- 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):

Read it here: https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-mavericks/mavericks/2018/12/08/halleluka-look-back-first-signature-game-career-mavs-emerging-star-luka-doncic

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):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/696929/2018/12/07/how-the-assistant-coach-who-helped-turn-the-greek-freak-into-a-killer-is-impressing-blake-griffin-and-andre-drummond/

- 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:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2018/12/09/wizards-are-having-difficult-time-processing-jason-smith-trade/

- Evaluating The Top Rookies So Far (from Sean Deveney, Sporting News):

Read it here: http://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/nba-coach-scout-evaluate-luka-doncic-deandre-ayton-and-other-top-rookies/1b58r3qzgbsv014hnavbkn39s6

- The CLE-MIL-WAS Trade, Day Two (from Danny Leroux, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/701733/2018/12/07/salary-cap-analysis-george-hill-acquisition-gives-bucks-options-while-cavs-and-wizards-will-hope-for-the-best/

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