Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 11/2/18 PART ONE
- BOS: Jayson Tatum's Shot Selection (from Alex Kungu, Celtics Blog):
Read and watch it here: https://www.celticsblog.com/2018/11/1/18049720/jayson-tatum-and-the-battle-of-shot-selection-boston-celtics-long-2s-midrange
- BOS: Marcus Smart Has Become The Heart Of The Celtics (from Jay King, The Athletic):
- BOS: Celtics Displaying Championship Defense, Improving Offense (from Adam Fromal, Bleacher Report):
Read and watch it here: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2804039-celtics-displaying-championship-defense-improving-offense-behind-kyrie-irving
- CHI: Rawle Alkins Is Ready To Do Whatever It Takes (from Sam Smith, bulls.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/bulls/features/rawle-alkins-ready-do-whatever-it-takes
- DEN: How The Nuggets Are Transforming Their Defense (from Paolo Uggetti, The Ringer):
Read it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2018/11/2/18048144/denver-nuggets-defense
- IND: Collison Is Getting Back On Track (from Tony East, 8Points,9Seconds):
Read and watch it here: https://8points9seconds.com/2018/11/02/darren-collison-indiana-pacers-track/
- LAL: Identifying Key issues (from Dave McMenamin/Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN):
Read it here: http://tv5.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/25151619/nba-los-angeles-lakers-enter-november-issues
- MIA: A Look At The Heat's Perimeter Defense (from Leonard Kreicas, Hot Hot Hoops):
Read and watch it here: https://www.hothothoops.com/2018/11/2/18054788/miami-heat-best-perimeter-defenders-do-not-meet-eye-test-dwyane-wade-hassan-whiteside
- MIL: Why The Bucks Can Keep Dominating (from Kirk Goldsberry, ESPN):
Read and watch it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/25137442/the-reason-giannis-antetokounmpo-milwaukee-bucks-keep-nba
- MIL: Why Middleton's Free Agency Is Complicated (from Andrew Sharp, Sports Illustrated):
Read it here: https://www.si.com/nba/2018/11/01/khris-middleton-bucks-2019-nba-free-agency-giannis-antetokounmpo-mike-budenholzer
- NYK: Vonleh Is Making The Case For His Knicks' Future (from Marc Berman, NY Post):
Read it here: https://nypost.com/2018/11/02/ex-lottery-pick-has-overtaken-mario-hezonja-on-knicks-depth-chart/
- PHI: Embiid Is Taking His Versatility To New Heights (from Mike O'Connor, The Athletic):
Read and watch it here: https://theathletic.com/608800/2018/11/01/in-his-quest-for-the-mvp-joel-embiid-is-taking-his-versatility-to-new-heights/
- POR: The Blazers Are The Same...And Better (from Dan Devine, The Ringer):
Read it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2018/11/1/18052844/portland-trail-blazers-hot-start-damian-lillard
- SAC: Bjelica Is Giving The Kings Another Look (from Ian Levy, Nylon Calculus):
Read it here: https://fansided.com/2018/11/01/nylon-calculus-nemanja-bjelica-kings-effect/
- SAS: Different Players, Same Story (from Luke Swiatek, Hoops Habit):
Read it here: https://hoopshabit.com/2018/11/01/san-antonio-spurs-different-players-story/
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- TOR: Kyle Lowry & The Subtle Art Of The Assist (from Rob Mahoney, Sports Illustrated):
Read and watch it here: https://www.si.com/nba/2018/11/01/kyle-lowry-raptors-kawhi-leonard-nick-nurse-demar-derozan-trade
- TOR: Danny Green On The Art Of Transition Defense (from Blake Murphy, The Athletic):
Read and watch it here: https://theathletic.com/611270/2018/11/01/the-art-of-transition-defence-danny-green-on-timing-reading-and-rhythm/
- WAS: The Wizards Are Learning How Important Screen Assists Are (from Jake Whitacre, Bullets Forever):
Read it here: https://www.bulletsforever.com/2018/11/2/18053298/washington-wizards-screen-assists-dwight-howard-marcin-gortat
- The Second Wave Of the Three-Point Revolution Has Arrived (from Rob Mahoney, Sports Illustrated):
Read and watch it here: https://www.si.com/nba/2018/10/31/warriors-hornets-bucks-kemba-walker-khris-middleton-reggie-jackson
- Draft Scouting Misses & How To Avoid Them Now (from Schmitz, Givony, Pelton, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/25140313/nba-draft-scouting-misses-how-avoid-now
- The Outlet Pass: Ish Smith, PJ Tucker, Pascal Siakam, DeAndre Jordan & More (from Michael Pina, VICE Sports):
Read and watch it here: https://sports.vice.com/en_us/article/a3p5aj/the-outlet-pass-caris-levert-is-ascending-before-our-very-eyes
- RJ Barrett Preseason 2019 Draft Scouting Video (from Mike Schmitz, ESPN):
Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=s0ACoLr-SlY
- Sekou Doumbouya 2019 Draft Prospect Report (from Rafael Uehara, Real GM):
Read it here: https://basketball.realgm.com/analysis/250994/Prospect-Report-Sekou-Doumbouya-Of-Limoges
- Zion Williamson 2019 Draft Prospect Report (from Rafael Uehara, Real GM):
Read it here: https://basketball.realgm.com/analysis/250890/Prospect-Report-Zion-Williamson-Of-Duke
- Bol Bol 2019 Draft Prospect Report (from Rafael Uehara, Real GM):
Read it here: https://basketball.realgm.com/analysis/250872/Prospect-Report-Bol-Bol-Of-Oregon