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TEAM-SPECIFIC STORIES
- BKN: Patty Mills Enjoying Career-Best Season (from Brian Lewis, NY Post): https://nypost.com/2021/12/26/patty-mills-enjoying-career-best-first-season-with-nets/
- BKN: Film Study: Claxton Continues To Show Growth (from Alec Sturm, Nets Daily): https://www.netsdaily.com/2021/12/27/22855131/film-study-nic-claxton-continues-to-show-growth-in-christmas-day-victory
- CLE: Cavs Extend Coach Bickerstaff: A Crucial Part Of Their Future (from Kelsey Russo, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3036704/2021/12/27/j-b-bickerstaff-cemented-as-crucial-part-of-cavs-future-with-contract-extension/
From Marla Ridenour, Beacon Journal: https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/pro/cavs/2021/12/27/cleveland-cavaliers-bickerstaff-cites-players-buy-in-contract-extension-kevin-love-darius-garland/9018716002/
- CLE: Evan Mobley's Rise (from Kelsey Russo/Sam Vecenie, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3034857/2021/12/27/a-conversation-with-draft-expert-sam-vecenie-on-cavs-rookie-evan-mobley-mobley-mondays/
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