Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 12/20/19
- BOS: Kanter Is Thinking Beyond Basketball (from Shira Springer, WBUR):
Read it here: https://www.wbur.org/news/2019/12/20/enes-kanter-turkey-erdogan
- DET: The Pistons' Strong Bench (from David Borowicz, Piston Powered):
Read it here: https://pistonpowered.com/2019/12/19/detroit-pistons-have-best-bench-nba/
- GSW: Joe Lacob Recalls The Biggest Moves Of His First Dubs' Decade (from Marcus Thompson II, The Athletic):
- GSW: Bowman Is Dominating In The G-League (from Brandon Barbour, The Runner Sports);
Read it here: https://therunnersports.com/golden-state-warriors-ky-bowman-dominating-g-league/
- HOU: Takeaways From Win Over Clippers (from Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle):
From Ramona Shelburne, ESPN: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28337107/another-meeting-la-russ-harden-kawhi-pg
- IND: The Pacers' Pair Of Budding Stars (from Ryan Palencer, 8 Points, 9 Seconds):
Read it here: https://8points9seconds.com/2019/12/19/indiana-pacers-pair-stars/
- IND: Q & A: Victor Oladipo (from Alex Kennedy, Hoops Hype):
Read it here: https://hoopshype.com/2019/12/19/victor-oladipo-qa/
- LAC: Rivers Hopes Loss To Rockets Is A Learning Experience (from Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN):
Read it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28338397/doc-rivers-hopes-frustrating-loss-rockets-learning-experience
- MIA: Butler Is The Perfect Match For Heat Culture (from Jeff Zilgitt, USA Today):
Read it here: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/heat/2019/12/19/jimmy-butler-perfect-match-for-miami-heat-culture/2699295001/
- MIA: What's Behind The Heat's Offensive Improvement? (from Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald):
Read it here: https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article238517208.html
- MIA: The Heat Aren't Surprised By Their Promising Start (from Michael Lee, The Athletic):
- MIA: The Rise Of Bam (from Couper Moorhead, heat.com):
Read and watch it here: https://www.nba.com/heat/news/rise-bam
- MIA: Takeaways From Win Over Sixers (from Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald):
Read it here: https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article238475658.html
- MIL: Takeaways From Win Over Lakers (from Malika Andrews/Dave McMenamin/Eric Woodyard/Kirk Goldsberry, ESPN):
Read it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28336561/the-conclusions-matter-lakers-bucks-blockbuster
- MIN: Starting Jarrett Culver (from Tyler Metcalf, Dunking With Wolves):
Read it here: https://dunkingwithwolves.com/2019/12/20/the-timberwolves-were-correct-to-start-jarrett-culver/
- NYK: Elfrid Payton's Efficient Return Has Been A Difference Maker (from Peter Botte, NY Post):
Read it here: https://nypost.com/2019/12/19/elfrid-paytons-hiatus-prepared-him-to-be-knicks-difference-maker/
- NYK: Mike Miller's Odyssey From Small-Town Illinois To The Limelight (from Fred Kerber, NY Post):
Read it here: https://nypost.com/2019/12/18/who-is-mike-miller-unknown-knicks-coachs-odyssey-from-small-town-illinois-to-limelight/
- SAC: The Kings Hope Dedmon Can Regain His Shooting Touch (from Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee):
Read and watch it here: https://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article238545533.html
- UTA: Takeaways From Win Over Hawks (from Andy Larsen, Salt Lake Tribune):
Read it here: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/2019/12/20/jazz-hawks-analysis-by/
- Early MIP Candidates (from Zachary Padmore, Swarm And Sting):
Read it here: https://swarmandsting.com/2019/12/19/charlotte-hornets-5-players-challenge-devonte-graham-improved/
- Does Anyone Want The Last 2 Playoff Spots In The West? (from John Hollinger, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1475723/2019/12/20/hollinger-what-the-hell-does-anybody-want-these-last-two-playoff-spots-in-the-west/