Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 9/29/19

- BKN: Nets Already Focusing On Fixing Last Season's Weaknesses (from Brian Lewis, NY Post):

Read it here: https://nypost.com/2019/09/28/nets-already-focusing-on-fixing-two-of-last-seasons-weaknesses/

- BKN: Frontcourt On The Front Burner (from Tom Dowd, nets.com):

Read it here: https://www.nba.com/nets/news/feature/2019/09/28/brooklyn-nets-training-camp-frontcourt-on-the-front-burner

- BKN: Ellenson's Opportunity With The Nets (from Chris Milholen, Nets Daily):

Read it here: https://www.netsdaily.com/2019/9/29/20889580/media-day-henry-ellenson-talks-about-his-journey-la-workouts-and-finally-getting-minutes

- DET: Casey Targets Pistons' Shooting Woes (from Duncan Smith, Forbes):

Read it here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/duncansmith/2019/09/29/dwayne-casey-targets-detroit-pistons-shooting-woes-but-is-he-right/#100a92a92be9

From Vince Ellis, Detroit Free Press: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2019/09/25/detroit-pistons-offense-dwane-casey/2440228001/

- GSW: Warriors Forced To Begin New Chapter (from Shaun Powell, NBA.com):

Read it here: http://global.nba.com/news/30-teams-in-30-days-warriors-forced-to-begin-new-chapter/

- IND: A Conversation With Myles Turner (from Scott Agness, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1245435/2019/09/27/a-conversation-with-myles-turner-his-experience-with-team-usa-playing-on-foreign-soil-and-fighting-jet-lag/

- LAL: Vogel Sets Defensive Tone At 1st Practice (from Dave McMenamin, ESPN):

Read it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27722761/frank-vogel-sets-defensive-tone-lakers-physical-first-practice

- LAL: How Will Vogel Handle Coaching The Lakers? (from Mark Medina, USA Today):

Read it here: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/lakers/2019/09/28/lakers-defense-frank-vogel-lebron-james-anthony-davis/3809415002/

- MIN: Q & A: Ryan Saunders (from Chris Hine, Star Tribune):

Read it here: http://www.startribune.com/q-amp-a-with-wolves-coach-ryan-saunders-ready-for-a-drama-free-beginning/561646552/?refresh=true

- OKC: What Does The Next Stage Of Steven Adams Look Like For The Thunder? (from Erik Horne, The Oklahoman):

Read it here: https://oklahoman.com/article/5642602/what-does-the-next-stage-of-steven-adams-look-like-for-the-thunder

- OKC: Presti Offers Insights For The 2019-20 Season (from Tamberlyn Richardson, Thunderous Intentions):

Read it here: https://thunderousintentions.com/2019/09/29/okc-thunder-sam-presti-presser/

- OKC: Thunder At Crossroads (from Shaun Powell, NBA.com):

Read it here: https://www.skysports.com/nba/news/36244/11821526/oklahoma-city-thunder-at-crossroads-after-eventful-offseason

- TOR: Raptors' Centers Each Pair Shooting With Defense (from Mike Bossetti, Raptors Rapture):

Read it here: https://raptorsrapture.com/2019/09/28/toronto-raptors-shooting-center/

- TOR: Raptors Begin Title Defense Without Kawhi (from Shaun Powell, NBA.com):

Read it here: http://global.nba.com/news/30-teams-in-30-days-raptors-begin-title-defense-without-kawhi-leonard/

- UTA: 10 Compelling Questions (from Andy Larsen, Salt Lake Tribune):

Read it here: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/2019/09/28/ten-compelling-questions/

- Steve Javie's Retirement Plan: Spending 7 Years Studying To Become A Deacon (from Ben Cohen, Wall Street Journal):

Read it here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/he-was-the-nbas-best-ref-then-he-went-to-a-catholic-seminary-11569758417

- What To Watch For In The Pacific Division (from Morten Jensen, Forbes):

Read it here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/mortenjensen/2019/09/28/nba-season-preview-what-to-watch-for-in-the-pacific-division/#727a6bdd76ab

From Bryan Toporek, The Basketball Writers: https://bballwriters.com/analysis/2019-20-nba-season-preview-pacific-division/