Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 12/10/19
- BKN: Nets Facing Good Problems As They Get Healthier (from Net Income, Nets Daily):
Read it here: https://www.netsdaily.com/2019/12/10/21004454/nets-facing-good-problems-to-have-as-they-get-healthier
- BOS: Hayward's Return (from Greg Dudek, Celtics Blog):
Read and watch it here: https://www.celticsblog.com/2019/12/10/21004190/gordon-hayward-regaining-form-in-return-from-injury-boston-celtics-cleveland-cavaliers-110-88
- BOS: Kemba is Always Ready (from A. Sherrod Blakely, NBC Sports):
Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/celtics/kemba-walker-stays-ready-even-blowouts-when-it-matters-celtics
- CLE: Time To Change Starting Lineup & Split Garland & Sexton? (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com):
Read it here: https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2019/12/cleveland-cavaliers-time-to-change-the-starting-lineup-chris-fedor.html
- CLE: KLove: "Nothing Different" With Trade Talk (from Tim Bontemps, ESPN):
Read it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28261089/kevin-love-different-cavs-trade-talk
- DEN: The Nuggets' Biggest Weakness (from Adam Mares, DNVR):
Read and watch it here: https://thednvr.com/the-list-the-nuggets-biggest-weakness/
- GSW: "Dub Of The Day": GRIII (from Logan Murdock, NBC Sports):
Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/how-glenn-robinson-iiis-life-was-shaped-his-parents-different-paths
- HOU: Harden Vs. Double Teams: Who's Winning? (from Zach Lowe, ESPN):
Read it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28243765/james-harden-vs-double-teams-winning
- HOU: Takeaways From Rockets' Loss To Kings (from Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle):
- IND: Pacers' Trajectory Could Skyrocket When Oladipo Returns (from Jonathan Tjarks, The Ringer):
Read it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2019/12/10/21004115/indiana-pacers-victor-oladipo-injury-return
- LAC: Jerry West Finds Peace And Joy With The Clippers (from Helene Elliott, LA Times):
Read it here:
- LAL: Lakers Receiving Boosts From Caruso & KCP (from Thuc Nhi Nguyen, LA Times):
Read it here: https://www.pressreader.com/usa/los-angeles-times/20191210/282016149206831
- MEM: Morant Leads Grizzlies In Return (from Nick Friedell, ESPN):
Read it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28264209/ja-morant-fueled-confidence-leads-memphis-return
- MIA: Herro: Built For Big Moments (from Andre Fernandez, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1440818/2019/12/09/built-for-big-moments-heats-tyler-herro-is-one-of-the-nbas-most-clutch-rookies/
- MIN: Wolves Defense Needs Repair (from Chris Hine, STar Tribue):
Read it here: http://www.startribune.com/timberwolves-defense-in-need-of-repair-after-road-trip/566014141/
- PHI: Ben Simmons: Defensive Powerhouse (from Benyam Kidane, Sporting News):
Read and watch it here: https://www.sportingnews.com/au/nba/news/ben-simmons-is-evolving-into-a-defensive-powerhouse-philadelphia-76ers/1jdot30mn46w41mqyusqog2mq2
- PHO: Rubio Continues His Dominant Playmaking In Win Over Wolves (from Cody Cunningham, Suns.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/suns/postgame/rubios-elite-playmaking-was-key-suns-victory-over-timberwolves
- POR: Loyalty Over Everything (from Damian Lillard, The Players' Tribune):
Read it here: https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/damian-lillard-loyalty-over-everything
- POR: Labissiere: Service With A Smile (from Kerry Eggers, Portland Tribune):
Read it here: https://pamplinmedia.com/pt/12-sports/445401-360504-service-with-a-smile
- SAC: Kyle Guy Stands Ready (from James Patrick, Sacramento Bee):
Read it here: https://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article238186134.html
- TOR: Takeaways From Win Over Bulls (from William Lou, Yahoo Sports):
Read it here: https://sports.yahoo.com/10-things-norman-powell-comes-up-clutch-in-ugly-win-over-bulls-042834212.html
- UTA: Struggling Jazz Are Looking For Answers (from Ben Dowsett, Forbes):
Read it here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bendowsett/2019/12/10/looking-for-answers-for-a-struggling-utah-jazz-team/#6b3e11a94095
- UTA: Takeaways From Loss To OKC (from Andy Larsen, Salt Lake Tribune):
Read it here: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/2019/12/10/jazz-thunder-analysis-by/
- Analytics: Shooters, Switches & Scrambles (from Seth Partnow, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1443063/2019/12/09/nba-analytics-league-lookaround-shooters-switches-and-scrambles/
- 3 Things From Last Night's Games (from Kurt Helin, NBC Sports):
Read it here: https://nba.nbcsports.com/2019/12/10/three-things-to-know-derrick-rose-is-almost-back-drains-game-winner-vs-pelicans/
- 2020 Draft: Nico Mannion Can Be The Next Steve Nash (from Adam Spinella, The Basketball Writers):
Read and watch it here: https://bballwriters.com/nba-draft/nba-draft-2020-why-arizonas-nico-mannion-can-be-the-next-steve-nash/
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