Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 2/18/19
- BKN: Sean Marks, The MF Who Saved The Nets (from Brian Lewis, NY Post):
Read it here: https://nypost.com/2019/02/18/sean-marks-needed-three-years-to-turn-nets-entire-world-around/
- BKN: Getting Healthy For The Stretch Run (from Phil Watson, Nothin' But Nets):
Read it here: https://nothinbutnets.com/2019/02/18/brooklyn-nets-brooklyn-getting-healthy-2nd-half/
- *BOS: 10 Years Later, The Day The Celtics' Dynasty Hopes Buckled (from Adam Spinella, The Basketball Writers):
Read it here: https://bballwriters.com/hoops/history/ten-years-later-the-day-boston-celtics-dynasty-hopes-buckled/
- DET: Thon Maker: No Regrets (from Kane Pitman, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com.au/nba/story/_/id/26018969/nba-detroit-pistons-thon-maker-trade-future
- GSW: Should The Dubs Rechannel Their Anger? (from Scott Ostler, SF Chronicle):
Read it here: https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/ostler/article/Meltdowns-obscure-what-Warriors-may-be-cooking-13624333.php
- IND: Nate McMillan Crafts Pacers In His Own "Old School" Image (from J. Michael, Indy Star):
Read it here: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2019/01/14/nate-mcmillan-wins-own-terms-pacers/2445527002/
- IND: Could Tamika Catchings Become The NBA's 1st Female GM? (from Matt Foley, Ozy.com):
Read it here: https://www.ozy.com/the-huddle/could-this-court-legend-become-the-first-female-nba-gm/92621
- OKC: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly (from Austin Sternlicht, Thunderous Intentions):
Read it here: https://thunderousintentions.com/2019/02/18/okc-thunder-break-good-bad-ugly/
- ORL: Bamba Plans To "Fiercely" Work Way Back From Injury (from Roy Parry, Orlando Sentinel):
Read it here: https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-sp-magic-bamba-recovery-0218-story.html
- TOR: Why Ujiri Has Been Great For The Raptors (from Darien Chetram, Raptors Rapture):
- WAS: Bradley Beal Refuses To Give Up (from Candace Buckner, Washington Post):
Read it here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/02/17/trying-wizards-season-bradley-beal-is-seeking-silver-lining-refusing-give-up/
- What's Missing From Most Trade Machine Proposals: Intelligence And Logic (from Rod Beard, Detroit News):
- Charting Player Passing Lanes (from Todd Whitehead, Nylon Calculus):
Read it here: https://fansided.com/2019/02/17/nylon-calculus-charting-player-passing-lanes/
- How Muggsy Bogues Saved His Brother's Life & Found Meaning (from Richard Graff, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/26000179/muggsy-bogues-saved-brother-chuckie-drug-addiction-found-meaning-life
- Calling The Shots: Bill Spooner Has Been An NBA Ref For 30 Years (from Eliav Applebaum, The Acorn):
Read it here: https://www.theacorn.com/articles/calling-the-shots/
- Two-Way Contract Standouts, Part Two (from Ben Nadeau, Basketball Insiders):
Read it here: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-daily-power-ranking-the-two-way-standouts-part-ii/
QOTD: From Kevin Durant: “The NBA game in general is getting overlooked by speculation and everything. It’s the soap opera, and we’re all actors just trying to play our roles.”
*BOS: 10 Years Later, The Day The Celtics' Dynasty Hopes Buckled (from Adam Spinella, The Basketball Writers):
Read it here: https://bballwriters.com/hoops/history/ten-years-later-the-day-boston-celtics-dynasty-hopes-buckled/
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