentions):

Read and watch it here:  https://thunderousintentions.com/2018/11/11/adams-dictating-okc-offense-improving/

- OKC: Thunder Heading Into 15-Game Win Padding Stretch (from Tamberlyn Richardson, Thunderous Intentions):

Read it here:  https://thunderousintentions.com/2018/11/10/okc-thunder-head-critical-win-padding-15-game-stretch/

- SAS: For Pondexter, A 2nd Chance Worth Waiting For (from Mike Finger, Express-News):

Read it here:  https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/For-Pondexter-Spurs-a-second-chance-worth-13381004.php

- SAS: LaMarcus Aldridge, Defensive Anchor (from Jabari Young, The Athletic):

Read it here:  https://theathletic.com/646995/2018/11/11/channeling-his-inner-tim-duncan-lamarcus-aldridge-takes-ownership-of-defensive-anchor-for-spurs/

- Michelle Johnson's Path From Air Force General To NBA Head Of Referee Operations (as told to Matt Eisenberg, ESPN):

Read it here:  http://www.espn.com/espnw/voices/article/25159014/michelle-johnson-cool-job-nba-svp-head-referee-operations

NOTE:  We are still combing through the mountain of MIN-PHI trade stories and will have a special edition of BI with links later today or tomorrow

Today's BI is dedicated to the memory of former Nets' great Super John Williamson.  He left us way too early at age 45; yesterday would have been his 67th birthday.  So many great memories, including his 16-point 4th quarter which led the Nets' amazing comeback to defeat Denver to win the last ABA title.