Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 7/16/16
- A Look At The Grizzlies' Roster (from Ronald Tillery, Commercial Appeal):
- A Look At The Heat Roster (from Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel):
Read it here: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-miami-heat-roster-s071516-column.html
- Brett Brown Ready For Challenge Of Meshing Saric And Simmons (from Jessica Camerato, csnphilly.com):
Read it here: http://www.csnphilly.com/philadelphia-76ers/brett-brown-ready-good-challenge-meshing-ben-simmons-dario-saric
- Aaron Gordon Q &A (from Coach Nick, BBall Breakdown):
Read and view it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=ZxBg7-jI2tM
- What Role For Meyers Leonard Next Season? (from Evans Clinchy, Blazers Edge)
Read and view it here: http://www.blazersedge.com/2016/7/16/12205076/portland-trail-blazers-meyers-leonard-2016-17-frontcourt-rotation-analysis
- Rick Carlisle Q & A (from Tim Colishaw and Matt Mosley):
- Sixers Must Still Bolster Perimeter Defense (from George Kondoleon, section215.com):
Read it here: http://section215.com/2016/07/16/philadelphia-76ers-must-still-bolster-perimeter-defense/
- Pistons' Bench (from Joe Imburgia, pistonpowered.com):
Read it here: http://pistonpowered.com/2016/07/16/detroit-pistons-bench-profile/
Summer Leagues:
- Grizzlies' Coach Fizdale Uses Summer League To Establish Personal Style, Team Culture (from Ronald Tillery, Commercial Appeal):
- Top Takeaways From July 15 (from Josh Martin, Bleacher Report):
Read and view it here: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2652380-nba-summer-league-2016-top-takeaways-from-july-15-in-las-vegas
- Subpar Summer League Performers (from Ben Dowsett, Basketball Insiders):
Read it here: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/subpar-nba-summer-league-performers/
- Sixers' Summer League Players' Evaluations (from Keith Pompey, philly.com):
Read it here: http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20160716_Evaluating_the_76ers_after_summer_league.html
- Summer League Offers Experience, Growth For Blazers' Young Players (from Mike Richman, Oregon Live):
Read it here: http://www.oregonlive.com/nba/index.ssf/2016/07/summer_league_experience_trail_blazers.html
- Lakers' Young, Talented Core (from Baxter Holmes, ESPN):
Read it here: http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/17087120/los-angeles-lakers-fans-reason-excitement
- Nets Using Summer League To Build Chemistry (from Andy Vasquez, app.com):
Read it here: http://www.app.com/story/sports/nba/nets/2016/07/15/nets-using-summer-league-games-build-chemistry/87163278/
- 5 Takeaways From Rockets' Summer League Performance (from Ethan Rothstein, The Dream Shake):
Read it here: http://www.thedreamshake.com/2016/7/16/12185948/five-takeaways-from-the-rockets-summer-league-performance
- Hawks' Winners And Losers (from Brad Rowland, Peachtree Hoops):
- Summer Leagues' Top Players (from Scott Howard-Cooper, NBA.com):
Read t here: http://www.nba.com/2016/news/features/scott_howard_cooper/07/14/2016-17-rookie-ladder-summer-league-edition-iii/
- Thon Maker (from Ryan Wolstat, Toronto Sun):
Read it here: http://www.torontosun.com/2016/07/15/orangeville-high-school-product-thon-maker-makes-big-impact-in-las-vegas and from Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN: http://espn.go.com/blog/nba/post/_/id/22642/thon-maker-may-not-be-a-big-reach-for-bucks
- Skal Labissiere (from Omer Kahn, Sactown Royalty):
Read and view it here: http://www.sactownroyalty.com/2016/7/15/12198682/better-call-skal
- Buddy Hield (from Justin Verrier, ESPN):
Read it here: http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/17085918/buddy-hield-las-vegas-summer-league and from Rob Mahoney, Sports Illustrated: http://www.si.com/nba/2016/07/14/buddy-hield-pelicans-oklahoma-nba-summer-league-anthony-davis-jrue-holiday
- Antwan Scott (from Jake Hyman, Ridiculous Upside):
Read and view it here: http://www.ridiculousupside.com/2016/7/15/12185910/antwan-scotts-adversarial-journey-towards-achieving-nba-goal
- Pierre Jackson (from David MacKay, Blazers Edge):
Read it here: http://www.blazersedge.com/2016/7/14/12193474/pierre-jackson-career-nba-summer-league-portland-trail-blazers
- Jordan McRae/Kay Felder (from Quenton Albertie, King James Gospel):
Read it here: http://kingjamesgospel.com/2016/07/16/jordan-mcrae-kay-felder-can-crowned-cleveland/
Additional Player Notes, Updates, Profiles:
- Hassan Whiteside (from Manny Navarro, Miami Herald): http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article89832217.html
- Alan Williams (from Dave King, Bright Side Of The Sun): http://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2016/7/16/12205482/phoenix-suns-center-big-sauce-alan-williams-excels-enforcer-role
- Rodney Hood (from Jody Genessey, Deseret News): http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865658177/Rodney-Hood-embraces-opportunity-to-put-USA-on-his-chest.html
- Larry Nance, Jr (from Broderick Turner, LA Times): http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-nance-injury-20160715-snap-story.html
- Jared Sullinger (from Stephen Brotherston, proballreport.com): http://probballreport.com/raptors-building-a-defensive-wall-with-jared-sullinger/
- Michael Carter-Williams/Greg Monroe (from Jordan Treske, Behind The Buck Pass): http://behindthebuckpass.com/2016/07/15/milwaukee-bucks-tale-two-futures/
Today's BI is dedicated to the memory of Nate Thurmond:
http://www.nba.com/warriors/warriors-legend-and-hall-famer-nate-thurmond-passes-away-age-74