Basketball Intelligence For 1/21/23

Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis

Jan 21, 2023

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TEAM-SPECIFIC STORIES

BKN: The astonishing two-way rise of Nets’ ‘more imposing’ Nic Claxton: new shot profile and leap in blocks
Greg Joyce, NY Post

CLE: Unlocking Evan Mobley's full potential remains work in progress
Nate Ulrich, Beacon Journal

CLE: Can Ricky Rubio add a new element to the Cavaliers?
Rowan Kent, Hoops Habit

CLE: Cavaliers get what they deserve for disrespecting game
Chris Fedor, cleveland.com

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DAL: How Mavs' Defense Must Improve
Grant Afseth, Sports Illustrated

DAL: REGGIE BULLOCK SUDDENLY SHINING ON DEFENSE AND OFFENSE
Dwain Price, Mavs.com

DAL: Could Mavericks use Jaden Hardy, Luka Doncic, Spencer Dinwiddie as a trio?
Brad Townsend, Morning News

DEN: David Adelman goes 2-0 in his first shot as an NBA head coach
Kerry Eggers

DEN: The lazy excuse: voter fatigue as a detraction from Jokic winning a third straight MVP trophy
Gage Bridgford, Denver Stiffs

GSW: JMG shows why Warriors coveted him in impressive return
Dalton Johnson, NBC Sports

LAL: James & Westbrook have found a chemistry and level of production that few thought possible
Darius Soriano, Silver Screen And Roll

LAL: Wenyen Gabriel is more than just an energy big
Alex Regla, Silver Screen And Roll

MEM: With Grizzlies’ Ja Morant, there’s always something to see
Mirjam Swanson, OC Register

MEM: Adams and Aldama: A wacky friendship
Drew Hill, Daily Memphian

MIN: Wolves can't replace DLo with A 35+ year old veteran
Alex McCormick, Zone Coverage

MIN: It's Time To Talk About Jaden McDaniels' Offense
Jake Paynting, Howls And Growls