Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 9/29/18
- 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):
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):
- 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):
- DEN: Nuggets Are Asking Young Vet Gary Harris To Take Another Leap (from Nick Kosmider, The Athletic):
- 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):
- 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):