Basketball Intelligence For 10/8/24
Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis
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TEAM-SPECIFIC
BOS: A new go-to action: Flex Gut Exit
Adam Taylor, Celtics Chronicle
BOS: Two identical plays, two different outcomes, two similar results
Bill Sy, Celtics Blog
BOS: Which Internal Changes Should The Celtics Make To Counter Opposition?
Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes
CHA: Injuries are already piling up for the Charlotte Hornets. Is there reason for concern?
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer
CHI: Zach LaVine is ready to reestablish himself for the Bulls
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune
CHI: Josh Giddey has passing fancy that comes with warning label
Joe Cowley, SunTimes
CLE: From a 1.5 GPA to the NBA: How the Cavs’ new associate head coach defied the odds
Ethan Sands, Cleveland.com
DAL: Quentin Grimes Emphasizes 'Building Good Habits'
Grant Afseth, Dallas Hoops Journal
DAL: Mavericks season preview
Dan Devine, Yahoo Sports
DAL: Hardy, Lively Stand Out as Mavericks Fall to Grizzlies in Preseason Opener
Grant Afseth, Dallas Hoops Journal
GSW: What did Kevon Looney do to move past last year’s disappointment?
Sam Gordon, SF Chronicle
IND: Haliburton seeking more durability
Steve Aschburner, NBA.com
LAC: Kawhi Leonard on Clippers role, playing with James Harden and uncertain future
Law Murray, The Athletic
LAC: Preseason is a process over results endeavor for Clippers
Justin Russo, Russo Writes
LAC: With six new players, Clippers coach Tyronn Lue is teaching again
Broderick Turner, LA Times
MEM/NOP: Can Zion Williamson, Ja Morant reach their ‘potential’ after years of starts and stops?
Joe Vardon, The Athletic
MEM: Are the Grizzlies contenders again? Or merely pretenders?
Aaron Runk, The Role Player
MIA: Terry Rozier reflects on NBA journey that took him through Charlotte to Miami
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald
MIN: Timberwolves Season Preview
Jared Dubin, Last Night In Basketball
MIN: Timberwolves Season Preview
Aaron Bollwinkel, Live. Breathe. Ball
NYK: Who Should be the Fifth Starter?
Jonathan Macri, Knicks Film School
PHI: Yabusele is efficient as Sixers’ backup center in preseason win, marking latest step in NBA return
Gina Mizell, The Inquirer
PHX: Damion Lee's road back from knee surgery
Duane Rankin, Arizona Republic
SAC: Kings coach Mike Brown calls out star players in profanity laced words on accountability
Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee
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