- ATL: Takeaways From Loss To Jazz (from Sarah Spencer, AJC): https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/hawks-drop-fifth-straight-game-with-loss-to-jazz/27M2O3SYNNA2ZH2XJBT25FNN2U/
- BKN: Why The Nets' Record Isn't Quite What It Seems (from Kristian Winfield, Daily News): https://theathletic.com/2943857/2021/11/09/kawakami-heres-why-the-warriors-are-back-at-the-contenders-table-again-with-an-ace-in-the-hole
- BOS: Why Schroder Is Starting In Brown's Absence (from Jared Weiss, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2945962/2021/11/10/why-dennis-schroder-is-earning-starting-spot-during-jaylen-browns-absence/
- BOS: The Bright Side (from Bill Sy, Celtics Blog): https://www.celticsblog.com/2021/11/10/22769449/boston-celtics-are-better-will-be-better-jayson-tatum-three-point-shooting-switch-everything-defense
- CHA: The Unorthodoxiness Of The Lefty-Heavy Hornets (from Sam Perley, hornets.com): https://www.nba.com/hornets/unorthodoxiness-lefty-heavy-hornets
- CLE: How To Replace Sexton (from Spencer Davies, Basketball News): https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/with-collin-sexton-sidelined-whos-next-man-up-for-cavs
From Chris Fedor, cleveland.com: https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2021/11/how-do-cleveland-cavaliers-replace-collin-sexton-isaac-okoros-expected-return-is-a-good-start.html
- DAL: KP's 1st 2 Games Back From Injury (from Doyle Rader, Mavs Moneyball): https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2021/11/9/22772399/kristaps-porzingis-two-games-after-injury-dallas-mavericks
- DEN: We're Having The Wrong Conversation About Jokic (from Nekias Duncan, Nasketball News): https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/were-having-the-wrong-conversation-about-nikola-jokic
- DEN: Milicic: Jokic Is A Target Because Of His Dominance (from EuroHoops): https://www.eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/1268738/milicic-jokic-bullies-them-in-basketball-that-bothers-some-people-and-he-became-a-target/
- DET: Film Study: An Early Season Look At The Pistons' Defense (from Bryce Simon, Detroit Bad Boys): https://www.detroitbadboys.com/2021/11/9/22768982/detroit-pistons-film-dont-lie-pistons-defense-rebounding-rotations-helpside-d
- DET: Film Study: Pistons' Transition Offense (from Bryce Simon, Detroit Bad Boys): https://www.detroitbadboys.com/2021/11/9/22768986/detroit-pistons-film-dont-lie-pushing-the-pace-could-help-jolt-pistons-offense-stuck-in-neutral
- GSW: Why The Dubs Are Back Being Contenders (from Tim Kawakami, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2943857/2021/11/09/kawakami-heres-why-the-warriors-are-back-at-the-contenders-table-again-with-an-ace-in-the-hole
- GSW: Dubs' Offense Firing On All Cylinders: https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/11/09/warriors-offense-firing-on-all-cylinders-even-besides-stephen-curry
- GSW: Dubs Used A Gimmick Defense To Stop Trae Young (from Evan Webeck, Mercury News): https://www.thereporter.com/2021/11/09/the-warriors-used-a-gimmick-defense-to-stop-trae-young/
- GSW: GP2's Unique Skill Set: https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/11/08/the-unique-skillset-gary-payton-ii-gives-the-golden-state-warriors/
- HOU: 'John Lucas University': The Rockets' Developmental Program (from Tim McMahon, ESPN): https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32592148/jalen-green-young-houston-rockets-classes-john-lucas-university
- HOU: Wood Is Showing Signs Of Frustration But Says He Is Here To Stay (from Rahat Huq, Chron.com): https://www.chron.com/sports/rockets/article/Rockets-Christian-Wood-frustrated-trade-free-agent-16606178.php
From Ben DuBose, USA Today: https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/2021/11/09/christian-wood-says-hes-here-to-stay-in-houston-through-good-and-bad/?utm_source=FOX_Sports
- IND: How The Pacers Countered The Kings' Top-Locking Defense (from Caitlin Cooper, Indy Cornrows): https://www.indycornrows.com/2021/11/9/22770191/how-the-pacers-countered-sacramentos-top-locking-defense
- LAC: Takeaways From Win Over Blazers (from Mirjam Swanson, OC Register): https://www.ocregister.com/2021/11/09/paul-george-clippers-flex-on-blazers-for-5th-straight-win/
- LAC: PG13 Has Kept The Clippers Afloat (from Jackson Frank, Dime Mag): https://uproxx.com/dimemag/paul-george-analysis-2021-2022-nba-season-highlights-videos/
From Mark Medina, NBA.com: https://www.nba.com/news/paul-georges-scoring-flex-has-clippers-back-on-steady-ground
- LAL: Melo Continues To Raise His Profile (from Helene Elliott, LA Times): https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nba/article255680051.html
- LAL: Lakers Need To Run More Westbrook/AD Pick-And-Rolls (from Michael Pina, Sports Illsutrated): https://www.si.com/nba/2021/11/10/lakers-russell-westbrook-anthony-davis-pick-and-roll
- MIA: How The Heat Got Their Bubble Groove Back (from Kevin O'Connor, The Ringer): https://www.theringer.com/nba/2021/11/10/22773762/miami-heat-jimmy-butler-nba-finals
- MIA: The Heat Look Like A Championship Contender (from Gilbert McGregor, Sporting News): https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/jimmy-butler-heat-championship-pieces/d9ga6no6a3jd1od79spibik23
- MIA: Trends From The Heat's First 10 Games (from Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald): https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article255663331.html
- MIL: How Giannis & Grayson Allen Are Building Chemistry (from Eric Nehm, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2946381/2021/11/10/giannis-antetokounmpo-and-grayson-allen-are-building-chemistry-because-of-subtly-brilliant-off-ball-movement/
- NOP: Why Is NAW Struggling? (from Chrisian Clark, The Advocate): https://www.nola.com/sports/pelicans/article_974f7e36-4185-11ec-8c68-4bc921bfe379.html
- NYK: Randle Powered The Knicks When They Needed It Most (from Daniel Lubofsky, Posting And Toasting ): https://www.postingandtoasting.com/2021/11/9/22771932/julius-randle-powered-the-knicks-when-they-needed-it-most
- NYK: Obi Is Taking A Leap; Please Free Him (from Jack Huntley, The Strick.land): https://www.thestrick.land/strick/obi-toppin-is-beautiful-please-free-obi-toppin
- OKC: No One Can Stay In Front Of The Thunder (from Ian Levy, The Step Back): https://fansided.com/2021/11/10/oklahoma-city-thunder-drives-josh-giddey/
- ORL: Suggs & Franz Wagner Have Made Their Biggest Mark On Defense (from Philip Rossman-Reich, Orlando Magic Daily): https://orlandomagicdaily.com/2021/11/10/orlando-magics-rookies-have-made-their-biggest-mark-on-defense
- ORL: Franz Wagner Follows In Mo's Footsteps (from Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel): https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/nba/article255688686.html
- ORL: Cole Anthony Has Arrived & Is Shushing The Doubters (from Morten Jensen, Forbes): https://www.forbes.com/sites/mortenjensen/2021/11/09/cole-anthony-has-arrived-and-its-time-we-started-paying-attention/?sh=2db7b168e183
- PHI: Takeaways From Loss To Bucks (from Noah Levick, NBC Sports): https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/sixers/sixers-loss-bucks-tyrese-maxey-giannis-antetokounmpo-paul-reed-doc-rivers-nba
From Derek Bodner, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2946508/2021/11/10/tyrese-maxey-steps-up-in-a-big-way-as-76ers-fall-to-bucks-in-feel-good-loss/
From Tom Moore, Courier Times: https://sports.yahoo.com/sixers-doc-rivers-no-choice-024848006.html
From Kyle Neubeck, Philly Voice: https://www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-tyrese-maxey-stats-analysis-defense-shows-two-way-potential-loss-bucks/
- PHO: Suns Look To Learn From Close Call Vs. Kings (from Duane Rankin, Arizona Republic): https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2021/11/09/suns-look-learn-close-call-kings-face-trail-blazers-next/6361887001/
- PHO: CP3 Is Embracing The Next Stage Of His Career (from Evan Sidery, Basketball News): https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/chris-paul-ready-to-embrace-the-next-stage-of-his-hall-of-fame-career
- POR: Takeaways From Loss To Clippers (from Aaron Fentress, Oregon Live): https://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2021/11/trail-blazers-move-to-0-5-on-the-road-fall-117-109-at-the-la-clippers.html
- SAS: Spurs Focus On Defense In Rare Practice (from Tom Orsborn, Express News): https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Spurs-focus-on-defense-in-rare-practice-16606799.php
- TOR: Raptors Report (from Eric Koreen, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2945555/2021/11/10/raptors-report-good-stats-bad-stats-neutral-stats-and-precious-achiuwas-role/
From Steven Loung, Sportsnet: https://www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/raptors-notebook-effort-connection-difference-makers-solid-start/
- TOR: Trent Has Found His Defensive Chops (from Mike Ganter, Toronto Sun): https://torontosun.com/sports/basketball/nba/toronto-raptors/raptors-trent-jr-has-found-his-defensive-chops
From Chelsea Leite, Raptors HQ: https://www.raptorshq.com/2021/11/9/22770384/toronto-raptors-gary-trent-jr-quick-hands-raptors-defensive-edge
From Gilbert McGregor,NBA.com: https://ca.nba.com/news/raptors-gary-trent-jr-defender/1jv597iiig8471rb9g1zoywm86
- UTA: Circumstances Are Setting Up For The Jazz To Take Big Strides (from Tony Jones, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2946411/2021/11/10/how-circumstances-are-setting-up-for-the-jazz-to-take-big-strides/
- UTA: Takeaways From Win Over Hawks (from Sarah Todd, Deseret News): https://www.deseret.com/2021/11/9/22770936/instant-analysis-utah-jazz-beat-atlanta-hawks-for-the-second-time-this-week
From Ryan Kostecka, Jazz.com: https://www.nba.com/jazz/news/jazz-lock-down-defensively-victory-over-atlanta
From Andy Larsen, Salt Lake Tribune: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2021/11/09/triple-team-jazz-tear/
- WAS: Are The Wizards Actually Good? (from Kevin Broom, Bullets Forever: https://www.bulletsforever.com/2021/11/9/22770903/are-the-wizards-actually-good
- Stock Watch: What's Trending In The NBA (from Michael Chandler/Josh Weinstein, The Score): https://www.thescore.com/news/2217436
PODCAST: Evaluating The NBA's Outstanding Young Perimeter Defenders (from Adam Spinella/Ray LeBov/Dylan Carter, The Unrestricted Area): https://www.buzzsprout.com/1517914/9523816
- Weekly Star Power Index (from Brad Botkin, CBS Sports): https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-star-power-index-stephen-curry-early-mvp-leader-ja-morant-enters-conversation-carmelo-the-lakers-savior/
FOUR YEARS AGO TODAY: from the BI archives:
http://basketballintelligence.net/2017/11/10/todays-best-nba-reporting-analysis-111017-part-one/