Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis, PART ONE 12/2/20

- BKN: How Nash Might Make It Work: 5 Lineups (from Billy Reinhardt, Nets Daily):

Read it here: https://www.netsdaily.com/2020/12/1/21750534/how-might-steve-nash-make-it-all-work-the-five-lineups-were-most-interested-to-see

- BKN: Takeaways From Nash's Address To The Media (from Kristian Winfield, NY Daily News):

Read it here: https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/nets/ny-nets-notes-nash-20201202-3qne3jqte5bhneif6mxwexdwii-story.html

- BOS: Takeaways From Day One Of Media Week (from Chris Forsberg, NBC Sports):

Read it here: https://www.necn.com/news/national-international/what-we-know-about-the-celtics-heading-into-the-2020-21-nba-season/2361273/

- BOS: Teague Is Really Important Now (from Jack Noonan, Celtics Blog):

Read it here: https://www.celticsblog.com/2020/12/1/21723505/jeff-teague-will-bring-a-spark-off-the-bench-for-the-celtics-boston-nba

- CHA: Hayward Excited For Next Chapter (from Nick Friedell, ESPN):

Read it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30430043/gordon-hayward-turns-page-excited-next-chapter-charlotte-hornets

- CHI: Takeaways From The Start Of Training Camp (from Jamal Collier, Chicago Tribune):

Read it here: https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/ct-chicago-bulls-training-camp-takeaways-20201202-hcaa76c3jbhb7lhs2hkucgayoq-story.html

- CHI: How Donovan Plans To Get Markkanen Back On Track (from Rob Schaefer, NBC Sports):

Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/how-bulls-coach-billy-donovan-plans-get-lauri-markkanen-back-track

- CLE: Cavs Thinking Big As Drummond Sets Sights On DPOY (from Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal):

Read it here:https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/pro/cavs/2020/12/01/cleveland-cavaliers-have-big-expectations-all-star-frontcourt/6471722002/

- DAL: Luka Is Determined To Improve (from Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News):

Read it here: https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/2020/12/01/the-new-nba-season-brings-many-covid-unknowns-but-mavs-luka-doncic-is-determined-to-play-even-better/

- DAL: Carlisle Wants An "Edgier" Defense (from Mike Fisher, Sports Illustrated):

Read it here: https://www.si.com/nba/mavericks/news/coach-rick-carlisle-galactic-dallas-mavs-offense-needs-edgier-defense

- GSW: Kerr Delivers Hints Re Expected Rotation (from Anthony Slater, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2232585/2020/12/01/steve-kerr-warriors-rotation/

- HOU: With Addition Of Cousins, Rockets Won't Be Wed To Any Style Of Play (from Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle):

Read it here: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/Rockets-won-t-be-wed-to-any-style-of-play-with-15767560.php

- LAL: The Lakers' Frontcourt Got Even Better (from Brendon Kleen, The Step Back):

Read it here: https://fansided.com/2020/11/30/los-angeles-lakers-front-court-upgrade-gasol-harrell/

- MEM: 6 Grizzlies To Watch Throughout The Preseason (from Bryce Hayes, Grizzly Bear Blues):

Read it here: https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/2020/12/2/21755136/jaggles-out-memphis-grizzlies-preseason-watch-list-nba

- NOP: Does It Really Matter What Position Zion Plays? (from Ian Levy, The Step Back):

Read it here: https://fansided.com/2020/12/01/zion-williamson-position-player-development/

From Oleh Kosel, The Bird Writes: https://www.thebirdwrites.com/2020/12/1/21754867/zion-williamson-new-orleans-pelicans-small-forward-david-griffin-lebron-james-giannis-kawhi

- NYK: Thibodeau On Winning, Player Development, Team Building (from Marc Berman, NY Post):

Read it here: https://nypost.com/2020/12/01/tom-thibodeau-reveals-knicks-anti-tank-strategy/

- POR: Lillard's Offseason Message To Front Office: "Let;s Go For It" (from Jason Quick, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2233737/2020/12/02/damian-lillards-offseason-message-to-blazers-front-office-lets-go-for-it/?source=emp_shared_article

- SAS: Replacing Forbes' & Belinelli's Shooting (from Jesus Gomez, Pounding The Rock):

Read it here: https://www.poundingtherock.com/2020/12/1/21723272/how-the-spurs-can-replace-bryn-forbes-and-marco-belinellis-shooting

- SAS: Popovich Returns, Ready For Change (from Mike Finger, Express-News):

Read it here: https://www.expressnews.com/sports/columnists/mike_finger/article/Mike-Finger-Ready-for-change-Popovich-returns-15768140.php

- TOR: Paul Watson Hopes Training Time With NBA Stars Is About To Pay Off (from Blake Murphy, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2219425/2020/12/02/raptors-paul-watson-hopes-training-time-with-nba-stars-is-about-to-pay-off/

- 5 FAs Who Should Make A Big Impact On Their New Teams (from Joe Filsinger, Sir Charles In Charge):

Read it here: https://sircharlesincharge.com/2020/12/02/nba-best-new-free-agents-raptors-clippers/

- Breaking Down The Offseason Moves In The Central Division (from Chicco Nacion, The Score):

Read it here: https://www.thescore.com/nba/news/2060947

- 2020-21 Season Explainer (from ESPN Panel):

Read it here: https://tv5.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30430912/nba-2020-21-season-explainer-schedule-covid-19-protocols-playoff-format-big-questions

- 2021 Draft Stock Watch (from Jonathan Givony, ESPN):

Read it here: http://insider.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/30430588/nba-draft-stock-watch-rising-prospects-early-surprises