Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 9/14/16
- Exploring The Blazers Rotation Dynamics (from Willy Raedy, Blazers Edge):
Read it here: http://www.blazersedge.com/2016/9/13/12899924/portland-trail-blazers-rotation-2016-nba-free-agency-stotts-turner-ezeli-leonard-mccollum-lillard and from Dan Marang: http://www.blazersedge.com/2016/9/14/12913306/portland-trail-blazers-ed-davis-meyers-leonard-terry-stotts-frontcourt
- Steve Clifford: Hornets Can Be Better Defensively (from Rick Bonnell, Charlotte Observer):
Read it here: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article101624332.html
- D'Antoni And Bzdelik Have Grand Plans For Rockets (from Ian Thomsen, NBA.com):
- Joel Embiid: An Ongoing Process (from Kevin O'Connor, The Ringer):
Read and view it here:
https://theringer.com/joel-embiid-process-76ers-132abb28d20d#.8zdfy9d4q
- Revisiting The Top 5 Of The 2015 Draft (from Rafael Uehara, RealGM):
Read it here: http://basketball.realgm.com/article/243324/Revisiting-The-Top-5-Of-The-2015-NBA-Draft
- Next Players To Go From Good To Great? (from therealhrdlicka, Grizzly Bear Blues):
Read it here: http://www.grizzlybearblues.com/2016/9/13/12897178/mike-conley-all-stars-memphis-grizzlies
- The Best Catch-And-Shoot Players (from Jared Wade, Fansided.com):
Read it here: http://fansided.com/2016/09/08/10-best-catch-and-shoot-players-in-the-nba/
- Meet Lakers' Assistant Coach Brian Keefe (from Joey Ramirez, Lakers.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/lakers/news/160913-coaching-staff-brian-keefe/
- Lakers' "Breakfast Club" Workouts (from Mark Medina, LA Daily News):
Read it here: http://www.sbsun.com/sports/20160914/lakers-breakfast-club-workouts-aim-to-shape-culture
- Positional Versatility (from Michael Chang, Nylon Calculus):
Read it here: http://nyloncalculus.com/2016/09/14/positional-versatility-score/
- How Will Rondo Impact The Bulls' Offense? (from Chris Pickard, Nylon Calculus):
Read it here: http://nyloncalculus.com/2016/09/14/rajon-rondo-assists-chicago-bulls-offense/
Additional Player Notes, Updates, Profiles:
- Pascal Siakam (from Dave Zarum, sportsnet.ca): http://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/raptors-first-round-pick-pascal-siakam-im-ready-play-nba/
-Dennis Schroder (from Chris Vivlamore, myajc.com): http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/schroder-era-about-to-begin-for-hawks/nsXX4/
- Kelly Olynyk (from wjsy, celticsblog.com): http://www.celticsblog.com/2016/9/13/12878534/nba-boston-celtics-year-kelly-olynyk
- Jae Crowder/Jaylen Brown/Jonas Jerebko (from Taylor Snow, Celtics.com): http://www.nba.com/celtics/news/sidebar/offseason-091216-2016-17-roster-breakdown-swings/
- Avery Bradley (from Aaron Senghera, Sir Charles In Charge): http://sircharlesincharge.com/2016/09/14/boston-celtics-avery-bradley-scoring/
- Dwight Howard (from Eric Yeboah, BBall Breakdown): http://bballbreakdown.com/2016/09/12/the-proving-grounds-dwight-howard/
- Damian Jones (from Anthony Slater, Mercury News): http://www.mercurynews.com/2016/09/12/golden-state-warriors-development-of-injured-rookie-center-damian-jones-becomes-quiet-key-for-the-future/
- Lance Stephenson (from Jesus Gomez, Today's Fastbreak): http://www.todaysfastbreak.com/nba-west/new-orleans-pelicans/pelicans-perfect-team-lance-stephenson/
- Elfrid Payton (from David Iwanowski, Orlando Magic Daily): http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2016/09/14/2017-orlando-magic-player-outlook-elfrid-payton/
- Lance Thomas (from Maxwell Ogden, Daily Knicks): http://dailyknicks.com/2016/09/14/new-york-knicks-lance-thomas-identity/
- Josh Howard (from Ben Mehic, Wiz Of Awes): http://wizofawes.com/2016/09/13/washington-wizards-josh-howard-coaching-playing-career-more/