Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 1/1/19 Happy New Year Edition
- BKN: After Years In The Wilderness, Are The Nets Finally Re-Emerging? (from Tyler Blint-Welsh, Washington Post):
Read it here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2018/12/31/after-years-basketball-wilderness-are-nets-finally-re-emerging/
- BKN: Carroll Is The Best Option At The 4 For Now (from Phil Watson, Nothin' But Nets):
Read it here: https://nothinbutnets.com/2019/01/01/brooklyn-nets-demarre-carroll-best-option-4/
- BOS: Hayward Preaches Patience (from Gary Washburn, Boston Globe):
- CHI: Boylen Not Planning To Alter His Intense Approach (from KC Johnson, Chicago Tribune):
Read it here: https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-spt-bulls-jim-boylen-intensity-20181231-story.html
- CHI: Hutchison Is Embracing His Role As Defensive Stopper (from Joe Cowley, Sun-Times):
Read it here: https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/bulls-rookie-chandler-hutchison-is-embracing-his-role-as-a-defensive-stopper/
- DEN: Jamal Murray Is Showing Glimpses Of A Superstar Ceiling (from Nick Kosmider, The Athletic):
Read and watch it here: https://theathletic.com/739566/2018/12/31/how-jamal-murray-behind-the-elite-trait-of-availability-is-showing-frequent-glimpses-of-a-superstar-ceiling/
- DEN: Nuggets Need To Extend GM Connelly Long-Term (from Joel Rush, Forbes):
- DET: Kennard Uses Film To Return To Productivity (from Vince Ellis, Detroit Free Press):
Read and watch it here: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2018/12/31/detroit-pistons-luke-kennard/2449691002/
- DET: This Pistons' Weakness Rears Again (from Vince Ellis, Detroit Free Press ):
Read it here: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2018/12/31/detroit-pistons-news/2445505002/
- GSW: Video Breakdown: Will Jordan Bell's Mini-Resurgent Game Start A Breakout? (from Joe Viray, Golden State Of Mind):
Read and watch it here: https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2019/1/1/18163711/nba-2018-golden-state-warriors-phoenix-suns-jordan-bell-steph-curry-kevin-durant-video-breakdown
- HOU: James Harden/Monja Willis' Strong Mother-Son Bond (from Maurice Bobb, Bleacher Report):
Read it here: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2811854-james-hardens-mom-doesnt-have-time-for-nba-trolls-money-hungry-hangers-on
- IND: Pacers Grew A Lot In 2018 (from Mark Monteith, pacers.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/pacers/news/pacers-grew-lot-2018
- MIA: Q & A: Justise Winslow (from Couper Moorhead, heat.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/heat/news/justise-winslow-points-the-way
- MIL: 2018 Was A "Leap" Year For The Bucks (from Matt Velazquez, jsonline.com):
Read it here: https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2018/12/30/bucks-experience-leap-year-big-moves-2018/2433047002/
- OKC: Thunder's Defense Makes Them Legit Contender (from Jared Dubin, The Step Back):
Read it here: https://fansided.com/2018/12/31/thunder-defense-championship-contender/
- OKC: PG-13 Is Reaching His Career Peak & Raising The Thunder's Ceiling (from Sam Amick, The Athletic):
- PHI: Ben Simmons' Defense: Flashes Of Greatness & Inconsistency (from Mike O'Connor, The Athletic):
Read and watch it here: https://theathletic.com/714818/2018/12/19/with-flashes-of-greatness-and-inconsistency-ben-simmons-defensive-transformation-stalls/
- PHO: Set Of The Week & Other Observations (from Yusuf Saleem, BBall Index):
Read and watch it here: https://www.bball-index.com/film-room-set-of-the-week-and-other-observations/
- PHO: Oubre Adding Length Options To Lineup Combinations (from Gina Mizell/CJ Holmes, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://www.netsdaily.com/2019/1/1/18163341/stash-report-isiah-cordinier-emerges-as-most-likely-to-succeed
- WAS: Kristi Tolliver, Assistant Coach Who Is Paid Like An Intern (from Howard Megdal, NY Times):
Read it here: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/31/sports/kristi-toliver-wizards-salary.html
- Video Breakdown: OKC 122, DAL 102 (from Mo Dakhil):
Read and watch it here: https://www.bball-index.com/film-room-set-of-the-week-and-other-observations/
- Will These 10 NBA Trends Continue In 2019? (from ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/25648582/10-nba-trends-whether-continue-2019
- Q & A: Euroleague December MVP Jan Vesely (from Javier Gancedo, EuroLeague.net):
- Key January Dates & Deadlines (from Luke Adams, Hoops Rumors):
Read it here: https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2018/12/nba-dates-deadlines-to-watch-in-january.html
- Analyzing Romeo Langford's NBA Potential (from Ben Pfeifer, cbbtoday.com):
Read and watch it here: https://cbbtoday.com/nba-draft/analyzing-the-enigmatic-romeo-langfords-nba-potential/
- Cam Reddish & The Importance Of Eye Level (from Ben Rubin, The Stepien):
Read and watch it here: https://www.thestepien.com/2018/12/30/draft-notes-cam-reddish-importance-eye-level/
Happy New Year!!!