Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 1/23/16

-   The Numbers Behind The Bucks' Floor Spacing  (from Mika Honkasalo,  Vantage Sports):

Read and view it here:  http://www1.vantagesports.com/Articles/article_view/VqOdXy8AALVf8n6K

-  Film Room:  Westbrook Playmaking Sets Up Adams And Ibaka  (form J.A. Sherman,  Welcome To Loud City:

Read and view it here:  http://www.welcometoloudcity.com/2016/1/22/10813496/film-room-westbrook-playmaking-ibaka-adams-timberwolves-hornets-2016

-  Bulls Defense Has Communication Issues  (from The Hungarian Jordan,  blogabull.com ):

Read and view it here: http://www.blogabull.com/2016/1/22/10814334/bulls-defensive-communication-issues?_ga=1.190748331.1018263438.1420308416

-   Bulls Searching For Identity  (from Joe Cowley, Chicago Sun-Times):

Read it here:  http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/7/71/1272764/bulls-searching-identity-another-loss-soft-comes-mind

-  Rick Carlisle's Adaptability  (from Brett Koremenos,  RealGM):

Read and view it here:  http://basketball.realgm.com/analysis/240526/Rick-Carlisles-Adaptability-Amid-Annual-Overhauls

-  Pistons' Defensive Regression Worries Van Gundy  (from Rod Beard,  Detroit News):

Read it here:  http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2016/01/22/van-gundy-discusses-lack-defense-leadership/79206442/

-  Steve Kerr Returns  (from Ethan Sherwood Strauss,  ESPN):

Read it here:  http://espn.go.com/blog/golden-state-warriors/post/_/id/1196/kerr-returns-to-laughter-and-success

-  How The Cavs Schooled The Clips  (from Jeff Nisius,  clipperholics.com):

Read and view it here:  http://clipperholics.com/2016/01/23/clippers-xs-os-cavaliers-schooled-l/

-  Thunders' Chances May Rest On Enes Kanter  (from Matt Moore,  CBS Sports):

Read and view it here:  http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25458590/no-really-the-thunders-title-chances-may-rest-on-enes-kanter

-  Why David Blatt Was Fired   (form Chris Haynes,  cleveland.com):

Read it here:  http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2016/01/why_david_blatt_got_fired_and.html

-  Video Analysis:  Steph Currry's Volleyball Pass  (from EricApricot,  Golden State Of Mind):

Read and view it here:  http://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2016/1/23/10818554/warriors-vs-pacers-video-analysis-2016-highlights-stephen-curry-volleyball-passes-for-deathblow-3

- Nets Hire Shooting Coach David Nurse  (from Fred Kerber,  NYPost):

Read it here:  http://nypost.com/2016/01/23/nurse-nets-hire-shooting-coach-to-cure-woeful-offense/

-  Former Refs Pass On Knowledge And Experience  (from Chris Vivlamore, myajc.com):

Read it here:  http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/former-referees-from-atlanta-pass-on-knowledge-and/np9t9/

Additional Player Notes, Updates, Profiles:

-  Khris Middleston Is Making His Contract Look Like A Bargain  (from Jesse Blancarte,  Basketball Insiders):  http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-saturday-khris-middleton-becoming-go-to-guy-for-milwaukee/

-  Karl-Anthony Towns  (from Jonathan Tjarks,  RealGM):  http://basketball.realgm.com/analysis/240521/The-World-Of-Possibilities-Of-Karl-Anthony-Towns

-  Marcus Smart  (from Matt Lurie,  RealGM):  http://basketball.realgm.com/analysis/240531/Marcus-Smart-And-Bostons-Playoff-Chances-This-Season

-  J.J. Redick  (from Michael Pina,  RealGM):  http://basketball.realgm.com/analysis/240503/Learning-To-Love-JJ-Redick

-  Al-Farouk Aminu  (from David MacKay,  blazersedge.com):  http://www.blazersedge.com/2016/1/23/10818638/al-farouq-aminu-evolution-portland-trail-blazers

-  Ish Smith:

     From Bryan Toporek, BBll Breakdown:  http://bballbreakdown.com/2016/01/ish-smith-helped-salvage-sixers/

     From Ian Levy,  Sporting News:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nba-news/4691937-ish-smith-difference-philadelphia-76ers-jahlil-okafor

-  Nikola Mirotic  (from KC Johnson,  Chicago Tribune):  http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-nikola-mirotic-confidence-bits-bulls-spt-0122-20160121-story.html

-  Raphiael Putney  (from Keith Schlosser,  Ridiculous Upside):  http://www.ridiculousupside.com/2016/1/22/10815656/raphiael-putney-road-to-nba-rgv-vipers-d-league-interview

-  Tomas Satoransky  (from Lucas Navarrete,  Upside Motor):  http://upsidemotor.com/2016/01/23/tomas-satoransky-washington-wizards-euroleague-barcelona/