Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 2/25/19
-BOS: Takeaways From Loss To Bulls (from Keith Smith, Celtics Blog):
Read and watch it here: https://www.celticsblog.com/2019/2/24/18238439/a-horrible-terrible-no-good-very-bad-loss-and-9-other-takeaways-from-boston-celtics-chicago-bulls
- BOS: Anthony Davis Helped Tatum Catch Celtics' Eye (from Adam Himmelsbach, Boston Globe):
- CHI: Film Study: Ryan Arcidiacano (from Luke Askew, Pippin Ain't Easy):
Read and watch it here: https://pippenainteasy.com/2019/02/24/chicago-bulls-ryan-arcidiacono-appreciation-post/
From Sam Smith, bulls.com: https://www.nba.com/bulls/features/kris-dunn-starting-point-guard-finishing-point-guard-or-both
- CLE: The Impact of KLove's Return (from Joe Vardon, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/834817/2019/02/24/kevin-love-making-cavaliers-so-happy-they-could-spit-final-thoughts/
- DEN: Film Study: Isaiah Thomas' 1st Two Games With Nuggets (from Joel Rush, Forbes):
Read and watch it here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/joelrush/2019/02/24/film-study-8-takeaways-from-a-deep-dive-into-isaiah-thomas-first-two-games-with-the-denver-nuggets/#5721ea867d15
- DEN: The Challenge Of Shuffling 6 Guards (from Mike Singer, Denver Post):
Read it here: https://www.denverpost.com/2019/02/23/nuggets-lineups-isaiah-thomas-monte-morris-gary-harris/
- DET: Thoughts On Thon Maker's Early Days With The Pistons (from Ben Mallis, Pick And Roll):
Read and watch it here: https://pickandroll.com.au/mallis-thoughts-on-thon-makers-early-days-in-detroit/
- GSW: DMC Calls Recent Struggles "Frustrating" (from Nick Friedell, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/26066697/warriors-demarcus-cousins-calls-recent-struggles-frustrating
- OKC: Takeaways From Loss To Kings (from Noah Schulte, Thunderous Intentions):
Read and watch it here: https://thunderousintentions.com/2019/02/24/okc-thunder-three-takeaways-weary-legs-take-toll-vs-speedy-kings/
- LAC: Lawler Reflects On Life Calling Clippers' Games (from Shaun Powell, NBA.com):
Read it here: Oh me, oh my! As retirement nears, Ralph Lawler reflects on life calling Clippers games | NBA.com
- MIL: Film Room: Mirotic's Fit With The Bucks (from Brian Sampson, Brew Hoop):
Read and watch it here: https://www.brewhoop.com/2019/2/24/18238529/film-room-nikola-mirotic-is-the-perfect-fit-with-the-milwaukee-bucks-threekola
- PHI: Embiid Needs To Keep Taking 3s (from Andrew Favakeh, Liberty Ballers):
Read and watch it here: https://www.libertyballers.com/2019/2/24/18236994/joel-embiid-needs-to-keep-taking-3s-philadelphia-76ers-nba
- PHI: Ben Simmons Has Ramped Up His Aggressiveness In Embiid's Absence (from Andrew Favakeh, Liberty Ballers):
Read and watch it here: https://www.libertyballers.com/2019/2/24/18238758/noticeable-aggression-ben-simmons-post-all-star-break-sixers-nba
- SAC: Can The Kings Make The Playoffs? (from Ailene Voisin, News And Review):
Read it herehttps://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/longest-drought/content?oid=27731170:
- SAS: Rudy Gay's Return To Relevance (from Ben Pfeifer, Clutch Points):
Read and watch it here: https://clutchpoints.com/rudy-gays-return-to-relevance-comes-off-the-beaten-path/
- SAS: Pop: Beyond The Xs & Os (from Asa Robinson, Pounding The Rock):
Read it here: https://www.poundingtherock.com/2019/2/23/18237863/gregg-popovich-san-antonio-spurs-legacy
- TOR: Danny Green Q & A (from Alex Kennedy, Hoops Hype):
Read it here: https://hoopshype.com/2019/02/23/nba-rumors-toronto-raptors-danny-green-gasol-lin-trade-additions-podcast-allstar/
- UTA: Takeaways From Win Over DAL (from Andy Larsen, Salt Lake Tribune):
Read and watch it here: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/2019/02/24/jazz-mavericks-analysis/
- Holiday Brothers Journey From Chatsworth Driveway To NBA (from Dan Woike, LA Times):
Read it here:
https://www.latimes.com/sports/nba/la-sp-jrue-holiday-brothers-20190223-story.html
- MIL vs BOS: The NBA's Realest Drama Remains On The Court (from Paul Flannery, SBNation):
- Grading Top 2019 Draft Prospects In Key Categories (from Jonathan Wasserman, Bleacher Report):
Read it here: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2821757-grading-every-top-2019-nba-draft-prospect-in-key-categories#slide1
- Draft Scouting: Top College Scorers (from Jonathan Givony, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/26067689/nba-draft-scouting-top-scorers-college-basketball
- Draft Scouting: Rising International Prospects For 2020 (from Mike Schmitz, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/26072126/nba-draft-scouting-rising-international-prospects-2020
- What Abolishing One-And-Done Could Mean (from Kevin O'Connor, The Ringer):
Read it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2019/2/25/18239529/nba-one-and-done-draft-zion-williamson