Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 1/3/19

- BKN: Joe Harris Has Found A Home With Nets (from Erik Slater, Nothin' But Nets):

Read it here:  https://nothinbutnets.com/2019/01/03/brooklyn-nets-joe-harris-clutch-player/

- BOS: Celtics Show That Their Depth Can Shine Without Irving (from Jay King, The Athletic):

Read it here:  https://theathletic.com/746971/2019/01/03/missing-their-best-player-celtics-show-that-their-depth-can-shine-without-him/

- DEN: Jokic Is Lifting Nuggets To New Heights (from Pat Graham, Associated Press):

Read it here:  https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/nikola-jokics-stellar-play-lifting-nuggets-heights-60124940

- GSW: Looney Has Won The Pre-DMC Spot At Center (from Nick Agar-Johnson, Hashtag Basketball):

Read it here:  https://hashtagbasketball.com/golden-state-warriors/content/kevon-looney-won-pre-demarcus-cousins-spot-at-center

- GSW: No Return Date For DMC, But Teammates Are Encouraged (from Mark Medina, Mercury News):

Read it here:  https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/01/02/no-timetable-yet-on-demarcus-cousins-but-teammates-encouraged-with-his-intensity/

- HOU: Harden Is Pushing The Limits Of Basketball (from Jonathan Tjarks, The Ringer):

Read and watch it here:  https://www.theringer.com/nba/2019/1/3/18166695/james-harden-3-pointer-archetype

- MIL: Film Room: How The Bucks Defended Blake Griffin (from Brian Sampson, Brew Hoop):

Read and watch it here:  https://www.brewhoop.com/2019/1/2/18164302/film-room-how-the-milwaukee-bucks-defended-blake-griffin

- MIL: DJ Wilson Is Making Progress (from Alex Boeder, bucks.com):

Read and watch it here:  https://www.nba.com/bucks/features/boeder-dj-wilson-is-making-progress

-MIL: The Early Glimpses Of George Hill's Impact (from Jordan Treske, Behind The Buck Pass):

Read it here:  https://behindthebuckpass.com/2019/01/03/milwaukee-bucks-the-early-glimpses-of-george-hills-impact/

- MIL: Brogdon & The Question Of Fit (from Jacob Szaniawski, Behind The Buck Pass):

Read it here:  https://behindthebuckpass.com/2019/01/03/milwaukee-bucks-malcom-brogdon-question-fit/

- MIN: The Pros & Cons Of KAT's Passing (from Jake Paynting, Canis Hoopus):

Read and watch it here:  https://www.canishoopus.com/platform/amp/2019/1/2/18157340/the-pros-and-cons-of-karl-anthony-towns-passing-minnesota-timberwolves-nba

- NYK: Breaking Down The Futures Of The Knicks' Forgotten Five (from Marc Berman, NY Post):

Read it here:  https://nypost.com/2019/01/02/breaking-down-futures-of-the-knicks-forgotten-five/

From Ty Jordan, The Knicks Wall: https://theknickswall.com/buying-or-selling-expiring-players-should-knicks-keep/

- ORL: Gordon & Fournier Have Become Terrific Passers (from Josh Cohen, magic.com):

Read and watch it here:  https://www.nba.com/magic/news/gordon-and-fournier-have-become-terrific-passers-20190102

- SAC: Summer Workouts Helped Fix Fox' Jumper (from Jason Jones, The Athletic):

Read it here:  https://theathletic.com/744623/2019/01/02/deaaron-fox-turned-to-an-old-friend-to-fix-his-jump-shot-and-its-working-out-for-the-kings/

- SAS: The Spurs Have Adapted And Thrived Without Kawhi (from Kevin O'Connor, The Ringer):

Read it here:  https://www.theringer.com/nba/2019/1/3/18166331/san-antonio-spurs-kawhi-pop-derozan-aldridge

- SAS: Lessons DeRozan Learned In Toronto Are Yielding Dividends In San Antonio (from Eric Koreen, The Athletic):

Read and watch it here:  https://theathletic.com/745954/2019/01/02/lessons-demar-derozan-learned-in-toronto-are-yielding-dividends-on-and-off-the-court-in-san-antonio/

- TOR: Raptors Are Title Contenders In Part Because Of Danny Green (form Ben Cohen, Wall Street Journal):

Read it here:  https://www.wsj.com/articles/danny-green-toronto-raptors-value-in-kawhi-leonard-deal-11546436703

- UTA: How Ingles Has Expanded His Offensive Game (from Ben Mallis, Pick And Roll):

Read and watch it here:  https://pickandroll.com.au/inside-the-arc-how-joe-ingles-has-expanded-his-offensive-game/

- International Stars Leaving Growing Imprint On NBA (from Tim Reynolds, Associated Press):

Read it here:  https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/on-basketball-international-stars-leaving-mark-on-nba/

- Runners, Touch & Shooting Development (from Cole Zwicker, The Stepien):

Read and watch it here:  https://www.thestepien.com/2019/01/02/runners-touch-shooting-development/