Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 7/29/18
- Kenny McFadden: The Man Who Shaped Steven Adams & New Zealand Basketball (from Erik Horne, newsok.com):
Read it here: https://newsok.com/article/5602976/meet-kenny-mcfadden-the-man-who-shaped-steven-adams-and-new-zealand-basketball
- Phil Handy: Former Cavs' Assistant Who Is Now With The Raptors (from Colton Jones, Amico Hoops):
Read it here: http://amicohoops.net/former-cavs-assistant-now-nurses-handy-man-with-raptors/
- A Statistical Deep Dive Into Joe Ingles' Performance (from Andrew Bailey, SLC Dunk):
- Q & A: Drew Hanlen (from Alex Kennedy, Hoops Hype):
Read it here: https://hoopshype.com/2018/07/29/nba-offseason-training-joel-embiid-gordon-hayward-jayson-tatum-markelle-fultz/
- Mikal Bridges: Bigger Upside Than You Think (from Evan Sidery, Bright Side Of The Sun):
- How Mitch Creek Could Help The Nets (from Nicholas LeTourneau, Nets Daily):
Read and watch it here: https://www.netsdaily.com/2018/7/28/17626284/moment-mitch-creek-and-how-he-could-help-the-nets
- Mirotic Is Ready To Breakout For Pels (from Preston Ellis, The Bird Writes):
Read and watch it here: https://www.thebirdwrites.com/2018/7/28/17611084/nikola-mirotic-pelicans-anthony-davis-julius-randle-holiday-nba-contract-lebron-james-comparison
- How To Build The Pacers Into NBA Champ (from J. Michael, Indy Star):
Read it here: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2018/07/28/how-build-pacers-into-nba-champ-talent-chemistry-timing/777488002/
- Trae Young: SL Synopsis (from Graham Chapple, Peachtree Hoops,):
Read and watch it here: https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2018/7/29/17598150/trae-young-atlanta-hawks-nba-summer-league-video-breakdown-scouting-report-offense-shooting-passing
- What Can The Hawks Expect From Jeremy Lin? (from Sam Meredith, Peachtree Hoops):
Read and watch it here: https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2018/7/27/17606424/atlanta-hawks-jeremy-lin-trade-linsanity-dennis-schroder-trae-young-point-guard-brooklyn-nets-injury
- What To Expect From Hawks' New HC Lloyd Pierce (from Zackery Rogers, Soaring Down South):
Read it here: https://soaringdownsouth.com/2018/07/29/atlanta-hawks-head-coach-lloyd-pierce-2018-19-expectations/
- Draft Stock Watch: Breakout International Prospects (from Mike Schmitz, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/24212178/nba-draft-scouting-best-prospects-fiba-u20-european-championship
- As Sterling Brown Fights For An NBA Job, He's Embraced His Role In A Bigger Struggle (from Gary Washburn, Boston Globe):
- Smart & Horford: Best Defensive Duo In The Assn? (from Joshua Bateman, Hardwood Houdini):
Read it here: https://hardwoodhoudini.com/2018/07/25/boston-celtics-with-best-defensive-duo-in-the-nba/
- Will DeRozan's Old School Game Be A Problem? (from Kelly Scaletta, Bleacher Report):
Read it here: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2788047-will-demar-derozans-old-school-game-be-a-problem-in-san-antonio
- The Really Real Conversation Between CJ & KD (from BBall Breakdown):
Watch and listen to it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgN2jeXt7jo
- Pull-Up Jumpers Held The Heat Back Last Season (from Leonard Kreicas, Hot Hot Hoops):
Read it here: https://www.hothothoops.com/2018/7/29/17627218/one-surprising-thing-separated-miami-heat-from-title-contenders-last-season
- Jerian Grant: Struggling To Find PG Versatility (from Philip Rossman-Reich, Orlando Magic Daily):
Read it here: https://orlandomagicdaily.com/2018/07/29/jerian-grant-is-struggling-to-find-the-point-guards-versatility/
- Nerlens Noel: Recruited And Rejuvenated (from Ben Nadeau, Basketball Insiders):
Read it here: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-daily-nerlens-noel-recruited-and-rejuvenated/
- Wolves' SL Review: Okogie & Bates-Diop (from Tim Faklis, A Wolf Among Wolves):
Read and watch it here: http://www.awolfamongwolves.com/2018/07/how-do-we-judge-rookies-before-we-see-them/
- Pistons' Two-Way Prospect Keenan Evans (from Dakota Schmidt, Ridiculous Upside):
Read and watch it here: https://www.ridiculousupside.com/2018/7/28/17625334/keenan-evans-detroit-pistons-two-way-gleague-texas-tech-nba-grand-rapids-drive
- TBT: The Best Basketball Event Of The Summer (from Dan Wolken, USA Today):