Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 3/13/18
- Raptors: Real & Getting Better (from Zach Lowe, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/22738462/zach-lowe-demar-derozan-kyle-lowry-toronto-raptors-nba
From Bruce Arthur, Toronto Star: https://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/opinion/2018/03/12/sorry-america-theres-no-tuning-out-raptors-now.html
- Everyone Wants Andrew Wiggins To Attack The Rim, But Will He? (from Jace Frederick, Pioneer Press):
Read it here: http://www.mitchellrepublic.com/sports/basketball/4416631-everyone-wants-andrew-wiggins-attack-rim-will-he
- Warriors Say Klay Deserves All-Defensive Honor (from Mark Medina, Mercury News):
Read it here: https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/03/12/warriors-argue-klay-thompson-deserves-nba-all-defensive-team-honor/
- Blazers: From Cursed To Charmed (from Jason Quick, NBC Sports):
Read it here: http://www.nbcsports.com/northwest/portland-trail-blazers/cursed-charmed-2017-2018-blazers-riding-wave-luck-success
- Making Sense Of The Pelicans' Pace (from Jake Madison, Locked On Pelicans):
Read it here: https://www.lockedonpelicans.com/pelicans/making-sense-of-the-new-orleans-pelicans-pace/
-Brandon Jennings Returns In Style (from Dan Devine, Yahoo Sports):
Read it here: https://sports.yahoo.com/brandon-jennings-returned-bucks-nba-style-044020207.html
From Matt Velazquez, jsonline.com: https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2018/03/12/bucks-121-grizzlies-103-brandon-jennings-flirts-triple-double-his-return/412108002/
- The Jazz' Historic Playoff Push (from Mychal Lowman, SLC Dunk):
Read it here: https://www.slcdunk.com/2018/3/12/17112202/2018-nba-playoffs-utah-jazz-historic-playoff-push-rudy-gobert
- Jazz: Rubio Is A Key Cog In Playoff Push (from Ryan McDonald, deseret News):
Read it here: https://www.deseretnews.com/article/865696807/Ricky-Rubio-continues-to-be-a-key-cog-in-Utah-Jazzs-push-for-the-playoffs.html
- What NBA Scouts Will Be Watching In NCAA Tourney Day 1 Games (from Jonathan Givony/Mike Schmitz):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/22738635/best-2018-nba-draft-prospects-playing-first-round-ncaa-tournament-day-1
- Trae Young Profile/Scouting Report (from Mike Vorkunov, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/271214/2018/03/13/potential-knicks-nba-lottery-pick-profile-trae-young/
- Not Every Former Kentucky Player Skyrockets To NBA Stardom (from Paolo Uggetti, The Ringer):
Read it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2018/3/13/17112560/kentucky-wildcats-fringes-john-calipari
- Australian Sports Scientists Are Changing The NBA Game (from Damian McIver, ABC.net.au):
Read it here: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-13/australian-sports-scientists-making-mark-in-the-nba/9543634
- The COY Race Is Heated (from Kelly Scaletta, Fanrag Sports):
Read it here: https://www.fanragsports.com/nba/the-nba-coach-of-the-year-race-is-heated/
From Eric Koreen, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/270668/2018/03/12/coach-of-the-year-is-a-subjective-award-but-dwane-casey-has-done-an-objectively-wonderful-job-for-raptors/
- Wizards: Wall Takes Another Step Toward Return (from Candace Buckner, Washington Post):
Read it here:
- Fixing The Brooklyn Nets (from Spencer Davies, Basketball Insiders):
Read it here: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/fixing-the-brooklyn-nets-3/
- Nets: Assessing Jarrett Allen's Play Since Entering The Starting Lineup (from Zack Collura, Nothin But Nets):
Read and watch it here: https://nothinbutnets.com/2018/03/12/assessing-jarrett-allens-play-since-entering-nets-starting-lineup/
- What We Miss When We Focus On Watching The Ball (from Dylan Murphy, Cleaning The Glass):
Read and watch it here: https://cleaningtheglass.com/eyes-off-the-ball/
- Pacers: Myles Turner Has Stepped It Up Since The All-Star Break (from Ben Gibson, 8 Points, 9 Seconds):
Read and watch it here: https://8points9seconds.com/2018/03/12/myles-turner-pacers-break/
- Julius Randle Is Finally Coming Into His Own: Now It's The Lakers Job To Keep Him (from Christian Rivas, Silver Screen And Roll):
Read and watch it here: https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2018/3/12/17110706/la-lakers-editorial-julius-randle-first-product-of-lakers-process
- Rockets: Joe Johnson Continues To Struggle (from Eric Spyropolous, Hoops Habit):
Read it here: https://hoopshabit.com/2018/03/12/houston-rockets-joe-johnson-continues-struggle/
- Metrics: Worst Defenders (from Adam Fromal, Bleacher Report):
Read it here: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2763508-metrics-101-exposing-nbas-worst-defenders-at-each-position
- Spurs: Coach Popovich On The Urge To Go With "Corporate Knowledge" (from Michael C. Wright, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/espn/now?nowId=21-0765013658123114773-4
- Magic: How Jonathon Simmons' Game Has Grown Since Leaving San Antonio (from John Denton, magic.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/magic/news/return-san-antonio-brings-back-many-fond-memories-simmons-20180312
- Clippers: Thornwell Is Contributing In A Variety Of Ways (from James Blancarte, Basketball Insiders):
Read it here: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-daily-thornwell-contributing-for-clippers-in-variety-of-ways/
- Mavs: Jameel Warney On His Call-Up (from Bobby Karalla, Mavs.com):
Read it here: https://www.mavs.com/jameel-warney-nba-call-like-dream-right-now/
- Inside The Sixers' Food Program (from Kevin Arnovitz, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/22665656/philadelphia-76ers-nba-top-food-program
- The Unlikely Journey Of Jimmer Fredette (from Jesse Hyde, Deseret News):