Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 8/5/19

- ATL: Strength Is The Key To Huerter's Next Step (from Jackson Frank,The Step Back):

Read it here: https://fansided.com/2019/08/05/kevin-huerter-strength-improvement/

- ATL: Alex Len Is Set For Larger Role (from Graham Chapple, Peachtree Hoops):

Read and watch it here: https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2019/8/5/20746161/alex-len-atlanta-hawks-center-role-2019-20-nba-season-dewayne-dedmon-video-analysis-john-collins

- DET: Christian Wood's Chance To Seize Opportunity: (from pistons.com):

Read it here: https://www.nba.com/pistons/news/3-goals-christian-wood-chance-seize-nba-opportunity-pistons

- GSW: Actions The Dubs Use To Get Effectively Use Their Big Men (from Connor Littler, Golden Gate Sports):

Read and watch it here: https://goldengatesports.com/2019/08/04/golden-state-warriors-genius-plays-bigs/

- GSW: Dubs Counting On Draymond To Guide Them To A New Era (from Jonathan Tjarks, The Ringer):

Read it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2019/8/5/20754605/draymond-green-extension-golden-state-warriors

- LAC: How Landry Shamet Fits (from Hoops Habit):

Read and watch it here: https://hoopshabit.com/2019/08/05/l-a-clippers-landry-shamet-fit/

- NOP: Griffin Has Explained The Process Behind Draft & FA Decisions (from Christopher Dodson, Forbes):

Read it here:  https://www.forbes.com/sites/christopherdodson/2019/08/05/david-griffin-explains-new-orleans-pelicans-expected-win-now-plan-at-trade-deadline/#76aaa2852068

- OKC: David Akinyooye's Journey To Assistant Coach (from Maddie Lee, The Oklahoman):

Read it here: https://oklahoman.com/article/5637882/new-thunder-assistant-coach-david-akinyooye-made-leap-overseas-before-landing-in-okc

- OKC: How SGA & CP3 Can Thrive Together (from Noah Schulte, Thunderous Intentions):

Read and watch it here: https://thunderousintentions.com/2019/08/05/okc-thunder-shai-gilgeous-alexander-chris-paul-duo/

- ORL: Next Steps In Rebuilding (from Philip Rossman-Reich, Orlando Magic Daily):

Read it here: https://orlandomagicdaily.com/2019/08/04/next-steps-in-rebuilding-orlando-magic-growth-and-stardom/

- PHI: What To Expect From Embiid-Horford Pairing (from Rich Hoffman, The Athletic):

Read it here:  https://theathletic.com/1116638/2019/08/05/foil-no-more-what-to-expect-from-the-sixers-joel-embiid-al-horford-pairing/

- PHI: Lessons Learned In Philly Still Resonate With Iguodala (from Gordie Jones, Forbes):

Read it here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordiejones/2019/08/05/new-book-reveals-that-lessons-learned-in-philadelphia-still-resonate-with-former-sixer-andre-iguodala/#c972d3070f8d

- Why Achilles Injuries Are So Difficult To Return From (from Lucas Seehafer, A Wolf Among Wolves):

Read it here: http://www.awolfamongwolves.com/2019/08/nba-injury-analysis-part-2-rehabilitation-experts-discuss-why-achilles-tendon-ruptures-are-so-difficult-for-nba-players-to-return-from/

- Q & A: Vince Carter (from Ben Rohrbach, Yahoo Sports):

Read it here: https://sports.yahoo.com/my-vet-vince-carter-on-his-lessons-and-influences-from-a-legendary-nba-career-135256047.html

- Why Aren't Prospects Accepting The G-League Invitation? (from Adam Johnson, 2 Ways, 10 Days):

Read it here: https://2ways10days.com/why-are-prospects-not-accepting-g-league-invitation-dac5bde7b744

- Team USA/World Cup

    From Brian Windhorst, ESPN: https://www.espn.co.uk/nba/story/_/id/27301672/team-usa-faces-big-questions-heading-camp