Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 2/12/19 PART ONE

- BKN: Napier Is Quite The Luxury (from Jonathan Rosenberg, BBall Index):

Read and watch it here:  https://www.bball-index.com/shabazz-napier-is-quite-the-luxury/

- BKN: The Loss At Toronto Was Encouraging (from Phil Watson, Nothin' But Nets):

Read it here:  https://nothinbutnets.com/2019/02/12/brooklyn-nets-loss-toronto-not-moral-victory-encouraging/

- BOS: Jayson Tatum And The Art Of Getting To FT Line (from Max Carlin, Celtics Blog):

Read and watch  it here:  https://www.celticsblog.com/2019/2/12/18221309/jayson-tatum-and-the-art-of-getting-to-the-free-throw-line-boston-celtics-paul-pierce-james-harden

- CLE: Steven Adams, The Ultimate Yeoman (from Jeff Siegel, Fear The Sword):

Read it here:  https://www.fearthesword.com/2019/2/12/18218422/non-cavs-we-love-steven-adams-is-awesome

- DEN: Nuggets' Depth Is A Good Problem (from Sean Keeler, Denver Post):

Read it here:  https://www.denverpost.com/2019/02/12/isaiah-thomas-michael-malone-denver-nuggets/

- GSW: Steph Curry's Game Is More Than Just The Shot (from Kevin O'Connor, The Ringer):

Read it here:  https://www.theringer.com/nba/2019/2/12/18221183/steph-curry-warriors-2019-all-star-game-charlotte

- HOU: Harden's Leadership (from Alykhan Bijani, The Athletic):

Read it here:  https://theathletic.com/803568/2019/02/12/james-harden-houston-rockets-scoring-streak-nba-allstar-playoffs/

- HOU: Harden Is Rockets' MVP But Playoff Hopes Hinge On CP3 (from Ben Golliver, Washingotn Post):

Read it here:   http://wapo.st/2GzSMzP

- IND: What Can Wesley Matthews Bring To The Pacers?  (from Tony East, BBall Index):

Read and watch it here: https://www.bball-index.com/what-can-wesley-matthews-bring-to-the-indiana-pacers/

- LAL: Walton Says Lakers Need To Re-Find Passion For Playing Defense (from Alex Regla, Silver Screen And Roll):

Read and watch it here:  https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2019/2/11/18219628/luke-walton-lakers-defense-find-passion-playing-defense-lonzo-ball-lebron-james

- MIA: Winslow Now Countering Opponents' Counterpoints (from Ira Winderman, SunSentinel):

Read it here:

https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/fl-sp-miami-heat-main-s20190212-story.html

- MIL: Khris Middleton: Perfect 2nd Option (from Jonathan Tjarks, The Ringer):

Read it here:  https://www.theringer.com/nba/2019/2/12/18221145/khris-middleton-bucks-second-option

- MIL: Brook Lopez Stretches The Bucks' Offense By Shooting Threes (from Ben Cohen, Wall Street Journal):

Read it here:  https://www.wsj.com/articles/brook-lopez-deep-3point-shooter-milwaukee-bucks-11549917024

- OKC: Paul George Is Reaching His Career Peak And Raising The Thunder's Ceiling (from Sam Amick, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/741877/2018/12/31/im-in-a-good-flow-paul-george-reaching-his-career-peak-and-with-it-raising-the-ceiling-on-just-how-far-this-thunder-team-can-go/

From Dan Devine, The Ringer: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2019/2/12/18222054/paul-george-oklahoma-city-best-season

- OKC: Westbrook Is Thriving With PG In Control (from Nate Scott, USA Today):

Read it here:  https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/02/russell-westbrook-paul-george

- ORL:  Jonathan Isaac Breaks Out (from Luke Duffy, Hoops Habit):

Read and watch it here:  https://hoopshabit.com/2019/02/12/orlando-magic-jonathan-isaac-is-coming/

- PHI: Simmons Three-Point Attempt (from Rich Hoffman, The Athletic):

Read it here:  https://theathletic.com/811765/2019/02/11/ben-simmons-3-point-attempt-a-response-to-defensive-disrespect-but-the-sixers-will-need-more-answers/

- POR: Seth Curry On Blazing His Own Career Path (from Jason Quick, The Athletic):

Read it here:  https://theathletic.com/794952/2019/02/11/seth-curry-on-blazing-his-career-path-im-my-own-player-im-running-my-own-race/

- SAC: Bagley Is Getting Opportunities To Dominate  (from BS West, Sactown Royalty):

Read and watch it here:  https://www.sactownroyalty.com/2019/2/11/18219331/rookie-rivals-marvin-bagley-brings-the-heat-against-the-suns-and-deandre-ayton

- The Art Of Talking To Refs (from Alex Wong, Yahoo Sports):

Read it here:  https://sports.yahoo.com/art-talking-refs-nba-players-build-relationships-officials-151416026.html

- AND1's Influence On Today's NBA Handles (from Leo Sepkowitz, Bleacher Report):

Read it here: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2820399-how-the-nba-got-its-handles