Basketball Intelligence For 1/20/22

Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis

TEAM-SPECIFIC STORIES

- BKN: State Of The Nets (from Alex Schiffer/John Hollinger, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/3080919/2022/01/20/state-of-the-nets-jersey-boys-edition-on-the-seasons-halfway-mark-the-trade-deadline-free-agency-and-more/

- BOS: Richardson Has Emerged As Celtics' Needed Glue Guy (from Trevor Hass, Celtics Blog):  https://www.celticsblog.com/2022/1/19/22889840/josh-richardson-glue-guy-boston-celtics-have-been-sorely-missing

- BOS: Celtics Acquire Bol & Dozier In Savvy Financial Move (from Hunter Felt, Forbes):  https://www.forbes.com/sites/hunterfelt/2022/01/20/the-boston-celtics-acquire-bol-bol-pj-dozier-in-savvy-financial-move/?sh=3bc1d57b578d

- BOS: Can Tatum Fix His 3-Point Shooting In Time For Celtics To Make A Run?  (from Gary Washburn, Boston Globe):  https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/01/20/sports/jayson-tatums-3-point-shooting-struggles-continues-that-could-be-fatal-flaw-celtics/

- CHA: Hornets Are Changing Their Culture; Putting The NBA On Notice (from Rod Boone, Charlotte Observer): https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlotte-hornets/article257526254.html

- CLE: Markkanen's Progress In New Context (from Kelsey Russo, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/3081356/2022/01/20/lauri-markkanen-builds-on-offensive-presence-in-first-regular-season-return-to-chicago/

- DAL: How The Mavs Became A Stealth Contender  (from Michael Pina, Sports Illustrated):  https://www.si.com/nba/2022/01/20/dallas-mavericks-luka-doncic-jason-kidd-stealth-contenders

From Nick Crain, Heavy:  https://heavy.com/sports/dallas-mavericks/mavs-best-defense-nba/

- DET: The Pistons Fan Who Has Seen Them Play In Every Road Arena (from James Edwards III, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/3080627/2022/01/20/meet-the-pistons-fan-who-has-seen-detroit-play-in-every-road-nba-arena/

- DET: Q & A: Cade Cunningham (from Jason Dumas, Bleacher Report):  https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2952615-i-am-the-best-rookie-1-on-1-with-no-1-nba-draft-pick-cade-cunningham

- DET: How Grant Needs To Adjust When He Returns (from Aaron Kellerstrass, Piston Powered):  https://pistonpowered.com/2022/01/20/jerami-grant-needs-adjust-returns-pistons/

- DET: Pistons Welcome McGruder Back (from Rod Beard, Detroit News):  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2022/01/19/pistons-welcome-back-veteran-mcgruder-after-deal-comes-unraveled/6579767001/

- GSW: After 5 Games, Klay Is Already An Offensive Threat (from Joe Viray, Golden State Of Mind):  https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2022/1/19/22890853/warriors-pistons-klay-thompson-film-breakdown

- GSW: How The Dubs Elevated Kuminga (from Connor Letourneau, SF Chronicle):  https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/warriors/article/A-half-inch-tweak-a-jolt-of-energy-How-Warriors-16789174.php

- GSW: Wiggins-Thomspon Improving Chemistry (from Josh Schrock, NBC Sports):  https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/klay-thompson-andrew-wiggins-improving-chemistry-gives-warriors-new-trio

- HOU: Is Jalen Green Getting The Ball Enough? (from Jeremy Brener, The Dream Shake):  https://www.thedreamshake.com/2022/1/19/22890601/houston-rockets-jalen-green-nba-basketball

- LAC: What's Next For PG13?  (from Mirjam Swanson, OC Register):  https://www.dailynews.com/2022/01/19/whats-next-for-injured-clippers-star-paul-george/

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