Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 8/18/19

- BOS: Tacko Fall's Unlikely Journey To The Brink Of The NBA (from Adam Himmelsbach, Boston Globe):

Read it here: https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/celtics/2019/08/17/foot-inch-celtic-tacko-fall-unlikely-journey-brink-nba/BrhV1zVTc2mTPc9WXLsgHP/story.html

- MEM: Q & A: Niele Ivey (from Ben Frederickson, News Post):

Read it here: https://www.stltoday.com/sports/columns/ben-frederickson/benfred-from-fairground-park-to-the-nba-ivey-s-inspiring/article_4664e45f-ce81-51a3-adfb-7a58b249c631.html

- MIN: Covington Is The Perfect Defensive Partner For Towns (from Jake Paynting, Canis Hoopus):

Read and watch ithere: https://www.canishoopus.com/2019/8/18/20801743/robert-covington-is-the-perfect-defensive-partner-for-karl-anthony-towns-nba-timberwolves

- OKC: Q & A: Trainer Olin Simplis On SGA (from Brett Dawson, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1142031/2019/08/16/meet-shai-gilgeous-alexanders-trainer-the-guard-whisperer-and-find-out-how-the-new-thunder-guard-spent-his-summer/

- OKC: How Thunder Assistant Mark Daigneault Grinded His Way To The NBA (from Maddie Lee, The Oklahoman):

Read it here: https://oklahoman.com/article/5638907/dont-ever-get-drunk-on-success-how-thunder-assistant-mark-daigneault-grinded-his-way-to-the-nba

- UTA: Donovan Mitchell: Learning From Team USA Coach Popovich Could Change His Career (from Marc Stein, NY Times):

Read it here: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/16/sports/basketball/donovan-mitchell-usa-basketball.html

- WAS: Wizards Eye Their Own Version Of Load Management (from Candace Buckner, Washington Post):

Readit here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/08/18/with-new-commitment-sports-science-wizards-eye-their-own-version-load-management/

- 5 NBA Youngsters Who Just Need A Chance To Play (from Adam Spinella, The Basketball Writers):

Read it here: https://bballwriters.com/profiles/5-nba-youngsters-who-just-need-a-chance-to-play/

- Sunday Notes (from Gary Washburn, Boston Globe):

Read it here: https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/celtics/2019/08/17/demarcus-cousins-latest-injury-devastating-blow/9JDAKNglbtZV0dmZSQYI7I/story.html

- Pop Faces Difficult Numbers Game For World Cup Team (from Tim Reynolds, AP):

Read it here: https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Analysis-Popovich-faces-tough-numbers-game-for-14340549.php

- Introducing Former D-II Guard Alex Stein (from Dakota Schmidt, Ridiculous Upside):

Read it here:  https://www.ridiculousupside.com/2019/8/17/20810438/allow-me-to-introduce-you-to-former-division-ii-guard-alex-stein-southern-indiana-basketball