Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 9/29/16
- Bulls Focusing On Rebounding (from Sam Smith, bulls.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/samsmith/trainingcamp2016/bulls-focused-boards
- Knicks Unveil Breakneck Offense (from Marc Berman, NY Post):
Read it here: http://nypost.com/2016/09/28/knicks-unveil-breakneck-offense-in-front-of-silent-phil-jackson/
- Steph Curry's Trainer Brandon Payne: Q & A (from Mike Prada, SBNation):
Read and view it here: http://www.sbnation.com/2016/9/28/13093904/stephen-curry-move-dribble-warriors-brandon-payne
- Bucks Aiming To Improve 3-Point Shooting (from Charles F Gardner, jsonline.com):
Read it here: http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2016/09/28/bucks-aiming-put-3-ball-pocket-again/91190710/
- Jordan Clarkson Embraces Luke Walton's Challenge To Become A Good Defender (from Mark Medina, LA Daily News):
Read it here: http://www.ocregister.com/articles/clarkson-730479-lakers-walton.html
- Filling Biyombo's Shoes Won't Be Easy For Raptors (from Mike Ganter, Toronto Sun):
Read it here: http://www.edmontonsun.com/2016/09/28/filling-biyombos-big-shoes-wont-be-easy-for-raptors
- LBJ's Unusual Evolution (from Sean Deveney, Sporting News):
- Limiting LBJ's Minutes (from Dave McMenamin, ESPN):
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/17662121/tyronn-lue-working-limiting-lebron-minutes
- Justise Winslow, The Heat's Swiss Amy Knife (from Tim Reynolds, Associated Press):
Read it here: http://bigstory.ap.org/article/dd3e3ce460914cab84c959355daa8a74/he-does-it-all-justise-winslow-looking-more-heat
- Mavs Bet Big On Harrison Barnes (from Tim McMahon, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/blog/dallas/mavericks/post/_/id/4706497/dallas-mavericks-bet-big-on-harrison-barnes-upside
- Suns' Coach Earl Watson Shows Tough Love, Defense At Camp (from Paul Coro, azcentral.com):
Read it here: http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2016/09/27/phoenix-suns-earl-watson-shows-tough-love-defense-camp/91199528/
- John Wall Needs To Play Off The Ball More (from Michael Sykes II, Bullets Forever):
Read and view it here: http://www.bulletsforever.com/2016/9/28/13031418/john-wall-washington-wizards-off-the-ball-clipboard-improvement
- Steve Kerr Podcast Interview (from Zach Lowe, ESPN):
Listen to it here: http://www.espn.com/espnradio/play/_/id/17664037
- Warriors' Season Preview (from Nate P, Golden State Of Mind):
Read it here: http://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2016/9/28/13085282/nba-2016-season-preview-golden-state-warriors-kevin-durant-stephen-curry
- Jeremy Lamb Must Manage Reality (from Rick Bonnell, Charlotte Observer):
Read it here: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article104737331.html
- Emmanuel Mudiay (from Christopher Dempsey, Denver Post):
Read it here: http://www.denverpost.com/2016/09/28/emmanuel-mudiay-impressive-denver-nuggets-camp/
- Thunder's Alex Abrines' Growth Is Ongoing (from Brett Dawson, newsok.com):
Read it here: http://newsok.com/okc-thunder-nba-wait-is-over-for-thunders-alex-abrines-but-growth-is-ongoing/article/5520140
- Blazers' Small Forwards (from Joe Freeman Oregon Live):
Read it here: http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2016/09/trail_blazers_evan_turner_moe_harkless_evan_turner.html
- Patrick McCaw (from Monte Poole, csnbayarea.com):
Read it here: http://www.csnbayarea.com/warriors/warriors-rookie-patrick-mccaw-shines-early
- Nets' Rookies Caris Levert/Isaiah Whitehead (from Bryan Fonseca, Nets Daily):
Reaed it here: http://www.netsdaily.com/2016/9/29/13102456/atkinson-provides-optimism-on-rookie-nets-levert-whitehead
- Griz' James Ennis Off To A Fast Start (from Ronald Tillery, Commercial Appeal):
- Taurean Prince Continues To Impress (from Chris Vivlamore, myajc.com):
Read it here: http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/basketball/prince-has-the-nba-ready-body-now-comes-the-rest-o/nsgqZ/
- Why The Pacers Signed Kevin Seraphin (from Jim Ayello, indystar.com):
Read it here: http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2016/09/28/heres-why-larry-bird-hired-slumping-kevin-seraphin/91220100/
- Seth Curry (from Earl K Sneed, Mavs.com):
Read it here: http://www.mavs.com/seth-curry-dazzles-fans-get-1st-look-16-17-mavs-open-practice/
- Nets' GM Sean Marks Q & A (from John Schuhmann, NBA.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/2016/news/features/john_schuhmann/09/24/sean-marks-sees-nets-rebuild-as-a-collaborative-effort/index.html
- Spurs' Big Man Rotation: Some Assembly Required (from Jeff McDonald, Express News):
Read it here: http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/For-Spurs-big-man-rotation-some-assembly-9392932.php and from David Flores, kens5.com: http://www.kens5.com/sports/lee-dedmon-ready-to-help-rebuild-depth-in-spurs-frontcourt/327580854
- The Suns' New Offense (from Paul Coro, azcentral.com):
Read it here: http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2016/09/28/phoenix-suns-install-new-offense-more-efficient/91250768/
- Unlocking Willie Cauley-Stein's Potential (from Cole Zwicker, Upside And Motor):
Read and view it here: http://upsidemotor.com/2016/09/29/willie-cauley-stein-kings-potential/
- Kyle Anderson, Jonathon Simmons Become Vital Part Of Spurs' Bench (from Nick Moyle, Express News):
Read it here: http://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/With-parts-missing-Anderson-Simmons-become-9392928.php
- Stanley Johnson Ready To Limit Defensive Gambling (from Aaron McMann, MLive):
Read it here: http://www.mlive.com/pistons/index.ssf/2016/09/stanley_johnson_ready_to_limit.html
- Tomas Satoransky (from Candace Buckner, Washington Post):
- Trey Burke's Chance For A Career Awakening (from Jerry Brewer, Washington Post):
- ZaZa Pachulia (from Anthony Slater, Mercury News):
Read it here: http://www.mercurynews.com/2016/09/23/zaza-pachulia-explains-why-he-declined-significant-money-elsewhere-to-join-warriors/ and from Alex Kennedy, Basketball Insiders: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-am-pachulia-is-warriors-secret-weapon/
- Pelicans' Versatility Will Mean Shifting Starting Lineups (from John Reid, NOLA.com):
Read it here: http://www.nola.com/pelicans/index.ssf/2016/09/alvin_gentry_not_planning_to_s.html
- Nikola Jokic Q & A, Part One (from Mike Olson, Denver Stiffs):
Read it here: http://www.denverstiffs.com/2016/9/29/13087278/the-joker-is-a-card-an-interview-with-denver-nuggets-center-nikola-jokic-part-1
- Michael Kidd-Gilchrist: Healthy, Ready To Go (from Rick Bonnell, Charlotte Observer):
Read it here: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article104448976.html
- Improvements In Pelicans' Injury Prevention Techniques: AD's Rehab (from Oleh Kosel, The Bird Writes):
- NBA Hopes New Replay Protocol Speeds Up Play (from Jeff Zilgitt, USA Today):
Read it here: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2016/09/28/nba-hopes-new-replay-protocol-speeds-up-play/91239852/
- Hackathon: The NBA Embraces Big Data (from Alex Wong, Sports On Earth):
Read it here: http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/203646690/nba-hackathon-analytics-stats