Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 12/23/20
- Key Takeaways From Opening Night (from ESPN):
- BKN 125, GSW 99:
From Ian Levy, The Step Back: https://fansided.com/2020/12/22/james-wiseman-nba-debut-3-pointer-garbage-time/
From Marcus Thompson II, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2280182/2020/12/23/thompson-james-wisemans-debut-helped-getting-blasted-by-nets-go-down-smoother
From Alex Espinoza, NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/steve-kerr-believes-draymond-green-wouldve-ignited-warriors-vs-nets
From Chris Milholen/Matt Brooks, Nets Daily: https://www.netsdaily.com/2020/12/22/22196580/nets-tip-off-new-era-with-dominance-blowing-out-warriors-125-96
From Mike Vaccaro, NY Post: https://nypost.com/2020/12/22/nets-have-brought-big-time-basketball-back-to-nyc/
From Dan Devine, The Ringer: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2020/12/22/22196717/nets-warriors-nba-opening-night-kevin-durant
From Malika Andrews, ESPN: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30585569/kevin-durant-returns-grand-style-brooklyn-nets-open-season-emphatic-home-win
From Anthony Slater, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2279875/2020/12/23/parsing-the-warriors-opening-night-disaster-in-brooklyn/
- LAC 116, LAL 109:
From Dan Woike, LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2020-12-22/lakers-nba-championship-rings-clippers
From Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30586962/paul-george-unstoppable-helping-la-clippers-avoid-repeat-playoff-collapse
From Mirjam Swanson, OC Register: https://www.ocregister.com/2020/12/22/tyronn-lue-is-1-0-as-clippers-head-coach/
From Mark Whicker, OC Register: https://www.ocregister.com/2020/12/23/whicker-schroder-harrell-make-lakers-fitful-opener-more-hopeful/
- ATL: Breaking Down The Hawks' New Offensive Wrinkles (from Glen Willis, Peachtree Hoops):
Read and watch it here: https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2020/12/22/22194019/atlanta-hawks-new-offensive-wrinkles-video-analysis-trae-young-pick-and-roll-2020-21-preseason
- ATL: Coach Pierce's Job Is Better - And Harder (from Michael Cunningham, AJC.com):
Read it here: https://www.ajc.com/sports/mike-check-blog/hawks-coach-lloyd-pierces-job-is-better-its-also-harder/T52R2AVZVNGLXITHWRO5HSEBWI/
- ATL: Hawks' Theme For 2021: Young Gets More Help (from Steve Hummer, AJC.com):
Read it here: https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/hawks-theme-for-2021-trae-young-gets-a-little-more-help/YKWEJPRYT5ASBAVS2WB75YWJ6U/
- BOS: Q & A: Daniel Theis (from Heiko Oldoerp, Deutsche Welle):
Read it here: https://www.dw.com/en/boston-celtics-center-daniel-theis-you-long-for-the-usual-nba-atmosphere-at-the-garden/a-56031490
- BOS: Things To Watch In Season Opener (from Tom Westerholm, Boston.com):
Read it here: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-celtics/2020/12/23/boston-celtics-milwaukee-bucks-things-to-watch
- CHA: The Good & Bad From The Returning Core (from Josh Flenniken, Swarm And Sting):
Read it here: https://swarmandsting.com/2020/12/23/charlotte-hornets-good-bad-returning-core/
- CHA: Gordon Hayward: Calming Force & Overdue Connector For Hornets (from Rick Bonnell, Charlotte Observe):
Read it here: https://www.thestate.com/sports/nba/article247987650.html
- CHI: Why Starting Rookie Williams At SF Makes Sense (from KC Johnson, NBC Sports):
Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/why-bulls-starting-rookie-patrick-williams-small-forward-would-make-sense
- DEN: Jokic's New Approach (from Mike Singer, Denver Post):
Read it here: https://www.denverpost.com/2020/12/22/nikola-jokic-nuggets-new-approach/
- GSW: Dubs' Draftee Jessup Dazzles In Australia (from Jon Becker, Mercury News):
Read it here: https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/12/22/warriors-draft-pick-dazzles-in-debut-in-australia/
- HOU: Rockets' Offense: Familiar Goals With Added Options (from Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle):
Read it here: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/Rockets-offense-more-options-familiar-goals-15823089.php
- HOU: How Cousins Will Impact The Rockets From The Low-Post (from Coty Davis, The Dream Shake):
Read and watch it here: https://www.thedreamshake.com/2020/12/22/22193588/how-demarcus-cousins-will-impact-the-houston-rockets-from-the-low-post
- IND: Bjorkgren Ready To Show Flexibility (from Michael McCleary, Indy Star):
- LAL: The Zany Story Of Marc Gasol's Draft, Trade & Reunion With The Lakers (From Bill Oram, The Athletic):
- MEM: Kleiman, Jenkins Building Championship Culture (from Michael Wallace, Grizzlies.com):
- MIA: Heat Notebook (from Ira Winderman, SunSentinel):
- MIA: Rested Harkless Ready To Help Heat Start Season (from Leonard Kreicas, Hot Hot Hoops):
Read and watch it here::https://www.hothothoops.com/2020/12/23/22196941/moe-harkless-dunks-miami-heat-jimmy-butler-portland-trail-blazers-meyers-leonard-avery-bradley
- MIN: Tyus Jones Will Be There For Younger Brother's NBA Debut - As His Opponent (from Jace Frederick, Pioneer Press):
- MIN: Wolves Must Defend To Win (from Jace Frederick, Pioneer Press):
Read it here: https://www.twincities.com/2020/12/22/timberwolves-must-defend-to-win-and-karl-anthony-towns-knows-it/
- MIN: KAT Prepares To Carry On (from Chris Hine, Star Tribune):
Read it here: https://m.startribune.com/karl-anthony-towns-prepares-to-carry-on-and-carry-timberwolves/573461831/?clmob=y&c=n
- OKC: Daigneault Expects Dort To Make Offensive Leap In Year Two (from Joe Mussatto, The Oklahoman):
- PHI: How The New-Look Sixers' Roster Breaks Down (from Marc Narducci, The Inquirer):
Read it here: https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-roster-ben-simmons-joel-embiid-tobias-harris-coach-doc-rivers-20201223.html
- PHI: Morey Was Worried Hong Kong Tweet Might End His Career (from Jackie MacMullen, ESPN):
Read it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30587457/philadelphia-76ers-daryl-morey-was-worried-hong-kong-tweet-end-nba-career
- PHO: Bridges Flashes Offensive Upside In Preseason (from Samuel Cooper, Bright Side Of The Sun):
Read and watch it here: https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2020/12/22/22192696/mikal-bridges-flashes-offensive-upside-in-phoenix-suns-preseason
- TOR: Anunoby's Extension (from Samson Folk, Raptors Republic):
Read it here: https://www.raptorsrepublic.com/2020/12/22/og-anunobys-extension-rescues-optimism-and-surprise-from-the-clutches-of-death/
- WAS: Wizards Poised To Be One Of The Fastest, Highest-Scoring Teams In The NBA (from Chase Hughes, NBC Sports):
Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/wizards/wizards-poised-be-one-fastest-highest-scoring-teams-nba
- Young Core Rankings (from Zach Kram, The Ringer):
Read it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2020/12/23/22196239/nba-2020-21-young-core-rankings-celtics-grizzlies-sixers
- How Did Rookies Adjust To The NBA During The Shortest Offseason? (from Paolo Uggetti, The Ringer):
Read it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2020/12/23/22196468/nba-rookie-adjustments-short-offseason-james-wiseman-tyrese-haliburton
- Season Preview (from John Schuhmann, NBA.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/news/powerrankings-2020-21-week-1
From Gary Washburn, Boston Globe: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/12/22/sports/gary-washburns-read-2020-2021-nba-season/
From Ben Golliver, Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/12/21/nba-season-preview-2020-2021/
From Slamonline.com: https://www.slamonline.com/nba/slams-official-2020-21-nba-preview/
- The Most Stolen Play In Basketball (from Ben Cohen, Wall Street Journal):
Read it here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/nba-stolen-play-brad-stevens-steve-kerr-11608518626
- The Big O: Forgotten NBA Trailblazer (from Jack McCallum, Sports Illsutrated):
Read it here: https://www.si.com/nba/2020/12/22/oscar-robertson-nba-trailblazer-daily-cover
- NBA Rosters Feature 107 International Players From 41 Countries (from NBA.com):
Read it here:https://www.nba.com/news/nba-rosters-feature-107-international-players-from-41-countries
- What Makes An NBA Head Coach? (from William Chon, Medium):
Read it here: https://medium.com/swlh/what-makes-an-nba-head-coach-6113073415db
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