Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 12/28/19
- BOS: Kanter Is Giving The Celtics Exactly What They Signed Up For (from Brian Robb, Boston Sports Journal):
Read it here: https://www.bostonsportsjournal.com/2019/12/27/enes-kanter-giving-celtics-exactly-signed/
- CHA: Cody Martin Emerging As Useful Role Player (from Luke Tucker, Old North Banter):
Read it here: https://oldnorthbanter.com/2019/12/28/charlotte-hornets-cody-martin-emerging-useful-role-player/
- CHI: Dunn Continues To Grind & Prosper (from Sam Smith, bulls.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/bulls/features/kris-dunn-continues-grind-and-prosper-0
- CLE: What The Clarkson Trade Was About (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com):
- DAL: Luka & KP Are A Perfect Match (from Michael Pina, SB Nation):
Read and watch it here: https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2019/12/27/21039081/luka-doncic-kristaps-porzingis-dallas-mavericks-pick-and-roll
- DAL: Rick Carlisle's Righteous Rant (from Tim Cato, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1489818/2019/12/27/rick-carlisle-rips-into-tnt-broadcasts-criticism-of-kristaps-porzingis/
From Grant Afseth, Clutch Points: https://clutchpoints.com/mavs-coach-rick-carlisles-rant-about-kristaps-porzingis-post-ups-is-right-on-the-money/
- DEN: Nuggets' Defense Draws Concern (from Mike Singer, Denver Post):
Read it here: https://www.denverpost.com/2019/12/27/nuggets-defensive-concerns-pelicans-loss/
- GSW: Smailagic Time Is Here For Dubs, Much To The NBA's Chagrin (from Ethan Strauss, The Athletic):
Read and watch it here: https://theathletic.com/1490839/2019/12/27/alen-smailagic-time-is-here-for-the-warriors-much-to-the-nbas-chagrin/
- GSW: The Suddenly Hot Dubs (from Anthony Slater, The Athgletic):
- HOU: Rockets Cite Other Issues In Misfiring Loss To Dubs (from Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle):
Read it here: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rockets/article/Rockets-cite-other-issues-misfiring-loss-Warriors-14934624.php
- LAC: Beverley Is Focused On Harnessing Intensity (from Mirjam Swanson, OC Register):
Read it here: https://www.ocregister.com/2019/12/27/clippers-patrick-beverley-focused-on-harnessing-intensity/
- LAC: The Clippers Are Becoming "Stars In Their Roles" (from Sabreena Merchant, Spots Illustrated):
Read it here: https://www.si.com/nba/clippers/news/la-clippers-star-in-their-role-doc-rivers
- MIL: Q & A: Kyle Korver (from Scott Cacciola, NY Times):
- MIN: What Is The Timberwolves' Plan? (from Jared Dubin, The Step Back):
Read it here: https://fansided.com/2019/12/27/minnesota-timberwolves-rebuild-compete/
- ORL: Stifling Defense Key To Victory Over Sixers (from John Denton, magic.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/magic/postgame-report-magics-stifling-defense-key-victory-over-sixers-20191227
- PHI: Observations From Loss To Magic (from Noah Levick, NBC Sports):
Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/76ers/sixers-loss-magic-joel-embiid-ben-simmons-markelle-fultz-al-horford-sixers-bench
From Paul Hudrick: https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/76ers/brett-brown-sixers-loss-magic-physicality-issue-tobias-harris-joel-embiid
- POR: Whiteside Is Struggling For Consistency (from Stevie Cozens, Rip City Project):
Rea it here: https://ripcityproject.com/2019/12/27/trail-blazers-whiteside-consistency/
- POR: Simons Is Leaning On Family (from Jamie Goldberg, Oregon Live):
- SAS: Should The Spurs' Stars Take More 3s? (from CharlieOCharles, Pounding The Rock):
Read and watch it here: https://www.poundingtherock.com/2019/12/27/21036772/not-all-of-the-spurs-stars-should-take-more-threes
- TOR: Amidst Their Injuries, Raptors Need McCaw To Be More Aggressive & Involved (from Doug Smith, Toronto Star):
Read it here: https://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2019/12/27/the-raptors-send-out-mccaw-for-help-in-time-of-need.html
- UTA: Jazz Execs Explain The Bench Shake-Up (from Eric Walden, Salt Lake Tribune):
Read it here: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/2019/12/27/jazz-execs-explain-bench/