Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 9/2/16

-  The Next Wave Of NBA Contenders  (from Grant Hughes, Bleacher Report):

Read it here:  http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2660847-the-next-wave-of-nba-contenders-is-upon-us

- Players' 2016-17 Expectations  (from Alex Kennedy, Basketball Insiders):

Read it here:  http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-pm-players-share-2016-17-expectations/

-  Reshuffled Orlando Magic Roster (from Brett David Roberts, 3 Guard Rotation):

Read it here: http://3guardrotation.blogspot.com/2016/08/reshuffled-orlando-magic-roster-poses.html

-  Antonio Maceiras:  The Lakers' European Eyes And Ears (from Rodrigo Azurmendi, Lakers.com):

Read it here:  http://www.nba.com/lakers/news/160901antoniomaceirastranslation

-  The Triangle Is Alive And Well (from Coach Nick, BBall Breakdown):

Watch it here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iy2yc8-A0GE

-  Russell Westbrook Interview  (from Graham Bensinger):

Watch it here:  http://www.grahambensinger.com/index.php/episode-guide/episode-archive/russell-westbrook/

-  Has Vivek Matured As Kings' Owner? (from Omer Khan, Sactown Royalty):

Read it here:  http://www.sactownroyalty.com/2016/9/2/12759552/30q-has-vivek-matured-as-an-owner

Additional Player Notes, Updates, Profiles:

- Danilo Gallinari  (from Ryan Blackburn, Denver Stiffs):  http://www.denverstiffs.com/2016/9/2/12746032/how-danilo-gallinari-can-have-an-even-more-efficient-season-for-the-denver-nuggets

-  Mario Hezonja  (from Jonathan Tjarks, The Ringer):  https://theringer.com/orlando-magic-mario-hezonja-2015-nba-draft-class-fd91301d10b0#.uosj3hesk

-  Robert Covington/Jeff Withey/K.J.McDaniels  (from Kevin O'Connor, The Ringer):  https://theringer.com/the-next-kent-bazemore-8653fd7e9226#.28btgzryw

-  Lance Stephenson  (from Tim Cato,  SBNation):  http://www.sbnation.com/2016/9/1/12728190/lance-stephenson-nba-grizzlies-pacers-why-hasnt-anyone-signed-him

-  Steph Curry/Shaun Livngston (from Jason Lee,  Golden State Of Mind)):  http://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2016/9/1/12725384/nba-2016-stephen-curry-shaun-livingston-golden-state-warriors

-  ZaZa Pachulia  (from Mike Brady, Golden State Of Mind):  http://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2016/9/1/12575684/zaza-pachulia-what-does-he-bring-to-the-warriors

- R.J. Hunter  (from A. Sherrod Blakely, csnne.com):  http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/its-all-about-making-shots-celtics-rj-hunter

- Juan Hernangomez (from Daniel Lewis, Denver Stiffs):  http://www.denverstiffs.com/2016/9/1/12749266/how-juancho-can-create-points-by-passing

-  Nerlens Noel  (from Ian Levy, Fansided.com):  http://fansided.com/2016/09/01/nerlens-noel-bright-future/

-  Kevin Seraphin  (from C. Cooper, Indy Cornrows):  http://www.indycornrows.com/2016/9/1/12752262/why-making-room-for-kevin-seraphin-makes-sense

-  Timothe Luwauwu  (from George Kondoleon,  Section 215);  http://section215.com/2016/09/01/philadelphia-76ers-timothe-luwawu-cabarrot-must-elevate-competition/

-  Deyonta Davis  (from Ian Pierno, Beale Street Bears): http://bealestreetbears.com/2016/09/01/deyonta-davis-contribute-rookie/

-  Joe Young  (from Scott Agness, Vigilant Sports):  http://www.vigilantsports.com/2016/09/01/man-on-a-mission-joe-young-working-out-three-times-a-day/

- Josh Smith  (from Tom West, Clipperholics.com):  http://clipperholics.com/2016/09/02/la-clippers-josh-smith-find-nba-team/

-  Gorgui Dieng  (from Dane Moore,  Canis Hoopus):  http://www.canishoopus.com/2016/9/2/12697806/timberwolves-gorgui-dieng-preview

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