Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 12/8/18
- BOS: Jaylen Brown Is Just Playing Basketball (from Daniel Poarch, Celtics Blog):
Read and watch it here: https://www.celticsblog.com/2018/12/8/18130233/jaylen-brown-boston-celtics-new-york-knicks-basketball-is-basketball
- CHA: Bridges' Versatility Is Proving Valuable To Hornets (from Reid Forgrave, CBS Sports):
- DAL: Adapting To The Modern NBA Has Been Key To Barnes' Success With Mavs (from Eddie Sefko, Dallas Morning News):
- DEN: Juancho Hernangomez Has Excelled As Starter (from Nick Kosmider, The Athletic):
Read and watch it here: https://theathletic.com/699262/2018/12/07/juancho-hernangomez-no-stranger-to-overcoming-adversity-has-excelled-in-his-role-as-starter-for-the-nuggets/
- DEN: Don't Sweat Jamal Murray's Technique (from Joon Lee, Bleacher Report):
Read it here: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2809643-dont-sweat-jamal-murrays-technique
- DET: There's Never Been A Stretch Four Like Blake Griffin (from Rob Mahoney, Sports Illustrated):
Read and watch it here: https://www.si.com/nba/2018/12/06/blake-griffin-pistons-clippers-lob-city-chris-paul-andre-drummond
- GSW: Video Breakdown: The Dubs Unleashed A Barrage Of Treys (from Joe Viray, Golden State Of Mind):
Read and watch it here: https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2018/12/8/18131593/nba-2018-golden-state-warriors-milwaukee-bucks-steph-curry-klay-thompson-video-breakdown
GSW: Dubs' "Best Defensive Game Of The Year" (form Nick Friedell, ESPN):
Read and watch it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/25480816/golden-state-warriors-best-defensive-game-year-sets-stage-big-run
- GSW: Q & A: David West (from Sam Amick, The Athletic):
- LAC: Ralph Lawler's Farewell Season (from Dave Eminian, Journal Star):
- MEM: Conley Is Back & Lighting Up The NBA (from Alex Squadron, slamonline.com):
Read it here: https://www.slamonline.com/nba/mike-conley-feature/
- MEM: JJJ Isn't Shying Away (from James Herbert, CBS Sports):
- MEM: Role Players Lead Grizzlies To Win Over NOP (from Chris Kern, Beale Street Bears):
Read and watch it here: https://bealestreetbears.com/2018/12/08/role-players-lead-memphis-grizzlies-win-new-orleans-pelicans/2/
- MIL: Grading The Offseason Acquistiions After 23 Games (from Robby Cowles, Behind The Buck Pass):
Read it here: https://behindthebuckpass.com/2018/12/07/milwaukee-bucks-grading-offseason-acquisitions-23-games/
- MIN: What Makes The Wolves' New Defense Different? (from Pietro Caddeo, BBall Index):
Read and watch it here: http://bball-index.com/timberwolves-new-defense/
- NOP: Randle's 1st Quarter Impact (from Oleh Kosel, The Bird Writes):
- NYK: Q &A: Frank Ntilikina (from Antoine Bancharel, Basket-Infos.com/Knicks Film School):
Read it here: https://knicksfilmschool.com/2018/12/08/frank-ntilikina-interview-by-basket-infos-com-translated/
- WAS: The Wizards Can Still "Out-Talent" Lottery Teams (from Nate Wolf, BBall Index):
Read it here: http://bball-index.com/wizards-lottery-wins/
- Sunday Notes (from Gary Washburn, Boston Globe):
- The CLE-MIL-WAS Trade:
From Jeremy Woo, Sports Illustrated: https://www.si.com/nba/2018/12/07/nba-trade-grades-bucks-closer-title-contention-george-hill-acquisition-send-cavs-dellavedova-wizards
From Chris Fedor, cleveland.com: https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2018/12/matthew_dellavedovas_return_ha.html
From Matthew Hallett, Hoops Habit: https://hoopshabit.com/2018/12/08/nba-trade-grades-bucks-acquire-george-hill-from-cavaliers-and-jason-smith-from-wizards/
From Kevin Pelton, ESPN: http://insider.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/25479261/bucks-cavs-trade-grades-wins-george-hill-deal
From Keith Smith: https://sports.yahoo.com/bucks-acquired-george-hill-trade-means-cavs-000900861.html
From Spencer Davies, Basketball Insiders: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/reaction-hill-to-bucks-in-three-team-trade/
From Justin Verrier, The Ringer: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2018/12/7/18131403/bucks-cavaliers-trade-george-hill