Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 8/5/18
- The Thunder Go Against The Normal School Of Thought (from Justin Jett, Def Pen):
Read and watch it here: https://defpen.com/oklahoma-city-thunder-defensive-focus/
- Pistons: Starting Spot Should Be Bullock's To Lose (from James Edwards III, The Athletic):
Read and watch it here: https://theathletic.com/454634/2018/08/04/why-a-starting-spot-should-be-reggie-bullocks-to-lose/
- How Much Will The Sixers Develop In The Offseason? (from Noah Levick, NBC Sports):
- Maximizing Simmons' Offensive Versatility Should Be Priority For Sixers (from Jackson Frank, Liberty Ballers):
Read and watch it here: https://www.libertyballers.com/2018/8/4/17650760/76ers-ben-simmons-offensive-versatility
- Sixers Hire Exceptional International Scout J.R. Holden (from Nathan Beighle, USA Today):
Read it here: https://sixerswire.usatoday.com/2018/08/04/sixers-hire-jr-holden-international-scout-nba-offseason/
From Keith Pompey, Philly.com: http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/sixers-scouting-department-front-office-jr-holden-mike-vandegarge-20180804.html
- Luke Walton's Big New Challenge: Finding Balance In Coaching The Lakers (from Hannah Kulik, Lakers Nation):
- R.J. Hunter: Trying To Keep HIs NBA Dream Alive (from Gary Washburn, Boston Globe):
- Shabazz Napier & Ed Davis: Poised For Success With Nets (from Ben Nadeau, Basketball Insiders):
Read it here: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-daily-shabazz-napier-and-ed-davis-poised-for-success/
- Justise Winslow Q & A (from Rohan Nadkarni, Sports Illustrated):
Read it here: https://www.si.com/nba/2018/08/01/justise-winslow-miami-heat-dwyane-wade-nba-playoffs-contract-extension
- Cavs: Nwaba's Carved-Out Role (from Dan Gilinsky, King James Gospel):
Read and watch it here: https://kingjamesgospel.com/2018/08/05/david-nwaba-role-cleveland-cavaliers/
- Luol Deng: Victim Of An Awful Contract (from Brandon Johnson, All U Can Heat):
Read it here: https://allucanheat.com/2018/08/04/miami-heat-luol-deng-victim-contract/
- Dubs' Two-Way Player Damion Lee Stays Focused (from Adam Johnson, 2way10days):
Read and watch it here: https://2ways10days.com/golden-state-warriors-two-way-player-damion-lee-stays-humble-stays-grinding-3ca7f7573946
- Most Intriguing Prospects Attending G League Player Invitational (from Dakota Schmidt, Ridiculous Upside):
- CP3 Elite Guard Camp: Breakout Prospects (from Mike Schmitz, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/24285901/nba-draft-scouting-breakout-college-players-chris-paul-camp
- Amar'e Stoudamire's Religious Quest (from Sam Kestenbaum, NY Times):
Read it here: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/03/style/amare-stoudemire-judaism.html