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NBA DRAFT
Asa Newell Scouting Profile
Kyle Scarlett, The Draftstack
Brooks Barnhizer Scouting Report
Ersin Demir, Ersin’s NBA Draft Newsletters
LEAGUE NEWS
The NBA's French Revolution May Turn Into Something Greater, If Europe Allows
Jacob Suttin, JSutt Hoops
Go a couple of layers deeper and you’ll find that Europe has long been a key pipeline for certain NBA players to develop their games. PJ Tucker, prior to becoming a cult favorite role player in the States, was a championship-winner in Germany and credits that to his overall winning mentality. Dante Exum, after what was already a decent career as a role player, took his skills to another level after playing two years in Europe. Current Hornets guard Vasilije Micic, too, was a great Euroleague player, winning MVP in 2021 and multiple championships. The point is, the pipeline is firmly in place, with the Euroleague developing much of the league’s high-end and middle-of-the-road talent.
'Randy's been his co-pilot for 22 years': Inside the life of LeBron James' fixer
Dave McMenamin, ESPN
How guards and centers are adapting to cross-matching defense
Joe Wolfond, The Score
Why Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has MVP edge and more NBA midseason awards
John Hollinger, The Athletic
Darius Garland’s bad luck, the Thunder’s jolt of Joe and more NBA trends I’m watching
Fred Katz. The Athletic
2025 NBA Trade Deadline Goals for Every Team
Grant Hughes, Bleacher Report
TEAM NEWS
ATL: Tough Hawks stretch before break becomes tougher with Jalen Johnson’s injury
Lauren Williams. Atlanta Journal-Constitution
BOS: 'He's a winner:' How Al Horford found his home and NBA glory
Ben Rohrbach, Yahoo! Sports
Horford was the biggest free agent ever to sign with the Celtics. They put their faith in one another, really knowing one truth about each other: They had won before, and they wanted to win again. Horford, a two-time NCAA champion, was looking for his first NBA title, and the Celtics sought their record 18th. Together they would figure this out. It would require patience. And luck. How much of both neither knew.
BOS: 'Put It On The Floor': How the Lakers looked to stymy the Boston Celtics
Adam Taylor, The Celtics Chronicle
CHA: A bright spot? In another Hornets loss, why Nick Smith Jr.’s game is reason for optimism
Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer
CLE: Cavs lose another key starter to injury in Friday’s setback against 76ers
Chris Fedor, Cleveland.com
CLE: Ty Jerome’s career night spoiled as Cavs lose to 76ers, 132-129
Chris Fedor, Cleveland.com
DAL: Coach Drew’s Draft Board: Khaman Maluach
Drew Johnson, Mavs Step Back
DAL: Mavericks Overcome Injuries for 'Gutsy' Road Victory Over Thunder, Clinch Season Series
Grant Afseth, Dallas Hoops Journal
DAL: Best NBA Rivalry: Undermanned Mavs Take Down Top-Seeded Thunder... Again
Dalton Trigg, Mavs Step Back
DAL: Former NBA Performance & Rehab Director Offers Insight on Mavericks' Dereck Lively II's Injury
Grant Afseth, Dallas Hoops Journal
DEN: Russell Westbrook Is Grateful The Nuggets Have Allowed Him To Be Himself
Gautam Varier, Fadeaway World
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