Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 7/2/16
- The Big O Gives LBJ His Blessing (from The Undefeated):
Read it here: http://theundefeated.com/features/oscar-robertson-lebron-hes-mvp-athlete-entrepreneur-and-leader/
Free Agency:
- Magic Continue Odd Makeover (from Rob Mahoney, Sports Illustrated):
Read it here: http://www.si.com/nba/2016/07/01/orlando-magic-jeff-green-evan-fournier-dj-augustin-free-agency
- Evan Turner Signs With Blazers (from Joe Freeman, Oregon Live):
Read it here: http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2016/07/evan_turner_loves_portland_trail_blazers_toughness.html and from Dan Marang, Blazers Edge: http://www.blazersedge.com/2016/7/1/12084682/portland-trail-blazers-evan-turner-2016-nba-free-agency-neil-olshey-analysis
- Hawks Sign Dwight Howard (from Ben Golliver, Sports Illustrated):
Read it here: http://www.si.com/nba/2016/07/01/dwight-howard-atlanta-hawks-nba-free-agency-grades
- Grizzlies Sign Chandler Parsons (from Rob Mahoney, Sports Illustrated):
Read it here: http://www.si.com/nba/2016/07/01/nba-free-agency-chandler-parsons-memphis-grizzlies-max-deal-grades
- Beal Re-signs With Wizards (from J. Michael, csnmidatlantic):
Read it here: http://www.csnmidatlantic.com/washington-wizards/explaining-reasons-beals-max-deal-and-why-wizards-moved-so-quickly
- Heat Couldn't Resist Whiteside's Unknowable Upside (from Zach Buckley, Bleacher Report):
Read it here: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2649563-miami-heat-couldnt-resist-hassan-whitesides-unknowable-upside
- Utah Captures Premium Versatility (from Ben Dowsett, Basketball Insiders):
Read it here: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/utahs-pursuit-and-capture-of-premium-versatility/
- Sixers Sign Jerryd Bayless (from George Kondoleon, Section215.com):
Read it here: http://section215.com/2016/07/02/philadelphia-76ers-jerryd-bayless-is-the-right-signee/
- Explaining Day One's "Crazy Contracts" (from Zach Harper, CBS Sports):
Read it here: http://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2016-nba-free-agency-explaining-the-crazy-contracts-given-out-day-1/
- Breaking Down Free Agency Day One (from BBall Breakdown):
Read it here: http://bballbreakdown.com/2016/07/02/the-breakdown-free-agencys-first-day/ and from Adam Fromal, Bleacher Report): http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2649671-2016-nba-free-agency-everything-you-need-to-know-from-day-1
- Questioning The Lakers FA Signings (from Nick Birdsong, Sporting News):
- Options And Qualifying Offers (from John Schuhmann, NBA.com):
Read it here: http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2016/07/01/free-agency-update-options-and-qualifying-offers/
The Draft:
- Undrafted Rookies Who May Still Make An Impact (from Jonathan Wasserman, Bleacher Report):
Read it here: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2649591-undrafted-nba-rookies-who-can-still-make-an-impact-next-season
- Yogi Ferrell (from Reed Wallach, Nets Daily):
Read it here: http://www.netsdaily.com/2016/7/2/12085566/yogi-ferrell-a-unique-undrafted-free-agent-and-a-great-fit-for-the
Summer League:
- Point Guards Looking To Shine During Summer League (from Kareem Copeland, Associated Press):
Read it here: http://bigstory.ap.org/article/9df028dd7229408fa117bf2effc6a28e/point-guards-look-shine-during-summer-league-action
- Summer League Previews (from Sam Eggleston, SBNation):
Read it here: http://www.sbnation.com/2016/7/2/12079138/2016-nba-schedule-summer-league-orlando-utah-las-vegas-teams-rosters
- 10 D-League Alums To Watch In Orlando Summer League (from dleague.nba.com):
Read it here: http://dleague.nba.com/photo-gallery/orlando-nba-summer-league-players-to-watch/
- Juwan Howard(s) (from Ira Winderman, Sun-Sentinel):
Read it here: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-ira-nba-column-s070316-column.html
Additional Player Notes, Updates, Profiles:
- Trey Lyles (from Aaron Falk, Salt Lake Tribune): http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4072996-155/utah-jazz-20-year-old-trey-lyles-playing
- Garrett Temple (from Bartosz Bielecki, turthaboutit.net): http://www.truthaboutit.net/2016/07/team-talk-with-garrett-temple-qa-from-gortats-camp-in-poland.html