Basketball Intelligence For 1/1/26, Part Two
Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis
TEAM-SPECIFIC
BKN: Haywood Highsmith’s quiet leadership has become a lifeline for the Nets
C.J. Holmes, Daily News
BKN: The Spacing Catastrophe: Brooklyn Without MPJ
Dribble Pass Shoot
CHA: After Coming Full Circle, PJ Hall Is Ready To Elevate New Teammates In Charlotte
Sam Perley, Hornets.com
CHI: Billy Donovan unveils new-look rotation in win over Pelicans
Joe Cowley, SunTimes
LAL: Pistons dominate paint as Lakers close out a sub-.500 December
Thuc Nhi Nguyen, LA Times
MIN: Timberwolves housed by Hawks for third loss in four games
Jace Frederick, Pioneer Press
MIN: Bones Hyland Still Must Exorcise Past Demons To Secure A Long-Term Spot In the Rotation
Jonah Maves, Zone Coverage
MIN: Jaden McDaniels Is Starting To Play Like One Of the Most Beloved Players In Wolves History
Andrew Dukowitz, Zone Coverage
ORL: Magic are trying to find themselves heading into 2026
Philip Rossman-Reich, Orlando Magic Daily
SAC: Q & A: Scott Perry
Marc J. Spears, Andscape
SAS: How to dominate the champs
Ben Taylor, Thinking Basketball
LEAGUEWIDE
Rich Paul explains Ben Simmons’ career
Andrew Jackson, Fox Sports
PRO HOOPS HISTORY
Wes Bialosuknia
Isi Baly, pk’s ABA Kingdom
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