Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 7/16/19

- BKN:  The Nets' Rebuild Was A Raging Success (from Tyler Minks, Brooklyns Beat):

Read it here:  https://brooklynsbeat.com/2019/07/14/nets-rebuild-a-raging-success-what-did-we-learn/

- BOS: Why This Year's Celtics Could Exceed Expectations (from Jeff Clark, Celtics Blog):

Read it here: https://www.celticsblog.com/2019/7/16/20694189/three-intangible-reasons-why-this-years-boston-celtics-could-exceed-expectations - GSW: GM Myers Uncertain On What To Expect Next Season (from Mark Medina, Mercury News): Read it here:  https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/07/15/bob-myers-wrestling-with-where-the-warriors-stand-in-the-west-next-season/ From Nick Friedell, ESPN: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27197923/acquire-russell-flip-him - HOU: How Does Westbrook Fit?  (from Nekias Duncan, Dime Mag):

Read and watch it here: https://uproxx.com/dimemag/russell-westbrook-rockets-harden-fit-morey-ball-shooting-passing-video-analysis/ From Zach Kram, The Riner: https://www.theringer.com/2019/7/16/20695381/houston-rockets-russell-westbrook-james-harden

- MEM: The Inevitability Of Brandon Clarke (from Nathan Chester, Grizzly Bear Blues):

Read it here:  https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/2019/7/16/20695819/inevitability-brandon-clarke-memphis-grizzlies-summer-league-jaren-jackson-jonas-valanciunas-nba

- MIA: What The Heat Is Getting With Its New Center Combination (from Barry Jackson, miami Herald):

Read it here: https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article232589152.html

- MIN: Who The Wolves Are Becoming (from Dane Moore, Zone Coverage):

Read it here: https://zonecoverage.com/2019/featured/who-the-minnesota-timberwolves-are-becoming/

From Jace Frederick, Pioneer Press: https://www.twincities.com/2019/07/16/ryan-saunders-summer-league-success-showed-timberwolves-what-we-want-to-build-moving-forward/ From Joe Hulbert, Canis Hoopus: https://www.canishoopus.com/2019/7/15/20694037/an-analytical-look-at-the-timberwolves-free-agency-bargain-bin-signings-nba-offseason - MIN: Faith Is Jarrett Culver's Guiding Force (from Chris Hine, Star Tribune ): Read it here: http://www.startribune.com/faith-is-the-guiding-force-in-the-life-of-wolves-top-draft-pick-jarrett-culver/512689652/ - NOP: Q & A: E'Twaun Moore (from Alex Kennedy, Hoops Hype): Read it here: https://hoopshype.com/2019/07/15/rumors-pelicans-etwaun-moore-anthony-davis-lonzo-ball-ingram-zion-williamson-trade-playoffs/

- PHO: The Continued Intrigue Of Kelly Oubre (from Adam Spinella, The Basketball Writers):

Read it here: https://bballwriters.com/profiles/the-continued-intrigue-of-kelly-oubre-jr/

- TOR: Q & A: Raptors' SL Head Coach Jon Goodwillie (from Mitch Orsatti, Raptors HQ):

Read it here:  https://www.raptorshq.com/2019/7/16/20695468/nba-summer-league-2019-toronto-raptors-coach-jon-goodwillie-interview-q-and-a

- WAS: IT Comes To Wizards For Renewal - His Own & A Teammate Who Needs It (from Ben Standig, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1078540/2019/07/16/isaiah-thomas-is-planning-to-use-opportunity-with-wizards-to-be-isaiah-thomas-again/ - WAS: Why Hachimura Is Going To Be A Terrific Player (from Glenn Consor, NBC Sports): Watch it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/video/breaking-down-why-rui-hachimura-going-be-terrific-player From Bryan Oringher: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB-9ep6LgYE - Good & Bad Roster Building In Free Agency From 5 Teams (from Sam Vecenie, The Athletic): Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1058579/2019/07/16/vecenie-five-teams-whose-free-agency-moves-stood-out-from-a-roster-building-standpoint-for-good-and-bad - Picking The Best Players From Las Vegas SL (from Jake Fischer/Jeremy Woo, Sports Illustrated):

Read it here:  https://www.si.com/nba/2019/07/15/nba-summer-league-nets-pelicans-blazers-jarrett-allen-jaxson-hayes

- Rookie Takeaways From NBA SL (from Jeremy Woo, Sports Illustrated):

Read it here:  https://www.si.com/nba/2019/07/16/nba-summer-league-top-10-takeaways-vegas-zion-williamson-rj-barrett-brandon-clarke From Kevin Pelton, Sports Illustrated: https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/27170955/the-absolute-best-rookies-nba-summer-league - How SL Performances Would Have Impacted The 2019 Draft (from Jonathan Wasserman, Bleacher Report): Read it here: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2845500-how-nba-summer-league-wouldve-impacted-2019-nba-draft#slide0