Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 1/5/18
- The Timberwolves' Defense Is Improving (from Jared Dubin, The Step Back):
Read it here: https://fansided.com/2018/01/05/timberwolves-defense-karl-towns-andrew-wiggins-thibodeau/
- Draft Reflections (from Cole Zwicker, The Stepien):
Read it here: https://www.thestepien.com/2018/01/04/coles-draft-reflections/
- 10 Things (from Zach Lowe, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/21961715/zach-lowe-10-things-like-including-lebron-james-kevin-love-nba
- Why Efficient Scorer Marjanovic Is Stuck On The Bench (from Chris Herring, FiveThirtyEight):
Read and watch it here: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/why-the-most-efficient-scorer-in-nba-history-is-stuck-on-the-bench/
- Jaylen Brown & Jayson Tatum: The Celtics' Youth Infusion (from Marc J. Spears, The Undefeated):
Read it here: https://theundefeated.com/features/boston-celtics-infusion-of-youth-jaylen-brown-jayson-tatum-against-cavaliers/
- Olynyk Gives The Heat A New Dimension (from Nekias Duncan, BBall Breakdown):
Read and watch it here: https://bballbreakdown.com/2018/01/04/kelly-olynyk-given-heat-new-dimension/
- DeRozan: Playing His Way To Superstardom (from Mark Deeks, Give Me Sport):
Read and watch it here: http://www.givemesport.com/1229385-improving-every-year-demar-derozan-is-playing-his-way-into-nba-superstardom
- Bulls: Positivity & Patience Paying Off For Holiday & LaVine (from Sam Smith, bulls.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/bulls/features/positivity-and-patience-paying-holiday-and-lavine
- The Cavs' Reliable Bench (from Greg Swartz, Bleacher Report):
Read it here: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2752525-once-top-heavy-as-s-t-cavaliers-now-showing-theyre-more-than-lebron-big-3
- Four Former NBA Players Who Are Coaching In Remote NCAA Outposts (from John Gonzalez, The Ringer):
Read it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2018/1/4/16847096/nba-damon-stoudamire-terry-porter-donyell-marshall-dan-majerle
- Rookie Report: OG Anunoby (from Vivek Jacob, Bbball Breakdown):
Read and watch it here: https://bballbreakdown.com/2018/01/04/rookie-report-toronto-raptors-og-anunoby/
- Weekly Roundup (from Michael Pina, VICE Sports):
Read and watch it here: https://sports.vice.com/en_us/article/59wyjx/the-outlet-pass-teodosic-the-bulls-it-impressions-and-torontos-defense?utm
From Matt Moore, Action Network: https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/articles/2018/1/5/nbas-best-and-worst-how-eric-bledsoe-bucks-dominate-in-the-clutch
- The Secret To Aldridge's Success (from Jesse Blanchard, BBall Breakdown):
Read and watch it here: https://bballbreakdown.com/2018/01/04/the-breakdown-lamarcus-aldridge-spurs-unicorn-killer/
- Gerald Green: Taking Advantage Of Latest Opportunity (from Tim MacMahon, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/21964447/nba-houston-own-gerald-green-taking-advantage-latest-opportunity
- Pacers: Unique Small-Ball Lineup (from Tony East, 8 Points, 9 Seconds):
Read and watch it here: https://8points9seconds.com/2018/01/05/power-forward-no-power-forward/
- Calderon Held Down The Fort In IT's Absence (from Joe Vardon, cleveland.com):
Read it here: http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2018/01/jose_calderon_is_headed_back_t.html
- Raptors: Wright/VanVleet Tandem (from Mike Ganter, Toronto Sun):
Read it here: http://torontosun.com/sports/basketball/nba/toronto-raptors/raptors-wright-vanvleet-tandem-tantalizes
From Dave Zarum, sportsnet.ca: http://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/wright-vanvleet-give-raptors-unique-edge-nbas-winning-teams/
- Hollis-Jefferson's Dramatic Improvement (from Alex Labidou, nets.com):
Read and watch it here: http://www.nba.com/nets/news/2017/01/03/rondae-hollis-jefferson-strong-third-year
- NBA Journey: DJ Augustin (from John Denton,magic.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/magic/news/nba-journey-dj-augustin-20180104
- Q & A: Jamal Crawford (from James Herbert, CBS Sports):
Read it here: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/jamal-crawford-on-why-isaiah-thomas-is-a-true-hooper-and-being-a-gunner-isnt-bad/
- The Thunder's Improving Offensive Chemistry (from Tamberlyn Richardson, Thunderous Intentions):
Read it here: https://thunderousintentions.com/2018/01/05/okc-thunder-make-la-statement-showcasing-offensive-chemistry/