Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 7/23/16

-  Six Teams On The Rise  (from Matt Moore, CBS Sports):

Read it here:  http://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/jazz-wolves-lakers-among-six-nba-teams-on-the-rise-in-2016-17/

-  The Complexity Of Creating The NBA Schedule  (from  Josh Robbins, Orlando Sentinel):

Read it here:  http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/os-josh-robbins-nba-insider-0723-20160722-column.html

-  Derrick Rose:  Knicks' Roster Fits The Triangle "To A T" (from Ian Begley, ESPN):

Read it here:  http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/knicks/post/_/id/64927/rose-knicks-roster-fits-triangle-to-a-t

-  Blazers Prioritize Continuity  (from Mike Richman, Oregon Live):

Read it here:  http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2016/07/trail_blazers_prioritize_continuity_stability_with.html   and from Eric Garcia Gundersen, Blazers Edge:  http://www.blazersedge.com/2016/7/22/12261074/nba-free-agency-allen-crabbe-meyers-leonard-neil-olshey-press-conference

-  Examining Domantas Sabonis' Skill Set  (from Erik Horne, newsok.com):

 Read it here:  http://newsok.com/examining-domantas-sabonis-skill-set-with-lithuania/article/5510779

-  Quietly,  Pistons have Had A Great Summer  (from Cary Gahm,  pistonpowered):

Read it here:  http://pistonpowered.com/2016/07/23/quietly-detroit-pistons-great-summer/

-  Nuggets' Top Sharpshooters  (from Blake Holmes,  nugglove.com):

Read it here:  http://nugglove.com/2016/07/23/denver-nuggets-top-five-sharpshooting-threats/

-  Jazz' Depth, Length And Versatility  (from Jared Woodcox, purpleandblues.com):

Read it here:  http://purpleandblues.com/2016/07/22/utah-jazz-algebra-depth-x-length-versatility-wins/

-  Arn Tellem:  Finding Fulfillment In Detroit  (from Drew Sharp,  Detroit Free Press):

Read it here:  http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/drew-sharp/2016/07/23/detroit-pistons-arn-tellem-tom-gores/87470828/

-  Restructuring Contracts Under The CBA  (from Eric Pincus, Basketball Insiders):

Read it here:  http://www.basketballinsiders.com/understanding-hardens-restructured-contract/

Additional Player Notes, Updates, Profiles:

-  DeMar DeRozan  (from Mark Medina, LA Daily News):  http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20160722/demar-derozan-has-stayed-loyal-to-la-and-toronto

-  James Harden  (from Lang Whitaker, NBA.com):  http://www.nba.com/2016/news/features/lang_whitaker/07/22/james-harden-q-a-offseason-houston-rockets-2016/index.html

-  Paul George  (from Michael Lee,  Yahoo Sports):

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/why-paul-george-continues-to-chase-olympic-dream-after-devastating-injury-225445798.html

-  Brandon Ingram  (from Chris Mannix, Yahoo Sports):

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/why-kd-comparisons-dont-faze-lakers-brandon-ingram-155141627.html

-  Chasson Randle (from Marc Berman,  NY Post):  http://nypost.com/2016/07/22/chasson-randle-could-be-natural-fit-as-knicks-third-point-guard/

-  Anthony Bennett  (from Laura Albanese, Newsday):  http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nets/anthony-bennett-no-1-draft-bust-seeks-redemption-with-nets-1.12081104

-  Alan Williams  (from Paul Coro,  azcentral.com):  http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2016/07/22/alan-williams-likely-stay-phoenix-suns-roster/87441476/

-  Allen Crabbe, Meyers Leonard  (from Joe Freeman, Oregon Live):  http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2016/07/allen_crabbe_meyers_leonard_discuss_free_agent_con.html

-  Markieff Morris  (from J. Michael, csnmidatlantic):  http://www.csnmidatlantic.com/washington-wizards/morning-tip-morris-content-dirty-work-so-gortat-can-perform-better

-  Klay Thompson  (from Marcus Thompson II,  bay Area News Group):  http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/sports/20160722/thompson-klay-thompson-relishes-role-as-defensive-stopper-on-team-usa

-  Lamar Patterson (from Kyle Ramos, Cowbell Kingdom):  http://cowbellkingdom.com/lamar-patterson-brings-depth-and-versatility-to-kings-roster/

-  Thon Maker  (from C.J. Moore, Bleacher Report):  http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2653109-realistic-expectations-for-milwaukee-bucks-rookie-thon-maker-in-2016-17  and from Olgun Ulic (Fox Sports):  http://www.foxsports.com.au/basketball/nba/thon-maker-places-an-increased-focus-on-improving-on-the-defensive-end/news-story/18f6c7543572f8c219bf7e85d158a7d0

-  Derrick Rose  (from Tommy Dee,  sny.tv):  https://www.sny.tv/knicks/news/derrick-rose-the-evolving-offensive-player/191230566

-  Denzel Valentine  (from Vince Ellis,  freep.com):  http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2016/07/23/chicago-bulls-denzel-valentine/87470108/