Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 7/9/19
- BKN:Behind The Scenes Of Acquiring Irving & Durant (from Chris Mannix, Sports Illustrated):
Read it here: https://sports.yahoo.com/behind-scenes-nets-kevin-durant-112135355.html
- BOS: Grant Williams Takes Opponent's Strategy Personally (from John Karalis, Mass Live):
Read and watch it here: https://www.masslive.com/celtics/2019/07/boston-celtics-rookie-grant-williams-takes-opponents-strategy-personally-you-better-ask-somebody-im-not-weak.html
- CHA: Will Rozier Fill Hornets' Leadership Gap? (from Rick Bonnell, Charlotte Observer):
Read it here: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/article232416817.html
- CHI: Q & A: John Paxson (from KC Johnson, Chicago Tribune):
Read it here: https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/ct-bulls-john-paxson-offseason-20190709-if247kbahrenjbc7w3h6qzthje-story.html
- CHI: Thad Young Is Focused On Building The Culture (from Sam Smith, bulls.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/bulls/features/thaddeus-young-focused-setting-tone-building-culture
- DEN: Nuggets Add Length & Defense (from Harrison Wind, BSN Denver):
Read it here: https://bsndenver.com/nuggets-add-length-and-defense-to-match-new-super-teams-out-west/
- IND: Injury Made Oladipo Appreciate Game More (from Jackie MacMullan, ESPN):
Read it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27150201/injury-made-appreciate-game-more
- LAC: How Much Will Leonard & George Play Together? (from Ian Levy, Nylon Calculus):
Read it here: https://fansided.com/2019/07/09/nylon-calculus-paul-george-kawhi-leonard-load-management/
- NOP: Redick Is A Perfect Fit (from Andrew Favakeh, The Step Back):
Read and watch it here: https://fansided.com/2019/07/09/j-j-redick-perfect-fit-new-look-new-orleans-pelicans/
- POR: How The Revamped Blazers Are Adapting To The Modern NBA (from Austin Carroll, Rip City Project):
Read it here: https://ripcityproject.com/2019/07/08/portland-trail-blazers-designed-beat-la-superstars/
- SAS: Spurs Give Thomas Robinson A Comeback Chance (from Jeff McDonald, Houston Chronicle):
Read it here: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/article/Spurs-give-Thomas-Robinson-a-comeback-chance-14080977.php
- NBA Execs Give Behind The Scenes Look At Free Agency (from Alex Kennedy, Hoops Hype):
Read it here: https://hoopshype.com/2019/07/08/nba-executives-give-behind-the-scenes-look-at-free-agency-this-is-a-year-round-recruitment/
- A New Way To Evaluate Defense (from Nate Silver, FiveThirtyEight):
Read it here: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/a-better-way-to-evaluate-nba-defense/
- Kenyon Martin Supports His Son's Decision To Skip College & Go Pro (from Marc J. Spears, The Undefeated):
Read it here: https://theundefeated.com/features/how-kenyon-martin-is-supporting-his-sons-decision-to-skip-college-and-go-pro/
- The Bizarre Media Circus That Surrounded Kawhi's Free Agency (from Rodger Sherman, The Ringer):
Read it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2019/7/9/20686406/kawhi-leonard-free-agency-los-angeles-clippers-lakers-media-reddit
- Q & A: Dwight Howard (from Shams Charania, The Athletic):