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
PHI: Sixers believe there are paths to offensive success for Matisse Thybulle
Paul Hudrick, Liberty Ballers
PHO: Suns injuries, inconsistency take a toll
Kelly Iko, The Athletic
PHO: The evolution of Devin Booker as a masterful manipulator of double-teams
Gerald Bourguet, Go PHNX
PHO: Okogie’s recent play is a bright side of a dark stretch
Damon Allred, Bright Side Of The Sun
SAS: Vassell has become a closer for the young and suddenly competitive Spurs
Noah Magaro-George, Pounding The Rock
TOR: Two-timeline approach doesn't seem feasible
Oren Weisfeld, Yahoo Sports
UTA: Jazz put together a complete effort on defense to defeat Pelicans
Tony Jones, The Athletic
UTA: Walker Kessler is continuing to exceed expectations in the NBA
Adam Finkelstein, 247 Sports
LEAGUE-WIDE STORIES
Which teams should shift their focus toward the draft?
John Hollinger, The Athletic
Trade Rules To Know As Trade Season Opens
Keith Smith, Spotrac
Lakers, Celtics, Clippers Takeaways
Sam Amick, The Athletic
Trade deadline 2023: Player eligibility as of Dec. 15
Bobby Marks, ESPN
THE DRAFT
Draft Big Board: Top 60 Prospect Rankings
Jeremy Woo, Sports Illustrated
Some prospects who need a little more shine
Nick Agar-Johnson, No Ceilings
Best Prospects of the Last Five Years (2018-22): 10-6
Adam Spinella, The Box And One
YESTERDAY’S GAMES
CLE 105, DAL 90
Mavs suffer defensively in Maxi Kleber’s absence
Brad Townsend, Morning News
Mitchell leads Cleveland Cavaliers to win
Chris Fedor, cleveland.com
DEN 141, WAS 128
Wizards are helpless against Nikola Jokic as skid reaches eight
Ava Wallace, Washington Post
Jokic erupts for season-high 43
Mike Singer, Denver Post
DET 141, CHA 134 (OT)
Takeaways from Pistons’ OT win
Kory Woods, MLive
Key Takeaways
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer
Hayes' big 3-pointer in OT helps Pistons best Hornets
Omari Sankofa II, Free Press
IND 125, GSW 119
4 Observations
Dustin Dopirak, Indy Star
LAC 99, MIN 88
Further depleted by injuries, including D'Angelo Russell joining those sitting out, Wolves couldn't muster much offense
Chris Hine, Star Tribune
Clippers grind their way past Timberwolves
Janis Carr, OC Register
Clippers overcome slow start
Andrew Greif, LA Times
MIA 110, OKC 108
Takeaways from Heat road win over Thunder
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald
NYK 128, CHI 120 (OT)
Bulls fall short again in crunchtime
Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic
Bulls fall to Knicks in Overtime
Sam Smith, bulls.com
Game Recap
Jonathan Macri, Knicks Film School
ORL 135, ATL 124
Magic’s historic first quarter a tribute to team’s growth
Philip Rossman-Reich, Orlando Magic Daily
5 Observations
Lauren Williams, AJC
POR 128, SAS 112
Blazers outlast Spurs’ second-half comeback
Noah Magaro-George, Pounding The Rock
7 Observations
Joe Moore, Blazer’s Edge
SAC 124, TOR 123
Raptors-Kings observations
Eric Koreen, The Athletic
Losing the threes and boards battles cost Raptors vs Kings
Jamar Hinds, Raptors Republic