Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 9/27/19
- BOS: Shifting Away From Hero-Ball Mentality (from Mark Nilon, Hardwood Houdini):
Read it here: https://hardwoodhoudini.com/2019/09/26/boston-celtics-shifting-away-hero-ball-mentality-2019-20/
- CHA: What We Learned From Coach Borrego At Hornets Media Lunch (from Roderick Boone, The Athletic)
Part One: https://theathletic.com/1236801/
- DAL: Q & A: Jason Terry (from CJ Holmes, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1243197/2019/09/26/wildcats-legend-and-nba-champion-jason-terry-im-a-basketball-lifer/
- DEN: Nuggets To Keep Rolling With Jokic, Murray (from Shaun Powell, NBA.com):
Read it here: http://global.nba.com/news/30-teams-in-30-days-nuggets-to-keep-rolling-with-nikola-jokic-jamal-murray-2/
- DEN: Tim Connelly's Trades (from Joel Rush, Forbes):
- DEN: Do Craig & Plumlee Fit Nuggets' Long-Term Plans? (from Gage Bridgeford, DenverStiffs):
Read it here: https://www.denverstiffs.com/2019/9/27/20886305/do-torrey-craig-and-mason-plumlee-fit-into-the-denver-nuggets-long-term-plans
- DET: Dwane Casey Conversation (from James Edwards III, The Athletic):
- HOU: Conversation With Daryl Morey & Jeff Luhnow: Appetite For Risk & Virtues Of Thinking Differently (from Ben Cohen/Jared Diamond, Wall Street Journal):
Read it here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/daryl-morey-jeff-luhnow-houston-gm-conversation-11569446069
- IND: Justin Holiday's Defense Will Be Crucial For Pacers (from Tony East, Forbes):
Read and watch it here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tonyeast/2019/09/27/justin-holiday-is-limited-but-the-indiana-pacers-need-his-best-skill/#39a899674448
- MEM: Brandon Clarke: Jaren & Ja's Third Man (from Parker Fleming, Grizzly Bear Blues):
- MEM: Finding Success With The Fast Break (from StatsSAC, Grizzly Bear Blues):
Read it here: https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/2019/9/27/20875641/finding-success-with-the-fastbreak
- MIN: Wolves' Preseason Guide: Andrew Wiggins (from Dane Moore, Zone Coverage):
Read it here: https://zonecoverage.com/2019/timberwolves/timberwolves-preseason-guide-andrew-wiggins/
- NOP: Trainer Aaron Nelson Enjoying Move To Pels (from Jim Eichenhofer, pelcians.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/one-nbas-most-accomplished-and-respected-trainers-aaron-nelson-enjoying-move-new-orleans
- NOP: Jrue Holiday Is Ready For More (from Leo Sepkowitz, Bleacher Report):
Read it here: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2855475-jrue-holiday-is-ready-for-more
- ORL: Physical Maturity Is Isaac's Missing Piece (from Philip Rossman-Reich, Orlando Magic Daily):
Read it here: https://orlandomagicdaily.com/2019/09/26/nba-25-under-25-maturity-missing-piece-orlando-magic-jonathan-isaac/
- ORL: Player Outlook: Khem Birch (from Seth Arora, Orlando Magic Daily):
Read it here: https://orlandomagicdaily.com/2019/09/26/2020-orlando-magic-player-outlook-khem-birch/
- PHI: Zhaire Smith Has Come A Long Way Back From Illness & Injury, Motivated By His Father (from Keith Pompey, The Inquirer):
Read it here: https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/zhaire-smith-76ers-billy-smith-texas-peanut-allergy-illness-20190927.html
- PHO: No, The Suns Should Not Tank This Season (from Adam Maynes, Valley Of The Suns):
Read it here: https://valleyofthesuns.com/2019/09/27/si-said-the-phoenix-suns-should-tank-no-they-shouldnt/
- PHO: 3 Veteran G- League Execs To Lead Northern Arizona Suns (from Brendon Kleen, Forbes):
Read it here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brendonkleen/2019/09/26/veteran-g-league-execs-northern-arizona-suns/#3d829c9127db
- TOR: How Will The Raptors Replace Kawhi's Offensive Usage? (from Blake Murphy, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1240611/2019/09/27/how-will-the-raptors-replace-kawhi-leonards-offensive-usage/
- TOR: The Story Behind The Legend Of Matt Thomas (from Alex Wong, Yahoo Sports):
Read it here: https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/beyond-the-arc-the-story-behind-the-legend-of-matt-thomas-145602723.html
- The Most Interesting Players In The Southeast Division (from Jared Dubin, The Step Back):
Read it here: https://fansided.com/2019/09/27/nba-southeast-division-interesting-players/
- 2020 Draft Scouting Report: Deni Avdija (from Jackson Frank, The Step Back):
Read and watch it here: https://fansided.com/2019/09/27/deni-avdija-nba-draft-2020-offense-defense/
- G-League To Experiment With Single Foul Shot (from Zach Lowe, ESPN):
Read it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27707068/g-league-experiment-single-foul-shot
- Other Rule Changes Worth Testing In G-League? (from Ricky O'Donnell, SBNation):
Read it here: https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2019/9/27/20886316/nba-rule-changes-four-point-line-wider-court-g-league-free-throws
- Isaiah Reese's Journey (from Matt Modderno, Sir Charles In Charge):
Read it here: https://sircharlesincharge.com/2019/09/25/nba-isaiah-reese-journey/