Basketball Intelligence for 11/1/23

Harden trade analysis, a literal painting of Harden, Wembanyama's clutch heroics, and more

LEAGUEWIDE STORIES

NBA Power Rankings, Week 1: The Thunder Are Rolling
Robby Kalland, Dime

NBA opening week winners and losers 2023: Warriors, Nuggets cruising while Lakers, Raptors show cause for concern
Stephen Noh, Sporting News

Nine Thoughts From the First Week of the NBA Season
Michael Pina, The Ringer

Random Early Season Observations
Rohit Naimpally, From The Logo

Three Things I Noticed on League Pass: Chet Holmgren is Already a Special Defender
Jared Dubin, Last Night, In Basketball

Take a look at all six of these blocks Holmgren had against the Cavaliers over the weekend, and see if you can find anything they have in common.

Your answer should be “all of them stayed inbounds.”

NBA True Horror Stories: Man Or Monster
Katie Heindl, Basketball Feelings
BI Says: another delightful NBA-themed Halloween story from Katie Heindl

Dennis Smith Jr. and Kris Dunn are NBA's paragons of persistence
Quinn Everts, Basketball News

TEAM STORIES

BOS: The Incredible Impact Of Derrick White
Eamon Cassels, Last Word On Sports