Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 3/17/18

- The Continuing Evolution of Shot Selection (from Ian Levy, Nylon Calculus):

Read it here:  https://fansided.com/2018/03/16/nylon-calculus-continuing-evolution-nba-shot-selection/

- Raptors: Valanciunas Has Found His Place (from Jared Dubin, The Step Back):

Read it here:  https://fansided.com/2018/03/17/jonas-valanciunas-raptors-new-role/

- Julius Randle: From Out Of Mind To Front And Center (from Jesse Blanchard, BBall Breakdown):

Read it here:  https://clutchpoints.com/julius-randle-lakers-best-player/?utm

- NBA Post Game Hasn't Disappeared, Just Moved (from Def Pen):

Read and watch it here:  http://defpen.com/nba-big-men-new-role/

- LaMarcus Aldridge Is Keeping The Low Post Game Alive (from Katie Nelson, Hashtag Basketball):

Read and watch it here:  https://hashtagbasketball.com/san-antonio-spurs/content/lamarcus-aldridge-keeping-low-post-game-alive

- How The Spurs' Trying Season Unlocked Kyle Anderson (from Sarah Cilea, BBall Breakdown):

Read it here:  https://clutchpoints.com/slow-but-on-time-kyle-anderson-saves-spurs/

- Celtics: Smart's Injury Is A Major Blow (from Jay King, Mass Live):

Read it here:  http://www.masslive.com/celtics/index.ssf/2018/03/boston_celtics_analysis_marcus_6.html

- Yabusele Eager To Earn Role For Banged-Up Celtics (from Taylor Snow, celtics.com):

Read it here: http://www.nba.com/celtics/news/sidebar/shoot-031618-yabusele-eager-earn-role-banged-up-celtics

- Celtics: Terry Rozier Prospering With Added Responsibility (from Taylor Snow, celtics.com):

Read it here:  http://www.nba.com/celtics/news/sidebar/post-031618-roziers-confidence-growing-every-start-he-makes

From Jesse Collings, Hardwood Houdini: https://hardwoodhoudini.com/2018/03/16/terry-rozier-celtics-x-factor/

From Dan Feldman, NBC Sports: http://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/03/16/whats-in-store-for-nbas-biggest-trade-sacred-cow-celtics-point-guard-terry-rozier/

- Friday Film (from Ben Falk, Cleaning The Glass):

Read and watch it here:  https://cleaningtheglass.com/friday-film-switch-counter-double-stack-back-to-back/

- Lakers: Luke Walton Explains Improving Defense, Sees Potential For Further Growth (from Harrison Faigen, Lakers Nation):

Read it here:  http://www.lakersnation.com/lakers-news-luke-walton-defense-improved-sees-potential-more-growth/2018/03/16/

- Blazers: Offense & Defense Have Each Contributed Significantly To Winning Streak (from Nate Mann, Rip City Project):

Read it here: https://ripcityproject.com/2018/03/16/offense-defense-blazers-winstreak/

- Thunder: Is Corey Brewer A Net Positive?  (from Tamberlyn Richardson, Thunderous Intentions):

Read it here: https://thunderousintentions.com/2018/03/17/okc-thunder-news-is-corey-brewer-okc-lucky-charm/

- Dennis Smith Wonders Why He Can't Get To The FT Line More (from Eddie Sefko, Dallas Morning News);

Read it here:  https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-mavericks/mavericks/2018/03/17/head-scratcher-dennis-smith-jr-wonders-cant-get-free-throw-line

- Bucks: How Two Friends Brought Brandon Jennings Back (from Lori Nickel, jsonline.com):

Read it here:  https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2018/03/16/how-two-friends-brought-brandon-jennings-back-bucks/429974002/

- How Vince Carter Is Mentoring Kings' Young Players (from Ailene Voisin, Sacramento Bee):

Read it here:  http://www.sacbee.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/ailene-voisin/article205555039.html

- Pistons: Andre Drummond: Working On Adding A Jump Shot (from Rod Beard, Detroit News):

Read it here:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2018/03/16/pistons-drummond-adds-jumper-repertoire/33012899/

- Fixing The Pistons (from David Yapkowitz, Basketball Insiders):

Read it here:  http://www.basketballinsiders.com/fixing-the-detroit-pistons/

- Fixing The Bulls (from Spencer Davies, Basketball Insiders):

Read it here:  http://www.basketballinsiders.com/fixing-the-chicago-bulls/

- Justin Anderson Could Help The Sixers' Defense (from Christopher Kline, The Sixers Sense):

Read it here:  https://thesixersense.com/2018/03/16/philadelphia-76ers-justin-anderson-help-solve-defensive-issues/

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