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):

Read it here:  https://www.slcdunk.com/research-statistics-analytics/2018/7/27/17615870/stats-thread-statistical-deep-dive-joe-ingles-performance-analytics-utah-jazz

- 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):

Read it here:  https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2018/7/28/17562394/mikal-bridges-has-way-bigger-upside-than-you-think-phoenix-suns-nba-column

- 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):

Read it here:  https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/celtics/2018/07/28/sterling-brown-fights-for-nba-job-embraced-his-role-bigger-struggle/wpZwFMWeA2OJVyMBnaCt3L/story.html

- 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):

Read it here:  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/basketball/2018/07/28/tournament-big-names-part-basketballs-best-offseason-event/855012002/