Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 2/23/19
- BOS: Appreciating Aron Baynes (from Chris Von Achen, Hashtag Basketball):
Read and watch it here: https://hashtagbasketball.com/boston-celtics/content/appreciation-of-aron-baynes
- BOS: RJ Hunter Thrilled To Have Another Opportunity (from Taylor Snow, celtics.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/celtics/news/sidebar/prac-022219-rj-hunter-thrilled-another-opportunity-celtics
- CHA: Bridges' Promotion To Starter Could Be Permanent (from Zachary Padmore, Swarm And Sting):
Read it here: https://swarmandsting.com/2019/02/23/charlotte-hornets-bridges-promoted-starter-permanent/
- CLE: Dellavedova's Passing Has Become Contagious (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com):
Read and watch it here: https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2019/02/matthew-dellavedovas-passing-has-become-contagious-for-improving-cavaliers.html
- DEN: Monte Morris: NBA's Best Backup PG? (from Denver Post):
From Dan Feldman, NBC Sports: https://nba.nbcsports.com/2019/02/22/monte-morris-plays-it-safe-to-nuggets-delight/
- GSW: Video Breakdown: Dubs Needed All Of KD & Steph's 64 To Defeat SAC (from Joe Viray, Golden State Of Mind):
Read and watch it here: https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2019/2/22/18235851/nba-2019-golden-state-warriors-sacramento-kings-steph-curry-kevin-durant-video-breakdown
- GSW: Storylines To Follow Down The Stretch (from Anthony Slater, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/824941/2019/02/20/seven-storylines-to-follow-as-the-warriors-enter-the-stretch-run/?source=weeklyemail
- GSW: DMC Is About To Face His Toughest Challenge (from Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News):
Read and watch it here: https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/02/22/warriors-demarcus-cousins-is-about-to-face-his-toughest-challenge-of-his-comeback/
- HOU: How Harden Relentlessly Attacks Steph Curry (from Kirk Goldsberry, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/26056184/how-james-harden-relentlessly-attacks-steph-curry
- LAL: Bullock Proving To Be Just What Lakers Needed (from Rodrigo Azurmendi, Lakers.com):
Read and watch it here: https://www.nba.com/lakers/news/190222-bullock-proving-be-missing-piece-lakers-rotation
- MIL: Bucks Defense Has One Tiny Weakness (from Sara Peters, The Basketball Writers):
Read it here: https://bballwriters.com/analysis/milwaukee-bucks-defense-has-just-one-tiny-weakness/
- ORL: Iwundu & Briscoe Continue To Make Defensive Impact (from Josh Cohen, magic.com):
Read and watch it here: https://www.nba.com/magic/news/iwundu-and-briscoe-continue-make-huge-defensive-impact-20190222
- PHI: Amir Johnson Keeps Positive Spirit By Embracing G-League Playing Time (from Sarah Todd, Philly.com):
Read it here: https://www.philly.com/sixers/amir-johnson-g-league-sixers-delaware-blue-coats-nba-20190223.html
- POR: Blazers' New "Fluid Rotation" Comes With Potential Challenges (from Joe Freeman, Oregon Live):
- SAS: The Post Game Is Still An Important Part Of Spurs' Offense (from Bruno Passos, Pounding The Rock):
Read and watch it here: https://www.poundingtherock.com/2019/2/22/18209351/the-post-game-is-dead-long-live-the-post-game
- SAS: The Spurs Badly Needed The All-Star Break (from Jared Johnson, BBall Index):
Read it here: https://www.bball-index.com/the-spurs-badly-needed-this-all-star-break/
- TOR: Ujiri On Developing African Basketball (from Anthony Oliveri, ESPN):
Read it here: http://global.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/26052465/toronto-ujiri-determined-find-next-embiid-via-new-african-league
- OKC 148, UTA 147 (2OT) (from Matt Payne, jazz.com):
Read and watch it here: https://www.nba.com/jazz/news/roundup-jazz-fall-thunder-double-overtime-thriller
From Andy Larsen, Salt Lake Tribune: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/2019/02/23/jazz-thunder-analysis-by/
- How NBA Twitter & Outside Media Fan The Flames (from Jared Weiss, The Athletic):
- Best And Worst Rim Attackers So Far This Season (from Zach Harper, The Athletic):
Read and watch it here: https://theathletic.com/830752/2019/02/22/license-to-drive-best-and-worst-rim-attackers-in-the-nba-this-season/?source=weeklyemail
- Video: The Daily ATO (from Adam Spinella):
Watch it here: https://twitter.com/Spinella14/status/1099330979334967299
- Former NBA Players Who Could Return From Europe This Summer (from Antonis Stroggylakis, The Basketball Writers):
Read it here: https://bballwriters.com/hoops/europe/former-nba-names-who-could-return-from-europe-this-summer/
- Which Teams Have The Best 23-And-Under Cores? (from Dan Favale, Bleacher Report):
Read it here: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2821663-which-nba-teams-have-the-best-young-cores#slide0
- 2019 Draft: Each Projected Top Pick's Strengths & Weaknesses (from Jonathan Wasserman, Bleacher Report):
Read it here: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2821336-2019-nba-draft-every-projected-top-picks-biggest-strength-weakness#slide1