Basketball Intelligence For 10/21/24
The Liberty win their first, Dunn a steal, and more...
WNBA NEWS
Around the W: Liberty Win 1st Title
Jeff Brown, Storm Chasers
After much success with the Lynx, Cheryl Reeve would consider coaching in the NBA
Kent Youngblood, The Minnesota Star Tribune
Early WNBA power rankings: Who will be the best team next season? Liberty or Lynx?
Sabreena Merchant, the Athletic
The best WNBA finals ever, plus the NFL pain meter
Chris Branch, The Athletic
TEAM NEWS
BOS: Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum feels a weight lifted with his first NBA title
Marc J. Spears, Andscape.com
CLE: 3 offensive changes that Kenny Atkinson will bring to the Cavaliers in year one
Ismail Sy, King James Gospel
The split action concept has been a staple of the Warriors' offense for years, and it is something that Atkinson is bringing to the Cavs. He wants to be less reliant on the pick-and-roll, as the Cavs have been one of the league’s most pick-and-roll-heavy teams the last few seasons. What’s good about this is the fact that the Cavs have the personnel to run this action.
DAL: Jazian Gortman’s journey paid off with two-way contract
Dwain Price, Mavs.com
DEN: Peyton Watson a full participant in Nuggets practice for first time in 5 weeks
Bennet Durando, The Denver Post
DET: Jaden Ivey is a priority — and thriving — in new Detroit Pistons offense
Omari Sankofa II, Detroit Free Press
IND: James Wiseman learning with Indiana Pacers, hoping to forget the past with new team
Tony East, SI.com
MIA: Heat have 2 intriguing short-term options for key backup position
Daniel Riccio, All U Can Heat
MIA: As start of regular season approaches, what did Heat show during revelatory preseason?
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald
MIL: Milwaukee Bucks X's & O's Preview
Coach Gibson Pyper, Half Court Hoops
MIN: Fourth-year big man forcing coaching staff to make a difficult decision
Austin McGee, Dunking With Wolves
After another strong performance, the coaching staff may not be able to keep Garza off the court for much longer. The fourth-year center has been a part of the franchise for two seasons and counting. Nonetheless, Garza has appeared in 53 games and suited up for only 365 minutes. Despite limited action, Luka has averaged 27.6 points per 36 minutes.
NYK: 5 Knicks takeaways from the 2024 NBA preseason
David Vertsberger, SNY
NYK: Knicks’ star forward is completely ‘lost’ in new role
Alexander Wilson, Empire Sports Media
NYK: Three key Knicks, particularly Josh Hart, struggling as regular season approaches
Steve Popper, Newsday
NYK: 2024-25 New York Knicks: A quick preview
Cyro Asseo de Choch, Hoops Hype
PHX: Phoenix Suns 2024-25: New coach, true point guard add to championship quest
Duane Rankin, Arizona Republic