Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 3/14/21

- ATL: Takeaways From Win Over Kings (from Glen Willis, Peachtree Hoops):

Read it here: https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2021/3/14/22329762/atlanta-hawks-sacramento-kings-winning-streak-recap-breakdown-analysis-video-trae-young-clint-capela

- BKN: Claxton Keeps Making Plays & Turning Heads (from Mike Mazzeo, Forbes):

Read it here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikemazzeo/2021/03/14/brooklyn-nets-nicolas-claxton-keeps-making-plays-and-turning-heads/?sh=3850a4cf5491

- BKN: Irving's Evolution As A Leader (from Kristian Winfield, NY Daily News);

Read it here: https://news.yahoo.com/kyrie-irving-evolution-leader-nets-161700875.html

- BOS: Robert Williams' Breakthrough Is Here (from Daniel Poarch, Celtics Blog):

Read and watch it here: https://www.celticsblog.com/2021/3/13/22312438/robert-williams-breakthrough-here-boston-celtics-brad-stevens-daniel-theis-tristan-thompson

- CAVS: What Will Fully Healthy Cavs' Roster Look Like Together? (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com):

Read it here: https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2021/03/cleveland-cavaliers-may-soon-get-answer-theyve-been-seeking-all-season-what-does-their-fully-healthy-roster-look-like-together.html

- CHA: Takeaways From Win Over Raptors (from Jacob Rude, USA Today):

Read it here: https://lonzowire.usatoday.com/2021/03/13/lamelo-ball-charlotte-hornets-toronto-raptors-recap-highlights/?utm_source=FOX_Sports

- CHA: Graham Understands Griping Is Not In The Job Description (from Rick Bonnell, Charlotte Observer):

Read it here: https://www.thestate.com/sports/nba/article249774378.html

- CHI: WCJ Hasn't Met Expectations - And He Knows It (from Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2447396/2021/03/13/bulls-wendell-carter-jr-hasnt-met-expectations-and-he-knows-it/

- CHI: Donovan Plans To Change Starting Lineup (from Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2448122/2021/03/14/source-bulls-coach-billy-donovan-plans-change-to-starting-lineup/

From KC Johnson, NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/4-takeaways-billy-donovans-likely-change-bulls-starting-lineup

- DEN: Takeaways From Win Over Grizzlies (from Alex Labidou, Nuggets.com):

Read it here: https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/nuggets-grizzlies-20210312#

- GSW: Curry Benefits From Modern Day Freedom To Scurry Around The Court (from Ron Kroichick, SF Chronicle):

Read it here: https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/warriors/article/Warriors-Steph-Curry-benefits-from-modern-day-16023936.php

- GSW: Q & A: Draymond Green (from Bill Defilippo, Dime Mag):

Read it here: https://uproxx.com/dimemag/draymond-green-interview-golden-state-warriors-james-wiseman/

- GSW: Dubs Should Take Wiseman's Development Slow & Steady (from Wes Goldberg, Mercury News):

Read it here: https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/03/13/warriors-should-take-james-wisemans-development-slow-and-steady

- HOU: Tate Took Long Route To NBA (from Jerome Solomon, Houston Chronicle):

Read it here: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/jerome-solomon/article/Solomon-Jae-Sean-Tate-takes-long-route-to-the-16024126.php

- IND: Takeaways From Win Over Suns (from J. Michael, Indy Star):

Read it here: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2021/03/14/pacers-click-all-cylinders-caris-leverts-debut-beat-suns/4626185001/

- LAC: How The Clips Slowed Down Steph Curry (from Shane Young, Sports Illustrated):

Read and watch it here: https://www.si.com/nba/clippers/gameday/breaking-down-clippers-defense-on-stephen-curry

- LAC: Tyronn Lue On Playing With Pace (from Mirjam Swanson, OC Register):

Read it here: https://www.dailynews.com/2021/03/13/clippers-without-patrick-beverley-for-3-game-road-trip/

- LAL: Lakers Still Looking For Their Comfort Zone (from Kyle Goon, OC Register):

Read it here: https://www.dailynews.com/2021/03/13/even-after-all-star-break-lakers-still-looking-for-their-comfort-zone/

- NOP: Film Room: Breaking Down Lonzo's Subtle Brilliance (from Jacob Rude, USA Today):

Read and watch it here: https://lonzowire.usatoday.com/2021/03/13/film-room-lonzo-ball-new-orleans-pelicans-cleveland-cavaliers-recap-highlights/

- OKC: Takeaways From Loss To Knicks (from Logan Newman, Yahoo Sports):

Read it here: https://sports.yahoo.com/5-takeaways-thunder-fall-knicks-224738310.html

- SAC: Fox's Assists Are Piling Up (from Blake Ellington, Kings Herald):

Read and watch it here: https://kingsherald.com/articles/defenders-stuck-watching-deaaron-fox-in-the-paint-as-his-assists-pile-up/

From James Ham, NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/kings/deaaron-fox-continuing-shine-despite-kings-2021-season-struggles

- TOR: Takeaways From Loss To Hornets (from Eric Koreen, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2448050/2021/03/13/hornets-lamelo-ball-reminds-raptors-hes-the-exception-not-the-rule/

From William Lou, Yahoo Sports: https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/10-things-raptors-show-little-fight-in-blowout-loss-to-hornets-032612633.html

- TOR: Powell Is Bailing Out The Raptors With Buckets & Hockey Assists (from Doug Smith, Toronto Star):

Read it here: https://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/analysis/2021/03/13/norm-powell-is-keeping-the-raptors-afloat-with-buckets-of-points-and-hockey-assists.html

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- The Pandemic Has Virtually Killed NBA Practices (from Dan Woike, LA Times):

Read it here: https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2021-03-14/end-of-nba-practice-covid-19-pandemic

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- Metacognition: Extinction & Adaptation In NBA Player Archtypes (from Ian Levy, The Step Back):

Read it here: https://fansided.com/2021/03/14/nba-player-archetypes-extinction-adaptation/