Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 6/26/16
- Rich Paul; Kevin Love; Thon Maker; More (from Gary Washburn, Boston Globe):
Free Agency:
- Free Agency FAQs & Terminology (from Rick Bonnell, Charlotte Observer):
Read it here: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article85956967.html
- List: Free Agent Class Of 2016 (from Ira Winderman, Sun-Sentinel):
Read it here: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-nba-free-agents-s052316-story.html
- The Chase For KD: Pros & Cons For Each Suitor (from Anthony Slater, newsok.com):
Read it here: http://newsok.com/breaking-down-the-free-agency-cases-for-each-team-in-the-chase-for-kevin-durant/article/5506479
- Mike Conley: Contract, Suitors, Fits (from Matt Moore, CBS Sports):
Read it here: http://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/mike-conleys-free-agency-contract-details-potential-suitors-basketball-fits/
- Mavs' Free-Agency Primer (from Eddie Sefko, dallasnews.com):
- Jazz Plan To Be Active In Free Agency (from Jody Genessey, Deseret News):
Read it here: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865656931/Utah-Jazz-plan-to-be-active-during-free-agency-period.html
- Celtics Will Go All Out In Free Agency (from Mike Petraglia, weei.com):
The Draft:
- Kings Go Big, Still Have Plenty Of Holes (from Jason Jones, Sacramento Bee):
Read it here: http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article86027817.html
- Jaylen Brown (from wjsy, celticsblog.com):
Read and view it here: http://www.celticsblog.com/2016/6/26/12026842/what-can-brown-do
- Henry Ellenson Interviews Willie Cauley-Stein (from Christopher Cason, slamonline.com):
Read it here: http://www.slamonline.com/nba/willie-cauley-stein-henry-ellenson-advice-about-the-nba/#Zm66Ukw9A6IvMT7R.97
- Henry Ellenson/Michael Gbinije (from Keith Langlois, pistons.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/pistons/features/pistons-arent-banking-ellenson-gbinije-instant-help-they-could-alter-plans-other-roster/
- Michael Gibinije (from Justin Brouckaert, pistonpowered.com):
Read and view it here; http://pistonpowered.com/2016/06/26/will-gbinije-impact-detroit-pistons-rookie-year/
- Pascal Siakam (from Mark Rudi, Las Cruces Sun-News):
Read it here: http://www.abqjournal.com/798346/aggies-gamble-on-raw-siakam-paid-off-for-both-parties.html
- Cheick Diallo (from Shane Burrell, bigeasybeliever.com):
Read it here: http://bigeasybeliever.com/2016/06/26/the-new-orleans-pelicans-and-the-diallo-development-project/
- How Is Draft-And-Stash Working? (from Zane Hopen, scout.com):
Read it here: http://www.scout.com/nba/story/1681441-why-your-foreign-nba-draft-pick-is-irrelevant
Additional Player Notes, Updates, Profiles:
- Jabari Brown (from Mark Medina, LA Daily News): http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20160321/la-d-fenders-jabari-brown-grieving-over-fathers-death-chasing-nba-dream
- D'Angelo Russell (from Adkith Sarikonda, lakeshowlife.com): http://lakeshowlife.com/2016/06/26/lakers-offseason-dangelo-russell-espn-hate-unwarranted-michael-wilbon-jalen-rose-nba-draft-jay-williams/
QOTD (from Kevin Love on James Jones):
" Those of you who know Champ will appreciate this… I’d like to tribute the best teammate I’ve ever had, James Jones aka Champ. You taught me more than you know the past 2 years— what it takes to win, how to be a better teammate, how to balance the good/bad off the court, and most importantly…putting team first. Sacrifice for the better of the team, and in order to lead sometimes you have to learn to follow. You’ve been to 6 straight Finals. You’ve been the constant presence we needed in the locker room. You’re the ultimate work horse. The lessons you taught me will stay with me for the rest of my career and life after basketball."