Basketball Intelligence For 12/15/22

Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis

Dec 15, 2022

TEAM-SPECIFIC STORIES

ATL: Bob Rathbun can’t wait to get back to work after health scare
Jeff Schultz, The Athletic

NOTE: Welcome news about Bob! Wonderful person and a great PBP announcer. We send our best wishes for a full and speedy recovery!

BKN: How Nets are prioritizing development while contending for a championship
Matthew Brooks, Nets Daily

BOS: Grant Williams’ offense continues to grow
Jackson Frank, SBNation

BOS: Celtics’ road trip was net positive despite some cause for concern
Jay King, The Athletic

CLE: How the Cavaliers rebuild has set them up for greatness
Keith Smith, SBNation

DAL: Why the Mavericks must seriously examine the present with the future
Tim Cato, The Athletic

DAL: Q & A: Tim Hardaway, Jr.
Morning News

DET: Killian Hayes is good, and it’s not a surprise anymore
James Edwards III, The Athletic

GSW: After Steph Curry’s shoulder injury, what’s next for struggling Warriors?
Anthony Slater, The Athletic

IND: Haliburton’s offnight: a teaching moment that can lead to more growth from the team
Scott Agness, Fieldhouse Files

IND: On the duality of what makes the Pacers tick from three
Caitlin Cooper, Indy Cornrows

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IND: Fearless rookie Bennedict Mathurin saved Pacers vs. Warriors
Dustin Dopirak, Indy Star

LAL: Lakers’ brass owes LeBron James, Anthony Davis some help
Mirjam Swanson, OC Register

MEM: The Grizzlies’ ATOs
EricTweetsNBA, Grizzly Bear Blues

MIL: Jevon Carter sets tone in win over Warriors
Eric Nehm, The Athletic

MIN: Wolves appreciate the near-comprehensive competence of ‘Slo Mo’ Kyle Anderson
Britt Robson, Minn Post

MIN: Matt Ryan trying to stay ready until he gets his opportunity
Chris Hine, Star Tribune

NYK: Brunson savors bonds with Rose, Thibodeau
KC Johnson, NBC Sports

ORL: Cole Anthony adjusting to bench role, still aiming for more
Philip Rossman-Reich, Orlando Magic Daily

ORL: Magic honed in on identity during homestand, with major road tests ahead
Khobi Price, Orlando Sentinel

PHI: As James Harden rounds into form, so does the Sixers offense
Rich Hofmann, The Athletic

PHI: If James Harden stays in this groove, Sixers could be a force
Keith Pompey, The Inquirer

PHI: How a fast-paced approach led to Sixers' 80-point half vs. Kings
Kyle Neubeck, Philly Voice