Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis, PART ONE 12/11/20
- BKN: Reggie Perry Makes The Right First Impression (from Tom Dowd, Nets.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/nets/news/2020/12/10/brooklyn-nets-training-camp-reggie-perry-makes-right-first-impression
From Chris Milholen, Nets Daily: https://www.netsdaily.com/2020/12/10/22168594/reggie-perry-this-experience-is-what-ive-looked-for-coming-into-the-nba
- BOS: Javonte Green Is Healthy & Ready To Contribute (from John Karalis, Mass Live):
Read it here: https://www.masslive.com/celtics/2020/12/javonte-green-is-healthy-ready-to-contribute-for-shorthanded-boston-celtics.html
- BOS: Film Room: Pritchard's Pick-And-Roll Prowess (from Adam Spinella, Celtics Blog):
Read and watch it here: https://www.celticsblog.com/2020/12/11/21726475/celticsblog-film-room-payton-pritchards-pick-and-roll-prowess
- BOS: Film Room: Nesmith's Efficiency Off Screens (from Adam Spinella, Celtics Blog):
Read and watch it here: https://www.celticsblog.com/2020/12/10/22165333/celticsblog-film-room-aaron-nesmiths-proficiency-off-screens
- CHA: Season Preview: Gordon Hayward (from Chase Whitney, At The HIve):
Read it here: https://www.atthehive.com/2020/12/9/22163955/2020-21-charlotte-hornets-season-preview-gordon-hayward
- CHI: Things To Watch In Bulls' 4-Game Preseason (from Jamal Collier, Chicago Tribune):
- DAL: How Cauley-Stein Has Prepped To Fill In For Porzingis (from Callie Caplan, Dallas Morning News):
- DEN: Why Nuggets Aren't Casting Expectations For Bol (from Mike Singer, Denver Post):
Read it here: https://www.denverpost.com/2020/12/09/bol-bol-nuggets-arent-casting-expectations/
- DEN: Coach Malone Getting Ready To Build His Most Pivotal Rotation (from Ryan Blackburn, Denver Stiffs):
- DEN: Monte Morris Ready For More After Signing Extension (from Vinny Benedetto, gazette.com):
- DET: Pistons' Season Preview (from John Hollinger, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2231070/
- GSW: The Factors That Will Make Or Break This Season (from Anthony Slater, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2247265/2020/12/09/warriors-back-in-the-playoffs-the-factors-that-will-make-or-break-this-season/
- HOU: Rockets' Offense Features New Centers Of Attention (from Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle):
Read it here: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/Rockets-offense-features-new-centers-of-15792382.php
- HOU: What Jae'Sean Tate Brings To The Table (from James Mueller, Hoops Habit):
Read it here: https://hoopshabit.com/2020/12/10/houston-rockets-jaesean-tate/
- LAC: PG13 On Scheming With Kawhi To Join Clippers & More (from Andrew Greif, LA Times):
- LAC: Clippers Emphasizing Player Development - That's Where Kenny Atkinson Comes In (from Mirjam Swanson, LA Daily News):
Read it here: https://www.dailynews.com/2020/12/09/clippers-emphasizing-player-development-thats-where-kenny-atkinson-comes-in/
- LAC/LAL: Sizing Up The Clippers & The Lakers (from Sam Amick, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2253028/2020/12/11/lakers-clippers-rivalry-which-team-got-better-offseason/
- MEM: Player Preview: Xavier Tillman, Sr (from Bryce Hayes, Grizzly Bear Blues):
- MEM: Jones, Brooks Are Odd Couple Stalwarts In Grizzlies Rotation (from Chris Herrington, Daily Memphian):
- MIL: What Exactly Is The "Supermax" Contract? (from JR Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel):
- MIN: Wolves' Options At PF (from Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2246347/2020/12/09/josh-okogie-timberwolves-power-forward/
- MIN: Wolves & Scott Layden Part Ways (from Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2251145/2020/12/10/scott-layden-timberwolves-part-ways/
- NYK: Thibs: Quickley Can Shoot As Well As Anyone In NBA (from Steve Popper, Newsday):
Read it here: https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/immanuel-quickley-knicks-shooting-tom-thibodeau-1.50087237
- NOP: Gar Forman Returns To Scouting Roots With Pelicans (from KC Johnson, NBC Sports):
Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/former-bulls-gm-gar-forman-hired-pelicans-returns-scouting-roots
- NYK: Knicks' Season Preview (from John Hollinger, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2241661/2020/12/11/hollinger-knicks-preview-predictions-r-j-barrett/
- PHI: Danny Green Is Eager To Help Teach Sixers' Younger Players (from Tom West, Liberty Ballers):
Read it here: https://www.libertyballers.com/2020/12/10/22166317/danny-green-eager-teach-sixers-philadelphia-76ers-ben-simmons-joel-embiid
- POR: Giles Will Finally Play For The Blazers (from Dwight Jaynes, NBC Sports):
Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest/trail-blazers/harry-giles-original-trail-blazer-draft-pick-will-have-chance-friday-show
- SAC: Haliburton Is Eager To Work His "Magic" (from Alex Kramers, Kings.com):
Read it here: https://www.nba.com/kings/blog/tyrese-haliburton-eager-work-his-magic
- SAS: How Aldridge Could Thrive With The New-Look Spurs (from Jesus Gomez, Pounding The Rock):
Read it here: https://www.poundingtherock.com/2020/12/9/22163968/how-lamarcus-aldridge-could-thrive-with-the-new-look-spurs
- TOR: Malachi Flynn Is Making A Strong Impression On Veteran Teammates (from Mike Ganter, Toronto Sun):
- TOR: Siakam Showing Signs Of Pre-Bubble Self (from Steven Loung, Sportsnet):
Read it here: https://www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/raptors-pascal-siakam-showing-signs-pre-bubble-self-training-camp/
From Doug Smith, Toronto Star: https://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2020/12/09/new-raptors-coach-may-hold-key-to-getting-more-out-of-pascal-siakam.html
- UTAH: Snyder Uses Lessons Learned From Hiatus, Bubble To Be More Flexible (from Eric Walden, Salt Lake Tribune):
Read it here: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2020/12/10/utah-jazzs-quin-snyder/
- 25-Under-25: The Best Of The Rest (from Ian Levy, The Step Back):
Read it here: https://fansided.com/2020/12/09/25-under-25-the-best-of-the-rest/
- How Does The Hard Cap Work? (from Danny Leroux, The Athletic):
Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2251063/2020/12/11/danny-leroux-nba-hard-cap-q-and-a-what-is-it-why-does-it-exist/
- Bubble Reveals Ultimate Home Court Advantage (from Andrew McHill, Oregon Health & Science University):
Read it here: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-12-nba-reveals-ultimate-home-court.html