Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 8/7/19
- ATL: Trae Young Is Ready For The Next Level (from Ben Golliver, Washington Post):
Read it here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/08/07/trae-young-is-ready-lift-hawks-his-stardom-next-level/
- CHI: Wendell Carter: 2nd Year Breakout Player (from Cole Zwicker, The Stepien):
Read it here: https://www.thestepien.com/2019/08/06/wendell-carter-second-year-breakout/
- CHI: Satoransky Is Getting A Chance For A Fresh Start (from Fred Katz, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1119231/2019/08/06/by-parting-with-wizards-tomas-satoransky-is-getting-a-chance-for-a-fresh-start/
- DEN: Stat Of The Week: Murray's True Shooting Percentage (from Eric Spyropolous, nuggets.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/denver-nuggets-stat-of-week-jamal-murray-true-shooting-percentage-080719
- DET: 3 Goals For Doumbouya (from Keith Langlois, pistons.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/pistons/features/3-goals-sekou-doumbouya-season-learning-across-all-fronts-pistons-rookie
- GSW: Kerr Offers A Sneak Preview Of 2019-2020 Season (from Mark Medina, Mercury News):
Read it here: https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/08/06/warriors-steve-kerr-offers-a-sneak-preview-on-how-he-will-handle-next-seasons-roster/
- GSW: How Steph, Trainer Are Attacking The Offseason (from Monte Poole, NC Sports):
Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/how-steph-curry-trainer-are-attacking-offseason-warriors-star
- MEM: Frontcourt Of The Future: JJJ And Brandon Clarke (from Adam Spinella, The Basketball Writers):
Read and watch it here: https://bballwriters.com/profiles/nba-frontcourts-of-the-future-jaren-jackson-jr-brandon-clarke/
- MEM: Grizzlies' Pick And Roll Potential, Part Two (from StatsSAC, Part Two):
- NYK: What Can Trier Do To Stand Out? (from Zachary Bachar, Empire Writes Back):
Read it here: https://empirewritesback.com/2019/08/06/new-york-knicks-allonzo-trier-fit-new-lineup/
- OKC: Mike Wilks' Rise From Player To Assistant Coach (from Erik Horne, The Oklahoman):
Read it here: https://oklahoman.com/article/5638050/mike-wilks-rise-from-thunder-player-to-assistant-a-product-of-personality
- POR: Gasol's Court Vision Could Pay Dividends (from Nate Mann, Blazer's Edge):
Read it here: https://www.blazersedge.com/2019/8/7/20753444/pau-gasol-passing-portland-trail-blazers-offense-stats-plays-video
- SAC: Kings Upgraded Their Pick And Roll With Dedmon And Holmes (from Richard Ivanowski, Sactown Royalty):
Read it here: https://www.sactownroyalty.com/2019/8/7/20754327/sacramento-kings-big-men-should-get-on-a-roll-early
- SAS: Derrick White: A Star Keeps Rising (from Mike Finger, Express-News):
Read it here: https://www.expressnews.com/sports/columnists/mike_finger/article/As-Spurs-White-pushes-Team-USA-a-star-keeps-14285783.php
- UTAH: Rudy Gobert's Real Impact (from Mychal Lowman, SLC Dunk):
Read and watch it here: https://www.slcdunk.com/2019/8/6/20753064/rudy-gobert-cant-play-in-playoffs-struggled-houston-james-harden-utah-jazz-defense-offense
- WAS: Greenberg, Eidelberg Follow Boyhood Dreams To Wizards' Front Office (from Don Markus, Baltimore Sun):
- Plenty Of Questions As Team USA Opens Training Camp (from John Schuhmann, NBA.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/article/2019/08/05/questions-abound-team-usa-opens-training-camp
- For Popovich, Finding A Team Quickly Will Be A Challenge (from Associated Press):
Read it here: https://www.recordernews.com/sports/sports-wire/160840
- Blame For World Cup No-Shows Falls On FIBA (from Donovan Bennett, sportsnet.ca):
Read it here: https://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/blame-world-cup-no-shows-falls-fiba-not-canada-basketball/
- Olynyk & Joseph's Long Partnership (from Michael Grange, sportsnet.ca):
Read it here: https://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/olynyk-joseph-adding-long-partnership-canadas-cornerstones/
- Ejim' s Value For Team Canada Will Be On Full Display At World Cup (from Blake Murphy, The Athletic):
- Antitrust Implications Of Proposed NCAA Agent Rule (from Michael McCann, Sports Illustrated):
Read it here: https://www.si.com/college-basketball/2019/08/06/ncaa-criteria-exclude-rich-paul-others-certified-nbpa
- NBA Ramps Up Mental Health Program (from Sam Amick, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1120892/2019/08/07/nba-ramps-up-mental-health-program-setting-new-expectations-for-each-team/