Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 2/18/18
- Celtics' Defensive Struggles: A Closer Look (from Jeremy Stevens, Hardwood Houdini):
Read it here: https://hoopshabit.com/2018/02/17/closer-look-at-boston-celtics-defensive-struggles/
- How Kyrie Irving Learned To Be Effective In Small Spaces (from Mark Murphy, Boston Herald):
Read and watch it here: http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/celtics/2018/02/the_star_of_celtics_guard_kyrie_irving_shined_by_his_father_drederick
- Celtics: Why Marcus Smart Is So Important (from Jesse Collings, Hardwood Houdini):
Read it here: https://hardwoodhoudini.com/2018/02/17/heck-marcus-smart-important/
- Draymond Green Has Redefined What It Means To Be A Superstar (from Melissa Rohlin, Mercury News):
Read it here: http://www.sunherald.com/sports/nba/article200798379.html
- MVP Favorite Harden Is Far From Satisfied (from Alex Kennedy, Hoops Hype):
- Joel Embiid's Next Goal (from Tim Bontemps, Washington Post):
Read it here:
- Is The Revised Schedule Proving To Be Even More Grueling Than What It Replaced? (from Jerry Zgoda, Star Tribune):
Read it here: http://www.startribune.com/timberwolves-say-nba-s-revised-schedule-is-proving-even-more-grueling/474392663/
- Hawks: Non-Lottery Objectives For Remainder Of The Season (from Glen Willis, Peachtree Hoops):
Read it here: https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2018/2/18/17021936/atlanta-hawks-nba-objectives-player-development-ping-pong-balls
- The Hawks' Player Development Culture (from Sam Meredith, Peachtree Hoops):
Read it here: https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2018/2/17/17010774/hawks-university-atlanta-player-development-mike-budenholzer
- Josh Jackson's Progression Since 2018 Began (from Evan Sidery, Bright Side Of The Sun):
Read and watch it here: https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2018/2/16/16960668/phoenix-suns-see-major-progressions-from-josh-jackson-since-2018-began-nba-rookies-latest-news
- Adam Silver: NBA Is Conflicted On One-And-Done (from Jack Maloney, CBS Sports):
Read it here: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/commissioner-adam-silver-says-nba-is-conflicted-on-one-and-done-rule/
- Adam Silver: Evaluating Playoff Format Changes (from Ben Golliver, Sports Illustrated):
Read it here: https://www.si.com/nba/2018/02/18/adam-silver-nba-playoffs-format-schedule-warriors-cavaliers-rockets
- Oladipo's Excellent Season (from Dylan Hughes, 8 Points, 9 Seconds):
Read and watch it here: https://8points9seconds.com/2018/02/18/victor-oladipo-pacers-kyrie-irving/
- Satoransky: Bright Spot In Wizards' Confusing Season (from Kevin So, Hashtag Basketball):
Read it here: https://hashtagbasketball.com/washington-wizards/content/tomas-satoransky-bright-spot-wizards-confusing-season
- Giannis: From Rising Star To Household Name (from Matt Velazquez, jsonline.com):
From Chris Haynes, ESPN: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/22484740/giannis-antetokounmpo-change-anybody-nbahttp://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/22484740/giannis-antetokounmpo-change-anybody-nba
- Raptors: Bench Depth Could Take Them Deep Into The Playoffs (from Quinn Allen, Sir Charles In Charge):
Read it here: https://sircharlesincharge.com/2018/02/18/toronto-raptors-depth-on-bench-could-take-the-raps-deep-into-the-playoffs/
- Nets: Sean Marks Talks Patience, "Hitting Singles" (from Net Income, Nets Daily):
Read it here: https://www.netsdaily.com/2018/2/17/17022990/netsdaily-exclusive-sean-marks-talks-patience-tanking-hitting-singles
- Q & A: Suns' GM Ryan McDonough (from Evan Sidery, Bright Side Of The Sun):
- Ben Simmons: The Somehow Disputed ROY (from Rory Fette, The Sixer Sense):
Read it here: https://thesixersense.com/2018/02/18/ben-simmons-disputed-rookie-of-the-year/
- Knicks At Midseason: Full Arena, No Plan (from Harvey Araton, NY Times):
Read it here: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/15/sports/basketball/knicks-porzingis-ntilikina.html
- Cavs: Stats That Will Define The Rest of The Season (from Nathan Beighle, King James Gospel):
Read it here: https://kingjamesgospel.com/2018/02/17/cleveland-cavaliers-stats-define/
- Will The New ASG Format Produce Something Bearing A Resemblance To A Basketball Game? (from Shaun Powell, NBA.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/article/2018/02/17/all-star-game-preview
- Q & A: Joe Harris (from Sam Blum, Daily Progress):
- 2018 Draft Preview: Why Isn't Ayton The Clear Favorite For #1 Pick? (from Mike Schmitz/Jonathan Givony, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/22434928/why-arizona-deandre-ayton-leader-no-1-pick-2018-nba-draft
- What Regions Of The World Produce The Most Successful Basketball Players? (from David Sauriol):
Read it here: http://www.rawbw.com/~deano/articles/20180215_SSM_International.htm