Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 7/5/18

- Exum's New Contract Could Be A Steal For The Jazz (from Jared Dubin, The Step Back):

Read it here:    https://fansided.com/2018/07/04/utah-jazz-dante-exum-deal/

 

- Grizzlies:  JJJ Can Contribute Immediately (from Joe Mullinax, Grizzly Bear Blues):

Read and watch it here: https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/2018/7/5/17535342/jaren-jackson-jr-can-help-the-grizzlies-now-memphis-nba-draft-summer-league-2018

- De'Andre Jordan's Worth To The Mavs (from Tim Cato, The Athletic):

Read it here:  https://theathletic.com/420492/2018/07/05/deandre-jordans-worth-to-the-mavericks/

From Brendon Fitzimons, 94 Feet Report:  https://94feetreport.com/deandre-jordan-is-headed-to-dallas-for-real-this-time-800cfbf4b0f9

- Get To Know Mystery Man Mitchell Robinson's Game (from Mike Vorkunov, The Athletic):

Read it here:  https://theathletic.com/420826/2018/07/05/mitchell-robinson-is-the-knicks-big-mystery-get-to-know-his-game-before-he-debuts-in-summer-league/

- Assessing De'Aaron Fox (from Ben Gordon, 94 Feet Report):

Read and watch it here:  https://94feetreport.com/deaaron-fox-and-the-importance-of-situation-2cf0f71329e7

- LV Summer League: One Player To Watch From Each Team (from Kevin Pelton/Mike Schmitz, ESPN):

Read it here:  http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/23996758/2018-nba-summer-league-standout-player-watch-team

- The Offseason Moves Each Team Can Still Make (from Bobby Marks, ESPN):

Read it here:  http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/23979291/every-deal-all-30-nba-teams-make-2018-free-agency

- Harry Giles Is Healthy & Ready (from Mark J. Spears, The Undefeated):

Read it here:  https://theundefeated.com/features/sacramento-kings-harry-giles-could-do-big-things-next-nba-season/

- Nuggets: Impact Of Chandler Trade (from TJ McBride, Mile High Sports):

Read it here:  https://milehighsports.com/wilson-chandlers-exodus-opens-up-a-plethora-of-new-opportunities-for-denver-nuggets/

- Free Agency: Day 4 (from Kevin Pelton, ESPN):

Read it here:  http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/23997529/nba-free-agency-rating-every-move-deal-contract

- July 5 Free Agency Open Thread (from Blake Murphy, Raptors Republic):

Read it here:  https://www.raptorsrepublic.com/2018/07/04/july-5-free-agency-open-thread-2/

- Hornets Want Monk To Be More Decisive (from Rick Bonnell, Charlotte Observer):

Read it here:  https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article214197574.html

- Fizdale Wants Ntilikina To Be More Aggressive (from Al Iannazzone, Newsday):

Read it here: https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/david-fizdale-working-to-puts-some-fire-in-ntilikina-1.19605280

- The Pistons' Plans For Kennard (from Vince Ellis, Detroit Free Press):

Read it here:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2018/07/04/detroit-pistons-luke-kennard-las-vegas-summer-league/758197002/

- Niang Is Making His Case For Jazz Roster Spot (from Tony Jones, Salt Lake Tribune):

Read it here:  https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2018/07/04/georges-niang-makes-his/

- Pacers "Experienced Players" All Have Something To Prove In SL (from Derek Kramer, ipacers.com):

Read and watch it here:  https://ipacers.com/2018/07/05/pacers-summer-league-leaf-sumner-poythress-moore/

- An Oral History Of Durant's 2016 Hamptons Meeting With The Warriors (from Tim Kawakami, The Athletic):

Read it here:  https://theathletic.com/417823/2018/07/04/if-you-want-to-play-for-a-great-team-this-would-be-a-great-place-for-you-an-oral-history-of-kevin-durants-2016-hamptons-meeting-with-the-warriors/

- Video Breakdown: "31 Slice" SLOB Series (from Zak Boisvert, Pick And Pop):

Watch it here:  https://pickandpop.net/2018/07/31-slice-slob-series/

- An Alford Finally Gets A Shot With The Pacers (from Mark Monteith, pacers.com):

Read it here:  https://www.nba.com/pacers/news/alford-finally-gets-shot-pacers