Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 12/31/16

- Rudy Gobert Makes The Jazz Special  (from Zach Harper, fansided.com):

Read and watch it here:  http://fansided.com/2016/12/31/rudy-gobert-utah-jazz-special-foundation/

-  From The Coach's Seat  (from Adam Spinella, BBall Breakdown):

Read and watch it here:  http://bballbreakdown.com/2016/12/30/coaches-seat-dec-30-2016/

-  Pelicans' '48 Minutes Of Hell'  (from Justin Verrier, ESPN):

Read it here:  http://www.espn.com/blog/new-orleans-pelicans/post/_/id/932/pelicans-version-of-48-minutes-of-hell-making-lasting-impression

-  Isaiah Thomas, Superstar  (from Josh Martin, Bleacher Report):

Read it here:  http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2684441-friday-nba-roundup-isaiah-thomas-proving-hes-the-only-superstar-celtics-need

- Isaiah Thomas Is Kay Felder's Inspiration  (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com):

Read it here:  http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2016/12/kay_felder_studies_talks_with.html

-  Kevin Love Returns To Top Form  (from Dave McMenamin, ESPN):

Read it here:  http://www.espn.com/blog/cleveland-cavaliers/post/_/id/3464/kevin-love-calls-2016-the-best-year-of-my-life-as-he-returns-to-top-form

-  Raptors Are Contending Despite Defying NBA Convention  (from Ben Alamar, ESPN):

Read it here:  http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/18376176/how-toronto-raptors-defying-nba-convention-contending-anyway

-  Kings, Grizzlies Rely On Big Men In Small-Ball Era  (from Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee):

Read it here:  http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article123923924.html

-  What We've Learned About The 'New" Brooklyn Nets  (from Anthony Puccio, netsdaily.com):

Read it here:  http://www.netsdaily.com/2016/12/31/14105012/nba-what-we-learned-about-the-new-brooklyn-nets-sean-marks-changes

-  Wizards Embracing Trey Burke  (from Candace Buckner, Washington Post):

Read it here:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wizards-insider/wp/2016/12/31/wizards-embracing-the-trey-burke-that-he-always-wanted-to-be/?utm_term=.9f339c8fc9c7

-  The Pistons Have Hit A Speedbump  (from Tim Bontemps, Washington Post):

Read it here:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp/2016/12/30/the-pistons-have-hit-a-speedbump-during-their-ascent-up-the-east-standings/?utm_term=.43ec1ccf57ae

- Friday Roundup  (from Inside Hoops/AP):

Read it here:  http://www.insidehoops.com/daily.shtml

-  Spoelstra Says Heat Are Getting Better  (from Manny Navarro, Miami Herald):

Read it here:  http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article123953479.html

-  Pacers Still Trying To Rise In The East  (from Michael Lee, Yahoo Sports):

Read it here:  http://sports.yahoo.com/news/paul-george-pacers-still-trying-to-rise-in-jumbled-eastern-conference-233207658.html

-  Nuggets' New Starting 5 Has Them In Playoff Hunt  (from Jesus Gomez, fanragsports.com):

Read it here:  http://www.fanragsports.com/nba/nuggets-new-starting-five-playoff-hunt/

-  Kevin Durant Q & A  (from Connor LeTourneau, SFGate.com):

Read it here:  http://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/Kevin-Durant-would-love-more-pick-and-rolls-10827381.php

-  Devin Booker Produces Despite Shooting Slump  (from Doug Haller, azcentral.com):

Read it here:  http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2016/12/30/phoenix-suns-devin-booker-produces-despite-shooting-slump/96007462/

-  Earl Watson: Bledsoe Still Growing As A Point Guard  (from Doug Haller, azcentral.com):

Read it here:  http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2016/12/29/suns-earl-watson-eric-bledsoe-still-growing-point-guard/95982714/

-  Video Breakdown: Three JaVale McGee Dunks  (from EricApricot, Golden State Of Mind):

Read and watch it here:  http://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2016/12/31/14133314/nba-2016-warriors-vs-mavericks-video-analysis-highlights-javale-mcgee-dunks