Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 12/17/19
- BKN: A New Look To The Nets' 2nd Unit (from Tom Dowd, nets.com):
- BOS: Theis' 3-Point Shooting Is Benefitting The Celtics (from Greg Dudek, Celtics Blog):
Read it here: https://www.celticsblog.com/2019/12/17/21025115/daniel-theis-3-point-shooting-benefitting-boston-celtics-nba
- BOS: Why Do Players Spin The Ball At The FT Line? (from John Karalis, Mass Live):
- CHI: Takeaways From Loss To Thunder (from Rob Schaefer, NBC Sports):
Read and watch it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/four-observations-bulls-squander-26-point-lead-fall-to-oklahoma-city-thunder
- IND: Justin Holiday: Even Better Than Advertised (from Taylor Giesige, Sir Charles In Charge):
Read it here: https://sircharlesincharge.com/2019/12/17/indiana-pacers-justin-holiday-better-advertised/
- IND: Brogdon Is A Perfect Fit (from Colton Bennett, 8 Points,9 Seconds):
Read it here: https://8points9seconds.com/2019/12/16/malcolm-brogdon-perfect-guard-for-indiana-pacers/
- IND: Turner-Sabonis: Still A Work In Progress (from Mark Montieth, pacers.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/pacers/news/turner-sabonis-still-work-progress
From J. Michael, Indy Star: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2019/12/16/insider-pacers-figure-out-how-give-myles-turner-room-operate/2633075001/
- IND: Oladipo's Rehab Is Going As Planned (from Nathan Brown, Indy Star):
- LAL: Are The Lakers Too "Top Heavy"? (from Gabe Zaldivar, Forbes):
- MEM: Only One Thing Was Holding JJJ Back (from Brendon Kleen, The Step Back):
Read and watch it here: https://fansided.com/2019/12/17/only-one-thing-holding-back-jaren-jackson-jr-now-dominating/
- MIA: Takeaways From Loss To Grizzlies (from Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald):
Read it here: https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article238414573.html
- MIA: Derrick Jones' Defensive Versatility Keeps Him In The Lineup (from Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald):
Read it here: https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article238414568.html
- MIA: Heat Notes (from Joe Beguiristain, heat.com):
Read and watch it here: https://www.nba.com/heat/news/cup-of-joe-191216
- MIL: Takeaways From Loss To Mavs (from Jordan Treske, Behind The Buck Pass):
Read it here: https://behindthebuckpass.com/2019/12/17/milwaukee-bucks-takeaways-120-116-loss-dallas-mavericks/
- MIN: The Point Wiggins Experiment (from Paolo Uggetti, The Ringer):
Read it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2019/12/17/21025922/minnesota-timberwolves-andrew-wiggins-point-guard-experiment
- MIN: Wolves Need To Get More Physical (from Jace Frederick, Pioneer Press):
Read it here: https://www.twincities.com/2019/12/16/time-to-put-an-elbow-into-a-chest-the-timberwolves-need-to-get-more-physical/
- NOP: Film Room: Why Are The Pels Struggling Defensively? (from Jacob Rude, USA Today):
Read and watch it here: https://lonzowire.usatoday.com/2019/12/16/lonzo-ball-new-orleans-pelicans-film-room-defense-bench-alvin-gentry-nba-stats/
- OKC: Thunder's Speed, Savvy Solves Bulls' Defense (from Nick Gallo, thunder.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/thunder/thunders-speed-savvy-solves-chicago-defense
- PHI: Ben Simmons, DPOY? (from Justin Hershey, Philadelphia Sports Nation):
Read and watch it here: https://www.phlsportsnation.com/2019/12/16/ben-simmons-case-for-early-season-defensive-player-of-the-year/
- POR: Takeaways From Win Over Suns (from Joe Freeman, Oregon Live):
- SAC: Return Of Fox & Bagley is Tricky For Walton (from Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee):
Read it here: https://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article238432203.html
- TOR: Takeaways From Win Over Cavs (from Kyle Irving, NBA.com):
From Blake Murphy, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/1465393/2019/12/16/cavaliers-matchup-isnt-what-it-once-was-to-raptors-but-it-was-just-what-they-needed/
From William Lou, Yahoo Sports: https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/10-things-toronto-raptors-norman-powell-lights-up-pathetic-cleveland-cavaliers-033913433.html
- TOR: Every Raptors Game Is An Exercise In R & D For Nurse & His Staff (from Doug Smith, Toronto Star):
Read and watch it here: https://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2019/12/16/every-raptors-game-is-an-exercise-in-research-and-development-for-nick-nurse-and-his-staff.html
- Film Study: Where Siakam, Fultz & KAT Dominate (from Adam Spinella, The Basketball Writers):
Read and watch it here: https://bballwriters.com/profiles/nba-film-study-where-siakam-fultz-karl-anthony-towns-dominate/
- Deep, Audacious 3s Are Taking Over (from Kirk Goldsberry, ESPN):
Read it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28312678/how-deep-audacious-3-pointers-taking-nba
- Players Still Facing Trade Restrictions (from Luke Adams, Hoops Rumors):
Read it here: https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2019/12/nba-players-who-still-cant-be-traded-2.html
- The All-Surprise Team: Stunners From The First Third Of The Season (from John Hollinger, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1465341/2019/12/17/hollinger-my-all-surprise-team-10-stunners-from-first-third-of-nba-season/
- Each Team's Most Surprising Breakthrough Player So Far (from Mandela Namaste, Bleacher Report):
Read it here: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2867304-every-nba-teams-most-surprising-breakthrough-player-this-season#slide2
- Ettore Messina & The Elusive NBA HC Job He Covets (from Jeff Greer, The Athletic):