Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 9/20/16

- Brad Stevens Interview (from Bill Simmons, The Ringer):

Listen to it here: https://soundcloud.com/ringernbashow/fireside-nba-chatter-with-brad

- Timberwolves: The Roadmap To 50 Wins (from Mika Honkasalo, Hoops Hype):

Read and view it here: http://hoopshype.com/2016/09/19/the-roadmap-to-a-50-win-season-for-the-timberwolves/

- Harden Looks To Continue Building Chemistry (from Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle):

Read it here: http://www.chron.com/sports/rockets/article/James-Harden-looks-to-continue-building-team-9233254.php

- Film Room: Inside Aaron Gordon's Defense (from Josh Cohen, magic.com):

Read and view it here: http://www.nba.com/magic/news/aaron-gordon/film-room-inside-defense-cohen-20160920

- Pistons' Shooting Guards (from Aaron McMann, MLive.com):

Read it here: http://www.mlive.com/pistons/index.ssf/2016/09/pistons_training_camp_preview.html

-  Top Remaining Available Free Agents (from Marc Stein, ESPN):

Read it here: http://www.espn.com/blog/marc-stein/post/_/id/4558/as-camps-near-which-names-are-still-available-on-the-free-agent-market

- Nuggets' Assistant Coach Chris Finch (from Reading Eagle):

Read it here: http://www.readingeagle.com/sports/article/wilson-high-grad-starts-new-nba-career-in-denver

Additional Player Notes, Updates, Profiles:

- Mario Hezonja (from Brett David Roberts, 3 Guard Rotation): http://3guardrotation.blogspot.com/2016/09/orlando-magic-mario-hezonja-represents.html

- Andrew Bogut (from Luke Sicari, pickandroll.com.au):

Read it here: http://pickandroll.com.au/andrew-boguts-fresh-start/

-  DeMar DeRozan  (from William Lou, The Defetaed):  https://medium.com/the-defeated/the-definitive-guide-to-arguing-about-demar-derozan-now-can-we-stop-doing-that-aaa81e2928f0

Trey Burke (from Jordan Treske (Hoops Habit): http://hoopshabit.com/2016/09/20/washington-wizards-trey-burkes-chance/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=1d8ncma8z5A

- Brandon Ingram (from Darius Soriano, Forum Blue And Gold): http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2016/09/19/one-player-one-skill-brandon-ingrams-playmaking/

- Jae Crowder  (from Tom Westerholm, Mass Live):  http://www.masslive.com/celtics/index.ssf/2016/09/jae_crowder_boston_celtics_for.html

- Sergio Rodriguez (from Brian Seltzer. sixers.com): http://www.nba.com/sixers/news/meet-new-guys-sergio-rodriguez

- Al Horford/Karl-Anthony Towns/LaMarcus Aldridge (from A. Sherrod Blakely, csnne.com): http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/nba-question-day-whos-most-fundamental-player

-  Wayne Ellington  (from Manny Navarro,  Miami Herald):  http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article102824687.html

- Malcolm Brogdon (from Mike Sherry, jsonline.com): http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/2016/09/19/brogdon-excited-join-young-bucks-roster/90719344/

- Marcus Smart (from Joshua Bateman, Hardwood Houdini): http://hardwoodhoudini.com/2016/09/20/how-marcus-smart-can-have-a-good-season-on-offense/

- Rudy Gay (from Adrian Wojnarowski, YahooSports): http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources-rudy-gay-informs-kings-hell-opt-out-and-likely-not-return-163849864.html

- Lamar Patterson (from Basketball Insiders): http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-pm-lamar-patterson-ready-for-fresh-start/

-  Justin Anderson  (from Dallas Morning News):  http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-mavericks/mavericks/2016/09/19/justin-anderson-thinks-mavs-one-best-perimeter-defensive-teams-nba

-  Ish Smith  (from Keith Langlois, pistons.com):  http://www.nba.com/pistons/features/ish-smith-happy-sink-roots-pistons-weve-got-real-chance-be-champions

-  Alexis Ajinca  (from Jim Eichenhofer,  pelicans.com):  http://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/alexis-ajinca-worked-track-coach-summer-improve-running-mechanics

-  Yogi Ferrell (from Jake Hyman, Ridiculous Upside):  http://www.ridiculousupside.com/2016/9/19/12727522/yogi-ferrell-brooklyn-nets-nba

-  Aaron Harrison  (from Chris Barnewall, At The Hive):  http://www.atthehive.com/2016/9/20/12976586/2016-17-player-preview-aaron-harrison

New Book Recommendation:

Bob Davies: A Basketball Legend by Barry Martin

This outstanding biography of early NBA All-Star Bob Davies, one of the most creative playmakers in Assn history, can be ordered at ritpress.rit.edu

The author's book tour continues on 9/23 at 4pm in the Seton Hall University Athletic Center team Film Room in South Orange, NJ