Basketball Intelligence For 10/28/24
Takeaways, impressions. observations, and many other synonyms for what was seen in week one...
LEAGUE NEWS
Things That Caught My Eye After the First Five Days of Play
Aaron Bollwinkel, Live. Breathe. Ball.
Shooting was always going to be Huff’s calling card, and the fact that he offers such a stark stylistic counterpoint to Zach Edey—who, to his credit, hit the first three of his career on his first attempt last night against Orlando—works in his favor. Huff catches defenders focused on controlling the paint off guard with his quick release and ability to find open space. Before the defense has time to recalibrate its focus, Huff is firing away.
5 positive takeaways from the NBA's opening weekend
Tom Ziller, Good Morning It's Basketball
Why so many fouls across the NBA? + Suns rookie Ryan Dunn’s rapid rise
John Hollinger, The Athletic
Three Week One Observations
Aaron Rucker, The Role Player
The Disappointing Career of James Wiseman
Jack Zucker, Jack’s Thoughts
Best and worst of the first week of the 2024-25 NBA season
NBA Insiders, ESPN.com
Tom's Title Tiers: #3
Tom Haberstroh, The Finder With Tom Haberstroh
Are All 0-2 Starts Created Equal?
Jacob Sutton, JSuttHoops
Which NBA team is next in line to win its first title?
Neil Paine, ESPN.com
TEAM NEWS
BOS: How the Celtics’ trust in Jrue Holiday earned NBA championship No. 18
Jared Weiss, The Athletic
In Boston, Holiday would cover every position, stepping away from being on the ball at a newfound frequency. The coach didn’t just give his defensive ace freedom, but a unique authority to change the Celtics’ coverages. Holiday said it was the first time in his career he was often the one orchestrating everything on the floor.
CHI: Boobirds, more turnover woes and a franchise record: 6 takeaways from the Chicago Bulls’ ugly loss in their home opener
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune
CHI: Former Bull Alex Caruso speaks from the heart, then rips out hearts
Joe Cowley, Chicago Sun-Times
DEN: Why Nuggets are using lineups with Jamal Murray, Russell Westbrook together early in season
Bennett Durando, Denver Post
GSW: Why Kerr remains committed to Warriors' deep rotation after loss
Michael Wagaman, NBA Sports
GSW: Stephen Curry’s injury provides Warriors first big test of their depth
Marcus Thompson II, The Athletic