Basketball Intelligence for 10/2/24
A technical breakdown of Knicks/Wolves trade, training camp takeaways, and more
LEAGUE STORIES
Knicks, Timberwolves, Hornets Get Creative In Three-Team Deal
Keith Smith, Spotrac
All around, this might be the first time we saw a multi-team, multi-league, multi-continent trade in NBA history. This entire process also proves that while it may be hard, make that VERY hard, for teams dealing with apron issues and hard caps to make big trades, it can be done. It just takes some creativity, partnerships and relationships to make it happen. Oh, and a handful of second-round picks too. Don’t ever forget the second-round picks.
The House That Dikembe Mutombo Built
Rob Mahoney, The Ringer
Dikembe Mutombo, Hall of Famer and global basketball ambassador, was ‘larger than life’
Marc J. Spears, Andscape
Eastern Conference Power Rankings
Adam Taylor,
TEAM STORIES
ATL: Hawks turn up intensity in opening training-camp practice
Lauren William, Atlanta Journal-Constitution