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Basketball Intelligence For 11/20/25

Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis

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Nov 20, 2025
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*FEATURES OF THE DAY*

Which NBA teams are most in need of a ‘blow-it-up’ trade
Sam Quinn, CBS Sports

Kenny Atkinson’s stunning admission exposes fundamental flaw in Cavs’ design
Chris Fedor/Jimmy Watkins, cleveland.com

The Thunder could dominate the NBA for a decade, and the rest of the league has no one to blame but themselves
Mat Rutkowski, Fansided

How Are the Phoenix Suns *THIS* Good — and What Happens Now?
Jeremias Engelmann, 5x5

LEAGUEWIDE

NBA early-season breakouts: Jalen Duren, Scottie Barnes and more are making a mark
John Hollinger, The Athletic

Which NBA teams are most in need of a ‘blow-it-up’ trade
Sam Quinn, CBS Sports

The Six NBA Trends That Actually Matter
Kirk Goldsberry, The Ringer

Wednesday’s Game Notes: Road Teams Rule Again!
Keith Smith, Basketball Bulletin

Wednesday Night’s Games
Dustin Brewer, Hoops

Vuc stomps out the Blazers’ comeback, a controversial finish between the Knicks and Mavs, and more.

Rookie Scale Team Options, Conversion Watch: Daniss Jenkins, Onyeka Okongwu Letting It Fly
Nick Thoreson, The Waive And Stretch

Roundtable: who could supplant the injured Victor Wembanyama in the DPOY race, the Pacers or Hawks getting the No. 1 pick, best pick-and-roll duos and more
The Step Back

Early trade questions for the top contenders
ESPN

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