- BKN: Nets Forming Identity Within A Quiet Group (from Chris Milholen, Nets Daily): https://www.netsdaily.com/2021/11/25/22802320/i-feel-like-we-have-our-identity-nets-forming-bonds-within-a-quiet-group
- BKN: Griffin Faces Shrinking Role After Aldridge Shines (from Brian Lewis, NY Post): https://nypost.com/2021/11/25/nets-blake-griffin-faces-shrinking-role-in-steve-nashs-shuffle
- BOS: How Can The Celtics Improve Their Offense?, Part Two (from Jay King/Mo Dakhil, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2976196/2021/11/25/celtics-need-additional-connector-to-help-bolster-offense-xs-and-os-look-with-an-nba-analyst-part-2
- BOS: Thoughts On The State Of The Celtics (from Adam Himmelsbach, Boston Globe): https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/11/25/sports/here-are-eight-thoughts-state-celtics
- CHI: Takeaways From Loss To Rockets (from Sam Smith, Bulls.com): https://www.nba.com/bulls/gameday/bulls-get-stunned-young-rockets-fall-12-7
- GSW: Takeaways From Win Over Sixers (from Jannelle Moore, Mercury News): https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/11/25/the-warriors-third-quarter-magic-isnt-magic/
- HOU: State Of The Rockets' Future (from Dave Hardisty, Clutch Fans): https://rockets.clutchfans.net/12050/state-of-the-rockets-future/
From Kelly Iko, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2979841/2021/11/26/rockets-latest-win-no-2-on-the-season-provides-opportunity-to-reflect-on-good-and-bad-for-their-rebuild/
- IND: Exploring How The Pacers Defend By Situation (from Caitlin Cooper, Indy Cornrows): https://www.indycornrows.com/2021/11/26/22799295/exploring-the-ups-and-downs-of-how-the-pacers-defend-by-situation
- LAC: Marcus Morris Happy To Be Back (from Mirjam Swanson, OC Register): https://www.ocregister.com/2021/11/25/clippers-marcus-morris-sr-happy-to-be-back/
- MIL: Takeaways From 5-0 Homestand (from Dalton Sell, Behind The Buck Pass): https://behindthebuckpass.com/2021/11/26/takeaways-milwaukee-bucks-perfect-homestand
From Bradshaw Furlong, Behind The Buck Pass: https://behindthebuckpass.com/2021/11/25/pat-connaughtons-versatility-crucial-milwaukee-bucks-run/
- MIN: Corrected link from yesterday's game story from Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic:
- NYK: Explaining Toppin's Year-Two Improvement (from Benjy Ritholtz, The Strick.land): https://www.thestrick.land/strick/hwo-obi-toppin-got-poppin-by-stopping-popping
- NYK: Inside Kemba's New Normal (from Marc Berman, NY Post): https://nypost.com/2021/11/25/inside-kemba-walkers-new-knicks-normal/
- PHI: Thoughts On The Recently Completed Road Trip (from Noah Levick, NBC Sports): https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/sixers/sixers-road-trip-joel-embiid-return-tyrese-maxey-andre-drummond-doc-rivers
- TOR: Takeaways From Win Over Grizzlies (from William Lou, Sportsnet): https://www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/10-things-fred-vanvleet-continues-to-be-raptors-answer-in-fourth-quarters/
- TOR: 5 Lineups That Could Define Raptors' Success (from Oren Weisfeld, Yahoo Sports): https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/nba-five-raptors-lineups-that-could-define-their-success-this-season-151416603.html
- TOR: What's Causing The Raptors' Defensive Woes?(from Blake Murphy, Fast Breakdown ):
- TOR: Watanabe Shows Why He'll Have A Spot In The Rotation (from Aaron Rose, Sports Illustrated): https://www.si.com/nba/raptors/news/toronto-raptors-yuta-watanabe-chris-boucher-blocked-dunk
- UTA: Donovan Mitchell Hopes His Off-Court Study Will Take Him To New Heights (from Andy Larsen, Salt Lake Tribune): https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2021/11/26/who-watches-more-film/
- DPOY Candidates (from Chicco Nacion, The Score): https://www.thescore.com/nba/news/2230249/nba-defensive-player-of-the-year-rankings-draymond-takes-early-lead
- Why This Year's Rookie Class Is Ahead Of The Curve On Defense (from Kevin Pelton/Mike Schmitz, ESPN): https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/32709428/2021-nba-rookies-why-year-class-ahead-curve-defense
- The Unrestricted Area PODCAST: Evaluating Top Young Perimeter Defenders (from Adam Spinella/Ray LeBov, the Box And One/Basketball Intelligence): https://www.buzzsprout.com/1517914/9523816
- 2022 Draft: Upperclassmen Prospects (from John Hollinger, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2976191/2021/11/26/hollinger-jaden-ivey-justin-bean-e-j-lidell-and-the-upperclassmen-nba-draft-prospects-whove-caught-my-eye/
- 2022 Mock Draft 3.0 (from Sam Vecenie, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2975916/2021/11/26/2022-nba-mock-draft-3-0-post-thanksgiving-look-at-early-standouts-including-jaden-ivey-kendall-brown-and-more/
- 2022 Draft Prospect: Caleb Houstan (from Tyler Metcalf, No Ceilings):
- NBA Power Rankings (from Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee): https://www.sacbee.com/article256109007.html
- NBL: Mojave King Hopes To Revive His NBA Dream (from Brad Winter, Fox Sports): https://www.foxsports.com.au/basketball/nbl/he-went-from-nba-prospect-to-afterthought-now-this-teen-hopes-giddey-path-can-revive-his-dream/news-story/e9c28022dc5219da37d02d52f144c2f4
- Banchero Vs Holmgren: Draft Showdown To Watch (from Jeremy Woo, Sports Illustrated): https://www.si.com/nba/2021/11/26/nba-draft-showdown-banchero-vs-holmgren
From Adam Zagoria, Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamzagoria/2021/11/26/gonzagas-chet-holmgren-dukes-paolo-banchero-to-square-off-friday-in-showcase-of-top-2-nba-draft-prospects/?sh=4cbbbbef1312
From Kyle Irving, Sporting News: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/news/paolo-banchero-chet-holmgren-2022-nba-draft/1ha615bhmexdi1arjfwy4c5a0m
From Mike Schmitz, ESPN: https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/32702910/nba-draft-no-1-pick-debate-chet-holmgren-paolo-banchero
- What Is The Best Path For Future NBA Prospects? (from Jake Fischer, Bleacher Report): https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2950791-is-the-ncaa-still-the-best-path-for-future-nba-prospect
THREE YEARS AGO TODAY: from the BI archives:
http://basketballintelligence.net/2018/11/26/todays-best-nba-reporting-analysis-112618/