Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 12/5/20

- ATL: From Undrafted To A Guaranteed NBA Contract: Brandon Goodwin's Story (from Sarah Spencer, Journal Constitution):

Read it here: https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/from-undrafted-to-a-guaranteed-nba-contract-brandon-goodwins-story/S6PFHVZDBZBA7LFBASPPC4NEIQ/

- CHI: Satoransky: Coby White Deserves To Start At PG (from Rob Schaefer, NBC Sports):

Read it hre: https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/tomas-satoransky-supports-coby-white-bulls-starting-point-guard

- CLE: The Battle For Starting SF Spot Is Underway (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com):

Read it here: https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2020/12/cleveland-cavaliers-battle-for-starting-small-forward-spot-underway-its-only-going-to-make-us-better.html

- CLE: Young Backcourt Looks To Take Next Step (from Joe Gabriele, cavaliers.com):

Read it here: https://www.nba.com/cavaliers/features/camp-leader-201204

- DEN: Can JaMychal Green Help Nuggets Forget About Losing Jerami Grant? (from Harrison Wind, The DNVR):

Read it here: https://thednvr.com/can-jamychal-green-help-the-nuggets-forget-about-losing-jerami-grant/

- DET: Delon Wright's Reunion With Coach Casey Years In The Making (from Rod Beard, Detroit News):

Read it here: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2020/12/04/pistons-delon-wrights-reunion-dwane-casey-years-making/3824894001/

- DET: Plumlee, Okafor Suit Weaver's Love For Bigs (from Ansar Khan, MLive):

Read it here: https://www.mlive.com/pistons/2020/12/new-pistons-mason-plumlee-jahlil-okafor-suit-troy-weavers-love-of-bigs.html

- GSW: Can Wiggins & Oubre Take Advantage Of The "Steph Bump"? (from Ethan Strauss, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2239736/2020/12/04/the-steph-curry-bump/?source=user_shared_article

- HOU: A Healthy Nwaba Ready To Fit In With Rockets (from Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle):

Read it here: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/A-healthy-David-Nwaba-ready-to-fit-in-with-Rockets-15776525.php

- IND: It's About Time G-League Legend Maurice Baker "Returned" To The NBA (from Keith Schlosser Substack):

Read it here: https://keithschlosser.substack.com/p/its-about-time-g-league-legend-maurice

- IND: Bjorkgren Rounds Out Coaching Staff (from Caitlin Cooper, Indy Cornrows):

Read it here: https://www.indycornrows.com/2020/12/4/22153745/nate-bjorkgren-rounds-out-coaching-staff-with-ties-to-g-league

- LAL: Lakers Title Defense Begins (from Dan Woike, LA Times):

Read it here: https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2020-12-04/lakers-2020-21-season-montrezl-harrell-wesley-mathews-marc-gasol-dennis-schroder

- MEM: Grizzlies Training Camp Primer (from Joe Mullinax, Grizzly Bear Blues):

Read it here: https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/2020/12/4/22151578/memphis-grizzlies-training-camp-primer-2020-ja-morant-justise-winslow-dillon-brooks-tillman-bane-nba

- MIA: Adebayo Relishes Role Of NBA Trendsetter (from Ira Winderman, SunSentinel):

Read it here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/heat-s-bam-adebayo-relishes-role-of-nba-trendsetter-as-others-seek-to-emulate-his-game/ar-BB1bDKO7

- MIL: Getting To Know Bryn Forbes (from Dalton Sell, Behind The Buck Pass):

Read it here: https://behindthebuckpass.com/2020/12/04/milwaukee-bucks-get-to-know-bryn-forbes/

- MIN: Rubio Will Make The Wolves Better (from Jace Frederick, Pioneer Press):

Read it here: https://www.twincities.com/2020/12/04/ricky-rubio-will-make-the-timberwolves-better-its-what-he-does-and-who-he-is/

- NOP: VIDEO: Redick Discusses Reuniting With SVG (from Sharief Ishaq, WDSU):

Read and watch it here: https://www.wdsu.com/article/video-jj-redick-discusses-reuniting-with-stan-van-gundy-and-second-season-with-pelicans/34879577

- NOP: Josh Hart On Playing For SVG (from Christopher Dodson, Forbes):

Read it here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/christopherdodson/2020/12/04/josh-hart-stepping-up-offensive-game-for-playoff-push-with-new-orleans-pelicans/?sh=59de95f05ab7

- PHI: Embiid Got What He Wanted From FO; Will Sixers New Style Suit Him? (from Noah Levick, NBC Sports):

Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/sixers/joel-embiid-sixers-doc-rivers-ben-simmons-2020-21-nba-training-camp

- PHI: Simmons Has Different Focuses Under New Coaching Staff (from Noah Levick, NBC Sports):

Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/sixers/ben-simmons-sixers-2020-nba-training-camp-joel-embiid-doc-rivers-sam-cassell

From Kyle Neubeck, Philly Voice: https://www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-ben-simmons-doc-rivers-accountability-orlando-bubble-shooting-injuries-0599970

- PHI: Can Rivers Unleash Tobias Harris Again? (from Tom Moore, Courier Times):

Read it here: https://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/story/sports/2020/12/05/can-philadelphia-76-ers-coach-doc-rivers-unleash-tobias-harris-again/3807417001/

- PHI: Justin Anderson Is Excited To Rejoin Sixers (from Tom West, Liberty Ballers):

Read it here: https://www.libertyballers.com/2020/12/4/21768289/philly-feels-like-home-for-justin-anderson-rejoin-sixers-philadelphia-76ers-joel-embiid-nba

- POR: Simons Searches For Role In Crowded Backcourt (from Aaron Fentress, Oregon Live):

Read it here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/still-developing-anfernee-simons-searches-for-role-within-portland-trail-blazers-crowded-backcourt/ar-BB1bDkhr

- TOR: Raptors' Watchability Rises With Chris Finch In The Fold As Asst. Coach (from Mike Ganter, Toronto Sun):

Read it here: https://torontosun.com/sports/basketball/nba/toronto-raptors/raptors-watchability-factor-hits-new-levels-with-finch-in-the-fold

- TOR: What Will The Closing Lineup Look Like In Tight Games? (from Blake Murphy, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2237078/2020/12/04/raptors-closing-options/

- Six Players Ready To Bounce Back This Season (from Zach Lowe, ESPN):

Read and watch it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/30401182/nba-redeem-team-six-players-ready-bounce-back-season