Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 3/19/21
- ATL: The Hawks' Second Unit Is Finally Healthy & Cashing In (from Malik Brown, Hoops Habit):
Read and watch it here: https://hoopshabit.com/2021/03/18/atlanta-hawks-second-unit-cashing/
- ATL: Takeaways From Win Over Thunder (from Sarah Spencer, AJC):
- CHA: LaMelo Lets Play Speak For Itself In 1st Matchup Against LBJ, Lakers (from Ramona Shelburne, ESPN):
Read it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31090490/lamelo-ball-lets-play-speak-lebron-james-los-angeles-lakers?device=featurephone
- CLE: Larry Nance Steadies Young Cavs For A Second-Half Run (from Marla Ridenour, Beacon Journal):
From Chris Fedor, cleveland.com: https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2021/03/larry-nance-jr-cleveland-cavaliers-glue-guy-helping-steady-the-team-following-return-from-injury.html
- DAL: Takeaways From Win Over Clippers: The Blueprint For Winning In The Playoffs (from Josh Bowe, Mavs Moneyball):
From Callie Caplan, Dallas Morning News: https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/2021/03/18/lockdown-luka-doncic-is-flashing-improved-defense-to-up-his-mvp-contention-mavs-playoff-threat/
- DEN :Unlocking The Roster's Full Potential (from Rohan Nadkarni, Sports Illustrated):
Read it here: https://www.si.com/nba/2021/03/19/nuggets-unlock-lineup-of-future
- GSW: How Jordan Poole Has Emerged Into Potential Long-Term Player For Dubs (from Wes Goldberg, Mercury News):
Read it here: https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/03/18/how-jordan-poole-emerged-into-a-potential-longterm-piece-for-the-warriors/
- LAC: Takeaways From Two-Game Set With Mavs (from Martin Connolly, Clips Nation):
Read it here: https://www.clipsnation.com/2021/3/18/22338714/la-clippers-dallas-mavericks-analysis-defense-paul-george-attack-reggie-jackson
- MIA: Takeaways From Loss To Grizzlies (from Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald):
Read it here: https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article249999874.html?ac_cid=DM408698&ac_bid=-209689913
- MIA: Who Is Trevor Ariza? (from Khobi Price, SunSentinel):
Read it here: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/fl-sp-miami-heat-thursday-20210318-yeqye5snr5eyxl5d23kp4t3vr4-story.html
From Matt Hanifan, Hot Hot Hoops: https://www.hothothoops.com/2021/3/17/22336641/what-does-trevor-ariza-bring-to-miami-heat-trade-okc-thunder
From Barry Jackson, Miami Herald: https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article250011504.html
- MIL: Giannis' MVP Case: His Play Is Worthy But Case Is Impaired By The Unfortunate Role Of "Narrative Nonsense" (from Nekias Duncan, Basketball News):
Read it here: https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/giannis-antetokounmpos-mvp-case-is-hiding-in-plain-sight
- MIL: GM Horst: Trader Jon Strikes Again (from Mitchell Maurer, Brew Hoop):
Read and watch it ere: https://www.brewhoop.com/2021/3/18/22337815/trader-jon-horst-strikes-again-bucks-bolster-playoff-rotation-houston-trade-milwaukee-pj-tucker
- MIL: Trade For Tucker Should Be Only A 1st Step (from Jonathan Tjarks, The Ringer):
Read it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2021/3/18/22338061/milwaukee-bucks-pj-tucker-trade
- MIL: PJ Tucker & The Bucks: 10 Questions (from Eric Nehm, The Athletic):
- MIN: Takeaways From Win Over Suns (from Jace Frederick, Pioneer Press):
Read and watch it here: https://www.twincities.com/2021/03/19/unbelievably-special-edwards-and-towns-each-score-40-as-timberwolves-vision-comes-into-focus/
- NOP: Takeaways From Loss To Blazers (from Christian Clark, The Advocate):
Read and watch it here: https://www.nola.com/sports/pelicans/article_0158782e-8853-11eb-8219-6b1a0d3efcc7.html
- ORL: Chasson Randle's Life Since Joining The Magic (from Spencer Davies, Basketball News):
- PHO: Why Aren't The Suns Being Taken More Seriously As Title Contenders? (from Jared Dubin, FiveThirtyEight):
Read it here: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-phoenix-suns-look-like-previous-contenders-so-why-is-no-one-taking-them-seriously/
- POR: Lillard On His Shooting Range (from Mark Medina, USA Today):
- POR: Takeaways From Win Over Pels (from Jamie Hudson, NBC Sports):
- POR: Kanter Credits Rebounding Mindset For His Bounce-Back Game (from Jamie Hudson, NBC Sports):
Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest/trail-blazers/enes-kanter-credits-his-rebounding-mindset-bounce-back-game-vs-pelicans
- TOR: Fixes Are Urgent, But Time & Circumstances Not On Raptors' Side (from Mike Ganter, Toronto Sun):
Read it here: https://torontosun.com/sports/basketball/nba/toronto-raptors/fixes-are-urgent-but-time-and-circumstance-not-on-raptors-side
- UTA: Frustration Setting In As Jazz Defense Continues To Slip (from Sarah Todd, Deseret News):
- UTA: Takeaways From Loss To Wizards (from Sarah Todd, Deseret News):
From Andy Larsen, Salt Lake Tribune: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2021/03/19/triple-team-jazz-arent/
From Eric Walden, Salt Lake Tribune: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2021/03/19/we-havent-accomplished-s/
- UTA: How Favors' Season In New Orleans Paved The Way For His Return To The Jazz (from Eric Walden, Salt Lake Tribune):
Read it here: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2021/03/19/how-derrick-favors-season/
- The MIL-HOU Trade (from Sam Vecenie/Seth Partnow/Danny Leroux, The Athletic):
- This Week's 10 Things (from Zach Lowe, ESPN):
Read it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/31088282/ten-nba-things-like-including-james-harden-beautiful-dimes
- Toughness Wins Titles (from David Thorpe, True Hoop):
Read it here: https://www.truehoop.com/p/toughness-wins-titles
- NBA Storylines To Watch In The NCAA Tournament (from Jonathan Givony/Mike Schmitz, ESPN):
Read it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/31076123/what-nba-storylines-watching-ncaa-tournament
From Ricky O'Donnelll, SBNation: https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2021/3/18/22329253/nba-mock-draft-2021-march-madness-ncaa-tournament-cade-suggs
From Brendon Kleen, Dime Mag: https://uproxx.com/dimemag/best-nba-prospects-ncaa-tournament-cade-cunningham-evan-mobley-jalen-suggs/
- Can A Former Sportswriter Be The Breakout Star Of March Madness? (from Pete Thamel, Yahoo Sports):
Read it here: https://sports.yahoo.com/can-a-former-sportswriter-be-ncaa-tournaments-breakout-star-172520657.html
- ROY Watch (from Tristan Tucker, Basketball Insiders):
Read it here: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-rookie-of-the-year-watch-march-19/
- Why Juwan Howard Has Excelled As College Coach (from Jeff Eisenberg, Yahoo Sports):
Read it here: https://sports.yahoo.com/juwan-howard-michigan-success-former-nba-stars-164133533.html
- 2021 Draft Guide (from Kevin O'Connor, The Ringer):
Read it here: https://nbadraft.theringer.com/?_ga=2.139391152.2032795003.1615982951-1131790066.1600170181
- How NBA Broadcasters Have Adapted To The New Normal (from Shlomo Sprung, Awful Announcing):
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