Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 8/9/19

- ATL: Alex Len Is Ready To Take Advantage Of Chance To Develop (from Chris Kirschner, The Athletic):

Read it here:  https://theathletic.com/1126159/2019/08/08/hawks-offer-alex-len-a-chance-to-develop-and-hes-ready-to-take-advantage/

- BKN: With Free Agency Looming, Joe Harris Gets An Early Showcase Opportunity (from Michael Scotto, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1124179/2019/08/08/with-free-agency-looming-next-summer-joe-harris-gets-an-early-showcase-at-unexpected-team-usa-opportunity/

- DEN: Film Study: Mason Plumlee's Passing (from Eric Spyropolous, nuggets.com):

Read it here: https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/denver-nuggets-film-study-mason-plumlee-passing-080919

- GSW: Q & A: D'Angelo Russell (from Alex Kennedy, Hoops Hype):

Read it here:  https://hoopshype.com/2019/08/09/nba-rumors-free-agency-dangelo-russell-warriors-nets-steph-curry-klay-golden-state/

- LAC: With Ballmer As Owner, The Clips Are Juiced (from Andrew Greif, LA Times):

Read it here:  https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2019-08-08/clippers-steve-ballmer-kawhi-leonard-paul-george-nba-favorites

- MEM: Josh Jackson Gets 2nd Chance (from Duane Rankin, Arizona Republic):

Read it here: https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2019/08/07/phoenix-suns-josh-jackson-moves-on-miami-arrest-grizzlies/1945772001/

- MEM: Taylor Jenkins Blends Attention To Detail With Intensity (from Michael Lee, grizzlies.com):

Read it here: https://www.nba.com/grizzlies/news/grind-city-media/mikecheck-team-usa-staff-players-confident-jenkins-will-be-ideal-fit-grizzlies-new-coach-190808

- OKC: Getting To Know Darius Bazley (from Nick Gallo, thunder.com):

Read it here: https://www.nba.com/thunder/feature-bazley-190808

- SAS: Young Backcourt Will Spark Spurs In 2019-20 (from Bryan Toporek, The Basketball Writers):

Read it here: https://bballwriters.com/analysis/young-backcourt-will-spark-san-antonio-spurs-in-2019-20/

- 9 Most Intriguing G League Player Invitational Participants (from Dakota Schmidt, Ridiculous Upside):

Read it here: https://www.ridiculousupside.com/2019/8/8/20798002/nine-most-intriguing-g-league-player-invitational-participants-ward-crawford-mcknight-mcduffie

-  2019 Western Conference Player Movement (from NBA.com):

Read it here: http://global.nba.com/news/2019-nba-player-movement-western-conference/

- 2019 Eastern Conference Player Movement (from NBA.com):

Read it here: http://global.nba.com/news/2019-nba-player-movement-eastern-conference/

- Why 1st-Round Picks Are No Longer At A Premium (from Seth Partnow, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1125526/2019/08/09/lets-make-a-rookie-deal-why-first-round-picks-are-no-longer-at-a-premium

- Offseason Team Improvement Rankings (from David Aldridge, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1120091/2019/08/08/david-aldridge-nba-offseason-rankings-kawhi-leonard-la-clippers/

- How Elite High Schoolers Are Skipping College To Get To The NBA (from Ricky O'Donnell, SB Nation):

Read it here: https://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2019/8/8/20753788/nba-draft-college-basketball-recruiting-lamelo-ball-rj-hampton