Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 9/4/18
- Raptors' Defensive Upside Hinges On Siakam (from Ben Ladner, The Step Back):
Read it here: https://fansided.com/2018/09/04/raptors-defensive-upside-hinges-pascal-siakam/
- The Raptors & The Future Of Defense (from Adam Iafrate, Raptors HQ):
Read and watch it here: https://www.raptorshq.com/2018/9/4/17811778/nba-analysis-toronto-raptors-defense-kawhi-leonard-danny-green-pascal-siakam
- Nuggets: Debunking Jokic's Defensive Narrative (from Grayson Moore, Nugg Love):
Read it here: https://nugglove.com/2018/09/03/nikola-jokic-defensive-narrative-denver-nuggets/
- Rockets: Capela Works On Becoming A Key Weapon (from Kelly Iko, The Athletic):
- Film Breakdown: Carmelo Anthony's Defense (from Alykhan Bijani, The Athletic):
Read and watch it here: https://theathletic.com/502613/2018/09/04/film-breakdown-the-bad-and-good-of-carmelo-anthony-on-defense-and-some-pro-advice-from-former-nba-players/
- Mikal Bridges Ups The Gravity In The Suns' Orbit (from Jonathan Tjarks, The Ringer):
Read it here: https://www.theringer.com/2018/9/4/17819138/mikal-bridges-suns-rookie-curve
- Michael Porter: A Once Seemingly Certain Future Now Carries Question Marks (from Nick Kosmider, The Athletic):
- Jabari Bird's Journey To The Celtics (from Fred Katz, Mass Live):
Read it here: https://www.masslive.com/celtics/index.ssf/2018/09/boston_celtics_jabari_birds_jo.html
- Celtics: Wanamaker Has Been Grinding For This Shot (from Emmet Ryan, ballineurope.com):
Read it here: http://ballineurope.com/brad-wanamaker-boston-celtics-player-profile-7998/
- How De'Aaron Fox Can Improve In Year Two: Part One (from Zack Geohagen, KSR):
Read and watch it here: http://kentuckysportsradio.com/nba-cats/how-deaaron-fox-can-improve-in-year-two-part-1/
- What's Next For JaMychal Green? (from Nathan Chester, Grizzly Bear Blues):
- Bucks' Challenge: Refine Maker's Defensive Capabilities (from Jordan Treske, Behind The Buck Pass):
Read it here: https://behindthebuckpass.com/2018/09/03/milwaukee-bucks-thon-makers-defense-makes-him-potential-game-changer/
- ATL: Kevin Huerter Is More Than Just A Shooter (from Graham Chapple, Peachtree Hoops):
Read and watch it here: https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2018/9/4/17790314/kevin-huerter-shooting-passing-playmaking-film-breakdown-atlanta-hawks-rookie-nba-draft-maryland
- 10 Questions For The Pacers (from Caitlin Cooper, Indy Cornrows):
Read and watch it here: https://www.indycornrows.com/2018/9/4/17793998/10-questions-for-the-2018-19-indiana-pacers
- The "Timberbulls" (from Tim Faklis, A Wolf Among Wolves):
Read it here: http://www.awolfamongwolves.com/2018/09/the-timberbulls-and-whatever-comes-with-it/
- Wolves' Player Profile: Jeff Teague (from Dane Moore/Charlie Johnson, Zone Coverage):
Read and watch it here: https://zonecoverage.com/2018/timberwolves/jeff-teague-player-profile/
- Sixers: What Ben Simmons Learned From The Celtics In The Playoffs (from The Pick And Roll):
Read and watch it here: https://pickandroll.com.au/attention-to-detail-heres-what-ben-simmons-learnt-from-the-celtics-last-playoffs/
- Four Castoffs From The Sixers' "Process" & Their Last Chance (from Jacob Doole, Sir Charles In Charge):
Read it here: https://sircharlesincharge.com/2018/09/04/philadelphia-76ers-castoffs-process-last-chance-noel/
- Q & A: Grant Hill (from Sekou Smith, NBA.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/article/2018/08/31/qa-grant-hill-he-nears-hall-fame
- JKidd's Vision Was Always To Assist Others (from John Schuhmann, NBA.com):
Read it here: http://www.nba.com/article/2018/08/31/hall-fame-jason-kidd-profile
- Remembering Late Nets' Great Super John Williamson (from Tom Dowd, nets.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/nets/news/2018/08/30/nets-all-time-top-25-no-9-john-williamson
- Bucks: Wayne Embry Remains An Unsung Hero (from Adam McGee, Behind The Buck Pass):
Read it here: https://behindthebuckpass.com/2018/09/04/milwaukee-bucks-wayne-embry-remains-unsung-hero/
- The Storm Is Seattle Basketball Royalty (from Isaiah Thomas, The Players' Tribune):
Read it here: https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/isaiah-thomas-seattle-storm-wnba-basketball
- Blazers: Why Evan Turner Will Make The Bench More Productive (from Peter Sampson, Blazers Edge):
Read it here: https://www.blazersedge.com/2018/9/3/17813456/evan-turner-portland-trail-blazers-bench-stats-2018-19
- Igiehon: Biggest Irish Prospect Ever (from Emmet Ryan, Ballin Europe):
Read it here: http://ballineurope.com/aidan-harris-igiehon-interview-prospect-irish-hulk-8000/