Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 12/12/18

- BOS: Jaylen Brown's New Reality (from Jackie MacMullan, ESPN):

Read it here:  http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/25502202/jaylen-brown-new-journey-why-important-boston-celtics-nba

- BOS: Robert Williams Remains Grounded After His Good Night (from Steve Bulpett, Boston Herald):

Read it here:  https://www.bostonherald.com/2018/12/11/robert-williams-remains-grounded-after-his-good-night/

- BOS: Patience Has Helped Theis Produce When Called On (from Trevor Hass, boston.com):

Read it here:  https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-celtics/2018/12/12/daniel-theis-celtics-career-high-europe

- BOS: Marcus Morris Is Proving He Deserves A Lucrative Contract (from Gary Washburn, Boston Globe):

Read it here:  https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/celtics/2018/12/11/marcus-morris-has-found-nice-fit-with-celtics/KD5PPmde6aKqoPklreVcBM/story.html

- CLE: Cavs Will Miss Injured Tristan Thompson...A Lot (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com):

Read it here:  https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2018/12/cleveland_cavaliers_wont_be_ab.html

- CLE: Checking In On Collin Sexton's Progress (from Ben Falk, Cleaning The Glass):

Read it here:  https://cleaningtheglass.com/rookie-review-collin-sexton-vs-sacramento/

- GSW: Video Breakdown: The Impact Of Draymond's Presence (from Joe Viray, Golden State Of Mind):

Read and watch it here:  https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2018/12/11/18135675/nba-2018-golden-state-warriors-minnesota-timberwolves-draymond-green-steph-curry-video-breakdown

- GSW: Is This The Best Ever Version Of Steph Curry? (from Dan Favale, Bleacher Report):

Read it here:  https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2810364-is-this-the-best-version-of-stephen-curry-the-earths-ever-seen

- IND: The Bane Of Cory Joseph's Offensive Game (from Tony East, BBall Index):

Read and watch it here:  http://bball-index.com/the-bane-of-cory-josephs-offensive-game/

- LAL: Tyson Chandler Has Resurged The Lakers' Defense And His Career (from Alex Regla, Bball Index):

Read and watch it here:  http://bball-index.com/tyson-chandler-resurged/

- MIN: KAT Is Unlocking His Defensive Potential (from Jake Paynting, Canis Hoopus):

Read and watch it here:  https://www.canishoopus.com/2018/12/11/18128624/karl-anthony-towns-unlocking-defensive-potential

- NYK: 3 Observations (from Tom Piccolo, BBall Index):

Read and watch it here:  http://bball-index.com/knicks-game-28-2019/

- PHI: Sixers' Playbook Is A Who's Who Of NBA Legends (from Yaron Weitzman, Bleacher Report):

Read and watch it here:  https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2810183-the-mash-the-nellie-the-wade-cut-76ers-playbook-a-whos-who-of-nba-legends

- PHO: Healthy Ariza Sits, Apparently Awaiting Trade? (from Dave King, Bright Side Of The Sun):

Read it here:  https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2018/12/12/18137276/healthy-ariza-sits-apparently-awaits-trade-phoenix-suns-los-angeles-lakers-sixers-76ers

- PHO: Explaining Josh Jackson's Struggles (from Grant Hughes, Bleacher Report):

Read it here:  https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2810302-phoenix-suns-shouldnt-be-surprised-by-josh-jacksons-struggles

- SAC: 25 Years Later, The Wreck That Nearly Ended Bobby Hurley's Life (from Doug Haller, The Athletic):

Read it here:  https://theathletic.com/707168/2018/12/11/25-years-later-the-wreck-that-nearly-ended-bobby-hurleys-life-and-how-it-affected-his-nba-career/

- TOR: The Unlikely Rise Of Chris Boucher (from Peter Mendelsohn, CBC Sports):

Read it here: https://www.cbc.ca/sports/basketball/chris-boucher-raptors-1.4912913

- TOR: Raptors 123, Clippers 99 (from Blake Murphy, The Athletic):

Read it here:  https://theathletic.com/709168/2018/12/12/kawhi-leonard-less-raptors-steamroll-clippers-as-kyle-lowry-bounces-back/

- UTA: Officials Should Lay Off Gobert, Call Games Straight Up (from Gordon Monson, Salt Lake Tribune):

Read it here:  https://www.sltrib.com/sports/2018/12/12/monson-nba-referees/

From hansenjames, SLC Dunk: https://www.slcdunk.com/the-downbeat-latest-jazz-news/2018/12/12/18137317/2018-nba-utah-jazz-officials-targeting-rudy-gobert-adam-silver

- The Grinding Work And Lifestyle Of An Advance Scout (from Ethan Strauss, The Athletic):

Read it here:  https://theathletic.com/709415/2018/12/12/on-the-road-with-an-nba-spy-the-grinding-work-and-lifestyle-of-an-advance-scout/

- Q & A: The Morris Twins (from Jay King/Fred Katz, The Athletic):

Read it here:  https://theathletic.com/708243/2018/12/12/thats-my-guy-a-conversation-about-love-basketball-and-family-with-marcus-and-markieff-morris/

- Team-By-Team Guide To The Trade Deadline (from Bobby Marks, ESPN):

Read it here:  http://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/25459260/nba-trade-deadline-team-team-guide-moves-make

- JVG's Return To Coaching Is A Success (from Frank Isola, The Athletic):

Read it here:  https://theathletic.com/709398/2018/12/12/i-miss-the-three-cs-competition-camaraderie-and-charters-jeff-van-gundys-return-to-coaching-is-a-success-and-the-desires-still-there/

- Video: The Most Potent Pick & Roll Pairings In The NBA (from Coach Nick, The Athletic):

Watch it here:  https://theathletic.com/705459/2018/12/11/inside-coach-nicks-brain-the-five-most-potent-pick-and-roll-pairings-in-the-nba/

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