TEAM-SPECIFIC
BKN: Cam Thomas has plenty to prove to himself and Nets in contract year
Brian Lewis, NY Post
BOS: Chris Boucher carves out a role protecting his teammates and providing a veteran presence on a young team
Gary Washburn, Boston Globe
CHI: Patrick Williams is looking for a niche, not stardom. Can he find it in Year 6 with the Bulls?
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune
DEN: Jokic and David Adelman discuss the adjustment process as the Nuggets attempt to implement a less rigid but more physical defense
Bennett Durando, Denver Post
DET: Pistons preseason observations
Hunter Patterson, The Athletic
IND: Walker, Peter, and Wiseman intrigue as Pacers beat Thunder
Caitlin Cooper, Basketball She Wrote
LAC: Clippers preseason opener observations
Law Murray, The Athletic
LAL: Doncic to do ‘whatever it takes’ in LeBron James’ absence
Dave McMenamin, ESPN
MEM: Grizzlies’ offense remains a work in progress
Damichael Cole, Commercial Appeal
MEM: Why Grizzlies are focusing on wing development in preseason
Damichael Cole, Commercial Appeal
MIL: Overlooked Myles Turner attribute already surprising Bucks teammates
Dalton Sell, Behind The Buck Pass
MIA: Pace without payoff a pursuit without purpose for Heat?
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel
MIN: How does Rob Dillingham fit in with the Timberwolves in Year 2?
Chris Hine, Star Tribune
NYK: What’s new about Knicks’ offense heading into 2025-26 NBA season?
David Vertsberger, SNY
PHI: The Sixers are searching for a new identity, one without Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey dominating the ball
Keith Pompey, The Inquirer
PHI: Previewing the 2025-26 76ers, who are on the two-timeline plan
James Herbert, CBS Sports
SAC: Kings’ Season Preview
Ray LeBov/Nick Agar-Johnson/Law Murray, Kings Weekly Podcast
SAS: The sky is the limit for Carter Bryant
Nathan Rogers, Air Alamo
TOR: With regulars out, Raptors hopefuls seize chance to impress
Michael Grange, Sportsnet
UTA: Brice Sensabaugh and Walter Clayton Jr. show adaptability in overtime loss to Spurs
Sarah Todd, Deseret News
UTA: How has Will Hardy changed since his time with the Spurs?
Sarah Todd, Deseret News
WAS: Wizards veterans scout the team’s rookies
Chase Hughes, Monumental Sports
LEAGUEWIDE
This season’s over-hyped teams
Jacob Sutton, JSutt Hoops
Today’s BI is dedicated to the memory of Tony Parker, Sr.
Tony Parker Sr. gone but never to be forgotten
Scoop Jackson, Chicago SunTimes
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