Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 4/21/21

- ATL: One Game Thru The Eyes Of Trae Young (from Chris Kirschner, The Athletic):

Read and watch it here: https://theathletic.com/2532813/2021/04/21/being-trae-young-one-game-through-the-eyes-of-the-hawks-star-point-guard

- BOS: Jabari Parker's Upside is A Boost To Bench Unit (from Jack Noonan, Celtics Blog):

Read and watch it here: https://www.celticsblog.com/2021/4/21/22394939/jabari-parker-is-bringing-his-upside-to-the-bench-unit-boston-celtics-nba

- DAL: Jalen Brunson: Shifty Handles And Hesitation Moves (from PandaHank41):

Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TP7tNJ7YuUQ

- DEN: Jokic's All-Time Great Season (from Ryan Blackburn, Denver Stiffs):

Read and watch it here: https://www.denverstiffs.com/2021/4/20/22393438/nikola-jokics-mvp-case-isnt-just-about-being-the-most-available

- DET: Killian Hayes Showing Skills That Tantalized Pistons (from Rod Beard, Detroit News):

Read it here: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2021/04/20/rookie-killian-hayes-growing-showing-skills-tantalized-detroit-pistons/7300216002/

- GSW: There's Nothing Quite Like Steph's Magic (from Dan Devine, The Ringer):

Read it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2021/4/20/22394000/stephen-curry-warriors-playoffs-history

From Ben Cohen, Wall Street Journal: https://www.wsj.com/articles/stephen-curry-stats-warriors-nba-playoffs-11618973587

- LAC: How Elgin Baylor Handled Working For Donald Sterling (from Andrew Greif, LA Times):

Read it here: https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/article250831654.html

- LAC: Takeaways From Win Over Blazers (from Mirjam Swanson, OC Register):

Read it here: https://www.dailynews.com/2021/04/20/paul-george-clippers-rally-past-blazers/

- MEM: The Defensively Misunderstood Jonas Valanciunas (from Nathan Chester, Grizzly Bear Blues):

Read it here: https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/2021/4/21/22381808/the-defensively-misunderstood-jonas-valanciunas-memphis-grizzlies-nba

- MIN: The Pressures That Bond KAT & Anthony Edwards (from Ramona Shelburne, ESPN):

Read it here: https://tv5.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/31224688/the-pressures-bond-karl-anthony-towns-anthony-edwards

- NYK: Randle's MIP Candidacy (from Marc Berman, NY Post):

Raed it here: https://nypost.com/2021/04/20/julius-randle-credits-knicks-teammates-for-his-big-rise/

- NYK: Takeaways From Win Over Hornets (from Marc Berman, NY Post):

Read it here: https://nypost.com/2021/04/20/knicks-erupt-in-every-way-for-seventh-straight-win/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=syndicated&utm_campaign=partnerfeed

- POR: McCollum: Unappreciated Superstar (from Kevin Arnovitz, ESPN):

Read it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/31286086/why-cj-mccollum-most-underappreciated-superstar-nba

- POR: Understanding Norman Powell's Grind (from Jason Quick, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2527784/2021/04/21/understanding-norman-powells-grind-how-the-trail-blazer-continues-working-to-keep-a-promise-to-his-family

- TOR: Is Flynn Proving Pivotal To Raptors' Future? (from Manny Rao, Raptors Republic):

Read and watch it here: https://www.raptorsrepublic.com/2021/04/20/is-malachi-flynn-proving-to-be-pivotal-for-the-raptors-future/

- TOR: Nurse Continues Coaching Team To Play The Right Way (from Steven Loung, Sportsnet):

Read it  here: https://www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/raptors-nick-nurse-continues-coaching-team-play-right-way/

- TOR: Watanabe's Progress (from Mike Ganter, Toronto Sun):

Read it here: https://torontosun.com/sports/basketball/nba/toronto-raptors/raptors-watanabe-wants-it-known-this-is-only-the-beginning

- TOR: Anunoby's Strange Breakout Season (from Louis Zatzman, Raptors Repubic):

Read it here: https://www.raptorsrepublic.com/2021/04/21/og-anunoby-is-in-the-midst-of-an-extremely-strange-and-unique-breakout-year/

- UTA: Is Bogdanovic All The Way Back? (from Tavan Parker, SLC Dunk):

Read it here: https://www.slcdunk.com/the-downbeat-latest-jazz-news/2021/4/20/22394144/utah-jazz-bojan-bogdanovic-looking-better-off-injury

- UTA: How Gobert Found His FT Shooting Groove (from Sarah Todd, Deseret News):

Read it here: https://www.deseret.com/2021/4/20/22391941/how-rudy-gobert-found-his-free-throw-shooting-groove-clutch-nba-utah-jazz-quin-snyder

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- Elite Teams Understand That It Is All About Being Healthy For The Playoffs (from Keith Pompey, Philadelphia Inquirer):

Read it here: https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer-elite-nba-team-cautious-with-injuries-20210419.html

-2021 Draft: Evaluating Ignite Prospects (from Chicco Nacion, The Score):

Read it here: https://www.thescore.com/nba/news/2155673