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Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 6/24/18

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Jun 24, 2018
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- Bamba Confident He Can Contribute Right Away (from John Denton, magic.com):

Read it here:  https://www.nba.com/magic/news/bamba-confident-he-can-contribute-right-away-magic-20180622

- MPJ: "Can't Wait To Prove People Wrong" (from Marc J. Spears, The Undefeated):

Read it here:  https://theundefeated.com/features/michael-porter-jr-i-dont-feel-entitled-to-this-goes-to-nuggets-at-no-14-2018-nba-draft/

- Draft: Winners And Losers/ Best And Worst (from Sam Vecenie, The Athletic):

Read it here:  https://theathletic.com/403387/2018/06/22/vecenie-how-will-the-2018-nba-draft-be-remembered-heres-some-of-the-worst-and-best-of-it/

- Why Miles Bridges Didn't Turn Pro Last Year (from Rick Bonnell, Charlotte Observer):

Read it here:  http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article213125254.html

- Spurs' Pick Lonnie Walker IV: Not All Talk (from Jeff McDonald, Express-News):

Read it here:  https://www.expressnews.com/spurs-nation/article/Spurs-new-draft-pick-not-just-all-talk-13020980.php

- Getting To Know Lonnie Walker Through The Eyes Of Jim Larranaga (from Jabari Young, Express-News):

Read it here:  https://www.expressnews.com/spurs-nation/article/Off-Topic-Getting-to-know-Lonnie-Walker-through-13020438.php

- Q & A: Kevin Knox (from Steve Serby, NY Post):

Read it here:  https://nypost.com/2018/06/24/kevin-knoxs-goal-for-first-knicks-season-posted-on-bedroom-wall/

- His High School Coach Sheds Light On The Enigma Of Mitchell Robinson (from Marc Berman, NY Post):

Read it here;  https://nypost.com/2018/06/23/high-school-coach-sheds-light-on-enigma-of-knicks-second-pick/

- Draft: Schlenk, Hawks Execute Controversial Plan (from Brad Rowland, Peachtree Hoops):

Read it here:  https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2018/6/22/17492060/travis-schlenk-atlanta-hawks-nba-draft-2018-luka-doncic-trae-young-omari-spellman-kevin-huerter-plan

- Sixers: The Trade For Zhaire Smith  (from Christopher Kline, The Sixer Sense):

Read it here:  https://thesixersense.com/2018/06/24/philadelphia-76ers-zhaire-smith-contribute-playoffs/

From Tom West, Liberty Ballers:  https://www.libertyballers.com/2018/6/23/17492020/trading-for-zhaire-smith-was-a-great-move-for-the-sixers

From Kevin F. Love, Liberty Ballers:  https://www.libertyballers.com/2018/6/22/17494598/zhaire-smith-film-study-january-20th-texas-tech-vs-iowa-state

- "Draymond's Law" & How Jacob Evans Fits (from Ethan Strauss, The Athletic):

Read it here:  https://theathletic.com/403840/2018/06/22/draymonds-law-16-game-players-and-how-jacob-evans-fits-with-all-that/

- How JaVale McGee Stayed Ready To Contribute (from Connor Letourneau, SF Chronicle):

Read it here:  https://www.sfchronicle.com/warriors/article/JaVale-McGee-How-Warriors-center-stayed-ready-to-13020881.php

- Nets Picks: Solid, But Long-Term Projects (from Net Income, Nets Daily):

Read it here:  https://www.netsdaily.com/2018/6/24/17498538/fran-fraschilla-nets-picks-both-solid-but-long-term-prospects

From Greg Logan, Newsday: https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nets/nets-excited-about-hungry-mature-players-rodions-kurucs-dzanan-musa-1.19377659

From Brian Lewis, NY Post:  https://nypost.com/2018/06/24/scouts-dump-bucket-of-cold-water-on-nets-draft-excitement/

- Rising Sun:  New Assistant Coach Cody Toppert (from Geoff Grammer, Albuquerque Journal):

Read it here: https://www.abqjournal.com/1188513/albuquerques-toppert-is-rising-with-the-suns.html

- Sixers: Brett Brown Embracing Difficult Job As Interim GM (from Noah Levick, NBC Sports):

Read it here:  https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/76ers/brett-brown-embracing-difficult-job-sixers-interim-general-manager-nba-draft-free-agency

- How Long Will Sixers Remain Patient With Fultz? (from Keith Pompey, philly.com):

Read it here:  http://www.philly.com/philly/hp/news_top/sixers-remain-patient-markelle-fultz-shooting-brett-brown-drew-hanlen-20180624.html

From Alec Nathan, Bleacher Report:  https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2782634-markelle-fultzs-trainer-says-76ers-pg-had-the-yips-last-season

- Job 1 For Pistons' New Coach Casey: Develop Young Talent (from Vince Ellis, Detroit Free Press):

Read it here:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2018/06/24/detroit-pistons-dwane-casey/720689002/

- What Holiday Brings To The Pacers (from Grant Afseth, Kokomo Tribune):

Read it here:  http://www.kokomotribune.com/sports/afseth-pacers-like-what-holiday-brings-to-the-floor/article_025b4ada-769f-11e8-80c0-27e537f409f3.html

From Aaron Eamer, 8 Points, 9 Seconds): https://8points9seconds.com/2018/06/23/aaron-holiday-offer-indiana-pacers/

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