- ATL: Collins Is Diversifying His Game (from Sarah Spencer, AJC): https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/be-a-beast-in-any-way-i-can-collins-diversifying-his-game/BYQ3L7LPTVGLLOOUKJOWTTOOQ4/
- ATL: Capela Looking Like His Old Self (from Sarah Spencer, AJC): https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/clint-capela-looking-like-his-old-self-again/MVZAGUQNEREDPNCZMOBJADBP2Y/
- ATL: Projecting The Hawks' Future, Part Two (from Chris Kirschner/John Hollinger, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2970488/2021/11/23/projecting-the-hawks-future-part-2-trae-youngs-league-ranking-and-consolidation-trade-targets/
- CHA: LaMelo Keeps Generating Takeaways (from Sam Perley, Hornets.com): https://www.nba.com/hornets/lets-make-steal-lamelo-ball-keeps-generating-takeaways
- CHI: DeRozan Reaching New Heights As PF For Resilient Bulls (from Seerat Sohi, The Ringer): https://www.theringer.com/nba/2021/11/24/22800329/demar-derozan-chicago-bulls
- CHI: Now The Bulls' Defense Has Our Attention (from Louis Zatzman, FiveThirtyEight): https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/we-knew-the-bulls-could-score-now-their-defense-has-our-attention/
- CHI: How The Bulls Have Avoided Letdowns Following Losses (from KC Johson, NBC Sports): https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/bulls-bounceback-ability-has-flourished-early-season-success
- CLE: Okoro In Spotlight After Sexton's Injury (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com): https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2021/11/collin-sextons-season-ending-injury-puts-struggling-swingman-isaac-okoro-into-spotlight.html
- DET: Cunningham is Settling In & Flashing Potential (from Cade Cunningham/Marc J. Spears, The Undefeated): https://theundefeated.com/features/detroit-pistons-cade-cunningham-diary-im-the-kind-of-person-that-every-day-is-going-to-get-better/
- GSW: What Are Realistic Expectations For Klay Upon Return? (from Kendra Andrews, NBC Sports): https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/realistic-klay-thompson-expectations-warriors-return-imminent
- GSW: Steph Curry: Defensive Stopper (from Michael Shapiro, Sports Illustrated): https://www.si.com/nba/2021/11/23/stephen-curry-warriors-defense
- GSW: Kevon Looney: Unsung Hero (from Nekias Duncan, Basketball News): https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/kevon-looney-the-warriors-unsung-hero
- GSW: GP2 Explains His Old School Mindset (from Marcus Thompson II, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2962095/2021/11/24/thompson-gary-payton-ii-the-warriors-revelation-explains-his-old-school-mindset/
- IND: Schedule Has Been Brutal But Isn't About To Let Up Just Yet (from Scott Agness, Fieldhouse Files):
- MEM: Morant's Offseason Work Is Shaping The Budding Superstar (from Krysten Peek, Yahoo Sports): https://sports.yahoo.com/how-ja-morant-offseason-work-in-the-shadows-is-shaping-nba-budding-superstar-190352345.html
- MIA: Herro Sizzling For Heat Again After Offseason Transformation (from Melissa Rohlin, Fox Sports): https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nba/tyler-herro-sizzling-for-the-heat-again-after-offseason-transformation
From Brad Botkin, CBS Sports: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/tyler-herros-spectacular-season-continues-heat-thanking-their-stars-they-didnt-trade-him-this-offseason/
- MIA: Caleb Martin Has Made Himself Valuable At The Top Of The Heat's Zone D While ON A Two-Way Contract (from Diego Quezada, Hot Hot Hoops): https://www.hothothoops.com/2021/11/24/22800294/caleb-martin-miami-heat-two-way-contract-rotation-kz-okpala-markieff-morris
- MIA: How Will The Heat Maximize Its Bench? (from Wes Goldberg, The Wes Side):
- MIN: Film Breakdown: 4 Plays From The Past 5 Games (from Jake Paynting, Howls And Growls):
- MIN: Wolves Schedule About To Get Much Tougher (from Jace Frederick, Pioneer Press): https://www.twincities.com/2021/11/23/the-timberwolves-schedule-is-about-to-get-much-much-tougher/
- MIN: Have The Wolves Turned A Corner? (from Alex Saenz, Canis Hoopus): https://www.canishoopus.com/2021/11/24/22798576/have-the-minnesota-timberwolves-turned-a-corner
- NYK: Starters Can't Keep Getting Outplayed By The Bench (from Dan Devine, The Ringer): https://www.theringer.com/nba/2021/11/23/22798750/new-york-knicks-starting-lineup-bench-disparity
- OKC: Giddey Continues To Dazzle, Even Without SGA (from Ryan CHapman, Sports Illustrated): https://www.si.com/nba/thunder/news/josh-giddey-continues-to-dazzle-even-without-shai-gilgeous-alexander
- ORL: Worrying Stats For Young Magic (from Luke Duffy, Hoops Habit): https://hoopshabit.com/2021/11/23/orlando-magic-worrying-nba-stats/
- PHI: Vince Rozman: From Intern To Asst GM (from Lauren Rosen, Sixers.com): https://www.nba.com/sixers/news/intern-assistant-general-manager
- PHI: Thybulle Is Excelling On Offense Since Returning From Covid Absence (from Gina Mizell, The Inquirer): https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-matisse-thybulle-offense-kings-20211123.html
- PHO: Ayton Showing Growth From Lessons Learned In Finals (from Duane Rankin, Arizona Republic): https://empiresportsmedia.com/new-york-knicks/knicks-tease-with-their-ceiling-in-crucial-win-over-lebron-less-lakers/
- PHO: McGee's Influence On Ayton Is Paying Off (from John Voita, Bright Side Of The Sun): https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2021/11/23/22797000/javale-mcgee-influence-deandre-ayton-is-paying-off-for-the-phoenix-suns
- PHO: The Suns Have Their Foot On The Gas (from Michael Pina, Sports Illustrated): https://www.si.com/nba/2021/11/24/phoenix-suns-chris-paul-push-pace-win-streak
- POR: Lillard Is Returning To Form (from Yash Matange, Sporting News): https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/damian-lillard-trial-blazers-return-to-form/if0oumgobxxa1b4v2k67m804z
- SAC: Can Gentry Save The Season? (from Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee): https://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article256088787.html
- TOR: Trent Showing Growth As Scorer (from Mike Luciano, Raptors Rapture): https://raptorsrapture.com/2021/11/23/raptors-gary-trent-jr-growth-scorer
- TOR: Banton Is Everything The Raptors Hoped For (from Doug Smith, Toronto Star): https://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2021/11/23/dalano-banton-is-everything-the-raptors-have-hoped-for-early-on-and-hes-only-improving.html
- UTA: Jazz Frustrated As Same Issues Crop Up (from Eric Walden, Salt Lake Tribune): https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2021/11/23/utah-jazz-grow-frustrated/
- WAS: How The NBA's Worst Contract Became A Winning Investment (from Ben Cohen, Wall Street Journal): https://www.wsj.com/articles/washington-wizards-nba-11637727165?mod=e2tws
From Jeff Zillgitt, USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/columnist/jeff-zillgitt/2021/11/23/russell-westbrook-trade-how-wizards-won-blockbuster/8682895002
- 2022 Draft Prospects: Who Is # 1? (from Mike Schmitz, ESPN): https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/32702910/nba-draft-no-1-pick-debate-chet-holmgren-paolo-banchero
- Last Week's Top Rookies (from Jasmyn Wimbish, CBS Sports): https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-rookie-rankings-cade-cunningham-claims-top-spot-josh-giddey-shows-off-his-all-around-capabilities/
- An Early Look At The Top 2022 Free Agents (from John Hollinger, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2972957/2021/11/23/hollinger-an-early-look-at-the-top-25-nba-free-agents-for-2022-spoiler-no-1-might-surprise-you/
- DAL 112, LAC 104 (OT):
From Mirjam Swanson, OC Register: https://www.dailynews.com/2021/11/23/clippers-rally-to-force-ot-but-fall-to-luka-doncic-mavericks/
From Andrew Greif, LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2021-11-23/clippers-force-overtime-but-come-up-short-against-mavericks
From Callie Caplan, Morning News: https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/2021/11/24/that-was-easy-luka-doncic-once-again-thrives-at-staples-center-as-mavs-top-clippers-in-ot/
From Sabreena Merchant, Clips Nation: https://www.clipsnation.com/2021/11/23/22799931/la-clippers-dallas-mavericks-final-score-recap-paul-george-luka-doncic-reggie-jackson-short-roll
From Dwain Price, Mavs.com: https://www.mavs.com/mavswininovertime-2/
-MIA 100, DET 92:
From Keith Langlois, pistons.com: https://www.nba.com/pistons/news/another-flat-finish-as-pistons-fall-to-heat
From Lauren Williams, MLive: https://www.mlive.com/pistons/2021/11/pistons-tripped-up-in-the-fourth-quarter-fall-to-heat-100-92.html
From Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald: https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article256050387.html
- NYK 106, LAL 100
From Kyle Goon, OC Register: https://www.dailynews.com/2021/11/23/lakers-cant-complete-comeback-fall-to-knicks-on-road/
From Broderick Turner, LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2021-11-23/lakers-get-cold-late-to-fall-short-against-knicks
From Alder Almo, Empire Sports Media: https://empiresportsmedia.com/new-york-knicks/knicks-tease-with-their-ceiling-in-crucial-win-over-lebron-less-lakers/
From Dave McMenamin, ESPN: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32703754/russell-westbrook-sparks-rally-second-half-los-angeles-lakers-fall-short
From Marc Berman, NY Post: https://nypost.com/2021/11/24/immanuel-quickley-comes-up-big-again-for-knicks-fearless/
- POR 119, DEN 100:
From Mike Singer, Denver Post: https://www.denverpost.com/2021/11/23/nuggets-losing-streak-stretches-five-games/
From Aaron Fentress, Oregon Live: https://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2021/11/portland-trail-blazers-get-32-points-from-mccollum-win-119-100-over-the-denver-nuggets.html
From Dave Deckard, Blazer's Edge: https://www.blazersedge.com/2021/11/23/22799908/portland-trail-blazers-denver-nuggets-final-score-damian-lillard-cj-mccollum-nikola-jokic
From Casey Holdahl, Blazers.com: Homestand Ends, Home Win Streak Continues With Victory Versus Nuggets | Portland Trail Blazers
From Ryne Buchanan, Blazer's Edge: https://www.blazersedge.com/2021/11/23/22799867/blazers-nuggets-recap-damian-lillard-cj-mccollum-chauncey-billups
From Eric Spyropoulos, Nuggets.com: https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/nuggets-trail-blazers-112321
FOUR YEARS AGO TODAY: from the BI archives:
http://basketballintelligence.net/2017/11/24/todays-best-nba-reporting-analysis-112417/