Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 3/5/18
- Warriors: New Era, New Challenges (from David Aldridge, NBA.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/article/2018/03/05/morning-tip-golden-state-warriors-showing-some-weakness-latest-title-run#/
- Warriors: Pros & Cons Of Starting Javale McGee (from Simon Cherin-Gordon, Hoops Habit):
Read it here: https://hoopshabit.com/2018/03/03/golden-state-warriors-pros-cons-starting-javale-mcgee-center/
- Jordan Bell: Determined To Shed Rustiness & "Be The Best I Can Be" (from Mark Medina, Mercury News):
Read it here: https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/03/04/jordan-bell-determined-to-shed-his-rustiness-and-be-the-best-i-can/
- Rookies Who Are Primed For 2nd Year Breakouts (from Jonathan Wasserman, Bleacher Report):
Read it here: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2762325-lonzo-ball-deaaron-fox-and-other-nba-rookies-primed-for-2nd-year-breakouts
- Raptors: Valanciuanas' Miraculous Defensive Improvement (from Louis Zatzman, Raptors Republic):
Read and watch it here: https://www.raptorsrepublic.com/2018/03/05/valanciunas-miraculous-defensive-improvements/
- Q & A: DeMar DeRozan (from David Aldridge, NBA.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/article/2018/03/05/morning-tip-qa-demar-derozan-toronto-raptors#/
- Jarrett Allen Gives Nets Hope For The Future (from Jesus Gomez, Fanrag Sports):
Read and watch it here: https://www.fanragsports.com/nets/jarrett-allens-play-gives-nets-hope-for-future/
- For Sam Hinkie's Next Act... (from John Gonzalez, The Ringer):
Read it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2018/3/5/17077644/sam-hinkie-philadelphia-76ers-interview
- Why Pat Riley Likes The Heat Roster And Having Wade Back (from Barry Jackson, Miami Herald):
Read it here: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article203439784.html
- Thunder: Does Patrick Patterson Need To Play More? (from Berry Tramel, newsok.com):
Read it here: http://newsok.com/article/5585718
- Height And Defensive Matchups (from Positive Residual, Nylon Calculus):
Read it here: https://fansided.com/2018/03/05/nylon-calculus-height-defensive-matchups/
- Visualizing Versatility: A New Way To Look At The Warriors' Defense (from Golden State Of Mind):
- The Remarkable Women Of The NBA (from Kelly Scaletta, Fanrag Sports):
Read it here: https://www.fanragsports.com/nba/the-remarkable-women-of-the-nba/
BI Note: Of course this story contains just a partial list of women making outstanding contributions. There is a long list of others who deserve similar recognition. Some examples are NBPA Executive Director Michele Roberts, Washington Wizards TV Analyst Kara Lawson and Charlotte Hornets sideline reporter Stephanie Ready.
- MIP Candidates (from Jared Johnson, Fanrag Sports):
Read it here: https://www.fanragsports.com/nba/ranking-top-candidates-for-nbas-most-improved-player/
- Re-Live Lonzo Ball's Big Night In San Antonio (from Christian Rivas, Silver Screen And Roll):
Read and watch it here: https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2018/3/3/17059770/los-angeles-lakers-re-live-lonzo-balls-monster-night-highlights
From Joey Ramirez, Lakers.com: http://www.nba.com/lakers/news/180303-lonzo-ball-spurs
From Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/22640688/lonzo-ball-los-angeles-lakers-scores-six-3-pointers-win-san-antonio-spurs
- The Cavs' Three-Point Defense Remains A Big Issue (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com):
Read it here: http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2018/03/cleveland_cavaliers_3-point_de.html#incart_big-photo
- Ben Simmons And "Non-Traditional Stats" (from Olgun Uluc, Fox Sports):
- Mavs: Harrison Barnes Is Liking The Move Back To The Three (from Isaac Harris, The Smoking Cuban):
Read it here: https://thesmokingcuban.com/2018/03/05/harrison-barnes-at-3/
- The Celtics' Bench Is Shaping Up (from Joshua Bateman, Hardwood Houdini):
Read it here: https://hardwoodhoudini.com/2018/03/04/boston-celtics-bench-can-be-the-best-in-the-nba/
From Steve Bulpett, Boston Herald: http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/celtics/2018/03/bulpett_celtics_impress_with_competitiveness_but_not_satisfied
From Jeff Clark, Celtics Blog: https://www.celticsblog.com/2018/3/4/17079468/best-loss-of-the-season-taking-positives-from-the-houston-rockets-game-boston-celtics
- Sixers: How TJ McConnell Morphed From Undrafted To Invaluable (from Jake Fischer, Sports Illustrated):
Read and watch it here: https://www.si.com/nba/2018/03/05/tj-mcconnell-76ers-arizona-steve-nash-brett-brown-joel-embiid
- Brett Brown: Adding Ilyasova Is A Massive Pick-Up (from Brian Seltzer, Sixers.com):
Read and watch it here: http://www.nba.com/sixers/news/game-preview-ilyasova-back-fold-focus-now-growing-role
- Pau Gasol Says Brother Marc "Should Be Upset" (from Ronald Tillery, Commercial Appeal):
- Re-Thinking Draft Day Debates (from Kevin O'Connor, The Ringer):
Read and watch it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2018/3/5/17079390/draft-ben-simmons-brandon-ingram-dangelo-russell-emmanuel-mudiay-stanley-johnson-justise-winslow
- With Scandals Rocking Youth Basketball, NBA Readying Plan To Step In (from Brian Windhorst, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/22615784/nba-making-plans-get-involved-high-school-level-once-again-espn