Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 12/12/19
– BKN: Why The Nets' Offense Crumbled In Major Letdown (from Brian Lewis, New York Post):
Read it here: https://nypost.com/2019/12/12/why-the-nets-offense-crumbled-in-major-letdown/
– BOS: Daniel Theis Is Playing Like A Top-Tier Center In The League - Here's How (from Isaac Moore, FanSided):
Read it here: https://hardwoodhoudini.com/2019/12/11/boston-celtics-daniel-theis/
– CHA: Put Some Respect On Devonte' Graham's Name (from Paolo Uggetti, The Ringer):
Read and watch it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2019/12/12/21012715/devonte-graham-charlotte-hornets-kemba-walker
– CHI: Bulls Beat Hawks In A Laugher As The Education Of Coby White Continues (from Joe Cowley, Chicago Sun Times):
Read it here: https://chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2019/12/11/21012202/bulls-beat-hawks-in-a-laugher-as-the-education-of-coby-white-continues
– CHI: Thad Young Delivers Trademark Consistency In Rout Of Atlanta Hawks (from K.C. Johnson, NBC Sports Chicago):
Read it here: https://sports.yahoo.com/thad-young-delivers-trademark-consistency-045651784.html
– CLE: "He's Going To Be A Monster": Cavaliers Rookie Kevin Porter Jr. Provides Hope, Earns Rave Reviews Following Career Night (from Chris Fedor, Cleveland.com):
– DEN: That's Pretty Interesting: These Nuggets Don't Run, And It's 'Killing' Their Offense (from James Herbert, CBS Sports):
Read and watch it here: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/thats-pretty-interesting-these-nuggets-dont-run-and-its-killing-their-offense/
– DET: The Evolution Of Christian Wood (from James L. Edwards III, The Athletic):
– GSW: Don't Overlook Eric Paschall's Unforgettable Rookie Season (from Brandon Jefferson, The Basketball Writers):
Read it here: https://bballwriters.com/profiles/dont-overlook-eric-paschalls-unforgettable-rookie-season/
– LAC: Mo Harkless Proving His Value (from Chad Smith, Basketball Insiders):
Read it here: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-daily-mo-harkless-proving-his-value/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
– LAL: The (Early) Case For Anthony Davis As Defensive Player Of The Year (from Darius Soriano, SB Nation):
– MIA: Ser Duncan The Tall (from Couper Moorhead, NBA):
Read and watch it here: https://www.nba.com/heat/news/ser-duncan-tall
– MIL: Giannis Is Still Evolving, Much To The Chagrin Of Everyone Else (from Jonathan Tjarks, The Ringer):
Read and watch it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2019/12/12/21011390/giannis-antetokounmpo-mvp-milwaukee-bucks-kawhi-leonard
– MIL: Why The Bucks Don't Miss Malcolm Brogdon, At Least Not Yet (from Mike Prada, SB Nation):
Read and watch it here: https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2019/12/11/21007883/milwaukee-bucks-malcolm-brogdon-giannis-antetokounmpo-improved-stats-highlights
– OKC: Chris Paul Has Changed The Way Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Thinks About Defense (from Maddie Lee, The Oklahoman):
Read it here: https://oklahoman.com/article/5649644/thunder-chris-paul-has-changed-the-way-shai-gilgesou-alexander-thinks-about-defense
– OKC: 'We Get Calls, He Shoots Free Throws': The Timing, Strategy And Numbers Behind Chris Paul's Rip Move (from Erik Horne, The Athletic):
– PHI: Matisse Thybulle, 76ers Rookie And Defensive Wrecking Ball, Is The Cult Hero Philly Deserves (from Ricky O'Donnell, SB Nation):
Read and watch it here: https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2019/12/11/21010519/matisse-thybulle-76ers-rookie-defense-stats-highlights-numbers-philadelphia
– PHI: Philadelphia 76ers Need Joel Embiid To Be Joel Embiid, Warts And All (from Bryan Toporek, Forbes):
Read and watch it here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryantoporek/2019/12/11/philadelphia-76ers-need-joel-embiid-to-be-joel-embiid-warts-and-all/#58ae737e3427
– PHO: The 5: Big Questions For Deandre Ayton's Return From Suspension (from Kellan Olson, Arizona Sports):
Read and watch it here: https://arizonasports.com/story/2187173/the-5-big-questions-for-deandre-aytons-return-from-suspension/
– POR: Gauging The Long-Term Impact Of The Trail Blazers' Injuries (from Dave Deckard, SB Nation):
Read it here: https://www.blazersedge.com/2019/12/11/21004987/trail-blazers-injury-history-nurkic-hood-collins-walton-bowie-oden
– POR: Kent Bazemore Filling In Nicely For Rodney Hood (from Nate Mann, SB Nation):
Read and watch it here: https://www.blazersedge.com/2019/12/12/21011562/kent-bazemore-rodney-hood-injury-portland-trail-blazers-stats-shooting-lineup
– POR: Terry Stotts Adds New Wrinkles In Portland Trail Blazers' Win Over New York Knicks (from Joe Freeman, The Oregonian):
– SAC: Buzzer Beater: Kings Win Again! Marvin Bagley III Understands Backup Role... For Now (from Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee):
Read it here: https://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article238285763.html
– SAS: Dejounte Murray: "Ready To Be Unleashed" (from Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express News):
Read it here: https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Dejounte-Murray-Ready-to-be-unleashed-14894567.php
– UTA: As Donovan Mitchell Goes, The Utah Jazz Go (from Taylor Griffin, SB Nation):
Read and watch it here: https://www.slcdunk.com/the-downbeat-latest-jazz-news/2019/12/12/21012284/donovan-mitchell-utah-jazz-all-star-record-as-donovan-goes-jazz-go
– UTA: The Triple Team: Jazz Attack Poor Minnesota Defense With Passing To Get Open Looks; Bench Bounces Back (from Andy Larsen, Salt Lake Tribune):
Read and watch it here: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/2019/12/12/jazz-timberwolves/
– WAS: The Davis Bertans Revolution Is Upon Us (from Sabreena Merchant, Dime Magazine):
Read and watch it here: https://uproxx.com/dimemag/davis-bertans-washington-wizards-three-point-shooting-breakdown/
– Five Key Reasons Why This NBA Trade Season Might Be A Dud (from John Hollinger, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1452678/2019/12/12/hollinger-five-key-reasons-why-this-nba-trade-season-might-be-a-dud/
– Kobe, Wade, Dirk, AI And More Legends Pass On Advice To The Next Gen (from Alex Squadron, SLAM):
Read it here: https://www.slamonline.com/the-magazine/nba-legends-advice/
– Rookie Ladder: A Healthy Ja Morant Still Hard To Top (from Drew Packham, NBA):
Read it here: http://global.nba.com/news/rookie-ladder-a-healthy-ja-morant-still-hard-to-top/
– Some NBA Draft Night Snubs Are Turning Into Stars (from Scott Cacciola, New York Times):
Read it here: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/11/sports/basketball/nba-draft-alex-caruso-bryn-forbes.html