Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 1/8/21
- ATL: Breaking Down The Hawks' Early Season ATOs (from Glen Willis, Peachtree Hoops):
Read and watch it here: https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2021/1/8/22214207/atlanta-hawks-ato-plays-after-timeout-design-lloyd-pierce-analysis-video
- ATL: Hawks' Film Session Puts Focus On Growing Pains (from Chris Kirschner/Sam Amick, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2307304/2021/01/08/atlanta-hawks-john-collins-trae-young/
- BOS: Tatum And Brown: More Than Teammates (from Gary Washburn, Boston Globe):
- BOS: Pritchard's Trainer Knew That He Would Succeed In The NBA (from Jay King, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2309371/2021/01/08/payton-pritchard-boston-celtics
- BOS: How The New Celtics' Players Are Doing (from Chad Finn, Boston.com):
Read it here: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-celtics/2021/01/07/chad-finn-thoughts-on-new-celtics
- CHA: Despite His Shooting Slump, Devonte' Graham Is Still A Key Player (from Jonathan DeLong, At The HIve):
Read it here: https://www.atthehive.com/2021/1/7/22218230/charlotte-hornets-devonte-graham-is-in-fact-good-and-not-bad
- CHA: So Far, The PJ Washington At Center Experiment Is Promising (from Jonathan DeLong, At The HIve):
- CHI: Ask Sam Smith (from bulls.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/bulls/features/ask-sam-mailbag-early-bulls-thoughts-zach-and-cobys-evolution-and-more
- CLE: Okoro Doesn't Play Like A Rookie (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2309038/2021/01/08/deandre-hunter-rj-barrett-2019-nba-draft-class
- DAL: Luka's Development On Display In OT Win Over Nuggets (from Tim McMahon, ESPN):
Read it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30660267/luka-doncic-development-display-mavericks-ot-win
- DEN: Film Study: The Nuggets' Defensive Issues (from Gage Bridgford, Denver Stiffs):
Read and watch it here: https://www.denverstiffs.com/2021/1/8/22219264/film-friday-defense-championships-gary-harris-nikola-jokic-jamal-murray-paul-millsap-michael-porter
- DET: Ellington Is The Pistons' Ideal Glue Guy (from Omari Sankofa II, Detroit Free Press):
Read it here: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2021/01/08/detroit-pistons-news-wayne-ellington/6589293002/
- GSW: Takeaways From Loss To Clippers (from Anthony Slater, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2307257/2021/01/07/warriors-lose-clippers
From Ethan Strauss, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2307915/2021/01/07/steph-curry-warriors-playoff-trapping
From Katie Woo, NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/what-james-wisemans-learned-struggles-warriors-loss-clippers
- GSW: Fred Kast Is Retiring After 57 Years As Dubs' Official Scorekeeper (from Scott Cacciola, NY Times):
Read it here: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/08/sports/basketball/fred-kast-golden-state-warriors.html
- GSW: The Dubs Are Now Running The Offense They Showed The League How To Defend (from Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News ):
Read it here: https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/01/07/kurtenbach-it/
- GSW: Paschall's Move To Center Is Benefitting Him & The Dubs (from Connor Letourneau, SF Chronicle):
Read it here: https://www.sfchronicle.com/warriors/article/How-Eric-Paschall-s-move-to-center-is-15854478.php
- IND How Has Bjokgren Re-Invented The Pacers? (from Dan Devine, The Ringer ):
Read and watch it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2021/1/8/22220143/indiana-pacers-domantas-sabonis-nate-bjorkgren
- LAC: PG13 Is Back On Top Because He Shared His Mental Health Struggles (from Ben Rohrbach, Yahoo Sports):
Read it here: https://sports.yahoo.com/los-angeles-clippers-all-star-paul-george-mental-health-struggles-nba-190030411.html
- LAC: Marcus Morris Sr Is All Team In Any Role (from Mirjam Swanson, OC Register):
Read it here: https://www.ocregister.com/2021/01/07/clippers-marcus-morris-sr-is-all-team-in-any-role/
- LAL: Caruso Returns To Provide Spark Off Bench (from Broderick Turner, LA Times):
Read it here: https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2021-01-07/alex-caruso-returns-lakers-bench
- MEM: Kyle Anderson: Ultimate Next Man Up (from Parker Fleming, Grizzly Bear Blues):
Read it here: https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/2021/1/7/22213435/kyle-anderson-is-the-ultimate-next-man-up-memphis-grizzlies-nba
- NYK: Randle Is Turning Into An All-Star Level Playmaker (from Brendan Campbell, The Knicks Wall):
Read and watch it here: https://theknickswall.com/julius-randle-is-turning-into-dare-to-say-all-star-level-playmaker-knicks/
- ORL: Without Fultz, Where Do The Magic Go From Here? (from Garrett Townsend, Orlando Pinstriped Post):
Read it here: https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/2021/1/7/22218386/orlando-magic-markelle-fultz-knee-injury-cole-anthony
- PHI: Takeaways From Loss To Nets (from Noah Levick, NBC Sports):
Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/sixers/sixers-loss-nets-joel-embiid-ben-simmons-kyrie-irving
From David Murphy, The Inquirer: https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-nets-kyrie-irving-missed-game-tyrese-maxey-20210107.html
- PHI: Sixers Looking To Clean Up Their Defense (from Marc Narducci, The Inquirer):
Read it here: https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/philadelphia-76ers-brooklyn-nets-doc-rivers-caris-levert-shake-milton-20210108.html
- PHO: Are The Suns Too Good To Be True? (from Dave King, Bright Side Of The Sun):
Read it here: https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2021/1/7/22216731/phoenix-suns-being-good-too-good-to-be-true
From Jasmin Wimbish, CBS Sports: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/why-suns-hot-start-feels-different-than-last-seasons-early-surge-and-reasons-to-take-phoenix-seriously/
- POR: Lillard Knows What Time It Is (from Jamie Hudson, NBC Sports):
Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest/trail-blazers/damian-lillard-knows-what-time-it-and-it-comes-sense-urgency
- POR: Nurkic: Blazers Are A Priority While His Heart Remains Heavy (from Jamie Hudson, NBC Sports):
Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest/trail-blazers/jusuf-nurkic-says-trail-blazers-remain-priority-while-his-heart-remains
- POR: McCollum Is Taking, And Making, 3-Pointers Are A Career-High Clip (from Brad Botkin, CBS Sports):
- TOR: Raptors Getting Little Production From Center Position (from Josh Lewenberg, TSN):
Read it here: https://www.tsn.ca/talent/toronto-raptors-getting-little-production-from-centre-position-1.1574076
From Kyle Irving, NBA.com: https://ca.nba.com/news/toronto-raptors-head-coach-nick-nurse-to-continue-evaluating-the-centre-situation/18g2jg8xxp2y2110wk7l51rb8e
- TOR: Nurse Has Options, But None Are Appealing (from Mike Ganter, Toronto Sun):
Read it here: https://torontosun.com/sports/basketball/nba/toronto-raptors/nurse-has-options-aplenty-for-raptors-but-none-that-really-appeal
- This Week's 10 Things (from Zach Lowe, ESPN):
Read it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/30650787/ten-nba-things-like-including-steph-curry-draymond-green-ballet
- Rookie Surprises (from Mike Schmitz, ESPN):
Read it here: https://tv5.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/30668244/nba-rookies-surprises-breakout-skills-standout-prospects
- 2021 Draft Prospect Update (from Sam Vecenie, The Athletic):
- The 2019 Draft Class Is Looking Better (from John Hollinger, The Athletic):
Read and watch it here: https://theathletic.com/2309038/2021/01/08/deandre-hunter-rj-barrett-2019-nba-draft-class
- Lonzo Vs. LaMelo: Opposite Paths To Their Showdown (from ESPN):
Read and watch it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30659156/lonzo-lamelo-opposite-paths-ball-brothers-showdown
Today's BI is dedicated to James Hardy's memory: https://www.sfchronicle.com/collegesports/article/James-Hardy-forward-on-USF-team-that-was-ranked-15854363.php