Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 2/27/18
- Reviewing Sloan (from Justin, Nylon Calculus):
Read it here: https://fansided.com/2018/02/27/nylon-calculus-sloan-conference-2018/
- Sloan's Evolution (from Ben Falk, Cleaning The Glass):
Read it here: https://cleaningtheglass.com/sloans-evolution/
- Wizards Find Ways To Thrive (from Ben Ladner, The Step Back):
Read and watch it here: https://fansided.com/2018/02/26/john-wall-wizards-success-bradley-beal/
From Jerran Anderson, Hoops Habit: https://hoopshabit.com/2018/02/27/washington-wizards-everybody-eats-mentality-working/
- Jabari Parker Hopes His Progress Will Earn Crunch Time Chances (from Matt Velazquez, jsonline.com):
- Rockets Push Streak To 13 With Defense (from David Locke, Locked On Jazz):
Read it here: https://www.lockedonjazz.net/jazz/emptying-the-noggin-rockets-push-streak-to-13-with-defense/
- It's A Copycat League, But Good Luck Imitating The Rockets (from Neil Greenberg, Washington Post):
Read it here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/fancy-stats/wp/2018/02/26/how-the-houston-rockets-built-nbas-best-offense/
- Pistons: Success Of Griffin Trade Rests With Reggie Jackson (from Vince Ellis, Detroit Free Press):
Read it here: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2018/02/27/detroit-pistons-blake-griffin-trade-reggie-jackson/375426002/
- 8 Observations (from Zach Harper, Fanrag Sports):
Read it here: https://www.fanragsports.com/nba/8-second-violation-unprecedented-offense/
- Bob Cousy On Kyrie Irving (from Bill Reynolds, telegram.com):
Read it here: http://www.telegram.com/news/20180226/bob-cousy-rates-celtics-kyrie-irving-as-best-ball-handler-in-nba
- Greg Monroe's Defensive Shortcomings (from Jay King, Mass Live):
Read and watch it here: http://www.masslive.com/celtics/index.ssf/2018/02/boston_celtics_analysis_greg_m_1.html
- The Reinvention & Resurgence Of 2-Guards (from Daniel O'Brien, Fanrag Sports):
Read it here: https://www.fanragsports.com/nba/the-reinvention-and-resurgence-of-nba-2-guards/
- The Best Bad Shot Makers (from Josh Eberley, NBA.com):
Read it here: http://hoop.nba.com/nba_hoop_featured/good-bad-shots/
- Envisioning Mo Bamba (from Reid Forgrave, CBS Sports):
- Pelinka: Thomas Bryant Is Going To Be A Big Piece Of Lakers' Future (from Harrison Faigen, Lakers Nation):
- The Night Steph Scored 54 At MSG & Changed Basketball Forever (from Tim Cato, SBNation):
Read it here: https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2018/2/27/17054786/stephen-curry-warriors-knicks-golden-state-54-points-madison-square-garden
- Elite Prospects Should Stop Playing The NCAA Game & Consider The G League (from Marc Spears, The Undefeated):
- Kerr: NCAA Is Unwittingly Sending Kids To Professional Ranks (from Monte Poole, NBC Sports):
Read it here: http://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/home-page/kerr-ncaa-unwittingly-sending-kids-professional-ranks
- Kerr: NBA Officiating Has Never Been More Difficult (from Joseph Zuker, Bleacher Report/Connor Letourneau, SF Chronicle):
Read it here: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2761670-steve-kerr-says-nba-officiating-has-never-been-harder-players-try-to-fool-refs
- Lue: Cavs Have Become "Too Predictable" (from Dave McMenamin, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/22587626/cleveland-cavaliers-coach-tyronn-lue-says-team-become-too-predictable
- Rodney Hood Should Be Used As Pick-And-Roll Ballhandler (from Bryan Kalbrosky, Hoops Hype):
Read it here: http://hoopshype.com/2018/02/26/cleveland-cavaliers-rodney-hood-scouting-report-trade-deadline-analysis/
- Cavs: LBJ Is Getting The New Additions Up To Speed For Stretch Run (from David Aldridge, NBA.com):
- Q & A: Jimmy Butler (from David Aldridge, NBA.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/article/2018/02/26/morning-tip-qa-jimmy-butler-minnesota-timberwolves?collection=david-aldridge#/
- RHJ & The Nets' Philosophy: Calm, Humble & Patient (from Anthony Puccio, Nets Daily):
Read it here: https://www.netsdaily.com/2018/2/27/17057170/how-chap-can-serve-as-a-philosophy-for-rondae-hollis-jefferson-and-nets
- Anthony Davis & The MVP Narrative (from Jon Nathan Raby, Locked On Pelicans):
Read it here: https://www.lockedonpelicans.com/pelicans/anthony-davis-and-the-mvp-narrative/
From Kelly Scaletta, Fanrag Sports: https://www.fanragsports.com/pelicans/anthony-davis-is-putting-the-pelicans-on-his-back/
From Jeff Duncan, NOLA.com: http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2018/02/anthony_davis_is_making_histor.html
From Dan Devine, Yahoo Sports: https://sports.yahoo.com/pelicans-need-anthony-davis-everything-just-keeps-060821831.html
- Dwight Powell Has Been The Mavs' Best Big Man Recently & Barea Is Part Of Reason Why (from Eddie Sefko, Dallas Morning News):
- Knicks: Burke Is Working To Shed Reputation As Poor Defender (from Daniel Popper, NY Daily News):
Read it here: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/trey-burke-working-shed-reputation-poor-defender-knicks-article-1.3841442
- Clippers: Austin Rivers Is Developing Into A Solid Player (from Ryan Snellings, Clipperholics):
Read it here: https://clipperholics.com/2018/02/26/austin-rivers-shooter-los-angeles-clippers-need/
- The Pacers Should Experiment More With Small Ball (from Jonathan Macri, Hoops Habit):
Read it here: https://hoopshabit.com/2018/02/26/lineup-take-indiana-pacers-new-heights/
- Blazers: Harkless, Nurkic Key For Stretch Run (from Peter Sampson, Blazers' Edge):
From Raymond Simms, Hoops Habit: https://hoopshabit.com/2018/02/27/portland-trail-blazers-sorting-out-starting-small-forward-dilemma/
- Sixers: Richaun Holmes Deserves More Playing Time (from Christopher Kline, The Sixer Sense):
Read it here: https://thesixersense.com/2018/02/26/philadelphia-76ers-need-take-advantage-richaun-holmes-energy/
From Kyle Neubeck, Philly Voice: http://www.phillyvoice.com/cold-shooting-uninspired-defense-doom-sixers-against-washington-wizards/
- Ntilikina Isn't A Bust (from Jonathan Macri, elitesportsny.com):
Read and watch it here: https://elitesportsny.com/2018/02/27/new-york-knicks-frank-ntilikina-is-not-the-bust-you-want-him-to-be/