Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 9/26/16
- Nerlens Noel: Sixers' Three Starting-Center Situation Doesn't Make Sense (from Keith Pompey, philly.com):
Read it here: http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20160926_Nerlens_Noel__Sixers_situation__doesn_t_make_any_sense_.html
- Dante Exum Returns With More Fire (from Tony Jones, Salt Lake Tribune):
Read it here: http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4394464-155/utah-jazz-fully-recovered-from-his?fullpage=1
- Domantas Sabonis Is Driven To Improve (from Brett Dawson, newsok.com):
Read it here: http://newsok.com/okc-thunder-driven-to-improve-thunder-rookie-domantas-sabonis-is-his-own-harshest-critic/article/5519718
- Malcolm Delaney's Happiest Day Turned Into His Worst Night (from Chris Vivlamore, myajc.com):
Read it here: http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/the-happiest-day-in-malcolm-delaneys-life-turned-i/nsfKw/
- Five Things To Watch In Hawks' Training Camp (from Chris Vivlamore, myajc.com):
Readit here: http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/five-things-to-watch-during-hawks-training-camp/nsfGH/
- Nuggets Banking On Improved Youth (from Christopher Dempsey, Denver Post):
Read it here: http://www.denverpost.com/2016/09/23/growth-spurt-nuggets-banking-on-improved-youth-for-wins-boost/
- Ian Mahinmi Adds A Different Dynamic To Wizards (from Matthew Hallett, Hoops Habit):
Read it here: http://hoopshabit.com/2016/09/26/washington-wizards-ian-mahinmi-dynamic/
- Behind Knicks' Plan To Relaunch Carmelo's Game (from Marc Berman, NYPost):
http://nypost.com/2016/09/26/behind-knicks-plan-to-relaunch-carmelo-anthonys-game/
- Bulls: 10 Questions Leading Into The Season (from Sam Smith, Bulls.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/samsmith/preseason/1617/10-questions-heading-into-2016-17-season
- Clint Capela (from James Holas, BBall Breakdown):
Read and view it here: http://bballbreakdown.com/2016/09/26/the-proving-grounds-clint-capela/
- How The Shifting Market Has Stifled The Bucks (from Mark Deeks, Give Me Sports):
Read it here: http://www.givemesport.com/878964-an-asset-is-an-asset-how-the-shifting-market-has-stifled-the-milwaukee-bucks-best-intentions
- Questions Abound For Lakers (from Mark Medina, LA Daily News):
Read it here: http://www.ocregister.com/articles/lakers-730158-season-walton.html
- Areas For The Kings To Address (from Jason Jones, sacbee.com):
Read it here: http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article104137966.html
- Pelicans Putting Emphasis On Defense (from Guerry Smith, New Orleans Advocate):
Read it here: http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/pelicans/article_04505dae-837f-11e6-aa17-6341f33e3c16.html
- Grizzlies' Five Camp Questions (from Chris Herrington, Commercial Appeal):
- Grizzlies Player Preview: Wade Baldwin (from Collin Huguley, Grizzly Bear Blues):
Read it here: http://www.grizzlybearblues.com/2016/9/26/13029002/memphis-grizzlies-2016-player-previews-wade-baldwin
- Tom Thibodeau Q & A (from Jace Frederick, Pioneer Press):
Read it here: http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/basketball/4122974-thibodeau-era-set-tip-timberwolves
- The Case For Ben Bentil (from Addisen Reboulet, Celtics Life):
Read and view it here: http://www.celticslife.com/2016/09/the-case-for-ben-bentil.html
- Clippers Round Out Their Lagging Infrastructure (from Dan Woike, OC Register):
Read it here: http://www.ocregister.com/articles/rivers-730156-clippers-team.html
- KG: MVP Of His Generation (from Andre Snellings, Nylon Calculus):
Read t here: http://nyloncalculus.com/2016/09/26/kevin-garnett-most-valuable-player-of-his-generation/
- Interpreting The Thunder Media Day Quotes (from Alex Roig, Daily Thunder.com):
Read it here: http://dailythunder.com/2016/09/the-interpreter-looking-at-the-quotes-from-media-day-and-finding-their-true-meaning/
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 today in Harrisburg, Pa. at Dauphin Co. Historical Society, 6:00-8:00