Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 6/28/18

- How Second Spectrum Is Redesigning The NBA (from Ben Dowsett, Nylon Calculus):

Read and watch it here:  https://fansided.com/2018/06/28/second-spectrum-redesigning-nba/

- Breaking Down FA Wings By Player Type (from Jared Dubin, The Step Back):

Read it here:  https://fansided.com/2018/06/28/nba-free-agent-wings-player-type/

- The Star Extensions That Matter In NBA Free Agency (from Bobby Marks, ESPN):

Read it here:  http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/23929966/nba-free-agency-all-star-rookie-extensions-watch

- The Most Interesting Non-LeBron FA Questions (from Andrew Sharp, Sports Illustrated):

Read it here:  https://www.si.com/nba/2018/06/28/nba-free-agency-rumors-kawhi-leonard-paul-george-lakers-76ers

- How Agents Prepare For Free Agency (from Alex Kennedy, Hoops Hype):

Read it here:  https://hoopshype.com/2018/06/27/how-nba-agents-prepare-for-free-agency/

- In Defense Of The Sixers Doing Nothing This Summer (from Andrew Unterberger, rightstorickysanchez.com):

Read it here:  http://www.rightstorickysanchez.com/if-not-will-convey-as-two-second-rounders/2018/6/28/unterberger-in-defense-of-the-sixers-doing-nothing-this-summer

From Kyle Neubeck, Philly Voice:  http://www.phillyvoice.com/nba-rumors-sixers-offseason-free-agents-trades-lebron-james-paul-george-kawhi-leonard/

- The Best FA Bargains (from Kevin O'Connor, The Ringer):

Read it here:  https://www.theringer.com/nba/2018/6/28/17512322/free-agent-bargains-nerlens-noel-joe-harris-wayne-ellington

- What KD's Opt-Out Means  (from Dan Devine, Yahoo Sports):

Read it here:  https://sports.yahoo.com/kevin-durants-reported-opt-really-means-warriors-172256434.html

From Monte Poole, NBC Sports:  https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/csn/warriors/Sizing_up_Kevin_Durant_s_three_contract_options_with_the_Warriors-486762181.html

- The NBPA's 1st Mental Health Director Has An Ambitious Plan (from Mary Pilon, Bleacher Report):

Read it here:  https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2783189-the-nbpas-first-mental-health-director-has-an-ambitious-plan-for-the-future

- Q & A: Brad Stevens (from Jay King, The Athletic):

Read it here:  https://theathletic.com/410886/2018/06/27/brad-stevens-qa-celtics-coach-opens-up-on-gordon-haywards-shooting-kyrie-irvings-decision/

- Celtics' Tier Two: Key Rotation Players (from Alex Kungu, Celtics Blog):

https://www.celticsblog.com/2018/6/28/17508156/ranking-celtics-key-rotation-marcus-smart-terry-rozier-marcus-morris-aron-baynes-daniel-theis

- What Can Lance Stephenson Offer His Next Team?  (from Kelly Scaletta, Bleacher Report):

Read it here:  http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2783247-what-lance-stephenson-can-still-offer-his-next-nba-team

- Lakers Reopen Kawhi Talks With Spurs (from Shelburne/Wojnarowski/Windhorst, ESPN):

Read it here:  http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/23930461/los-angeles-lakers-san-antonio-spurs-reopen-talks-kawhi-leonard

- Tyler Lydon: Ready For Summer League After He Feared The Worst (from Donna Ditota, syracuse.com):

Read it here:  https://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2018/06/recovered_from_knee_injury_tyler_lydon_seeks_summer_league_retribution.html