Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 7/23/20
- BKN: Justin Anderson: Patient & Persistent On Way Back To Nets (from Tom Dowd, Nets.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/nets/news/feature/2020/07/22/justin-anderson-patient-and-persistent-on-way-back-to-brooklyn-nets
- BOS: Recapping The Celtics Strengths & Weaknesses Heading Into The Restart (from Jeff Clark, Celtics Blog):
Read it here: https://www.celticsblog.com/2020/7/23/21332132/boston-celtics-strengths-and-weaknesses-headed-into-nba-restart
- CHI: How Bulls' Analyst Kendall Gill Turned A College Workout Into A Sanctuary (from KC Johnson, NBC Sports):
Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/how-bulls-analyst-kendall-gill-turned-college-workout-sanctuary-0
- CLE: Garland Needs To Be A More Efficient Finisher At The Rim (from Dan Gilinsky, King James Gospel):
Read it here: https://kingjamesgospel.com/2020/07/23/cleveland-cavaliers-no-secret-finishing-point-emphasis-darius-garland/
- DAL: Looking Back & Ahead Going Into The Restart (from Zach Kram, The Ringer):
Read it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2020/7/23/21334199/nba-contenders-dallas-mavericks-luka-doncic
- DAL: Luka's Rise From Slovenian Roots To NBA Success (from Ryan Baldi,BBC.com):
Read it here: https://www.bbc.com/sport/basketball/52970613
- DAL: Projecting The Mavericks' Future (from Tim Cato/John Hollinger, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1917616/2020/07/22/nba-finals-in-two-years-projecting-the-mavericks-future-with-john-hollinger/
- GSW: Paschall: From #41 Pick To One Of NBA's Top Rookies (from Wes Goldberg, Mercury News):
Read it here: https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2020/07/23/how-warriors-eric-paschall-went-from-no-41-pick-to-one-of-nbas-top-rookies/
- OKC: Roberson Needs To Fit Into Thunder's Offensive Scheme (from Logan Newman, USA Today):
Read it here: https://okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/2020/07/20/andre-roberson-fit-new-offensive-scheme/
- OKC: Presti's View From The Bubble (from Nick Gallo, Thunder.com):
Read it her: https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/presti-view-200722
- OKC: Film Analysis: Lu Dort (from JD Tailor, Thunderous Intentions):
Read and watch it here: https://www.welcometoloudcity.com/2020/7/23/21333487/film-analysis-luguentz-dort
- ORL: Is Vucevic The NBA's Most Multi-Skilled Center? (from Josh Cohen, Magic.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/magic/nikola-vucevic-most-multiskilled-center-nba-20200723
- PHI: Tobias Harris: The Sixers' Heart, Soul & Conscience (from Paul Hudrick, NBC Sports):
Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/76ers/tobias-harris-heart-soul-and-conscience-sixers
- PHI: Harris Lacks Left-Hand Dexterity (from Daniel Olinger, Liberty Ballers):
Read and watch it here: https://www.libertyballers.com/2020/7/23/21331898/in-case-youve-forgotten-tobias-harris-cant-use-his-left-hand-nba-bubble-philadelphia-76ers
- PHI: Will Simmons Move To PF Matter? (from Micah Wimmer, The Step Back):
Read it here: https://fansided.com/2020/07/23/ben-simmons-power-forward-symbolic/
- PHO: Rubio Remains Vital To The Suns (from Gerald Bourguet, The Step Back):
Read it here: https://fansided.com/2020/07/23/whiteboard-ricky-rubio-vital-phoenix-suns/
- PHO: Which Suns Take On The Most Difficult Defensive Assignments? (from Samuel Cooper, Bright Side Of The Sun):
- POR: Q & A: Carmelo Anthony (from Marc J. Spears, The Undefeated):
Read it here: https://theundefeated.com/features/blazers-carmelo-anthony-im-taking-the-gloves-off/
- TOR: The New-And-Improved Marc Gasol (from Vivek Jacob, Complex Canada):
Read it here: https://www.complex.com/sports/2020/07/why-the-new-and-improved-marc-gasol-should-have-the-nba-afraid
- TOR: Ibaka & Gasol & The Jumbo Lineup (from Mike Ganter, Toronto Sun):
- UTA: The Jazz's Scrimmage Goals (from Eric Walden, Salt Lake Tribune):
Read it here: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2020/07/22/utah-jazzs-scrimmage/
- WAS: Season Review: Davis Bertans (from Jackson Filyo, Wizards.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/wizards/how-davis-bertans-crafted-one-of-the-best-shooting-seasons-in-nba-history-coming-off-bench
The Restart Scrimmages:
- MIA 104, SAC 98:
From Steven Kubitza, The Step Back: https://fansided.com/2020/07/22/heat-duncan-robinson-absolute-flamethrower-first-game/
- LAC 99, ORL 90:
From Dalton Sell, Hoops Habit: https://fansided.com/2020/07/22/heat-duncan-robinson-absolute-flamethrower-first-game/
From Rob Schaefer, NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/joakim-noah-posts-solid-debut-clippers-nba-restarts-first-scrimmage?cid=Yahoo&partner=ya4nbcs
From Philip Rossman-Reich, Orlando Magic Daily: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/bol-bol-hysteria-healthy-paul-george-and-nuggets-mile-high-lineup-among-highlights-from-first-nba-scrimmages/
- DEN 89, WAS 82:
From Mike Singer, Denver Post: https://www.denverpost.com/2020/07/22/bol-bol-nba-debut-nuggets/
From Chase Hughes, NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/wizards/5-takeaways-wizards-nuggets-including-bol-bols-coming-out-party
From Adam Mares, The DNVR: https://thednvr.com/the-list-bol-bol-is-overflowing-with-talent/
From Robby Kalland, Dime Mag: https://uproxx.com/dimemag/bol-bol-nuggets-scrimmage-video-highlights/
From Kendra Andrews, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/1946397/2020/07/22/a-tall-ball-frenzy-bol-bol-impresses-in-his-nba-debut-for-the-denver-nuggets/?source=dailyemail
- NOP 99, BKN 68:
From Brian Lewis, NY Post: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2020/07/22/utah-jazzs-scrimmage/
- The Bubble Begins (from Sean Highkin, Bleacher Report):
Read it here: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2901324-the-bubble-begins-what-we-saw-in-the-nbas-first-disney-scrimmages
From Colin Ward-Henninger, CBS Sports: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/bol-bol-hysteria-healthy-paul-george-and-nuggets-mile-high-lineup-among-highlights-from-first-nba-scrimmages/
From Joe Vardon, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/1946613/2020/07/23/inside-the-nba-bubble-the-day-the-nba-returned/
- What Was It Like To Play Without Fans? (from Mark Medina, USA Today):
Read it here: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2020/07/22/nba-bubble-getting-acclimated-playing-without-fans/5491595002/
- Western Conference Injury Preview (from Jeff Stotts, In Street Clothes):
Read it here: http://instreetclothes.com/2020/07/22/so-where-in-the-health-were-we-a-western-conference-nba-injury-preview/
- How Will Players' Bodies Handle The Return To High-Intensity Games? (from Ian McMahan, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1945276/2020/07/23/how-will-nba-players-bodies-handle-the-return-to-high-intensity-games/
- The NBA Return Tracker (from The Ringer):
Read it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2020/6/15/21291108/nba-restart-tracker
- Life Within The Bubble (from Mary Harris/Ben Golliver, Slate):
Read it here: https://slate.com/culture/2020/07/nba-bubble-coronavirus-orlando-life.html
From Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair: https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/07/inside-the-nbas-covid-free-bubble
- Mental Health In The Bubble (from Paolo Uggetti, The Ringer):
Read it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2020/7/23/21334276/nba-mental-health-disney-world-bubble
- To NBA Coaches, Racial Equality Is A Priority Of The Restart (from Tim Reynolds, Associated Press):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/article/2020/07/22/nba-coaches-racial-equality-priority-restart
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