Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 3/19/20

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- ATL: What Did We See From De'Andre Hunter? (from Ian Levy, Nylon Calculus):

Read it here: https://fansided.com/2020/03/19/nylon-calculus-rookie-review-hawks-deandre-hunter/

- BKN: Film Study: Joe Harris Is Turning Into More Than Just A Shooter (from Reed Wallach, Nets Daily):

Read and watch it here: https://www.netsdaily.com/2020/3/18/21184704/joe-harris-brooklyn-nets-kyrie-irving

- CLE: Sexton's Progress (from Dan Gilinsky, King James Gospel):

Read it here: https://kingjamesgospel.com/2020/03/19/cleveland-cavaliers-collin-sexton-cle-player-hurt-most-nba-season-suspension/

- CLE: Nance Jr Wants To Bridge Divides On & Off The Court (from Katie Heindl, Dime Mag):

Read it here: https://uproxx.com/dimemag/larry-nance-jr-cavaliers-interview-feature/

- MIL: Can Brook Lopez Win DPOY? (from Scott Rafferty, NBA.com):

Read it here: https://ca.nba.com/news/can-milwaukee-bucks-centre-brook-lopez-win-defensive-player-of-the-year/1xcizzgv9l3de15sbat3h0lxwk

- NYK: Takeaways From Knicks' Season (from Chris Iseman, northjersey.com):

Read it here: https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nba/knicks/2020/03/19/new-york-knicks-takeaways-season-rj-barrett-frank-ntilikina/5075954002/

- OKC: Donnie Strack: From Pacers Ball Boy To Thunder VP (from Joe Mussatto, The Oklahoman):

Read it here: https://oklahoman.com/article/5658039/thunder-donnie-stracks-path-from-pacers-ball-boy-to-being-at-center-of-historic-nba-night?custom_click=rss

- POR: Trent, Jr Still Has Chip On Shoulder (from Kerry Eggers, Portland Tribune):

Read it here: https://pamplinmedia.com/go/45-sports/457350-372788-blazers-trent-jr-still-has-chip-on-his-shoulder

- SAS: Lyles' Development In His 1st Spurs' Season (from Fernando Garcia, Project Spurs):

Read and watch it here: https://projectspurs.com/2020/03/18/trey-lyles-impressive-development-in-his-first-spurs-season/

- TOR: The Raptors Are Running It Back (from Franklyn Calle, slamonline.com):

Read it here: https://www.slamonline.com/the-magazine/toronto-raptors-cover-slam-227/

- Silver Lays Out Conditions For NBA's Return (from Tim Bontemps, ESPN):

Read it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28923583/adam-silver-lays-conditions-nba-return-mulls-charity-game-diversion

From Jacob Hancock, Sporting News: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/adam-silver-espn-interview-five-things/1f90iqjxearv91ljxuy3xa6bnt

- The Injured Players Who Now Have Time To Get Healthy If The Playoffs Happen (from Keith Smith, slamonline.com):

Read it here: https://www.slamonline.com/nba/paused-season-gives-playoff-teams-time-to-get-healthy/

- NBA: CBA Suspension Ramifications (from Bobby Marks, ESPN):

Read it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/28918755/nba-suspension-ramifications-max-contracts-tax-teams-transition-rules

- The 2020 Draft Is Shrouded In Mystery (from Ethan Strauss, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1683699/2020/03/18/with-information-more-scare-than-normal-this-nba-draft-is-shrouded-in-mystery/

- These Players Are Likely Done With College & Headed To The NBA (from Todd Bozeman, The Undefeated):

Read it here: https://theundefeated.com/features/these-players-are-likely-done-with-college-and-headed-to-the-nba/