Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 12/21/16
- Taj Gibson Q & A (from James Herbert, CBS Sports):
Read it here: http://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/how-a-fight-on-a-new-york-train-laid-the-foundation-for-taj-gibsons-career/
- Inside The Raptors' Elite Offense (from Adam Spinella, BBall Breakdown):
Read and watch it here: http://bballbreakdown.com/2016/12/20/the-coaching-spin-inside-toronto-raptors-elite-offense/
- Norman Powell Is Excelling In Every Role He Is Asked To Play (from Blake Murphy, Raptors Republic):
Read it here: http://www.raptorsrepublic.com/2016/12/21/norman-powell-excelling-every-role-raptors-ask-play/
- Norman Powell Sees The Bigger Picture (from David Ramil, fansided.com):
Read and watch it here: http://fansided.com/2016/12/21/norman-powell-sees-bigger-picture/
- Six Creative Ways Teams Are Adapting The Pick-And-Roll (from Scott Rafferty, fansided.com):
Read and watch it here: http://fansided.com/2016/12/21/nba-pick-and-roll-variations-ways/
- Video Breakdown: Evan Turner's Struggles (from Dane Carbaugh, Blazers Edge):
Read and watch it here: http://www.blazersedge.com/2016/12/21/14035744/evan-turner-blazers-offense-2016-nba-free-agency-trade-video
- Video Breakdown: Warriors' Defense Gums Up Rudy Gobert (from EricApricot, Golden State Of Mind):
Read and watch it here: http://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2016/12/21/14037204/nba-2016-warriors-vs-jazz-video-analysis-highlights-warriors-team-defense-rudy-gobert
- Why Eric Gordon Has Been An Ideal Fit For Rockets (from Michael Lee, Yahoo Sports):
Read it here: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/why-eric-gordon-has-been-an-ideal-fit-with-the-rockets-183032599.html
- Tuesday Recap (from Tim Cato, SBNation):
Read it here: http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2016/12/21/14036484/2016-nba-scores-lebron-james-giannis-antetokounmpo
From Inside Hoops/AP: http://www.insidehoops.com/daily.shtml
From Kurt Helin, NBC Sports: http://nba.nbcsports.com/2016/12/21/three-things-we-learned-tuesday-once-again-were-sleeping-on-the-spurs/
- Tuesday's Top Performer: DeMarcus Cousins (from Danny Chau, The Ringer):
Read it here: https://theringer.com/demarcus-cousins-ejection-mouthpiece-55-points-c571b80d77e0#.ugl8jc27s
- Hawks' Sefolosha, Korver Are Thriving In New Roles (from KL Chouinard, hawks.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/hawks/features/sefolosha-korver-thriving-new-roles
- Tyronn Lue And The Art Of Igniting LeBron James (from Kurt Streeter, ESPN):
Read it here; http://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/18318471/the-unique-dynamic-lebron-james-cavs-coach-tyronn-lue
- SVG's Message To The Pistons: "Do Your Job" (from Aaron McMann, Mlive.com):
Read it here: http://www.mlive.com/pistons/index.ssf/2016/12/amid_pistons_recent_turmoil_sv.html
From Vince Ellis, Detroit Free Press: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2016/12/20/detroit-pistons-stan-van-gundy-who-cares-do-your-job/95677598/
- Ricky Rubio Adjusts To A New System (from Jerry Zgoda, startribune.com)
Read it here: http://www.startribune.com/wolves-ricky-rubio-tries-a-hands-off-approach/407689046/
- Harrison Barnes Embraces Mavs' Culture (from Sean Deveney, Sporting News):
- Sixers Notebook: Noel, Saric, Embiid (from Brian Seltzer, sixers.com):
Read and watch it here: http://www.nba.com/sixers/news/seltzers-notebook-noel-summoned-sarics-story-embiids-availability
- Podcast: Earl Watson Interview (from arizonasports.com):
Listen to it here: http://arizonasports.com/category/podcast_player/?a=327910&sid=1004&n=Doug+%26+Wolf
- Pat Riley Promises A Quick Heat Rebuild (from Manny Navarro, Miami Herald):
Read it here: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/heat-check/article122177399.html
- Garrett (Temple) And Andi: The Incredible Story Of How A Player-Fan Bond Changed Each Other's Lives (from Jared Zwerling, NBPA):
Read it here: http://nbpa.com/garrett-and-andi-the-incredible-story-of-an-nba-player-fan-bond-that-changed-each-others-lives/
- Taking A Chance On The Unknown (from Pascal Siakam, The Players Tribune):
Read it here: http://www.theplayerstribune.com/pascal-siakam-toronto-raptors-cameroon/
- Why Justin Harper Should Be Back In The NBA (from Dakpta Schmidt, Ridiculous Upside):
Read it here: http://www.ridiculousupside.com/2016/12/20/14020348/justin-harper-dleague-nbadl-nba