Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 8/19/16
- USA vs Spain Preview (from Fran Fraschilla, ESPN):
Read it here: http://insider.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/17336744/usa-vs-spain-fran-fraschilla-four-keys-rio-olympics-2016 from Kurt Helin, NBC Sports: http://nba.nbcsports.com/2016/08/19/five-things-to-watch-usa-vs-spain-rio-olympics-semifinal/ and from Matthew Medley, Hoops Habit: http://hoopshabit.com/2016/08/19/3-key-battles-in-usa-vs-spain-olympic-basketball-semifinal/
- Olympic Xs & Os (from Zak Boisvert, pickandpop.net):
See it here: http://pickandpop.net/2016/08/olympic-xs-os/
- Blazers Struggle To Find Easy Points (from Eric Griffith, Blazers Edge):
Read it here: http://www.blazersedge.com/2016/8/18/12531996/portland-trail-blazers-inside-offense-lillard-mccollum-davis-plumlee-harkless
- Lakers Promote Coach Casey Owens From D-League (from Dakota Schmidt, Ridiculous Upside):
Read it here: http://www.ridiculousupside.com/2016/8/18/12513102/promotion-of-casey-owens-could-pay-dividends-for-los-angeles-lakers
- Can The Jazz Keep All Their Young Talent? (from Kincade Upstill, Deseret News):
Read it here: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865660366/Can-the-Utah-Jazz-afford-all-their-young-talent.html?pg=all
- Becoming A Head Coach (from Marc D'Amico, celtics.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/celtics/news/sidebar/summer-081816-inside-access-becoming-a-head-coach
- What The Cavs' Offense Can Learn From The Title Run (from Justin Rowan, Fear The Sword);
Read it here: http://www.fearthesword.com/2016/8/18/12518588/cleveland-cavaliers-offense-learn-nba-title-kyrie-irving-lebron-james
- 2015-16 No-D Team (from Tim Kawakami, mercurynews.com):
Read t here: http://blogs.mercurynews.com/kawakami/2016/08/18/2016-nba-no-defense-team/
- Nuggets GM Tim Connelly Interview (from Colorado Sports Guys):
Listen to it here: http://www.coloradosportsguys.com/2016/08/csg-250-nuggets-gm-tim-connelly.html
- The Suns' Offseason (from Matt Petersen, suns.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/suns/five-ways-suns-machine-was-fine-tuned-offseason
- Former Players Coached At D-League Tryouts (from Jasmine D Brown, Ridiculous Upside):
Read it here: http://www.ridiculousupside.com/2016/8/16/12488698/the-d-league-can-help-start-future-coaching-careers-for-former-nba-players
Additional Player Notes, Updates, Profiles:
- Kevin Durant (from Michael Lee, Yahoo Sports): http://sports.yahoo.com/news/vintage-kd-emerges-just-time-000000214.html
- Isaiah Thomas (from Scott Rafferty, Hardwood Paroxysm): http://hardwoodparoxysm.com/2016/08/18/isaiah-thomas-celtics-layups-floaters/
- Al Horford (from A.Sherrod Blakely, csnne.com): http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/horford-addition-solid-step-toward-celtics-moving-among-nbas-elite
- Hassan Whiteside (from Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel): http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-hassan-whiteside-s081916-story.html
- Richaun Holmes (from Jake Hyman, Liberty Ballers): http://www.libertyballers.com/2016/8/18/12307008/richaun-holmes-has-a-role-in-expansive-sixers-frontcourt
- Willy Hernangomez (from Fred Kerber, NY Post): http://nypost.com/2016/08/18/knicks-fans-should-get-familiar-with-this-spanish-big-man-now/
- Mario Hezonja ( from Philip Rossman-Reich, Orlando Magic Daily): http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2016/08/18/mario-hezonja-excels-rio-despite-reduced-role/
- Alex Len (from Dave King, Bright Side Of The Sun): http://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2016/8/19/12551804/the-curious-case-of-alex-len-faces-extension-talk-with-phoenix-suns
- Thon Maker (from Jeremy Woo, Sports Illustrated): http://www.si.com/nba/2016/08/18/thon-maker-milwaukee-bucks-nba-rookie-transition-program
- Lance Thomas (from Tommy Dee, sny.tv): https://www.sny.tv/knicks/news/can-lance-thomas-be-a-shane-battier-type-glue-guy/196304972
- Joffrey Lauvergne (from Christopher Dempsey, Denver Post): http://www.denverpost.com/2016/08/18/joffrey-lauvergne-nuggets-evaluation/
- Ivica Zubac (from Gary Hester, Silver Screen And Roll): http://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2016/8/18/12405216/la-lakers-ranking-ivica-zubac
- Eric Griffin (from Sam Gardner, Fox Sports): http://www.foxsports.com/nba/story/eric-griffin-cleared-murder-charge-d-league-signs-israeli-team-081816