Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 12/9/18
- BKN: Why The Nets Must Reward Dinwiddie (from Bryan Fonseca, Nets Daily):
Read it here: https://www.netsdaily.com/2018/12/8/18131971/dinwiddie-day-why-nets-must-reward-their-symbol-of-player-development
- BKN: No Quit In Improving Nets (from Greg Logan, Newsday):
Read it here: https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nets/no-quit-in-improving-nets-1.24367370
- BKN: Q & A: Jarrett Allen (from Steve Serby, NY Post):
Read it here: https://nypost.com/2018/12/08/jarrett-allen-doesnt-mind-being-the-nbas-biggest-nerd/
- BOS: Theis Shines In Blowout Win (from Alex Kungu, Celtics Blog):
Read and watch it here: https://www.celticsblog.com/2018/12/9/18132543/daniel-theis-shines-in-blowout-win-vs-chicago-bulls-boston-celtics-al-horford
- BOS: The Offense Has Flipped The Script After Stagnant Start (from Taylor Snow, celtics.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/celtics/news/sidebar/shoot-120818-celtics-offense-has-flipped-script-after-stagnant-start
- CHI: Heart & Hustle, Arcidiacano Brings It (from Sam Smith, bulls.com):
Read and watch it here: https://www.nba.com/bulls/features/heart-and-hustle-ryan-arcidiacono-brings-it
- CLE: Cavs 116, Wizards 101 (from Joe Vardon, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/702991/2018/12/09/final-thoughts-another-cavs-opponent-dogs-it-collin-sexton-destroys-john-wall-delly/
- DAL: So Far This Season, The Mavs Are The NBA Kings Of Texas (from Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News):
Read it here: https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-mavericks/mavericks/2018/12/09/nba-king-texas-moment-mavericks
- DAL: Inside Doncic's First "Signature Game" (from Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News):
From Tim McMahon, ESPN: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/25487575/luka-doncic-wows-dallas-mavericks-win
From Fox Sports: https://www.foxsports.com/southwest/video/1392718403878
- DEN: How Will The Nuggets Replace Millsap? (from TJ McBride, Mile High Sports):
Read it here: https://milehighsports.com/with-paul-millsap-out-with-a-fractured-toe-what-comes-next-for-denver/
- DET: Assistant Coach Sean Sweeney's Player Development Skills (from James Edwards III, The Athletic):
- GSW: The Warriors & The Elusive Quest For Joy (from Nick Friedell, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/25466827/had-lost-warriors-elusive-quest-joy-nba
- GSW: Video Breakdown: How The "ZaZa Pass" Became Part Of The Dubs' Culture (from Eric Apricot, Golden State Of Mind):
Read and watch it here: https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2018/12/9/18132640/nba-2018-warriors-bucks-jordan-bell-between-the-legs-pass-to-stephen-curry-luke-walton-andrew-bogut
- IND: Pacers Finding Strength In Numbers (from Mark Monteith, pacers.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/pacers/news/pacers-finding-strength-181208
- NOP: Anthony Davis' Improved Passing (from Jordan Greer, Sporting News):
Read and watch it here: http://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/anthony-davis-elevates-his-game-pelicans-offense-with-improved-passing/19n51aithaekt1sn07uye2cy3e
- NYK: The Knicks' Recent Transition Defense Woes (from Tom Piccolo, BBall Index):
Read and watch it here: http://bball-index.com/knicks-transition-defense-woes/
- OKC: Steven Adams' Rising Value (from Noah Schulte, Thunderous Intentions):
Read it here: https://thunderousintentions.com/2018/12/09/okc-thunder-lightning-report-steven-adams-rising-value/
- ORL: Vucevic Is The Magic's MVP So Far This Season (from Philip Rossman-Reich, Orlando Magic Daily):
Read it here: https://orlandomagicdaily.com/2018/12/04/2019-orlando-magic-first-quarter-mvp-nikola-vucevic/
- PHI: Film Study: Breaking Down Butler's Big Night Vs Pistons (from Jackson Frank, Liberty Ballers):
Read and watch it here: https://www.libertyballers.com/2018/12/9/18132425/breaking-down-jimmy-butlers-big-night-against-pistons
- PHI: How Has Embiid's Role Changed Since The Trade For Butler? (from Bryan Kalbrosky, Hoops Hype):
Read it here: https://hoopshype.com/2018/12/08/philadelphia-76ers-joel-embiid-jimmy-butler-chemistry/
- SAS: Forbes' Bravado Is Exactly What Spurs Need (from Mike Finger, Express News):
Read it here: https://www.expressnews.com/sports/columnists/mike_finger/article/Forbes-bravado-exactly-what-Spurs-need-13452205.php
- TOR: Siakam Is Providing Secondary Playmaking (from Jake Hyman, 94 Feet):
Read and watch it here: http://www.the94feet.com/pascal-siakam-providing-secondary-playmaking-for-raptors-offense/
- UTA: Gobert Has Found His Voice (from Andy Larsen, Salt Lake Tribune):
Read it here: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/2018/12/08/jazz-center-rudy-gobert/
- WAS: The Wizards Are Having A Difficult Time Processing Trading Jason Smith (from Candace Buckner, Washington Post):
Read it here:
- Evaluating The Top Rookies So Far (from Sean Deveney, Sporting News):
- The CLE-MIL-WAS Trade, Day Two (from Danny Leroux, The Athletic):