Basketball Intelligence For 10/3/23
Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis
TEAM-SPECIFIC STORIES
ATL: Dejounte Murray sets baseline expectations for Hawks
Joshua Buckhalter, Soaring Down South
BKN: Nets Training Camp Primer: What To Watch For In The Exhibitions
Steve Lichtenstein
BKN: Ben Simmons optimistic he can return to All-Star form
Jake Fischer, Yahoo Sports
BOS: Takeaways from Celtics media day
Adam Himmelsbach, Boston Globe
BOS: Addition of Jrue Holiday reinforces Celtics' championship mindset
Ben Rohrbach, Yahoo Sports
BOS: As Brad Stevens pushes Celtics all-in, the urgency level is a ’10 out of 10′
Jared Weiss, The Athletic
CHA: Why the Hornets must play Mark Williams more
Tyler Key, Hoops Habit
CHA: LaMelo Ball braces for injury-free season; will playoff drought end?
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer
CLE: Cavs belief about place in Eastern Conference unshaken despite improvements made by rivals
Chris Fedor, cleveland.com
DEN: Chauncey Billups says only one team can keep Nuggets from repeating as NBA champs. And that’s the Nuggets: “You just can’t get bored.”
Sean Keeler, Denver Post
DEN: Jamal Murray: another championship is on his mind more than a supermax
Bennett Durando, Denver Post
DEN: Nuggets gear up for title defense, guard against complacency
Pat Graham, AP
DET: Cade’s healthy, Thompson’s ready and other day one Pistons takeaways
Keith Langlois, Pistons.com
GSW: Chris Paul sets an upbeat and sensible tone for Warriors camp
Tim Kawakami, The Athletic
GSW: Steph's maniacal drive is secret ingredient to Warriors' success
Monte Poole, NBC Sports
GSW: Draymond Green’s recovery, Chris Paul’s ‘winning’ focus and more from Warriors media day
Anthony Slater, The Athletic
GSW: The Dubs are all-in on one timeline, and it’s ending fast
Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News
IND: 'Everything is earned' motto and Hield addressing his contract situation highlight media day
Scott Agness, Fieldhouse Files
IND: Buddy Hield says he's locked in despite contract standstill
Dustin Dopirak, Indy Star
IND: Myles Turner preaches accountability, ready for leadership role
Tony East, Sports Illustrated
IND: Winning? Development? What's the plan?
Tom Lewis, Indy Cornrows
IND: Who Is Andrew Nembhard? Why He's A Coaches Dream
Coach Daniel
LAC: Kawhi Leonard on NBA’s new policy: ‘If I’m able to play, I’ll play basketball’
Andrew Greif, LA Times
LAL: Lakers open training camp focused and free of drama
Dan Woike, LA Times
MIA: 8 biggest questions as 2023-24 training camp opens
Matt Hanifan, Hot Hot Hoops
MIA: Cole Swider hoping to become Heat’s latest three-point marksman development success story
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald
MIL: Bucks Media Day: A New Era Begins
Gabe Stoltz, Brew Hoop
MIL: Excitement surrounds Damian Lillard and the Bucks, but there’s much work to do
Eric Nehm, The Athletic
MIL: Bucks owner Wes Edens on a new coach, new star player, the luxury tax, and more
JR Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel
MIL: Media Day: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard welcome championship expectations
Steve Aschburner, NBA.com
MIN: Wolves’ Backup Point Guard Needs To Be Himself
Charlie Walton, Zone Coverage
MIN: Timberwolves are adopting a defense-first mindset as they enter a big season
Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic
MIN: Timberwolves Offseason Report Card
Robby Kalland, DIME
NOP: Zion and the Pels begin their most important season yet
William Guillory, The Athletic
NYK: Knicks Media Day Recap
Tommy Beer, What’s On Tap
OKC: Why time was right for OKC Thunder guard Vasilije Micic to make NBA leap
Joe Mussatto, The Oklahoman
ORL: Magic Media Day’s Notable and Quotable
Dan Savage, Magic.com
PHI: James Harden, still seeking trade, not at 76ers' media day
Tim Bontemps, ESPN
PHI: 76ers don’t have a ton of options with James Harden
David Aldridge, The Athletic
PHI: Sixers media day: Plans A through Z, back to full health, the control factor
Noah Levick, NBC Sports
PHO: 5 observations from Media Day
Gerald Bourguet, Go PHNX
PHO: Durant's respect for Watanabe shows why Yuta can be Suns' secret weapon
Gilbert McGregor, Sporting News
PHO: Suns think they’ve built an NBA title contender — now they have to prove it
Doug Haller, The Athletic
PHO: Why Yuta Watanabe is — and isn't — Suns' best starter option next to Booker, Durant, Beal
Scott Rafferty, Sporting News
PHO: Suns look to establish new super-team roster chemistry during preseason
Dana Scott, Arizona Republic
POR: Notes from media day.
Sean Highkin, Rose Garden Report
POR: Scoot Henderson, Trail Blazers eager to start their journey: ‘It’s a new era for a reason’
Jason Quick, The Athletic
POR: Ayton eager to shine for Trail Blazers
Aaron Fentress, Oregon Live
POR: New-look Blazers have a chance to bring fast-breaking basketball back. Can Billups coach a defense that gets enough stops to unleash it?
Erik Garcia Gundersen, Blazer Banter
SAC: 3 Things Kings fans should be watching during training camp
Elaine Blum, A Royal Pain
SAC: Kings buzzing over Sasha Vezenkov’s shooting as training camp begins
Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee
SAS: What a difference a year makes
Matthew Tynan, Corporate Knowledge
SAS: Wembanyama, Spurs prep for increased media presence
Andrew Lopez, ESPN
SAS: With Victor Wembanyama in the limelight, Spurs embark on a new era
Mike Monroe, The Athletic
SAS: Wembanyama bulks up ahead of NBA debut season
AFP
SAS: All eyes on Victor Wembanyama at Spurs Media Day
Michael C. Wright, NBA.com
TOR: 'No selfishness' - Raptors cultural reset begins at training camp
John Chidley-Hill, The Candian Press
TOR: Raptors open training camp under cloud of uncertainty
Josh Lewenberg, TSN
WAS: Tyus Jones relishes his Wizards opportunity: ‘This is what I’ve been working for’
Josh Robbins, The Athletic
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