Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 8/17/19

- BKN: Irving's Underappreciated Shooting (from Jacob Zinkula, Hoops Habit):

Read it here: https://hoopshabit.com/2019/08/16/brooklyn-nets-kyrie-irving-underappreciated-shooting/

- BOS: Trade Rules & Restrictions: What The Celtics Can And Can't Do This Season (from Brian Robb, Boston Sports Journal):

Read it here: https://www.bostonsportsjournal.com/2019/08/15/understanding-trade-rules-restrictions-celtics-can-cant-season/

- BOS: Carsen Edwards: Spark Plug Off The Bench (from Mark Nilon, Hardwood Houdini):

Read and watch it here: https://hardwoodhoudini.com/2019/08/15/boston-celtics-carsen-edwards-perfect-spark-plug-off-bench/

- BOS: Hayward Could Be X-Factor This Season (from Jack Maloney, CBS Sports):

Read and watch it here: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/gordon-hayward-could-be-the-x-factor-to-the-celtics-success-this-upcoming-season/

- DEN: The Nuggets Have Become The Forgotten Contender (from Robbie Stratakos, Clutch Points):

Read it here:  https://clutchpoints.com/the-denver-nuggets-have-become-the-forgotten-western-conference-contender/

- DEN: Torrey Craig's Huge Opportunity (from James Siegle, Hoops Habit):

Read it here: https://hoopshabit.com/2019/08/17/denver-nuggets-torrey-craig-huge-opportunity/

- GSW: Change Of Scenery Could Be Just What WCS Needed (from Justin Fried, Golden Gate Sports):

Read it here: https://goldengatesports.com/2019/08/17/golden-state-warriors-expect-improved-willie-cauley-stein/

- MIL: Chase Buford Enthused About Gaining G League HC Job At Age 30 (from Gary Bedore, Kansas City.com):

Read it here: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article234024542.html

- MIN: Breaking Down Jordan Bell's Role (from Jack Borman, Dunking With Wolves):

Read and watch it here: https://dunkingwithwolves.com/2019/08/17/breaking-jordan-bells-role-minnesota-timberwolves/

- OKC: Bazley Is Ready For The NBA Challenge (from Nick Friedell, ESPN):

Read it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27335349/an-intern-no-more-darius-bazley-ready-nba-challenge

- ORL: Aaron Gordon's Strong Work Ethic Fuels His Improvement (from John Denton, magic.com):

Read it here: https://www.nba.com/magic/gordons-strong-work-ethic-display-once-again-offseason

- PHI: Are The Sixers The Newest Trendsetters? (from Christopher Kline, The Sixer Sense):

Read it here: https://thesixersense.com/2019/08/16/philadelphia-76ers-nba-newest-trendsetters/

- SAC: The Kings Are Suddenly Deep (from Jeff Siegel, The Basketball Writers):

Read it here: https://bballwriters.com/analysis/sacramento-kings-are-suddenly-deep-at-every-spot/

- Team USA Shows That It Still Has Plenty Of Talent (from Kurt Helin, NBC Sports):

Read it here: https://nba.nbcsports.com/2019/08/17/usa-shows-it-still-has-plenty-of-talent-athleticism-in-90-81-exhibition-win-against-spain/ and here: https://nba.nbcsports.com/2019/08/17/usa-vs-spain-notebook-celtics-fans-should-like-what-they-see/

From Ben Golliver, Washington Post: https://beta.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/08/17/worthy-respect-not-fear-usa-basketball-heads-overseas-high-note/

From Dan Woike, LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2019-08-16/team-usa-spain-basketball-donovan-mitchell-jayson-tatum

From Colin Ward-Henninger, CBS Sports: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/team-usa-basketball-vs-spain-score-kemba-walker-donovan-mitchell-lead-balanced-u-s-attack-in-convincing-win/

- Hall Of Fame, Part 4, Tier 1 (from Josh Eberley, nba.com):

Read it here: https://hoop.nba.com/nba_hoop_featured/hall-of-nba-fame-part-4-tier-1/

- Inside The Rookie Transition Program (from Cody Taylor, USA Today):

Read it here: https://therookiewire.usatoday.com/2019/08/17/nba-rookie-transition-program-athlete-support-system-draft-two-way-contract/