Today's Best NBA Reporting and Analysis 1/12/16
- Sam Mitchell Q & A (from Britt Robson, minnpost.com):
- Film Study: Damian Lillard Sets Fire To The Thunder (from Royce Young, dailythunder.com ):
Read and view it here: http://dailythunder.com/2016/01/film-study-damian-lillard-sets-fire-to-the-thunder/
- Raptors' PFs Are Firing Away From The Corners (from Mika Honkasalo, Nylon Calculus):
Read it here: http://nyloncalculus.com/2016/01/12/torontos-power-forwards-firing-away-corners/
- DeRozan's Interior Approach Paying Off Big For Raptors (from DeAntae Prince, Sports Illustrated):
Read it here: http://www.si.com/nba/2016/01/12/demar-derozan-toronto-raptors-kyle-lowry-dwane-casey
- Derrick Rose Q & A (from Nick Friedell, ESPN):
Read it here: http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14551041/chicago-bulls-derrick-rose-remains-confident-game
- The Kings' Playoff Chances/ What Do The Nets Do Now (from David Aldridge, NBA.com):
- Kyrie Irving Is Still Working His Way Back (from Dave McMenamin, ESPN):
Read it here: http://espn.go.com/blog/cleveland-cavaliers/post/_/id/1841/kyrie-irving-assesses-his-comeback-trail-so-far
- The Raptors Goal Is "To Make The Finals" (from Zach Lowe, EPN):
Read and view it here: http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14550490/toronto-spent-money-drafted-young-talent-next
- Wizards Are Staying Afloat (from Sean Highkin, Bleacher Report):
Read it here: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2607044-john-wall-washington-wizards-staying-afloat-as-they-eye-eventual-playoff-run
- Derek Fisher Is No Longer A Fish Out Of Water (from Chris Herring, Wall Street Journal):
Read it here: http://www.wsj.com/articles/knicks-coach-is-no-longer-a-fish-out-of-water-1452549959
- Knicks: Trust And The Extra Pass (from Fred Kerber, NYPost):
Read it here: http://nypost.com/2016/01/11/how-stats-lie-about-carmelo-anthonys-contagious-passing/
- Thunder In Shadows Of Dubs And Spurs (from Rob Mahoney, Sports Illustrated):
Read it here: http://www.si.com/nba/2016/01/12/okc-thunder-spurs-warriors-western-conference-kevin-durant-russell-westbrook
- Rockets' Improved 3-Point Shooiting Can Open Up Their Offense (frm Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle):
- J. B. Bickerstaff Learning On The Fly As Rockets' Rookie Coach (from Calvin Watkins, ESPN):
Read it here: http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14546029/jb-bickerstaff-houston-rockets-learning-fly-rookie-coach
- The Suns' Defense Is So, So Bad (from Dave King, brightsideofthesun.com):
Read it here: http://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2016/1/12/10748674/phoenix-suns-defense-is-so-so-bad-from-every-angle
- Can The Sixers' Defensive Woes Be Fixed? (from C. Smith, Philadunkia.com):
Read it here: http://philadunkia.com/?p=14594&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=can-the-defensive-woes-be-fixed
- Recapping Monday's Games (from SBNation):
Read it here: http://www.sbnation.com/nba-scores
- Warriors Use Playoff Tactic To Defeat The Heat (from Ethan Strauss, ESPN):
Read it here: http://espn.go.com/blog/golden-state-warriors/post/_/id/1137/warriors-use-playoff-tactic-to-fend-off-heat
- Bulls: Communication Lacking In Loss To Wizards (from Nick Friedell, ESPN):
Read it here: http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bulls/post/_/id/22775/bulls-communication-lacking-in-latest-lackluster-defeat-to-wizards
- Standouts From The D-League Showcase (from Brian Rzeppa, Ridiculous Upside):
Read it here: http://www.ridiculousupside.com/2016/1/12/10747598/standouts-from-the-2016-nba-d-league-showcase
Additional Player Notes, Updates, Profiles:
- Chris Bosh (from Manny Navarro, Miami Herald): http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article54211735.html
- C.J.Miles (from Joel Brigham, Basketball Insiders): http://www.basketballinsiders.com/c-j-miles-finally-gets-his-green-light/
- Aron Baynes (from Aaron McMann, mlive.com): http://www.mlive.com/pistons/index.ssf/2016/01/with_san_antonio_on_deck_pisto.html and Vince Ellis, Detroit Free Press: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2016/01/12/detroit-pistons-aron-baynes/78666028/
- Danilo Gallinari (from Ian Levy, FanSided.com): http://fansided.com/2016/01/12/barnstorming-danilo-gallinari-back-baby
- J.J. Redick (from Scott Rafferty, Sporting News): http://www.sportingnews.com/nba-news/4690575-jj-redick-stephen-curry-clippers-best-shooter-playbook-screens-stats-career
- LeBron James/Damon Jones (from Marc J. Spears, Yahoo Sports): http://sports.yahoo.com/news/how-lebron-james-helped-damon-jones-get-his-start-in-coaching-204211991.html
- Xavier Munford (from Dakota Schmidt, Ridiculous Upside): http://www.ridiculousupside.com/2016/1/11/10734382/xavier-munford-bakersfield-jam-nba-d-league-showcase
- K. J. McDaniels (from Max Croes, The Dream Shake): http://www.thedreamshake.com/2016/1/12/10752282/k-j-mcdaniels-is-the-rockets-best-trade-asset-Houston
- Bobby Portis (from Kaveh jam, Hardwood Paroxysm): http://hardwoodparoxysm.com/2016/01/12/bobby-portis-as-a-swiss-army-knife/