Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 1/15/18
- NBA Coaches Reflect On Dr. King's Legacy: A Roundtable Discussion (from Marc J. Spears, The Undefeated):
- The Heat's Almost-Stars Are The Improbable Challenge In The East (from Seerat Sohi, SBNation):
Read and watch it here: https://www.sbnation.com/2018/1/14/16890442/miami-heat-record-close-games-playoffs
- MIA 97, MIL 79 (from Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald):
Read it here: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article194679344.html
- Heat Keep Winning - And Whiteside Issue Remains Curious (from Dave Hyde, SunSentinel):
Read it here: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/fl-sp-hyde-miami-heat-20180114-story.html
- Doncic: The Next Euro Star (from Jake Paynting, 94 Feet Report):
Read and watch it here: https://94feetreport.com/luka-don%C4%8Di%C4%87-the-next-european-star-f0bd74aad6f5
- Donovan Mitchell's Surprising Star Turn (from David Aldridge, NBA.com):
Read and watch it here: http://www.nba.com/article/2018/01/15/utah-jazz-donovan-mitchell-enjoying-surprising-star-turn-rookie-season#/
-Sabonis Demands Your Attention (from Jonathan Macri, 8 Points, 9 Seconds):
Read it here: https://hoopshabit.com/2018/01/14/indiana-pacers-domantas-sabonis-demands-attention/
- The Gift & The Curse Fueling CP3's Competitive Fire (from Tim MacMahon, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/22098380/chris-paul-competitive-fire-gift-curse-houston-rockets-point-guard-nba
- Blazers Need To Be Patient With Zach Collins (from Ty Delbridge, Hoops Habit):
Read and watch it here: https://hoopshabit.com/2018/01/14/portland-trail-blazers-need-patient-zach-collins/
- Waiting For Opportunity: Payne, Blakeney & Bulls' Backcourt (from Sam Smith, bulls.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/bulls/features/payne-blakeney-and-bulls-backcourt
- Bulls' Week In Review: LaVine, Markkanen, Nwaba (from Stephen Noh, The Athletic):
Read and watch it here: https://theathletic.com/211660/2018/01/15/bulls-week-in-review-lavines-return-markkanen-heating-back-up-nwaba-a-defensive-ace/
- Breaking Down LaVine's Debut (from Kelly Scaletta, Fanrag Sports):
Read and watch it here: https://www.fanragsports.com/breaking-down-zach-lavines-bulls-debut/
From Vijay Vemu, Blog A Bull: https://www.blogabull.com/2018/1/14/16889548/zach-lavine-looked-very-good-in-bulls-debut
- RHJ: Showcasing Growth For Nets (from Nekias Duncan, Fanrag Sports):
Read and watch it here: https://www.fanragsports.com/rondae-hollis-jefferson-showcasing-growth-for-intriguing-nets/
- Manu Ginobili: Still Contributing at 40 (from Jared Johnson, Fanrag Sports):
Read it here: https://www.fanragsports.com/manu-ginobili-still-a-major-contributor-for-spurs-at-age-40/
- The Celtics' Unique Size Situation (from Joshua Bateman, Hardwood Houdini):
Read it here: https://hardwoodhoudini.com/2018/01/14/boston-celtics-unique-size-situation/
- The Celtics' Schedule: Finally Getting Back To Normal (from Joshua Bateman, Hardwood Houdini):
Read it here: https://hardwoodhoudini.com/2018/01/15/boston-celtics-schedule-finally-evens-out/
- Anunoby: Quietly Becoming One Of This Year's Best Rookies (from Craig Oliver, Hashtag Basketball):
Read and watch it here: https://hashtagbasketball.com/toronto-raptors/content/og-anunoby-quiety-becoming-one-of-this-years-strongest-rookies
- Definitive Guide To NBA Pick-And-Roll (from Coach Nick/Jeff Diepenbrock, BBall Breakdown):
Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_Fh_yx0XAY&app=desktop
- Suns' GM Ryan McDonough Discusses The Job Coach Triano Is Doing (from Scott Bordow, azcentral.com):
Read it here: https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2018/01/14/phoenix-suns-ryan-mcdonough-jay-triano/1033078001/
- How Each Team Is Performing In 2nd Of Back-To-Backs (from Mike Zavagno, Fear The Sword):
Read it here: https://www.fearthesword.com/2018/1/14/16880362/cavaliers-back-to-back-peformance
- Cavs: IT Is Still Trying To Get His Legs Back (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com):
Read it here: http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2018/01/isaiah_thomas_still_trying_to.html
- Markelle Fultz' Return: The Final Hurdles (from Jessica Camerato, NBC Sports):
Read it here: http://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/76ers/final-hurdles-markelle-fultz-make-return
- The Hornets Haven't Given Up On Malik Monk (from Rick Bonnell, Charlotte Observer):
Read it here: http://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/ex-cats/article194686364.html
- Time To Call MIN-CHI Butler Trade A "Win-Win" (from KC Johnson, Chicago Tribune):
Read it here: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-spt-bulls-jimmy-butler-trade-timberwolves-20180114-story.html
- Denzel Valentine Handles "Demotion" With Professionalism, Confidence (from KC Johnson, Chicago Tribune):
Read it here: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-spt-bulls-denzel-valentine-demoted-20180114-story.html
- Q & A: Jerry Stackhouse (from Vivek Jacob, sportsnet.ca):
Read it here: http://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/qa-stackhouse-bad-officiating-derozan-vegan-diets/
- What The Hell Is Going On With Norman Powell's Offense? (from Louis Zatzman, Raptors Republic):
Read and watch it here: http://www.raptorsrepublic.com/2018/01/14/hells-going-norman-powells-offence/
- Ian Clark: Earning Playing Time With Energy, Work Ethic (from William Guillory, NOLA.com):
Read it here: http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2018/01/pelicans_ian_clark_earning_pla.html
- NBA Execs Think Lonzo Should Tell Pops To Chill (from Ric Bucher, Bleacher Report):
Read it here: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2753415-the-kid-could-stop-all-of-it-nba-execs-think-lonzo-should-tell-pops-to-chill