Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 12/28/16
- Video Breakdown: James Harden's Crossover (from Scott Rafferty, fansided.com):
Read and watch it here: http://fansided.com/2016/12/28/james-harden-crossover-breakdown/
- Video: Joel Embiid (from Grant Leibow, GMHoops):
Watch it here: https://gmhoops.com/trust-the-process-e4efe6b8d63c#.5wmzy3nyd
- Eric Gordon: A Huge Piece To The Rockets' Championship Puzzle (from Colby Giacubeno, 16winsaring):
Read it here: https://16winsaring.com/eric-gordon-a-huge-piece-to-the-houston-rockets-championship-puzzle-ac3785732871#.888m46ldr
- Evaluating KP And Giannis (from Jake Rauchbach, Basketball Insiders):
Read it here: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/prodigies-evaluating-kristaps-porzingis-and-giannis-antetokounmpo/
- The Timberwolves' Defensive Issues (from Max Davies, BBall Breakdown):
Read ad watch it here: http://bballbreakdown.com/2016/12/27/missing-in-minnesota-timberwolves/
- Thibodeau Wants Timberwolves To Speed It Up (from Jace Frederick, twincities.com):
Read it here: http://www.twincities.com/2016/12/27/tom-thibodeau-wants-timberwolves-to-speed-it-up/
- Tuesday Recap (from Whitney Medworth, SBNation):
Read it here: http://www.sbnation.com/2016/12/28/14096290/nba-scores-2016-another-russell-westbrook-triple-double
From Adam Fromal, Bleacher Report: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2683990-tuesday-nba-roundup-russell-westbrooks-greatness-cant-be-found-in-stats-alone
From Inside Hoops/AP: http://www.insidehoops.com/daily.shtml
- Why Bigs Are Launching More 3s (from Josh Martin, Bleacher Report):
Read it here: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2683913-what-a-time-to-be-a-5-why-nba-bigs-are-launching-more-threes-than-ever
- Walton Experiments With Nick Young at PF (from Mark Medina, LA Daily News):
Read it here: http://www.ocregister.com/articles/young-739576-walton-forward.html
- How NBA Teams Are Handling Injuries (from Sam Amick, USA Today):
- Pelicans' Hope On The Horizon: Buddy Hield/Cheick Diallo (from Oleh Kosel, The BIrd Writes):
- The Celtics Need Rebounding Help, Not Another Star (from Tom Mulherin, Hardwood Houdini):
Read it here: http://hardwoodhoudini.com/2016/12/28/boston-celtics-showing-they-dont-need-another-superstar/
- Gallinari: Switching Roles? (from Gordon Gross, Denver Stiffs):
Read and watch it here: http://www.denverstiffs.com/2016/12/28/14091678/is-danilo-gallinari-switching-roles-for-denver-nuggets
- New Look: Aggressive Blazer Blitz (from Dwight Jaynes, CSNNW):
Read it here: http://www.csnnw.com/portland-trail-blazers/new-look-aggressive-blazer-blitz-worth-sticking-one-reason
- Hornacek: Why Should The Knicks Pass Just For Style Points? (from Roger Rubin, NY Post):
Read it here: http://nypost.com/2016/12/27/jeff-hornacek-why-should-knicks-pass-just-for-style-points/
- The Knicks Are Decent, Whoever They Are (from Adam Spinella, BBall Breakdown):
Read and watch it here: http://bballbreakdown.com/2016/12/27/coaching-spin-knicks-decent-whoever/
- Ty Lawson's Comeback (from Ailene Voisin, Sacramento Bee):
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/ailene-voisin/article123246314.html
- Aaron Gordon: Hope For His Future At SF? (from Josh Robbins, Orlando Sentinel):
Read it here: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-sp-orlando-magic-aaron-gordon-1228-20161227-story.html
- Vince Carter At (Almost) 40 (from Mac Trammel, Grizzly Bear Blues):
Read and watch it here: http://www.grizzlybearblues.com/2016/12/27/14088924/vince-carter-player-analysis-nba
- Patrick McCaw On Defense And Shooting (from Coach Nick, BBall Breakdown):
Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=axuqhdClDak
- Over 82 Games, Celtics Find That Naps Can Help (from Adam Himmelsbach, Boston Herald):
- Gerald Green: Making An Impact (from Steve Bulpett, Boston Herald):
Read it here: http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/celtics/2016/12/bulpett_gerald_green_seizes_chance_to_make_big_impact
- Dwane Casey Deserves More Recognition (from Mike Ganter, National Post):
Read it here: http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/nba/dwane-casey-deserves-more-recognition-for-turning-the-toronto-raptors-into-contenders
- The Spurs' Excellent Crunch Time Execution (from Dimitrije Curcic, Air Alamo):
Read it here; http://airalamo.com/2016/12/27/spurs-fourth-quarter-this-season/
- Trail Blazers Historical Timeline (from Dao Minh/Terry Johnson):
Read it here: http://ripcityproject.com/2016/12/27/blazers-timeline-w-terry-johnson/
- Rick Barry Is Glad The "Granny Shot" Is Back (from Adam Kilgore, Washington Post):
Read it here: http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2016/dec/27/granny-shot-master-rick-barry-is-glad-someone-had-/
- Jeremy Lamb Need To Be More Consistent (from Jerry Stephens, Swarm And Sting):
Read and watch it here: http://swarmandsting.com/2016/12/27/charlotte-hornets-jeremy-lamb-still-valuable-asset-off-bench/
- Chris McCullough Is Excelling In The D-League (from Dakota Schmidt, Ridiculous Upside):
Read and watch it here: http://www.ridiculousupside.com/2016/12/27/14091390/nets-prospect-chris-mccullough-long-island-nets
FAQ #5: You rarely include trade rumors. Why?
They, along with stories that feature melodrama, soap operas or psychobabble generally don't meet our "four eye" criteria of interesting, intelligent, informative and insightful. Also, nearly 100% of trade rumors are bogus.