Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 7/28/16

-  Nuggets' Coach Malone Interview, Part Two  (from Mike Olson, Denver Stiffs):

Read it here:  http://www.denverstiffs.com/2016/7/28/12265088/alone-with-malone-more-with-denver-nuggets-coach-michael-malone

-  Earl Watson Goes After A Victory Close To His Heart  (from Marc J. Spears,  The Undefetaed):

Read it here:  https://theundefeated.com/features/earl-watson-goes-after-a-victory-close-to-his-heart/

-  The Bulls' Defense:  Three Concerns  (from Mark Karantzoulis,  Chicago Now):

Read it here:  http://www.chicagonow.com/chicago-bulls-confidential/2016/07/the-bulls-their-defense-and-three-concerns/

-  The 2nd Round Of The Draft Is Broken, But Not Beyond Repair  (from Sam Vecenie, VICE Sports):

Read it here:  https://sports.vice.com/en_us/article/the-second-round-of-the-nba-draft-is-broken-but-not-beyond-repair

-  NBPA Will Improve Players' Retirement Benefits  (from Zach Schonbrun,  NY Times):

Read it here:  http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/28/sports/basketball/nba-players-union-will-improve-retiree-benefits.html

- Trail Blazers' Offseason Review  (from Ian Levy, fansided.com):

Read it here:  http://fansided.com/2016/07/28/portland-trail-blazers-offseason-review/

-  David Griffin Learned From Bryan Colangelo  (from Sam Donnellon, philly.com):

Read it here:  http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/Donnellon-Cavs-GM-David-Griffin-talks-about-Sixers-Bryan-Colangelo-.html

-  How Basketball In L.A. Helped Prepare Three USA Olympians  (from Rowan Kavner,  clippers.com):

Read it here:  http://www.nba.com/clippers/news/how-basketball-la-helped-prepare-three-us-olympians

Additional Player Notes, Updates, Profiles:

-  Kevin Durant  (from Marc J. Spears,  The Undefetaed):  http://theundefeated.com/features/kevin-durants-debut-in-oracle-arena-was-a-slam-dunk/

-  Jaylen Brown  (from A. Sherrod Blakely,  csnne.com): http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics-jaylen-brown-nba-rookie-secret-weapon-graham-betchart-mental-skills-coach

-  Flip Murray  (from Alex Kennedy, Basketball Insiders):  http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-pm-ronald-flip-murray-attempting-comeback/

-  E'Twaun Moore  (from John Reid, NOLA.com):  http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2016/07/etwaun_moore_doesnt_plan_to_ch.html   and from Justin Verrier, ESPN:  http://www.espn.co.uk/blog/new-orleans-pelicans/post/_/id/499/pelicans-hope-etwaun-moores-hard-work-pays-off-in-new-orleans

-  Jared Dudley (from The Players Tribune):  http://www.theplayerstribune.com/jared-dudley-suns-my-return-to-phoenix/

-  Bradley Beal  (from csnmidatlantic.com):  http://www.csnmidatlantic.com/washington-wizards/4-major-factors-leading-bradley-beals-max-deal-wizards

-  Norman Powell (from Holly MacKenzie, Raptors.com):  http://www.nba.com/raptors/holly-blog/powell-072716

-  DeAndre Bembry  (from Coach Nick, BBall Breakdown):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=bir4k-M77ZA

-  Kristaps Prozingis  (from Simeon Russell, Daily Knicks):

Read it here:  http://dailyknicks.com/2016/07/28/kristaps-porzingis-the-role-of-his-teammates-in-his-development/

-  Markieff Morris  (from Alan Jenkins,  bulletsforever):  http://www.bulletsforever.com/2016/7/28/12284984/markieff-morris-washington-wizards-both-ends-offense-defense

-  Terrence Jones (from Jim Eichenhofer, pelicans.com):  Pelicans pickup Terrence Jones still has upside, potential to improve at age 24 | New Orleans Pelicans

-  A.J. Hammons  (from Eddie Sefko, Dallas News):  http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-mavericks/mavericks/2016/06/24/10-things-know-aj-hammons-connection-rajon-rondo-chad-ford-said-kept-lottery-pick?f=r

-  Danuel House  (from Ben Mehic, Wiz Of Awes):  http://wizofawes.com/2016/07/27/washington-wizards-danuel-house-has-unique-opportunity-to-earn-roster-spot/

-  Stephen Zimmerman  (from Dakota Schmidt, Ridiculous Upside);  http://www.ridiculousupside.com/2016/7/27/12299394/stephen-zimmerman-orlando-magic-erie-bayhawks-dleague

-  Taurean Prnce  (from Collin Huguley, Soaring Down South):  http://soaringdownsouth.com/2016/07/28/taurean-prince-next-demarre-carroll/

-  Carmelo Anthony  (from Jeff Zilgitt,  USA Today):  http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/rio-2016/2016/07/27/carmelo-anthony-usa-basketball-going-for-third-gold-medal/87586992/

-  Seth Curry  (from Earl K. Sneed, mavs.com):  http://www.mavs.com/mavs-like-offensive-versatility-seth-curry-brings-dallas-backcourt/

- Carl Landry  (from Josh Wilson, The Sixer Sense):  http://thesixersense.com/2016/07/28/3-reasons-for-philadelphia-76ers-to-keep-carl-landry/

-  Errick McCollum  (from Zach Drapkin, VAVEL):  http://www.vavel.com/en-us/nba/674542-vavel-usa-exclusive-errick-mccollum-more-than-comfortable-as-epitome-of-overseas-elite.html

-  Mickell Gladness  (from Zach Drapkin, VAVEL):  http://www.vavel.com/en-us/nba/674527-vavel-usa-exclusive-mickell-gladness-content-in-tbt-interview.html