Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 7/13/18
- Q & A: New Hawks HC Lloyd Pierce (from Paul Flannery, SBNation):
Read it here: https://www.sbnation.com/2018/7/13/17564872/lloyd-pierce-interview-atlanta-hawks-coach
- What's Next For The Cavs? (from Adam Spinella, BBall Breakdown):
Read it here: https://clutchpoints.com/whats-next-for-the-cleveland-cavaliers/
- Sixers: With Help Of Data Scientist, Coaches, Analytics Dept. Seek To Strengthen Communication (from Brian Seltzer, Sixers.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/sixers/news/data-scientists-help-coaches-analytics-staff-seek-streamline-communication
- How NBA GMs Vacation & Deal With Cell Phone Addiction (from Tim Cato, The Athletic):
- OKC: Daniel Hamilton Hopes Year At PG Proves Valuable In NBA Quest (from Brett Dawson, newsok.com):
Read it here: https://newsok.com/article/5601203/daniel-hamilton-hopes-year-at-point-proves-valuable-in-nba-quest
- Cavs: Speeding Up Should Help Sexton & Osman (from Paolo Uggetti, The Ringer):
Read it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2018/7/13/17567936/collin-sexton-lebron-james-cleveland-cavaliers-running
- Nets: Turning Agony into Opportunity (from Kevin O'Connor, The Ringer):
Read it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2017/12/19/16794208/nba-brooklyn-nets-sean-marks-kenny-atkinson
- MEM: Grit & Grind Is Back, Sort Of (from Eric Spyropolous, Grizzly Bear Blues):
Read and watch it here: https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/2018/7/13/17563888/return-of-grit-and-grind-elite-defense-for-grizzlies-memphis-nba
- Why Wagner May Be Perfect Fit For LBJ, Lakers (from Vince Ellis, Detroit Free Press):
- Adebayo: Heat's Future At Center? (from Trevor Magnotti, The Step Back):
Read and watch it here: https://fansided.com/2018/07/13/bam-adebayo-miami-heat-future-center/
- Can Watanabe Become Japan's Second-Ever NBA Player? (from Candace Buckner, Washington Post):
- Marcus Smart Sign-And-Trade Considerations (from Ryan Bernardoni, Danger Cart):
Read it here: https://www.dangerc.art/blog/marcus-smart-sign-and-trade-considerations
- Raptors: Nick Nurse's Expectations (from Ryan Wolstat, Toronto Sun):
- Why James Ennis Is A Perfect Fit For The Rockets (from Michael Knight, Space City Scoop):
Read it here: https://spacecityscoop.com/2018/07/12/free-agency-3-reasons-james-ennis-perfect-fit/
- Kevin Knox Could Be A Star For Knicks (from Jonathan Wasserman, Bleacher Report):
Read it here: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2785517-summer-league-stud-kevin-knox-could-really-be-a-star-for-new-york-knicks
- The Knicks May Have Unearthed A Gem In Mitchell Robinson (from Tommy Beer, Forbes):
Read and watch it here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tommybeer/2018/07/11/the-new-york-knicks-may-have-unearthed-a-gem-in-mitchell-robinson/#674ae1e83be3
- Wendell Carter: The Bulls May Have Hit It Big (from Ricky O'Donnell, SB Nation):
Read and watch it here: https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2018/7/12/17561448/chicago-bulls-wendell-carter-jr-nba-draft-summer-league-highlights-stats-star
- Q & A: Dell Demps (from Rod Walker, The Advocate):
Read it here: https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/article_f7942a0e-863e-11e8-a538-3f270336e1d2.html
- Isaac Bonga Wouldn't Be The Lakers' First 6'9" PG (from Bill Oram, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/425104/2018/07/09/a-6-foot-9-point-guard-isaac-bonga-wouldnt-be-the-first-for-the-lakers/
- Trade Tracker: Grades & Details (from ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/23736393/nba-trade-tracker-players-picks-grades-details-every-deal
- Most Impactful FA Signings Of The Summer (from Jonathan Macri, The Step Back):
Read it here: https://fansided.com/2018/07/13/nba-free-agency-2018-impactful-signings/
- LVSL: Rookie Observations (from Dan Woike, LA Times):
Read it here: http://www.latimes.com/sports/nba/la-sp-nba-rookies-20180712-story.html
- Free Agency Update (from Adam Fromal, Bleacher Report):
Read it here: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2785803-thursday-nba-free-agency-roundup-predictions-for-top-5-remaining-fas
- Free Agency & Summer League Observations (from Kyle Ratke, timberwoves.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/news/some-thoughts-free-agency-and-summer-league
- Anfernee Simons: The Draft Class' Biggest Enigma (from Sean Highkin, Bleacher Report):
Read it here: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2782669-anfernee-simmons-remains-biggest-enigma-of-2018-draft-class