Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis, PART TWO 12/8/20

- BOS: The Celtics Are About To Spread Their Long Wings (from Jonathan Tjarks, The Ringer):

Read it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2020/12/8/22124399/boston-celtics-jayson-tatum-jaylen-brown-marcus-smart

- CHA: Season Preview: Terry Rozier (from Jack Simone, At The Hive):

Read it here: https://www.atthehive.com/2020/12/8/21723536/2020-21-charlotte-hornets-season-preview-terry-rozier

- CHI: The Game Is Slowing Down For Coby White (from Rob Schaefer, NBC Sports):

Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/game-slowing-down-coby-white-and-should-excite-bulls

- CHI: Bulls' Pick-And-Roll Defense Will Look A Lot Different This Season (from Michael Walton II, Bulls Confidential):

Read and watch it here: https://bullsconf.com/sensible-switch-wendell-carter-jr-daniel-gafford-poised-for-breakout-years-due-to-drop-coverage-c558d400ed77

- CLE: Cavs' Frontcourt: Getting Defensive (from Kelsey Russo, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2245483/2020/12/07/cleveland-cavaliers-andre-drummond-kevin-love/?source=user_shared_article

- CLE: Bickerstaff Trying To Create Own Version Of Grit & Grind (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com):

Read it here: https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2020/12/jb-bickerstaff-in-first-full-season-as-cavaliers-head-coach-trying-to-create-own-version-of-grit-and-grind.html

- DAL: Q & A: Joe Abunassar On Josh Green & Tyler Bey (from Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News):

Read it here: https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/2020/12/07/impact-basketballs-joe-abunassar-says-mavericks-rookies-josh-green-tyler-bey-fit-well-with-rick-carlisle/

- DEN: Takeaways From Training Camp Day 7 (from Alex Labidou, nuggets.com):

Read it here: https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/training-camp-20201207

- DET: Saddiq Bey's 'Nova Rep Is Boosting Him During Training Camp (from Omari Sankofa II, Free Press):

Read it here: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2020/12/08/saddiq-bey-detroit-pistons-preseason-training-camp-villanova-nba/6483416002/

From Ansar Khan, MLive: https://www.mlive.com/pistons/2020/12/pistons-rookie-saddiq-beys-pedigree-versatility-provide-an-edge.html

- GSW: 5 Roles Up For Grabs In Training Camp (from Monte Poole, NBC Sports):

Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/five-warriors-roles-grabs-training-camp-2020-21-season

- LAC: Playing Without Harrell (from Andrew Greif, LA Times):

Read it here: https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2020-12-07/clippers-on-guard-about-having-to-play-without-departed-montrezl-harrell

- LAL: How The Lakers Can Optimize Schroders' Need For Speed (from Alex Regla, Throwdowns):

Read it here: https://throwdowns.substack.com/p/how-the-lakers-can-optimize-dennis

- MEM: Depth A Crucial Element To Grizzlies' Success (from Parker Fleming, Grizzly Bear Blues):

Read it here: https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/2020/12/7/22152724/strength-in-numbers-for-memphis-grizzlies-nba-morant-brooks-valanciunas-clarke

- MEM: Grizzlies' Season Preview (from Scott Rafferty, Sporting News):

Read it here: https://www.sportingnews.com/au/nba/news/2020-21-nba-season-preview-will-the-up-and-coming-memphis-grizzlies-sneak-into-the-playoffs/2ykzn6ope5dj1poyow6yekzp9

- MIA: Training Camp Update (from Barry Jackson, Miami Herald):

Read it here: https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article247434020.html

- MIN: Okogie Knows Defense Will Get Him Minutes (from Chris Hine, Star Tribune):

Read it here: https://www.startribune.com/veteran-josh-okogie-knows-defense-will-get-him-minutes-with-wolves/573321651/?ref=nl&om_rid=2926849481&om_mid=2134086089

- NOP: In Coaching Top-10 Defenses, SVG Has Always Stuck To This Rule (from Christian Clark, The Advocate):

Read it here: https://www.nola.com/sports/pelicans/article_7aa61168-38d6-11eb-830d-cbd13acbbeab.html

- NYK: Mitchell Robinson's Areas For Growth (from Stefan Bondy, NY Daily News):

Read it here: https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/ny-mitchell-robinson-knicks-training-camp-20201207-jeoys3j54ndu3hkioluadsa3vy-story.html

- OKC: Lu Dort's Journey (from Julian McKenzie, FiveThirtyEight):

Read and watch it here: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/how-an-undrafted-rookie-stopped-james-harden-in-the-playoffs/

- OKC: Ty Jerome Excited About Fresh Start With Thunder (from Duane Rankin, Arizona Republic):

Read it here: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2020/12/07/after-initial-shock-chris-paul-trade-ty-jerome-warming-up-okc-thunder/3854886001/

- PHI: Simmons Is Ready For Offensive Changes Under Rivers (from Tom West, Liberty Ballers):

Read it here: https://www.libertyballers.com/2020/12/8/22157324/ben-simmons-is-ready-for-some-offensive-changes-under-doc-rivers-philadelphia-76ers-sixers-nba

From Tim Bontemps, ESPN: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/how-an-undrafted-rookie-stopped-james-harden-in-the-playoffs/

From Rich Hofmann, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2245818/2020/12/07/ben-simmons-is-back-and-impressive-whats-his-spot-sixers-training-camp-notes/?source=user_shared_article

- PHO: Jevon Carter Decided To Stay With Suns Because He Felt Wanted & Believes Suns Can Be Champions (from Duane Rankin, Arizona Republic):

Read it here: https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2020/12/06/jevon-carter-felt-wanted-phoenix-believes-suns-can-champions/3850925001/

- UTA: Quin Snyder's Coaching Philosophy (from Sarah Todd, Deseret News):

Read it here: https://www.deseret.com/sports/2020/12/7/22158571/quin-snyder-nba-utah-jazz-jordan-clarkson-derrick-favors-donovan-mitchell

- A Drastic Rest Disparity Could Heavily Influence The Season (from Kirk Goldsberry, ESPN):

Read it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/30464037/a-drastic-rest-disparity-heavily-influence-nba-season

From Marilyn Dubinski, Pounding The Rock: https://www.poundingtherock.com/2020/12/7/22158718/one-advantage-the-spurs-have-over-most-nba-teams

- Six Rookies Most  Likely To Be Top 100 Players This Season (from Mike Schmitz, ESPN):

Read it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/30469746/six-nba-rookies-most-likely-top-100-players

- Recounting The Epic 1-On-1 NBA 1973 Tournament (from Cort Reynolds, Basketball Intelligence):

Read it here: http://basketballintelligence.net/2020/12/07/recounting-epic-1-1-nba-tournament-title-duel-1973/