Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 6/24/18
- 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):
- 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):
- 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):
- 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):
From Aaron Eamer, 8 Points, 9 Seconds): https://8points9seconds.com/2018/06/23/aaron-holiday-offer-indiana-pacers/
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