Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 2/14/19
- ATL: The Artistry Of Trae Young's Passes (from Chris Kirschner, The Athletic):
Read and watch it here: https://theathletic.com/815534/2019/02/13/the-artistry-of-a-trae-young-pass/
- BKN: D'Lo Is Breaking Free (from Leo Sepkowitz, Bleacher Report):
Read it here: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2820645-dangelo-russell-is-breaking-free
- BKN: Jarrett Allen Embodies "Rising Star" (from Michael Scotto, The Athletic):
- BOS: The Importance Of Horford Vs The Sixers (from Daniel Poarch, Celtic Blog):
Read and watch it here: https://www.celticsblog.com/2019/2/14/18223711/al-horford-lives-joel-embiid-head-boston-celtics-philadelphia-76ers
From Dan Devine, The Ringer: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2019/2/13/18223438/philadelphia-sixers-boston-celtics-al-horford
- DAL: Doncic & The Art Of Passing (from Jackson Frank, The Step Back):
Read and watch it here: https://fansided.com/2019/02/14/luka-doncic-art-passing/
- DEN: Can Isaiah Thomas Rise Again? (from Robert Sanchez, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/25984671/can-isaiah-thomas-rise-again
From Christopher Dempsey, nuggets.com: https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/isaiah-thomas-back-to-basketball-021319-2
- DET: Ellington's Focus Is On "Right Now" (from Rod Beard, Detroit News):
Read it here: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2019/02/10/wayne-ellington-its-being-able-help-pistons-now/2830444002/
- GSW: Q & A: Steph Curry (from David Dennis, Jr, The Undefeated):
Read it here: https://theundefeated.com/features/future-hall-of-famer-stephen-curry-whom-so-many-doubted-is-headed-home-for-all-star/
- GSW: How The Dubs Overcame The Jazz In The 4th Quarter (from Joe Viray, Golden State Of Mind):
Read and watch it here: https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2019/2/13/18223019/nba-2019-warriors-jazz-steph-curry-kevin-durant-klay-thompson-draymond-green-video-breakdown
- GSW: Durant At PG Is Looking Better & Better (from Marcus Thompson II, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/815668/2019/02/13/thompson-kevin-durant-at-point-guard-is-looking-better-and-better/
- HOU: Shumpert Brings A Steel Will To Defense (from Hunter Atkins, Houston Chronicle):
Read it here: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rockets/article/Iman-Shumpert-brings-a-will-to-defend-to-Rockets-13610565.php
- HOU: How Harden's Streak Is Different Than Wilt's (from Neil Paine, FiveThirtyEight):
Read it here: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/james-harden-is-outdoing-wilt-chamberlain-where-it-matters/ - IND: Kyle O'Quinn's Road To The NBA (from Josiah Turner, Sports Illustrated): Read it here: https://www.si.com/nba/2019/02/14/kyle-oquinn-nba-draft-nba-norfollk-state-hbcu-pacers-knicks-magic
- IND: Why The Pacers Are Thriving After Oladipo Injury (from James Tillman III, Hoops Habit):
Read it here: https://hoopshabit.com/2019/02/13/indiana-pacers-3-reasons-theyre-thriving-despite-victor-oladipo-injury/
- MEM: Joakim Noah Is Happiest He's Ever Been (from Sam Smith, bulls.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/bulls/features/through-all-ups-and-downs-joakim-noah-happiest-he-has-ever-been
- MEM: Was Avery Bradley Misused By LAC? (from Bryan Kalbrosky, Hoops Hype):
Read it here: https://hoopshype.com/2019/02/13/memphis-grizzlies-avery-bradley-clippers-trade-role/
- MIN: Taj Gibson: From Starter To Reserve (from Chris Hine, Star Tribune):
Read it here: http://www.startribune.com/for-timberwolves-taj-gibson-there-is-no-i-in-reserve/505753492/
- MIN: Takeaways From Win Over HOU (from Andy Grimsrud, A Wolf Among Wolves):
Read and watch it here: http://www.awolfamongwolves.com/2019/02/timberwolves-121-rockets-111-a-beard-a-heart-and-a-brain/
- NOP: When Kenrich Williams Became Kenny Hustle (from Andrew Lopez, NOLA.com):
Read it here: https://www.nola.com/pelicans/2019/02/how-pelicans-forward-kenrich-williams-became-kenny-hustle.html
- *NYK: Knicks Give DSJ Room To Explore (from Nekias Duncan, The Basketball Writers):
Read and watch it here: https://bballwriters.com/profiles/ny-knicks-give-dennis-smith-jr-room-to-explore/
- NYK: How Dennis Smith's Journey Readied Him For A Fresh Start (from Mike Vornukov, The Athletic):
- OKC: Steven Adams Is Much More Than Just Strong (from Michael Shapiro, Sports Illustrated):
Read it here: https://www.si.com/nba/2019/02/14/steven-adams-thunder-nba-strongest-man-russell-westbrook-paul-george
- ORL: Rebounding At Center Of Magic's Identity (from Philip Rossman-Reich, Orlando Magic Daily):
Read it here: https://orlandomagicdaily.com/2019/02/13/orlando-magic-improving-their-rebounding/
- ORL: Magic's Patience For Isaac Is Paying Off (from Philip Rossman-Reich, Orlando Magic Daily):
Read it here: https://orlandomagicdaily.com/2019/02/14/patience-for-jonathan-isaac-is-paying-off-and-he-is-just-getting-started/
- PHI: Embiid: DPOY? (from Andrew Favakeh, Liberty Ballers):
Read and watch it here: https://www.libertyballers.com/2019/2/14/18222996/joel-embiids-case-for-defensive-player-of-the-year
- POR: Q & A: Rodney Hood (from Alex Kennedy, Hoops Hype):
Read it here: https://hoopshype.com/2019/02/14/trade-nba-rumors-deal-rodney-hood-blazers-portland-cavaliers-cleveland/
- POR: Kanter Makes Blazers Deeper & Better (from Joe Freeman, Oregon Live):
From Jakob Ashlin, Rip City Project: https://ripcityproject.com/2019/02/13/portland-trail-blazers-3-positives-enes-kanter-brings-to-the-roster/
- SAC: Harrison Barnes Prepared For Playoff Push (from Alex Kramers, kings.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/kings/blog/harrison-barnes-prepared-playoff-push
From Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee: https://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article226133130.html
- SAS: Aldridge's All-Star Journey (from Jabari Young, The Athletic):
- TOR: Q & A: Chris Boucher (from Gad Elmaleh, BallNRoll):
Read it here: http://ballnroll.com/2019/02/from-rags-to-riches/
- UTA: Gobert's MVP-Like Season (from Andrew Bailey, SLC Dunk):
Read it here: https://www.slcdunk.com/2019/2/13/18223322/utah-jazz-rudy-gobert-mvp-like-season-all-star-snub
- WAS: The Newest Wizards Are Fitting Beautifully By Playing Their Strengths (from Candace Buckner, Washington Post):
Read it here:
- *Playoff Roles For Buyout Market Vets (from Adam Spinella, The Basketball Writers):
Read and watch it here: https://bballwriters.com/analysis/potential-nba-playoff-roles-for-buyout-market-vets/
- The Daily ATO (from Adam Spinella):
Watch it here: https://twitter.com/Spinella14/status/1096058673967890432
- Shot-Chart Trivia: Guess That All-Star (from Kirk Goldsberry, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/page/allstarweekend25857181/nba-shot-chart-trivia-guess-all-star
- Sports Reference Informs The World (from James Wagner, NY Times):
Read it here: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/13/sports/sean-forman-sports-reference.html
- The Step-Back 3 (from Associated Press):
Read it here: https://www.foxsports.com/nba/story/step-back-3-nba-s-new-weapon-though-not-a-shot-for-everyone-021319
- An Oral History Of The 1998-99 Lockout (from Thomas Golianopolous, The Ringer):
- G-League: Keep An Eye On Stockton Rookie Cameron Reynolds (from Dakota Schmidt, Ridiculous Upside):
Read and watch it here: https://www.ridiculousupside.com/2019/2/13/18224235/cameron-reynolds-cam-stockton-kings-nba-gleague-prospect-nba-g-league
- *NYK: Knicks Give DSJ Room To Explore (from Nekias Duncan, The Basketball Writers):
Read and watch it here: https://bballwriters.com/profiles/ny-knicks-give-dennis-smith-jr-room-to-explore/
- *Playoff Roles For Buyout Market Vets (from Adam Spinella, The Basketball Writers):
Read and watch it here: https://bballwriters.com/analysis/potential-nba-playoff-roles-for-buyout-market-vets/
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