Today's Best NBA Reporting and Analysis 2/1/16
- Suns Fire Hornacek (from Paul Coro, azcentral.com): http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2016/02/01/phoenix-suns-fire-head-coach-jeff-hornacek/79630510/
And From Ben Golliver, Sports Illustrated: http://www.si.com/nba/2016/02/01/jeff-hornacek-phoenix-suns-robert-sarver-eric-bledsoe-tyson-chandler
- The Warriors Are As Motivated As Ever (from Steve Popper, Bergen Record):
Read it here: http://www.northjersey.com/sports/popper-warriors-motivated-as-ever-to-be-best-1.1503129
- Tyronn Lue's Communication Skills Have Put The Cavaliers Back On Track (from Chris Haynes, cleveland.com):
Read it here: http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2016/01/the_power_of_effective_communi.html
- Pau Gasol: Bulls 'Not Disciplined' (from Nick Friedell, ESPN):
Read it here: http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bulls/post/_/id/22879/lack-of-discipline-dooms-bulls-again
- Monta Ellis Fuels Pacers Past Nuggets In Overtime (from Candace Buckner, indystar.com):
Read it here: http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2016/01/30/ellis-fuels-pacers-past-nuggets-overtime/78870290/
- Blazers Keep Wins Rolling (from Kerry Eggers, Portland Tribune):
Read it here: http://www.pamplinmedia.com/pt/12-sports/291337-168623-blazers-nip-timberwolves-keep-wins-rolling
- Jazz Are Taking And Making More Threes (from allthatamar, slcdunk.com):
- Hoiberg's Lineups Killed The Bulls Again (from thehungarianjordan, blogabull.com):
Read it here: http://www.blogabull.com/2016/2/1/10883468/hoibergs-nonsensical-lineups-kill-bulls-again
- The Corner Three Isn't So Easy (from Erik Horne, newsok.com):
Read it here: http://newsok.com/why-the-nbas-most-valuable-shot-the-corner-3-isnt-so-easy/article/5475823
- Top Western Conference Teams' Schedule Is Backloaded (from Aaron Barzilai, medium.com):
Read it here: https://medium.com/@aaronbarzilai/44-4-east-coast-swing-192b92881244#.5gxoo1x5q
- How Bad Is Rockets' Defensive Rebounding? (from Jordan M. Foley, Vantage Sports):
Read and view it here: http://www1.vantagesports.com/Articles/article_view/Vq-LNicAALYZ3cft
Additional Player Notes, Updates, Profiles:
- Khris Middleton: Second Fiddle No Longer (from Lori Nickel, jsonline.com): http://www.jsonline.com/sports/bucks/bucks-khris-middleton-second-fiddle-no-more-b99660348z1-367127371.html
- Stanley Johnson Doesn't Back Down On Defense (from Rod Beard, Detroit News): http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2016/01/31/pistons-johnson-back-defense/79618372/
- Olynyk, Jerebko Sparking Celtics' Bench (from Chris Forsberg, ESPN): http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/celtics/post/_/id/4721886/splash-brothers-international-jonas-jerebko-kelly-olynyk-sparking-boston-bench
- Breaking It Down: Cory Joseph And Dual Screeners (from Blake Murphy, raptorsrepublic.com): http://www.raptorsrepublic.com/2016/02/01/breaking-it-down-cory-joseph-and-dual-screeners/
- James Harden Q & A (from Rohan Nadkarni, Sports Illustrated): http://www.si.com/nba/2016/02/01/james-harden-houston-rockets-golden-state-warriors-nba-finals
- Video Breakdown: Al-Farouk Aminu's Three Point Shot (from Dane Carbaugh, blazersedge.com): http://www.blazersedge.com/2016/2/1/10866524/portland-trail-blazers-offense-three-pointer-al-farouq-aminu-video
- Damian Lillard (from Sam Amick, USA Today): http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/blazers/2016/02/01/damian-lillard-cj-mccollum-lamarcus-aldridge-trail-blazers/79632986/
- Myles Turner (from Gregg Doyel, indystar.com): http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2016/01/28/doyel-move-turner-gives-pacers-identity/79496440/
- Carmelo Anthony Takes A Shot At Leadership (from Chris Herring, Wall Street Journal): http://www.wsj.com/articles/carmelo-anthony-takes-a-shot-at-leadership-1454271054
- Timberwolves Need More From Andrew Wiggins (from Key Dae, canishoopus.com): http://www.canishoopus.com/2016/2/1/10880850/the-timberwolves-need-to-start-getting-a-lot-more-from-andrew-wiggins
- Rivers Trying To Find A Way To Keep Age From Catching Up With Paul Pierce (from Dan Woike, ocregister): http://www.ocregister.com/articles/pierce-702230-rivers-times.html
- Jose Calderon (from Scott Cacciola, NYTimes): http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/29/sports/basketball/jose-calderon-hears-criticism-but-not-from-knicks-teammates-he-mentors.html
- Amar'e Stoudemire (from Matt Zemek, Crossover Chronicles): http://thecomeback.com/crossoverchronicles/nba/thats-amare-the-heat-light-the-fire-in-an-unexpected-way.html
- K. J. McDaniels (from Curt Low, spacecityscoop.com): http://spacecityscoop.com/2016/02/01/man-buried-houston-rockets-bench-k-j-mcdaniels/
- Quinn Cook (from Chris Reichert, Upside&Motor): http://upsidemotor.com/2016/02/01/quinn-cook-canton-charge-cleveland-cavaliers-duke-blue-devils-national-champion/
- Ryan Boatright Chooses Europe Over D-League (from Ethan Drigotas, Ridiculous Upside): http://www.ridiculousupside.com/2016/1/30/10874392/boatright-ryan-europe-d-league-Grand-Rapids-Drive-Italy-Overseas