Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 3/9/16
- Recapping Last Night's Games (from Liam Boylen-Pett, SBNation):
Read and view it here: http://www.sbnation.com/2016/3/9/11183462/2016-nba-scores-trail-blazers-damian-lillard-wizards-john-wall-point-guard-play
- Bucks Still Adjusting To Major Lineup Changes (from Charles F. Gardner, jsonline.com):
- Erik Spoelstra's Latest Changes Are Working (from Dave Hyde, sun-sentnel.com):
Read it here: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/fl-hyde-column-0309-20160308-column.html
- Warriors' "First Place Problems" (from Rusty Simmons. SFGate.com):
Read it here: http://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/Warriors-believe-they-have-first-place-problems-6877833.php
- Suns' Interim Coach Earl Watson Is Dousing The Tire Fire (from Dave Kings, Bright Side Of The Sun):
Read it here: http://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2016/3/8/11178520/suns-interim-coach-earl-watson-dousing-the-tire-fire-in-the-valley
- Daryl Morey Rightfully Defends James Harden (from Zach Harper, CBS Sports):
Read and view it here: http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25509430/rockets-gm-daryl-morey-rightfully-defends-james-harden-on-twitter
- Danny Ainge On Warriors' GM Bob Myers (from Tim Kawakami, San Jose Mercury News):
Read it here: http://blogs.mercurynews.com/kawakami/2016/03/08/danny-ainge-recommending-bob-myers-joe-lacob/
- Blazers' Coach Terry Stotts And Why His Players Love Him (from Jason Quick, csnnw.com):
Read it here: http://www.csnnw.com/blazers/teacher-trail-blazers-terry-stotts-and-why-players-love-him
- Young Timberwolves' Talent Can't Skip Steps (from Ian Thomsen, NBA.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/2016/news/features/ian_thomsen/03/08/timberwolves-young-core-karl-anthony-towns-andrew-wiggins-zach-lavine/
- Justise Winslow And The NBA's Age Rules (from Cari Grieb, SportingNews):
Read it here: http://www.sportingnews.com/nba-news/4697629-justise-winslow-heat-rookie-rickie-age-limit-one-and-done
- Three-Pointers And Skill Displacement (from Seth Partnow, Nylon Calculus):
Read it here: http://nyloncalculus.com/2016/03/08/three-pointers-and-skill-displacement/
- Shooting Coach Tim Sullivan (from Kurt Brungardt, slamonline.com):
Read it here: http://www.slamonline.com/other-ballers/why-we-make-and-why-we-miss-the-tim-sullivan-story
Additional Player Notes, Updates, Profiles:
- Giannis Antetokuonmpo (from Steve Aschburner, NBA.com): http://www.nba.com/2016/news/features/steve_aschburner/03/08/giannis-antetokounmpo-point-forward-playmaker-milwaukee-bucks/index.html
- Channing Frye (from Dave McMenamin, ESPN): http://espn.go.com/blog/cleveland-cavaliers/post/_/id/2241/channing-frye-continues-to-play-waiting-game-with-cleveland-role
- Kevin Durant (from Royce Young, ESPN): http://espn.go.com/blog/okc-thunder/post/_/id/1264/kevin-durant-on-finals-or-bust-ultimatum-never-said-that-never-thought-that
- Rodney Hood (from Jordan Ramirez, Bleacher Report): http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2622761-qa-with-rising-utah-jazz-star-rodney-hood
- Myles Turner (from Zach Buckley, Bleacher Report): http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2621885-could-myles-turners-astronomical-rise-fuel-a-surprise-playoff-run-in-indiana
- Al Jefferson (from Rick Bonnell, Charlotte Observer): http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article64685742.html
- Jeff Green (from Jesse Blancarte, Basketball Insiders): http://www.basketballinsiders.com/jeff-green-inconsistent-so-far-with-clippers/
- Devin Booker (from Paul Coro, azcentral.com): http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2016/03/08/phoenix-suns-devin-booker-piling-up-assists/81458140/
- Draymond Green (from Robert O'Connell, Vice Sports): https://sports.vice.com/en_us/article/watching-draymond-green-the-nbas-contingent-miracle
- Tristan Thompson (from Eric Koreen,, Vice Sports): https://sports.vice.com/ca/article/tristan-thompson-is-more-than-just-a-rebounding-machine
- Tony Allen (from Ronald Tillery, Commercial Appeal): http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/grizzlies/griz-star-allen-revisits-starting-point-in-boston-2d919be1-b0ce-0830-e053-0100007f7000-371476971.html
- Tyus Jones (from Jim Souhan, startribune.com): http://www.startribune.com/spring-training-has-value-for-wolves-rookie-tyus-jones/371489881/
- Dante Cunningham (from Brett Dawson, The Advocate): http://theadvocate.com/sports/pelicans/15127104-128/pelicans-dante-cunningham-adds-3-pointer-to-his-repertoire
- Chase Budinger (from Paul Coro, azcentral.com): http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2016/03/08/phoenix-suns-addition-chase-budinger-feels-right-home/81501576/
- Zach LaVine (from Andy Greder, Pioneer Press): http://www.twincities.com/2016/03/08/timberwolves-zach-lavine-earning-coachs-trust/
- Luis Scola (from Josh Lewenber, tsn.ca): http://www.tsn.ca/talent/raptors-rest-scola-in-ugly-win-over-nets-1.450376
- Tim Hardaway, Jr (from KL Chouinard, hawks.com): http://www.nba.com/hawks/features/hardaway-earning-court-time-defense-first-approach
- Hassan Whiteside (from Jason Lieser, Palm Beach Post): http://heatzone.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2016/03/09/hassan-whitesides-incredible-free-throw-fix/
- Mario Hezonja (from Tim Cato, SBNation): http://www.sbnation.com/2016/3/8/11173444/mario-hezonja-orlando-magic-confidence
- Kevon Looney (from Andrew Flohr, Golden State Of Mind): http://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2016/3/8/11173570/nba-rook-week-2016-kevon-looney-golden-state-warriors
- Jason Thompson (from Arden Zwelling, tsn.ca): http://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/thompson-quickly-finding-his-groove-with-raptors/
- Sonny Weems (from Jessica Camerato, csnphilly.com): http://www.csnphilly.com/basketball-philadelphia-76ers/after-first-practice-sonny-weems-aims-stick-sixers