Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 12/22/18

- BKN: Kurucs Is A Revelation For The Nets (from Phil Watson, Nothin But Nets):

Read it here:  https://nothinbutnets.com/2018/12/21/brooklyn-nets-even-defeat-legend-rodions-kurucs-grows/

From Bryan Fonseca, Nets Daily:  https://www.netsdaily.com/2018/12/22/18152630/is-rodions-kurucs-the-next-nets-success-story

- BOS: After Loss To MIL, Celtics Hold Meeting To Address Inconsistencies (from Tim Bontemps, ESPN):

Read it here:  http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/25591263/boston-celtics-hold-much-needed-team-meeting-another-loss

From Adam Himmelsbach, Boston Globe:  https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/celtics/2018/12/21/celtics/0BPU6vsAzPncf8B9likTJK/story.html

- CLE: 5 Observations (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com):

Read it here:  https://www.cleveland.com/expo/sports/erry-2018/12/12136a8e7a5159/cleveland-cavaliers-expect-to.html

- DEN: Why 2019 Should Be A Great Year For The Nuggets (from Joel Rush, Forbes):

Read it here:  https://www.forbes.com/sites/joelrush/2018/12/21/5-reasons-why-2019-should-be-one-of-the-best-years-in-denver-nuggets-franchise-history/#1ac7bf4e3acf

- GSW: What Do We Know About The Dubs So Far? (from Tim Kawakami, The Athletic):

Read it here:  https://theathletic.com/726934/2018/12/21/kawakami-what-do-we-know-about-the-warriors-so-far-demarcus-cousins-is-the-key-and-he-hasnt-even-played-yet/

- GSW: DMC Before He Was Boogie (from Connor Letourneau, SF Chronicle):

Read it here:  https://www.sfchronicle.com/warriors/article/Warriors-DeMarcus-Cousins-What-a-trip-home-13479693.php

- GSW: Dubs Enjoy Fruitful Partnership With G-League Affiliate (from Connor Letourneau, SF Chronicle):

Read it here:  https://www.sfchronicle.com/warriors/article/Warriors-enjoy-fruitful-partnership-with-G-League-13485416.php

- IND: Tyreke Evans Has A Lot To Figure Out (from Tony East, BBall Index):

Read and watch it here:  http://bball-index.com/tyreke-evans-has-a-lot-to-figure-out/

- LAL: Film Room: How LBJ & Lonzo Enhance Each Others' Playmaking (from Pete Zayas, Silver Screen And Roll):

Read and watch it here:  https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2018/12/21/18151124/laker-film-room-lebron-james-lonzo-ball-help-lakers-hockey-assists-video-twitter-highlights

- LAL: Kuzma's Evolution (from Isaac Gutierrez, Clutch Points):

Read and watch it here:  https://clutchpoints.com/los-angeles-lakers-forward-kyle-kuzma-is-evolving-in-a-legitimate-no-2/

- MIN: Teague's Injury Gives Tyus Jones Chance To Play His "Natural Position" (from Jace Frederick, Pioneer Press):

Read it here:  https://www.twincities.com/2018/12/22/jeff-teagues-injury-gives-tyus-jones-a-chance-to-play-his-natural-position/

- MIN: Wiggins: Dynamic Scorer Or Fringe Rotation Player? (from Tyler Metcalf, Hashtag Basketball):

Read and watch it here:  https://hashtagbasketball.com/minnesota-timberwolves/content/andrew-wiggins-dynamic-scorer-fringe-rotation-player

- NOP: Q & A: Julius Randle (from Andy & Brian Kamenetzky, The Athletic):

Read it here:  https://theathletic.com/725832/2018/12/20/qa-julius-randle-on-his-return-to-staples-center-the-ups-and-downs-of-his-lakers-tenure-and-life-in-new-orleans/

- NYK: Time To Move On From Kanter (from Jonathan Macri, Knicks Film School):

Read and watch it here:  https://knicksfilmschool.com/2018/12/21/why-its-time-to-move-on-from-enes-kanter-like-right-now/

- OKC: Checking In On Terrance Ferguson (from Noah Schulte, Thunderous Intentions):

Read it here:  https://thunderousintentions.com/2018/12/22/okc-thunder-lightning-report-checking-terrance-ferguson/2/

- ORL: Offense Craters As Magic Unable To Work Inside-Out (from Philip Rossman-Reich, Orlando Magic Daily):

Read it here:  https://orlandomagicdaily.com/2018/12/22/orlando-magic-offense-craters-unable-work-inside-out/

- PHI: Q & A: Landry Shamet (from Alex Kennedy, Hoops Hype):

Read it here:  https://hoopshype.com/2018/12/21/nba-phildelphia-76ers-sixers-landry-shamet-rookie-transition/

- TOR: Video: Pascal Siakam Is The NBA's Best Kept Secret (from J. Kyle Mann, The Ringer):

Watch it here:  https://www.theringer.com/video/2018/12/21/18150493/pascal-siakam-breakdown-raptors-video

- UTA: Breaking Down The Jazz' Win Over POR (from Andy Larsen, Salt Lake Tribune):

Read and watch it here:  https://www.sltrib.com/sports/2018/12/22/jazz-blazers-analysis-by/

- 8 Great Performances From First Two Days Of G-League Showcase (from Dakota Schmidt, Ridiculous Upside):

Read it here:  https://www.ridiculousupside.com/2018/12/21/18152169/eight-great-performances-nba-g-league-winter-showcase-jenkins-harvey-wood-chiozza-loyd

- Navigating In-Season Trades Can Be Tricky For Players (from Candace Buckner, Washingotn Post):

Read it here:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2018/12/21/nba-players-navigating-in-season-trades-can-be-little-tricky/

- Grading The 1st-Round Rookies So Far This Season (from Jonathan Wasserman, Bleacher Report):

Read it here:  https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2811212-grading-every-1st-round-nba-rookie-so-far-this-season

- Artificial Intelligence In The NBA (from Marcus Woo, Inside Science):

Read it here:  https://www.insidescience.org/news/artificial-intelligence-nba-basketball