Basketball Intelligence For 12/16/22

Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis

Dec 16, 2022

TEAM-SPECIFIC STORIES

CHA: LaMelo Ball has returned. But until Hornets start playing defense, it doesn’t matter
Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer

CLE: Lamar Stevens relishing role as Cavaliers’ trash-talking, won’t-back-down defensive stopper
Chris Fedor, cleveland.com

DAL: How Tim Hardaway Jr. Explains the Mavericks
Jake Kemp, D Magazine

DEN: Aaron Gordon has shaped himself into the perfect Nuggets role player
Joe Wolfond, The Score

DEN: What makes the Nuggets’ offense special & how it can improve
Gage Bridgford, Denver Stiffs

DEN: Starting Jokić six years ago changed everything for the Nuggets
Ryan Blackburn, Mile High Sports

DEN: It’s Denver Nuggets Time
Patrick Redford, Defector

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DET: ‘Sky’s the limit’ with Pistons frontcourt of Isaiah Stewart, Jalen Duren
Kory Woods, MLive

DET: Isaiah Stewart’s impressive 3-point rankings
Aaron Kellerstrass, Piston Powered

DET: Bogdanovic is scoring at a career-best pace from every spot on the court
Jack Kelly, Detroit Bad Boys

GSW: Four Warriors who need to step up in Steph Curry’s absence
Madeline Kenney, Mercury News

GSW: Understanding Steph’s Shoulder Subluxation
Jeff Stotts, In Street Clothes

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IND: On T.J. McConnell, the nuances of play-calling, and petty pageantry
Caitlin Cooper, Indy Cornrows

LAL: How Anthony Davis recovered his All-NBA form
Mat Issa, The Step Back

MEM: JJJ is the NBA’s best defender
Nathan Chester, Grizzly Bear Blues

NOP: Pelicans are among the West’s best, but still growing
William Guillory, The Athletic

NYK: Randle is firing away from deep more than ever, but is that a good thing?
Jonathan Macri, Knicks Film School

NYK: Knicks have adjusted, momentum is building and it starts with defense
Fred Katz, The Athletic

NYK: Have the Knicks finally turned the corner?
Daniel Outerbridge, Sir Charles In CHarge

OKC: Giddey’s Production Near Top Of 2021 NBA Draft Class
Nick Crain, Forbes

ORL: Bol Bol’s combination of height and skill has brought intrigue and amazement from scouts across the league
Mike Vorkunov, The Athletic

ORL: Magic take new, improved look on the road
Khobi Price, Orlando Sentinel

PHI: Interview: James Harden
Yaron Weitzman, Fox Sports

PHI: Harden Doesn't Need To Play Fast To Play Efficiently
Louis Zatzman, FiveThirtyEight