Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 9/30/18
- How The 7 Seconds Or Less Suns Influenced The Modern Game (from Lucas Gaynor, 94 Feet Report):
Read and watch it here: https://94feetreport.com/the-orgin-and-evolution-of-the-pace-and-space-era-f19ac44ffa3
- BKN: Why LeVert Is Poised For Breakout Season (from Michael Scotto, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/554171/
- BKN: RHJ Working To Add Vital Piece To His Game (from Brian Lewis, NY Post):
Read it here: https://nypost.com/2018/09/29/nets-forward-working-to-add-vital-piece-to-his-game/
- BKN: Davis, Faried Strengthen Nets On Boards (from Greg Logan, Newsday):
Read it here: https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/nets/davis-faried-strengthen-nets-presence-on-the-boards-1.21312911
- BOS: Sunday Notes (from Gary Washburn, Boston Globe):
- CHI: Markkanen Out 6-8 Weeks (from Sam Smith, Bulls.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/bulls/news/lauri-markkanen-sidelined-6-8-weeks-after-suffering-high-grade-lateral-elbow-sprain
- CHI: Parker-Holiday Frontcourt Pairing (from Michael Walton, NBC Sports):
Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/jabari-parker-justin-holiday-frontcourt-pairing-could-be-boon-bulls
- DAL: Doncic Impresses In Preseason Debut (from Tim McMahon, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24839977/luka-doncic-impresses-mavericks-preseason-debut
From Eddie Sefko, Dallas Morning News: https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-mavericks/mavericks/2018/09/29/one-game-mavs-top-pick-luka-doncic-looks-nba-ready-impressive-preseason-debut
Video Highlights (from NBA.com): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6d5JdoLu7Q
- DEN: Lessons Learned, Continuity & A New Defensive Focus (from Sam Amick, The Athletic):
- DEN: Isaiah Thomas' Vocal Leadership (from Matt Stephens, Denver Post):
Read it here: http://www.dailycamera.com/ci_32173120/hes-looking-argue
- DET: After Early UM Exit, GRIII Looks To Stay With Pistons (from Rod Beard, Detroit News):
- DET: Stanley Johnson Tired Of Hearing About Potential (from Vince Ellis, Detroit Free Press):
Read it here: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2018/09/29/detroit-pistons-stanley-johnson/1443054002/
- IND: Late Picks Showing Early Signs Of Growth (from Mark Monteith, pacers.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/pacers/news/late-pick-showing-growth-180929
- LAL: LBJ & Walton See Lakers As Fast, Positionless Team (from Harrison Faigen, Silver Screen And Roll):
From Joey Ramirez, lakers.com: https://www.nba.com/lakers/news/180929-lakers-committed-positionless-basketball
- LAL: Will All The Pieces Fit? (from Scott Davis, Business Insider):
Read and watch it here: https://www.businessinsider.com/lakers-lebron-james-offense-fit-question-2018-9
- MIN: Thibodeau Attempts To Push Through (from Nick Friedell, ESPN):
Read it here: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24840850/nba-thibodeau-managing-end-bad-offseason
- PHI: Lineup With Simmons & Fultz Shows Promise (from Sarah Todd, Philly.com):
- PHO: Booker Working Overtime To Become More Dangerous With Left Hand (from Duane Rankin, Azcentral.com):
Read it here: https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2018/09/29/phoenix-suns-devin-booker-dangerous-left-hand/1451835002/
- POR: Point Of Emphasis Chops Up Exhibition Game (from Dwight Jaynes, NBC Sports):
Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest/portland-trail-blazers/nba-point-emphasis-chops-blazers-raptors-exhibition-game
- POR: Observations From Preseason Game 1 (from Dan Marang, Blazers Edge):
Read it here: https://www.blazersedge.com/2018/9/29/17919120/blazers-raptors-preseason-score-recap-final-leonard-lillard
- SAC: McLemore Impresses In Camp (from Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee):
Read it here: https://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article219259385.html
- SAS: Spurs' Shooting Fell Off Last Season (from John Schuhmann, NBA.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/article/2018/09/29/one-team-one-stat-san-antonio-spurs-shooting
- TOR: Leonard's Preseason Debut (from Michael Grange, sportsnet.ca):
Read it here: https://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/raptors-leonard-shows-means-business-pre-season-debut/
- TOR: Pascal Siakam Film Room Breakdown (from Cooper Smither, Raptors Republic ):
Read and watch it here: https://www.raptorsrepublic.com/2018/09/27/raptorsplaybook-pascal-siakam-film-room-breakdown/
- TOR: Raptors Battle For Minutes Will Be At Center (from Stephen Brotherston, Pro Bball Report):
Read it here: http://probballreport.com/the-raptors-battle-for-minutes-will-be-at-center/
- TOR: Raptors Struggled To Defend League's Best (from John Schuhmann, NBA.com):
UTA: Grayson Allen Lights It Up In 1st NBA Game (from Mike Sorensen, Deseret News):