Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 1/30/18
- OKC's 2018 Success (from Jake Paynting, 94 Feet Report):
Read and watch it here: https://94feetreport.com/new-year-new-team-okcs-2018-success-81e521a6b881
- 4 Thoughts On The GSW-BOS Game (from Mo Dakhil, The Jump Ball):
Read and watch it here: https://thejumpball.net/2018/01/29/four-thoughts-on-the-celtics-vs-warriors-game/
- 8 Observations (from Zach Harper, Fanrag Sports):
Read it here: https://www.fanragsports.com/8-second-violation-losing-demarcus-cousins-stinks/
- Blazers: Ed Davis Accepts & Excels In His Role (from Jason Quick, NBC Sports):
Read and watch it here: http://www.nbcsports.com/northwest/portland-trail-blazers/damian-lillard-says-ed-davis-might-be-too-important-trail-blazers-trade
- Bucks: Finding Sterling Brown (from Max Carlin, Behind The Buck Pass):
Read and watch it here: https://hoopshabit.com/2018/01/29/milwaukee-bucks-finding-sterling-brown/
- Game Control & A New Take On Team Metrics (from Dan Loman, Nylon Calculus):
Read it here: https://fansided.com/2018/01/30/nylon-calculus-game-control-score/
- Closure On 3-Point Team Defense (from Justin, Nylon Calculus):
Read it here: https://fansided.com/2018/01/29/nylon-calculus-3-point-team-defense-closure/
- Celtics: Theis Has Become An Elite Role Player (from Marc D'Amico, celtics.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/celtics/news/sidebar/post-012918-theis-has-become-one-of-nbas-elite-role-players
- The Domino Effect Of Tristan Thompson's Return To The Starting Lineup (from Spencer Davies, Basketball Insiders):
Read it here: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/thompsons-return-to-starter-resulting-in-domino-effect-for-cavaliers/
Cavs: Gilbert's Mistakes Pushing Team To Breaking Point (from Ken Berger, Bleacher Report):
Read it here: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2756488-cavs-front-office-mistakes-pushing-lebron-and-co-to-breaking-point
- How NOP & OKC Adjust To Losing DMC & Roberson Will Shape The WC Playoffs (from Jonathan Tjarks, The Ringer):
Read and watch it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2018/1/30/16946574/demarcus-cousins-andre-roberson-injury-effects
- Reflecting On DMC's Injury (from Nathaniel Friedman, GQ):
Read it here: https://www.gq.com/story/boogie-cousins-makes-the-nba-better
- Sabonis, Turner: Forming A Tag Team (from Mark Monteith, Pacers.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/pacers/news/sabonis-turner-forming-tag-team
- The Bucks' Great Defensive Experiment Is Over (from Kyle Wagner, FiveThirtyEight):
Read it here: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-bucks-great-defensive-experiment-is-over/
- Jabari Parker To Make Season Debut On Friday (from Matt Velazquez, jsonline.com):
- Kerr: Why Steph Is Better Than Ever (from Melissa Rohlin, Mercury News):
Read it here: https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/01/29/why-steve-kerr-says-steph-curry-is-better-than-ever/
- Heat: Breaking The Mold In Their Quest For Success (from Simon Smith, All U Can Heat):
Read it here: https://hoopshabit.com/2018/01/29/the-miami-heat-breaking-mold-in-quest-for-success/
- Jeff Teague Needs A Timeout (from Haley O'Shaughnessy, The Ringer):
Read and watch it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2018/1/30/16949238/icymi-20180129
From Brad Rowland, Dime Mag: http://uproxx.com/dimemag/jeff-teague-wolves-hawks-errors-video/
- Tyrone Wallace: Pros & Cons Of Playing On A Two-Way Contract (from James Blancarte, Basketball Insiders):
Read it here: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-daily-tyrone-wallaces-strong-play-helping-to-keep-clippers-afloat/
- The Rehab Grind (from Gordon Hayward):
Read it here: http://www.gordonhayward20.life/2018/01/29/the-rehab-grind/
NOTE: No LAC-DET Trade Stories? Never fear: BI will publish a special trade edition later today. Stay tuned!