Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 12/16/19
- ATL:The Hawks Came Close Against The Lakers; In The End Execution Let Them Down (from Graham Chapple, Peachtree Hoops):
Read and watch it here: https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2019/12/16/21023942/atlanta-hawks-execution-los-angeles-lakers-recap-video-breakdown-lebron-trae-young-anthony-davis
- BOS: G-League: Maine Attraction Is Playing Time (from Gary Washburn, Boston Globe):
- CHI: Dunn & Valentine Are Showing Value (from Jason Patt, Forbes):
Read it here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonpatt/2019/12/16/bulls-kris-dunn-denzel-valentine-showing-value-contract-years/#432740163a53
- DEN: Takeaways From Win Over Knicks (from Eric Spyropolous, nuggets.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/nuggets/video/nuggets-knicks-takeaways-20191215
- DET: Griffin Needs To Sit Until He Is Healthy (from Kukhahhil, Detroit Bad Boys):
Read and watch it here: https://www.detroitbadboys.com/2019/12/16/21021416/detroit-pistons-need-to-sit-blake-griffin-until-hes-healthy-no-matter-how-long-it-takes
- GSW: Despite Down Record, Dubs Lead The League In Passing The Ball (from Tommy Call III, USA Today):
Read it here: https://warriorswire.usatoday.com/2019/12/15/despite-down-record-the-warriors-lead-nba-in-sharing-the-basketball/
- HOU: How Harden Sets Records, Changed Game & Ignored Criticism (from Mark Medina, USA Today):
- HOU: Chris Clemons Seizes Opportunities (from Glynn Hill, Houston Chronicle):
Read it here: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rockets/article/Chris-Clemons-seizes-opportunities-with-Rockets-14908517.php
- IND: Improved, Poised Aaron Holiday Lights Another Spark (from Mark Montieth, pacers.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/pacers/news/improved-poised-holiday-lights-another-spark
- LAC: Kawhi Knows What He Wants & How To Get It (from Sam Amick, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1460705/2019/12/16/kawhi-leonard-nba-person-of-the-year-story/
- LAL: Why LBJ Isn't Resting (from Kurt Helin, NBC Sports):
Read it here: https://nba.nbcsports.com/2019/12/16/three-things-to-know-lebron-james-isnt-resting-his-lakers-arent-losing/
- MEM: Brandon Clarke's Potential (from Anthony Sain, Sports Illustrated):
Read it here: https://www.si.com/nba/grizzlies/news/there-is-no-limit-to-brandon-clarkes-potential
- MIN: Why Did Andrew Wiggins Suddenly Get Good? (from Brayden Gerrard, Toward Data Science ):
Read it here: https://towardsdatascience.com/why-did-andrew-wiggins-suddenly-get-good-dafd93d6fe6a
- NYK: Struggling Bench Is Turning Things Around (from Zachary Bachar, Empire Writes Back):
Read and watch it here: https://empirewritesback.com/2019/12/15/new-york-knicks-struggling-bench-finally-turning-things-around/
- POR: Whiteside: Making The Most Of His Opportunity In Portland (from Jamie Goldberg, Oregon Live):
- SAS: How Lonnie Walker Changes The Spurs Just By Entering The Game (from Marilyn Dubinski, Pounding The Rock):
Read it here: https://www.poundingtherock.com/2019/12/15/21023044/how-lonnie-walker-iv-changes-the-spurs-just-by-entering-the-game
- TOR: Norman Powell Is Becoming Reliable (from Rachel Brady, The Globe And Mail):
Read it here: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/basketball/article-norman-powells-becoming-mr-reliable-for-the-toronto-raptors/
- UTA: How Conley Is Dealing With Injury (from Jasen Lee, deseret.com):
Read it here: https://www.deseret.com/sports/2019/12/15/21023125/utah-jazz-guard-mike-conley-antsy-to-get-back-nba-basketball
From Eric Walden, Salt Lake Tribune: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/2019/12/15/mike-conley-has-tried-be/
- We Don't See Everything That Goes Into A Head Coach's Duties (from Seth Partnow, The Athletic):
- What Are Front Offices Doing At This Stage? (from Seth Partnow/John Hollinger, The Athletic);
- Why 12/15 Is Such An Important Date On The NBA Calendar (from Scott Rafferty, Sporting News):