Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 5/31/20

- CHI: Ask Sam Smith (from bulls.com):

Read it here: https://www.nba.com/bulls/features/ask-sam-mailbag-52920

- LAC: Zubac Is A Vital Piece For Clippers (from Albert Dadson, Hoops Habit):

Read and watch it here: https://hoopshabit.com/2020/05/31/la-clippers-ivica-zubac-completes-the-starting-lineup/

- LAL: The Key To AD's Defensive Versatility: Hip Fluidity And Swivel (from Dr. Rajpal Brar, Silver Screen And Roll):

Read and watch it here: https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2020/5/29/21272650/lakers-video-anthony-davis-defensive-versatility-hips-medical-breakdown-nba-highlights-clips

- LAL: Podcast: Assistant Coach Phil Handy (from Tomer Azarly/ Ryan Ward, Clutch Points):

Listen to it here: https://battle-for-la-podcast-clutchpoints.simplecast.com/episodes/phil-handy-on-lebron-kawhi-the-lakers-cavs-2016-title-raptors-2019-title-how-he-got-into-coaching-and-much-more

- MIA: Heat Take Long View With Okpala (from Ira Winderman, SunSentinel):

Read it here: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/fl-sp-miami-heat-kz-okpala-development-20200531-hprlhsvtobg3heb3j677vge3xq-story.html

- OKC: Darius Bazley's Development (from Erik Horne, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1839979/2020/05/29/what-nba-scouts-and-numbers-are-saying-about-the-development-of-darius-bazley/?source=rss

- OKC: Film Analysis: Dennis Schroder (from JD Tailor, Welcome To Loud City):

Read and watch it here: https://www.welcometoloudcity.com/2020/5/31/21271703/film-analysis-dennis-schroder

- PHI: Taking Stock Of The Sixers' Rotation (from Mike O'Connor, The Athletic):

Read it hre: https://theathletic.com/1845117/2020/05/30/taking-stock-of-the-sixers-rotation-as-the-nba-eyes-resumption/?source=twittered

- Sunday Notes (from Gary Washburn, Boston Globe):

Read it here: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/05/30/sports/austin-ainge-has-an-eye-discovering-more-than-nba-talent/

- Coaching During Covid-19, With Help From A Chess Grandmaster (from David Thorpe, True Hoop):

Read and watch it here: https://www.truehoop.com/p/coaching-during-covid-19-with-help

- 2020 Draft Prospect Patrick Williams (from Joel Cordes, The Basketball Writers):

Read and watch it here: https://bballwriters.com/nba-draft/patrick-williams-potential-is-through-the-roof/

- 2020 Draft Prospect LaMelo Ball (from Jonathan Wasserman, Bleacher Report):

Read and watch it here: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2884469-addressing-the-biggest-questions-about-nba-draft-prospect-lamelo-ball

- 2020 Draft Prospect Devon Dotson (from Fran Fraschilla):

Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOcrxQJWUc4

- 2020 Draft: Top Eligible International Prospects (from Bryan Kalbrosky, Hoops Hype):

Read it here: https://hoopshype.com/2020/05/26/nba-mock-draft-killian-hayes-deni-avdija-theo-maledon/

- ABA Pioneer Dan Issel Helped Shape The Modern NBA (from Mike McGraw, Daily Herald):

Read it here: https://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20200530/an-aba-pioneer-batavias-issel-helped-shape-modern-nba

- Q & A: Bostjan Nachbar, Managing Director, EuroLeague Players Assn (from Albert DeRoa, Hoops Hype):

Read it here:  https://hoopshype.com/2020/05/31/bostjan-nachbar-the-biggest-fear-from-euroleague-players-was-not-the-virus-but-the-injuries/