Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 12/7/19
- BKN: Nets Turn In Complete Performance To Beat Hornets (from Brian Lewis, NY Post):
Read it here: https://nypost.com/2019/12/06/nets-turn-in-complete-performance-to-beat-hornets/
- BOS: Is Ojeleye Turning In to A Consistent 3-And-D Player? (from Brian Robb, Boston Sports Journal):
Read and watch it here: https://www.bostonsportsjournal.com/2019/12/06/semi-ojeleye-turning-consistent-3-d-piece/
- BOS: Tatum Passes Another Test (from Jared Weiss, The Athletic):
Read and watch it here: https://theathletic.com/1440530/2019/12/07/thats-a-huge-compliment-jayson-tatum-passes-another-test-in-his-journey-to-becoming-an-all-star
- BOS: Tatum & Brown: Leading Roles Fitting Nicely (from Gary Washburn, Boston Globe):
- CHA: Graham's Path To The NBA (from Rick Bonnell, Charlotte Observer):
Read it here:https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article238088684.html From Steve Aschburner, NBA.com: https://www.nba.com/article/2019/12/04/charlotte-hornets-devonte-graham-feature
- CLE: Cavs Defend Coach Beilein (from Tim Withers, Associated Press):
Read it here: https://wnyt.com/sports/cavaliers-defend-rookie-coach-john-beilein-amid-skid/5572906/
From Marla Ridnour, Beacon Journal: https://www.beaconjournal.com/sports/20191207/tristan-thompson-angered-by-unnamed-cavsrsquo-criticism-of-coach-john-beilein-lsquoi-hope-none-of-my-teammates-said-thatrsquo
- CLE: Garland Staying Confident Despite Rookie Growing Pains (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com):
Read it here: https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2019/12/darius-garland-i-know-im-going-to-be-back-where-i-was-before.html
- DAL: Luka Paves The Way, But Don't Overlook The Contributions From The Bench (from Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News):
Read it here: https://www.sunherald.com/sports/nba/article238142929.html
- DAL: Luka's Elite Deceleration (from stack.com):
Read and watch it here: https://www.stack.com/a/lukas-secret-superpower-the-overlooked-athletic-trait-that-makes-him-so-good
- GSW: Dubs Follow Draymond's Lead (from Logan Murdock, NBC Sports):
Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/warriors-follow-draymond-greens-lead-willing-team-win-vs-bulls
- GSW: Dubs Anticipate Better Days (from Shaun Powell, NBA.com):
Read it here: http://global.nba.com/news/steve-kerr-is-enjoying-this-season-as-warriors-anticipate-better-days/
From Wes Goldberg, Mercury News: http://www.mercurynews.com/warriors-top-draft-pick-will-provide-options-in-rebuild
- LAL: LBJ & Rondo: Basketball IQ Match (from Michael Pina, SBNation):
Read it here: https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2019/12/6/20998692/lebron-james-rajon-rondo-los-angeles-lakers-pairing-free-agency
- MIL: The Reigning MVP Is Even Better This Season (from Shane Young, Forbes):
Read it here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/shaneyoung/2019/12/06/the-reigning-nba-mvp-has-improved-which-is-scary/#2fe780567953
- NYK: Firing Fizdale Won't Fix Anything (from John Hollinger, The Athletic):
From Marc Berman, NY Post: https://nypost.com/2019/12/06/gregg-popovich-steve-kerr-take-digs-at-knicks-over-fizdale-firing/
- ORL: Surge In Confidence Is Fueling Bamba's Recent Inspired Play (from John Denton, magic.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/magic/recent-surge-confidence-fueling-bambas-inspired-play-20191205
- ORL: Fultz Is Finally Experiencing NBA Normalcy (from Pete Zayas, The Athletic):
Read and watch it here: https://theathletic.com/1439551/2019/12/06/finally-seeing-real-breakthrough-signs-from-markelle-fultz/?source=shared-article
- ORL: Fultz & Isaac Offer Hope For The Future (from Josh Robbins, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1440400/2019/12/07/markelle-fultz-jonathan-isaac/?source=shared-article
- PHI: Boumtje Boumtje Following Elton Brand's Executive Path (from Marc Narducci, The Inquirer):
Read it here: https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-ruben-boumtje-boumtje-g-league-delaware-blue-coats-elton-brand-20191207.html
- PHI: Sixers Need To Fix Late-Game Execution (from Bryan Toporek, Forbes):
Read and watch it here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryantoporek/2019/12/06/philadelphia-76ers-need-to-fix-late-game-execution-woes/#33fc3e145fc6
- PHI: Q & A: Kyle O'Quinn (from Rich Hoffman, The Athletic):
- PHO: Cam Johnson: Not A Typical Rookie (from Cody Cunningham, suns.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/suns/features/cam-johnsons-chip-his-shoulder-leading-early-success-nba#
- POR: Analyzing Melo's Blazer Tenure So Far (from Mike Prada, SBNation):
Read and watch it here: https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2019/12/6/20997631/carmelo-anthony-portland-trail-blazers-stats-highlights-analysis
From Baxter Holmes, ESPN: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28234156/carmelo-anthony-feels-belongs-again-trail-blazers
- TOR: Anunoby: MIP Candidate (from Thomas Valentine, Raptors Rapture):
Read it here: https://raptorsrapture.com/2019/12/07/toronto-raptors-og-anunoby-most-improved-player/
- WAS: Bertans Is Shooting The Lights Out (from Bryan Kalbrosky, Hoops Hype):
Read and watch it here: https://hoopshype.com/2019/12/06/davis-bertans-washington-wizards-scouting-report-spurs-trade/
- Film Study: The Masterful Footwork Of Luka & Trae (from Adam Spinella, The Basketball Writers):
Read and watch it here: https://bballwriters.com/profiles/nba-film-study-the-masterful-footwork-of-trae-young-luka-doncic/
- The New NBA Heliocentrism (from Seth Partnow, The Athletic):
- Early MIP Candidates (from Phil Watson, Hoops Habit):
Read and watch it here: https://hoopshabit.com/2019/12/07/luka-doncic-brandon-ingram-headline-nba-improved-player-ladder/ - The Silver Linings Of The 2019 Draft (from John Hollinger, The Athletic):
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