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Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 9/29/18

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Sep 29, 2018
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- 10 Takeaways From The 1st Preseason Games (from Colin Ward-Heninger, CBS Sports):

Read and watch it here:  https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-preseason-haywards-return-fultzs-jumper-highlight-10-things-to-know-from-the-first-games-of-the-year/

- Draft & Stash Players: Where Are They Now? (from Alberto De Roa, Hoops Hype):

Read it here:  https://hoopshype.com/2018/09/28/nba-draft-and-stash-players/

- What NBA Officials Will Focus On This Season (from Kurt Helin, NBC Sports):

Read it here:  https://nba.nbcsports.com/2018/09/28/what-nba-officials-will-focus-on-this-season-off-ball-clutching-grabbing-traveling-respect-for-game/

From Monty McCutcheon, NBA.com: http://official.nba.com/2018-19-points-of-education-video/

- BOS: Versatility: Celtics Show Glimpses Of Promising Future  (from Bill Sy, Celtics Blog):

Read and watch it here:  https://www.celticsblog.com/2018/9/29/17916968/versatility-personified-celtics-lose-pre-season-opener-but-show-glimpses-of-promising-future

- BOS: Kyrie Irving's Secret Workouts In Seattle (from Adam Himmelsbach, Boston Globe):

Read it here:  https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/celtics/2018/09/27/how-kyrie-irving-got-his-groove-back-the-story-his-secret-seattle-workouts/j7AW8Q4QrhbPfpIFUKXmrM/story.html

- CHI: Bulls Practice Observations (from Will Perdue & Kendall Gill, NBC Sports):

Read it here:  https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/bulls-practice-observations-two-former-nba-players

- CLE: Osman Is Ready For Expanded Role (from Kaelen Jones, Sports Illustrated):

Read it here:  https://www.si.com/nba/2018/09/28/cedi-osman-lebron-james-cleveland-cavaliers-durant-kawhii-lebron-workout

- DAL: Ryan Broekhoff's Journey To The NBA (from Isaac Harris, Mavs.com):

Read it here:  https://www.mavs.com/ryan-broekhoffs-journey-from-australia-to-the-nba-with-plenty-of-stops-along-the-way/https://www.mavs.com/ryan-broekhoffs-journey-from-australia-to-the-nba-with-plenty-of-stops-along-the-way/

- DEN: Nuggets Are Asking Young Vet Gary Harris To Take Another Leap (from Nick Kosmider, The Athletic):

Read it here:  https://theathletic.com/539301/2018/09/28/at-only-24-gary-harris-is-a-young-veteran-the-nuggets-are-asking-to-take-another-leap/

- GSW: Q & A: Andre Iguodala (from Mark Medina, Mercury News):

Read it here: https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/09/28/warriors-andre-iguodala-on-his-health-last-seasons-playoffs-and-life-after-basketball/

- HOU: Rockets Like What They See In James Ennis (from Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle):

Read it here:  https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rockets/article/Rockets-like-what-they-see-in-James-Ennis-III-13263740.php

- IND: How To Process The Pacers' Obsession With Rebounding (from J Michael, Indy Star):

Read it here:  https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2018/09/28/how-indiana-pacers-improving-rebounding-2018-19-season-myles-turner-kyle-oquinn-domantas-sabonis/1434833002/

- IND: Screening: O'Quinn Brings Rare Skill To Pacers (from Mark Monteith, pacers.com):

Read it here:  https://www.nba.com/pacers/news/oquinn-brings-rare-skill-pacers

- LAL: Kuzma Diversifying Role (from Joey Ramirez, lakers.com):

Read it here: https://www.nba.com/lakers/news/180928-kuzma-diversifying-role-including-first-steps-small-ball-center

- MIL: Bucks' Roster Analysis (from Matt Velazquez, jsonline.com):

Read it here:  https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2018/09/28/milwaukee-bucks-roster-analysis/1415940002/

- MIL: Budenholzer Will Teach His Players To Work Smarter (from Adam McGee, Behind The Buck Pass):

Read it here:  https://behindthebuckpass.com/2018/09/29/milwaukee-bucks-mike-budenholzer-will-teach-players-work-smarter/

- MIL: Brook Lopez Gives Bucks A Stretch 5  (from Ian Levy, Nylon Calculus):

Read it here:  https://stats.nba.com/articles/brook-lopez-gives-milwaukee-a-stretch-five/

- MIN: Taj Gibson's Leadership Style (from Chris Hine, Star Tribune):

Read it here:  http://www.startribune.com/wolves-taj-gibson-has-earned-the-right-to-be-straight-shooter/494669191/

- NOP: Grading The Pels Roster  (from NBA Math):

Read it here:  https://nbamath.com/crystalbasketball-ranking-the-new-orleans-pelicans-for-2018-19/

- NYK: Grading The Knicks Roster (from NBA Math):

Read it here:  https://nbamath.com/crystalbasketball-ranking-the-new-york-knicks-for-2018-19/

- NYK: Is Mudiay Ready To Break Out?  (from Marc Berman, NY Post):

Read it here:  https://nypost.com/2018/09/28/two-reasons-to-believe-mudiay-is-ready-for-knicks-breakout/

- OKC: Training Camp Notes (from Nick Gallo, thunder.com):

Read it here:  https://www.nba.com/thunder/practicereport-180928

- OKC: How Much The Thunder Defense Suffers Without Roberson (from John Schuhmann, NBA.com):

Read it here:  http://www.nba.com/article/2018/09/28/one-team-one-stat-oklahoma-city-thunder-andre-roberson-defense

- ORL: Clifford Working On Determining Vucevic & Bamba's Roles (from John Denton, magic.com):

Read it here:  https://www.nba.com/magic/news/clifford-plans-experiment-playing-vucevic-and-bamba-together-20180928

- POR: Seth Curry Brings Shot-Making, Underdog Mentality To Blazers (from Joe Freeman, Oregon Live):

Read it here:  https://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2018/09/seth_curry_brings_shot-making_underdog_mentality_t.html

- SAC: Harry Giles Is Ready To Unleash (from Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee):

Read it here:  https://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article219164180.html

- TOR: Lowry Remains Raptors' Most Compelling, Complicated Figure (from Eric Koreen, The Athletic):

Read it here:  https://theathletic.com/555712/2018/09/28/despite-upheaval-kyle-lowry-remains-raptors-most-complicated-compelling-figure/

- UTA: For Some Jazz Players, Learning To Sacrifice Playing Time Will Be Key (from Tony Jones, The Athletic):

Read it here:  https://theathletic.com/555130/2018/09/28/for-some-jazz-players-learning-to-sacrifice-playing-time-will-be-key/

- WAS: Lineup Experimentation (from Candace Buckner, Washington Post):

Read it here:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2018/09/28/otto-porter-playing-center-wizards-coach-scott-brooks-says-thats-possible/?utm_term=.a30f10159d47

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