- ATL: Trae Is The Hawks' Torchbearer (from Michael Pina, Sports Illustrated): https://www.si.com/nba/2021/10/06/trae-young-hawks-leader-daily-cover
- BOS: Takeaways From Preseason Opener (from Bill Sy, Celtics Blog): https://www.celticsblog.com/2021/10/5/22710078/boston-celtics-deliver-on-training-camp-promises-pace-sharing-the-ball-getting-downhill-ime-udoka
-BOS: What To Expect From Nesmith In Year Two (from Chris Forsberg, NBC Sports): https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/celtics/case-celtics-having-aaron-nesmith-starting-lineup
- CHI: Bulls' Season Preview (from John Hollinger, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2862548/2021/10/06/hollingers-2021-22-chicago-bulls-preview-lineup-roster-prediction-is-there-enough-shooting/
- CHI: Takeaways From Preseason Opener (from Sam Smith, bulls.com): https://www.nba.com/bulls/features/bulls-put-show-cruise-cavs-preseason-opener
From Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2871135/2021/10/06/bulls-impressed-in-first-showing-but-more-importantly-they-showed-what-they-can-be/
- CLE: Observations From Preseason Opener (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com): https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2021/10/cleveland-cavaliers-hoping-to-learn-from-preseason-dud-and-an-obvious-obstacle-to-playoff-hopes-fedors-observations.html
- DAL: Luka & Kidd: Creating A More Egalitarian Attack (from Michael Shapiro, Sports Illustrated): https://www.si.com/nba/2021/10/06/luka-doncic-jason-kidd-mavs-daily-cover
- DEN: Hyland Is Already 'Ahead of The Curve' (from Mike Singer, Denver Post): https://www.denverpost.com/2021/10/05/bones-hylands-nuggets-ahead-of-curve/
- DEN: Nuggets Face Big Test Without Murray (from Brad Botkin, CBS Sports): https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nuggets-face-big-test-without-jamal-murray-more-on-plate-for-nikola-jokic-michael-porter-jr-s-time-to-shine/
- GSW: Film Breakdown: Takeaways From Preseason Opener (from Joe Viray, Golden State Of Mind): https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2021/10/5/22710193/warriors-jordan-poole-nemanja-bjelica-otto-porter-jr-film-breakdown
From Anthony Slater, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2867781/2021/10/05/five-observations-jordan-poole-scores-30-warriors-win-preseason-opener-in-portland
- GSW: Can Jokic's Old Coach Have Similar Success Transforming Wiseman (from Connor Letourneau, SF Chronicle): https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/warriors/article/Warriors-bet-on-Jokic-s-old-coach-having-16512105.php
- GSW: Dubs' Season Preview (from John Hollinger, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2862544/2021/10/06/hollingers-2021-22-golden-state-warriors-preview-lineup-roster-prediction-is-this-the-end-of-splash-brothers-era/
- GSW: Steph Curry Interview (from David Aldridge/Marcus Thompson, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2870520/2021/10/06/stephen-curry-on-fatherhood-the-code-and-his-superpower-i-just-try-to-do-what-ive-been-doing-even-better
- HOU: Takeaways From Preseason Opener (from Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle): https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/Rockets-Wizards-preseason-Kevin-Porter-Jalen-Green-16512381.php
- LAC: George King: Making The Most Of His 2nd NBA Chance (from Sabreena Merchant, Clips Nation): https://www.clipsnation.com/2021/10/5/22710094/la-clippers-preseason-george-king-veteran-shooting-defense-denver-nuggets
- LAL: Film Study: How Westbrook Is Tinkering With His Jump Shot (from Dr. Rajpal Brar, Silver Screen And Roll): https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2021/10/5/22709770/lakers-training-camp-highlights-russell-westbrook-changing-shot
- LAL: Takeaways From Preseason Opener (from Andrew greif, LA Times): https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2021-10-05/clippers-five-takeaways-big-men-huge-preseason-opener-win-over-nuggets
- MEM: Miles Bridges' On-Ball Creation Game (from James Bu, Roll Call Sports): https://rollcallsportsnet.com/miles-bridges-on-ball-creation-game/
- MIA: The Potential Impact Of The Heat's Offseason Moves (from Hami Rath, Hot Hot Hoops): https://www.hothothoops.com/2021/10/6/22702577/revenge-season-miami-heat-nba-kyle-lowry-bam-adebayo-jimmy-butler
- MIL: Takeaways From Preseason Opener (from Dalton Sell, Behind The Buck Pass): https://behindthebuckpass.com/2021/10/06/milwaukee-bucks-takeaways-preseason-memphis-grizzlies/
- MIN: Malik Beasley Returning To Form (from Jace Frederick, Pioneer Press): https://www.twincities.com/2021/10/05/malik-beasley-returning-to-form-for-timberwolves-in-training-camp/
- MIN: D-Lo Is Up For Beverley's Challenge (from Chris Hine, Star Tribune): https://www.startribune.com/dangelo-russell-patrick-beverley-timberwolves/600103948
- MIN: How Giannis' Game Is Evolving (from Rohan Katti, GSPN):
- NYK: McBride is Eager To Learn From Walker & Rose (from Marc Berman, NY Post): https://nypost.com/2021/10/05/knicks-mcbride-eager-to-learn-from-walker-rose/
- ORL: Bamba In The Preseason Opener (from Josh Cohen, magic.com): https://www.nba.com/magic/news/closer-look-mo-bamba-performance-magics-preseason-opener-20211005
- PHI: Maxey A Work In Progress As Starting PG (from Keith Pompey, The Inquirer): https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-missing-ben-simmons-point-guard-play-tyrese-maxey-shake-milton-20211005.html
-PHI: Simmons Standoff Continues As Fines Begin To Hit Home (from Kyle Neubeck, Philly Voice): https://www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-ben-simmons-standoff-hold-out-trade-demand-fines-rich-paul-latest-news/
From Lou Flavius, Talk Basket: https://www.talkbasket.net/133795-ben-simmons-reportedly-reconsidering-holdout-following-360000-fine
From Tim Bontemps/Bobby Marks, ESPN: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32135075/everything-know-know-ben-simmons-philadelphia-76ers-their-trade-impasse
From Chris Mannix, Sports Illustrated: https://www.si.com/nba/2021/10/05/ben-simmons-philadelphia-76ers-feud
- PHI: Who Simmons Is As A Player (from Bryan Kalbrosky, Hoops Hype): https://hoopshype.com/lists/ben-simmons-trade-rumors-updates-news-stats-analysis/
- PHO: Crowder's Role In Making The Suns A Winner (from Kellan Olson, Arizona Sports): https://arizonasports.com/story/2841405/jae-crowders-invaluable-role-in-making-suns-a-winner-great-defensive-team/
- PHO: Suns' Season Preview (from John Hollinger, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2862541/2021/10/06/hollingers-2021-22-phoenix-suns-preview-lineup-roster-prediction-do-they-need-to-make-another-move/
- POR: Takeaways From Preseason Opener (from Jack Winter, Clutch Points): https://clutchpoints.com/how-new-look-blazers-are-unleashing-damian-lillard-and-cj-mccollum/
- SAC: Takeaways From Preseason Opener (from Brenden Nunes, Kings Herald): https://kingsherald.com/articles/three-takeaways-from-preseason-game-1/
- SAS: Primo Dazzles In Preseason Opener (from Tom Orsborn, Express News): https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Composed-Spurs-rookie-Josh-Primo-dazzles-fans-16511508.php
- TOR: Raptors Hope To Unlock Banton's Potential With Help From Earl Watson (from Doug Smith. Toronto Star): https://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2021/10/05/raptors-hope-to-unlock-dalano-bantons-potential-with-help-from-earl-watson.html
From Mike Ganter, Toronto Sun: https://winnipegsun.com/sports/basketball/nba/toronto-raptors/ganter-a-couple-of-rookies-making-big-impressions-with-raptors
- TOR: 3 Plays From Barnes' Debut (from Carlan Gay, NBA.com): https://ca.nba.com/news/scottie-barnes-three-plays-that-show-the-toronto-raptors-rookie-belongs-in-the-rotation/lvwpaggcaex71drpviri79csc
- TOR: Raptors' Roster Review, Part Two (from Samson Folk, Raptors republic): https://www.raptorsrepublic.com/2021/10/06/a-word-a-blurb-on-every-toronto-raptor-before-the-season-part-2/
- TOR: Nurse Continues To Innovate (from Aaron Rose, Sports Illustrated): https://www.si.com/nba/raptors/news/toronto-raptors-continue-to-innovate-offensive-possessions
- UTA: Jared Butler Has Impressed The Jazz (from Tony Jones, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2868637/2021/10/05/jared-butler-has-impressed-donovan-mitchell-and-the-jazz-hes-very-poised-as-an-all-around-basketball-player
- WAS: Can The Wizards Get Serious About Defense? (from David Aldridge, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2864354/2021/10/05/as-a-new-season-begins-can-the-wizards-finally-get-serious-about-defense/
- Ranking Every Team, In Tiers (from Zach Lowe, ESPN): https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/32344984/lowe-nba-tiers-ranking-every-team-top-very-bottom
- Silas, Unseld Share Long Journey To Being Head Coaches (from Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle): https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/Stephen-Silas-Wes-Unseld-Jr-long-friendship-16511933.php
- The Anti-Foul-Hunting Rule Changes, Explained (from Jordan Greer, Sporting News): https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/nba-rule-changes-2021-explained-referees-will-no-longer-reward-abnormal-moves-from-foul-hunting-stars
- Does Shooting More Pull-Up 3s Help Teams Win? (from Louis Zatzman, FiveThirtyEight): https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-nbas-revolution-in-pull-up-threes-isnt-going-away-but-does-the-shot-actually-help/
- Isaiah Austin's Unique Journey To The NBA (from Maurice Brooks, nba.com): https://www.nba.com/news/isaiah-austins-unique-journey-to-the-nba
- Earl Monroe's New Renaissance Basketball School (from David Waldstein, NY Times): https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/05/sports/basketball/earl-monroe-new-renaissance-basketball-school.html
From Adam Zagoria, Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamzagoria/2021/10/05/nba-hall-of-famer-earl-monroe-launching-historic-new-renaissance-basketball-school-in-new-york-city/?sh=33270561149a
FOUR YEARS AGO TODAY: from the BI archives:
http://basketballintelligence.net/2017/10/06/todays-best-nba-reporting-analysis-10617/