Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 7/24/21
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NBA FINALS
From Dave King, Bright Side Of The Sun: https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2021/7/23/22588580/the-chris-paul-dilemma-phoenix-suns-free-agency-should-he-stay-or-should-he-go
From Eric Nehm, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2723411/2021/07/23/one-on-one-with-giannis-antetokounmpo-on-the-bucks-nba-championship-its-crazy-its-f-crazy/
From Ricky O'Donnell, SBNation: https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2021/7/23/22589906/khris-middleton-nba-finals-clutch-shooting-highlights-stats-giannis
From Danny Leroux/Ben Taylor, RealGM Radio: https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/263421/RealGM-Radio-Ben-Taylor-On-The-2021-NBA-Finals
2021 DRAFT
- Draft Preview Podcast (from Fran Fraschilla/Adam Spinella/Ray LeBov, The Unrestricted Area);
Listen to it here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4xLWKxdDBM0lptsAjgOxxN?si=1CZ_wvywTCeU0hwzfAkp-Q&dl_branch=1
- Profile: Chris Duarte (from Chase Hughes, NBC Sports):
Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest/oregon-ducks/oregons-chris-duarte-profile-his-journey-draft-invite-and-more
- Quentin Grimes Is Betting On Himself (from Jared Ebanks, slamonline):
Read it here: https://www.slamonline.com/the-magazine/nba-draft-prospect-quentin-grimes-is-betting-on-himself/
- Scouting Report: Keon Johnson (from Zach Hood, Peachtree Hoops):
- Second Half Of The Lottery Player Comparisons (from Jim Eichenhofer, pelicans.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/five-minute-draft-guide-second-half-lottery-nba-player-comparisons
- Kuminga "Has The Mind Of A Coach" (from Kamran Nia, Primetime Sportstalk):
Read it here: https://primetimesportstalk.com/2021/07/23/exclusive-coach-chris-chavannes-jonathan-kuminga-has-the-mind-of-a-coach/
- Artificial Intelligence May Give Magic Significant Draft Advantage (from Josh Robbins, The Athletic):
- 2021 Draft Guide (from Sam Vecenie, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2718151/2021/07/23/top-100-nba-draft-prospects-for-2021-final-rankings-tiers-and-big-board
- Jalen Johnson Disputes 'Red Flag' Warnings (from Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee):
Read it here: https://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article252990343.html
- Draft Preview: Ziaire Williams (from John Black, Orlando Magic Daily):
Read it here: https://orlandomagicdaily.com/2021/07/24/orlando-magic-nba-draft-preview-ziaire-williams-could-be-a-late-round-steal
- Aggregate Mock (from Bryan Kalbrosky, Hoops Hype):
Read it here: https://hoopshype.com/lists/nba-mock-draft-big-board-cade-cunningham-jalen-green-evan-mobley/
- Each Team's Needs, Fits (from Colin Ward-Henninger, CBS Sports):
From Tristan Freeman, Busting Brackets: https://bustingbrackets.com/2021/07/24/nba-draft-2021-biggest-needs-30-teams-ahead-draft-day
From NBA.com: https://www.nba.com/draft/2021/team-profiles
- JT Thor: The Draft's Youngest Prospect (from Mike Mazzeo, Forbes):
- How Is Heat Preparing For Draft Without A Pick? (from Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald):
Read it here: https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article252939523.html
- Scouting Report: Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (from Wes Morton, Peachtree Hoops):
Read and watch it here: https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2021/7/24/22591648/2021-nba-draft-scouting-report-jeremiah-robinson-earl-analysis-video-breakdown-fit-atlanta-hawks
- Josh Giddey's Potential (from Scott Rafferty, Sporting News):
- Top Prospects Describe Their Games Ahead Of The Draft (from Ben Baer, NBA.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/news/2021-nba-draft-prospects-describe-their-games
FREE AGENCY
- Top FAs To Watch This Offseason (from LA Times):
Read it here: https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2021-07-23/top-nba-free-agents-this-offseason
- Dinwiddie's Potential Landing Spots (from The Athletic):
- Which Teams Have Cap Room? (from Ethan Fuller, Basketball News):
Read it here: https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/what-nba-teams-have-offseason-cap-space-and-should-they-use-it
THE OLYMPICS
- Learning The Differences Between Olympics Hoops & NBA (from Tim Reynolds, AP):
- 11 Of The 12 Teams Have At Least 1 NBA Player (from Jack Maloney, CBS Sports):
- For Team USA, New Faces, New Challenges (from Ben Golliver, Washington Post):
Read it here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/olympics/2021/07/24/us-mens-basketball-new-faces-new-challenges-same-expectations/
NEWS AND NOTES
- ATL: Hawks Finalize Coaching Staff; Announce Other Staff Changes (from Zach Hood, Peachttree Hoops):
From Hawks.com: https://www.nba.com/hawks/news/hawks-finalize-coaching-staff-and-announce-new-hires-and-promotions-within-basketball
- BOS: Nesmith Is Ready For Whatever Celtics Throw At Him (from Spencer Davies, Basketball News):
Read it here: https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/aaron-nesmith-is-ready-for-whatever-else-the-boston-celtics-throw-at-him
- CHI: Grading The Bulls' Roster (from NBA Math):
Read it here: https://nbamath.com/crystalbasketball-ranking-the-chicago-bulls-after-2020-21/
- IND: What Will Pacers Do With Sabonis-Turner Duo? (from Evan Sidery, Basketball News):
Read it here: https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/can-rick-carlisle-make-a-domantas-sabonis-myles-turner-pairing-work-for-the-pacers
- NOP: Former Teammates Not Surprised By Willie Green's Ascension (from Jim Eichenhofer, pelicans.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/former-new-orleans-teammates-willie-green-not-surprised-ascension-nba-head-coach
- WAS: Q & A: HC Wes Unseld, Jr (from Fred Katz, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2723088/2021/07/23/wizards-coach-wes-unseld-jr-discusses-xs-and-os
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