Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 9/7/18
- Sixers Need To Start Unlocking Simmons-Embiid Pick-And-Roll (from Tom West, Liberty Ballers):
Read and watch it here: https://www.libertyballers.com/2018/9/6/17815366/philadelphia-sixers-unlock-ben-simmons-joel-embiid-pick-and-roll-redick-markelle-fultz-brett-brown
- How Innovative Can New Raptors HC Nick Nurse Get? (from Vivek Jacob, Raptors Republic):
Read it here: https://www.raptorsrepublic.com/2018/09/07/how-innovative-can-raptors-nick-nurse-get/
- New Hornets' HC James Borrego's Demand: Ball Movement (from Rick Bonnell, Charlotte Observer):
Read it here: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article217791840.html
- Best Celtics' Lineups In Different Situations (from A. Sherrod Blakely, NBC Sports):
Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/celtics/looking-best-lineups-celtics-different-situations
- Grading The Atlanta Hawks Roster (from NBA Math):
Read it here: https://nbamath.com/crystalbasketball-ranking-the-atlanta-hawks-for-2018-19/
- Timberwolves Player Profile: James Nunnally (from Dane Moore/Charlie Johnson, Zone Coverage);
Read it here: https://zonecoverage.com/2018/timberwolves/timberwolves-player-profiles-james-nunnally/
- Caris LeVert's Versatility (from Jac Manuell, Nets Republic):
Read and watch it here: https://netsrepublic.com/player-profile-caris-levert/
- OKC: Westbrook, Schroeder May Thrive While Sharing The Court (from Bryan Kalbrosky, Hoops Hype):
Read it here: https://hoopshype.com/2018/09/06/oklahoma-city-thunder-two-point-guard-lineup-reggie-jackson/
- Nuggets: Could Akoon-Purcell Follow In Torrey Craig's Footsteps? (from Dakota Schmidt, Ridiculous Upside):
Read it here: https://www.ridiculousupside.com/2018/9/6/17825682/devaughn-akoon-purcell-denver-nuggets-two-way-prospect-europe-nba-gleague
- What To Watch For In September (from Luke Adams, Hoops Rumors):
Read it here: https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2018/09/what-to-watch-for-in-september.html
- The Colorful Life & Shocking Death Of R.J. Adelman (from Jon Krawcynzki, The Athletic):
- How Hoops Legend Henry Logan Overcame Injuries, Alcoholism & Illiteracy (from Jerry Bembry, The Undefeated):
Read it here: http://theundefeated.com/features/how-hoops-legend-henry-logan-overcame-injuries-alcoholism-and-illiteracy/
- David West: Consummate Pro (from Derek Tahara, NBA Analysis Network):
Read and watch it here: http://www.nbaanalysis.net/2018/09/04/david-west-the-consummate-professional-and-ultimate-warrior/
- Mavs' Assistant Coach Jamahl Mosley (from Debbie Fetterman, Dallas Morning News):
- HOF Class Of 2018:
From Steve Aschburner, NBA.com: http://www.nba.com/article/2018/09/06/naismith-hall-things-all-ballers
Steve Nash
From Lloyd Pierce, The Undefeated: http://theundefeated.com/features/steve-nash-a-white-guy-from-canada-with-swag-hawks-coach-lloyd-pierce/
From Dan Woike, LA Times: http://www.latimes.com/sports/nba/la-sp-basketball-hall-of-fame-20180906-story.html
From Bruce Arthur, Toronto Star: https://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/opinion/2018/09/06/steve-nash-was-a-game-changer-from-his-victoria-hight-school-to-the-nba.html
From Dwain Price, mavs.com: https://www.mavs.com/bad-haircuts-and-all-steve-nash-and-dirk-nowitzki-are-like-two-peas-in-a-pod/
Steve Nash/Jason Kidd
From Daniel Price, Mercury News: https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/09/06/how-jason-kidd-and-steve-nash-traveled-bay-area-path-to-basketball-hall-of-fame/
Grant Hill
From Dan Devine, Yahoo Sports: https://sports.yahoo.com/grant-hill-hall-fame-exists-134120968.html
Jason Kidd/Rod Thorn
From Fred Kerber, NY Post: https://nypost.com/2018/09/06/a-trade-a-belief-a-shock-how-2-nba-icons-transformed-a-laughingstock/
Ray Allen