Basketball Intelligence For 1/26/23
Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis
TEAM-SPECIFIC STORIES
BKN: FILM STUDY: An inside look at Nic Claxton’s midseason leap
Matt Brooks, Nets Daily
BOS: JOE MAZZULLA, JAYSON TATUM HAVE LED THE CELTICS
Wes Goldberg, The Step Back
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BOS: Gallinari has motivation on the comeback trail: ‘I want to play in the playoffs’
Adam Himmelsbach, Boston Globe
BOS: Hauser is ‘more than just a shooter’
Souichi Terada, Mass Live
BOS: Grant Williams is adjusting to extra defensive pressure in the corner
Bobby Manning, CLNS
CLE: The Case of the Missing Cedi returns for Cavs
Dan Gilinsky, King James Gospel
DEN: How a new-look Nuggets bench took control in New Orleans
Harrison Wind, The DNVR
GSW: Draymond's basketball genius on display in win over Grizzlies
Dalton Johnson, NBC Sports
GSW: Warriors go hyper small, overcome Steph Curry ejection, escape Grizzlies late
Anthony Slater, The Athletic
GSW: Kevon Looney honors Milwaukee coach who transformed his childhood
Ann Killion, SF Chronicle
LAL: Anthony Davis Is Back. Are the Lakers?
Chris Mannix, Sports Illustrated
LAL: Anthony Davis returns
Dan Woike, LA Times
MEM: On Steven Adams’ absence, Danny Green’s return and Jaren Jackson Jr.’s fouls
Chris Herrington, Daily Memphian
MIA: Highsmith continues to flash NBA skill set for Heat
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald
MIL: Where is MarJon Beauchamp in his development?
Tyler Schickert, Behind The Buck Pass
MIN: Did the Timberwolves Win the Other Bet They Made This Offseason?
Mat Issa, The Analyst
NOP: Ingram’s return from injury was defined by frustration and rust
William Guillory, The Athletic
NYK: The Knicks need to utilize Obi Toppin more
Josh Wiesel, Posting And Toasting
NYK: Randle Powers Knicks to Much-Needed Victory Over Cavs
Tommy Beer, What’s On Tap
NYK: The Knicks Are Moving Forward, if Only by Baby Steps
Tania Ganguli, NY Times
NYK: Isaiah Hartenstein finally a big presence on defensive end
Steve Popper, Newsday
OKC: Making the Thunder's case as a top-6 playoff seed
Ethan Fuller, Basketball News
ORL: The Best Fourth-Quarter Team in the NBA Since Dec. 1 is….The Orlando Magic
Josh Cohen, magic.com
ORL: Suggs’ development is a tricky case for the Magic
Philip Rossman-Reich, Orlando Magic Daily
PHI: Sixers credit brotherhood for their season turnaround
Keith Pompey, The Inquirer
PHO: Saric may finally be turning the corner to his pre-injury self
Gerald Bourguet, Go PHNX
PHO: Torrey Craig finds ways to impact Phoenix Suns even when shot isn't dropping
Dana Scott, Arizona Republic
PHO: 5 takeaways from Suns' 31-point blitz of Hornets
Duane Rankin, Arizona Republic
PHO: Bridges’ successful trial by fire is what both he and Suns needed
Kellan Olson, Arizona Sports
POR: How Damian Lillard scored a ‘simple’ 60 in Blazers win
Jason Quick, The Athletic
POR: Lillard’s ‘simple’ 60-point outburst a masterpiece in efficiency
Aaron Fentress, Oregon Live
SAC: Fox, Sabonis and the Beam Team are Lighting up the NBA
Max Resetar, SLAM
TOR: Raptors can look to Kings as proof that fit is as important as talent
Eric Koreen, The Athletic
TOR: Harnessing Achiuwa’s skills, temperament, speed and athleticism has to be a priority
Doug Smith, Toronto Star
UTA: Markkanen’s belated breakout busts a myth about NBA development
Eric Walden, Salt Lake Tribune
UTA: Lillard reminds Jazz what they’re missing: An All-Star-level No. 1 option
Tony Jones, The Athletic
LEAGUE-WIDE STORIES
Can your team win the NBA Finals?
David Thorpe, True Hoop
Mike Miller’s NBA ups and downs make him more than your ‘typical agent’
Mike Vorkunov, The Athletic
Cavs and Thunder can follow the path the Grizzlies and Pelicans set
Keith Smith, Celtics Blog
The delicate balance between interior and 3-point defense
Joe Wolfond, The Score
Q & A: NBPA ED Tamika Tremaglio
Vinciane Ngomsi, Boardroom
Rookie Ladder: AJ Griffin finding his rhythm in Atlanta
Steve Aschburner, NBA.com
Weekly Rookie Rankings
Jasmyn Wimbish, CBS Sports
Weekly Star Power Index
Brad Botkin, CBS Sports
THE DRAFT
Draft Prospect: Andre Jackson, Jr
Albert Ghim, No Ceilings
Mock Draft 3.0
Christopher Kline, The Step Back