TEAM-SPECIFIC STORIES
BKN: Durant’s absence hurting Nets more on defense
Mark W. Sanchez, NY Post
BKN: Claxton’s ‘dedication to craft’ paying dividends for Nets
Mark W. Sanchez, NY Post
CLE: Dean Wade getting chance to show Cavs if he can help solve wing problem
Chris Fedor, cleveland.com
DEN: Jamal Murray: I want to be “better than the Bubble.”
Mike Singer, Denver Post
DET: Dwane Casey gave glimpse of possible future roles
Aaron Kellerstrass, Piston Powered
GSW: Film Breakdown: The multifaceted value of Donte DiVincenzo
Joe Viray, Golden State Of Mind
GSW: Warriors nail Kerr's blueprint in important win over Raptors
Dalton Johnson, NBC Sports
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HOU: Is a crowded rotation hampering the development of backcourt pieces?
Michael Shapiro, Chron.com
IND: Daniel Theis nearing a return from injury
Scott Agness, Fieldhouse Files
LAC: George, Leonard bring stability just in time for Clippers’ road ‘challenge’
Law Murray, The Athletic
MEM: Adams’ injury might be a glimpse into Jaren Jackson Jr.’s future at the 5
Parker Fleming, Grizzly Bear Blues
MIN: Kyle Anderson, Rudy Gobert becoming a strong pairing in Minnesota
Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic
NOP: Ingram's return is what the struggling Pelicans' offense needed
Christian Clark, The Advocate
NYK: Are the Knicks actually building something?
Ben Rohrbach, Yahoo Sports
NYK: This roster is a foundation to build on
Ian Begley, SNY
NYK: Barrett starting to feel at home in the league
Oren Weisfeld, Sportsnet
OKC: Josh Giddey is making the leap in Oklahoma City
Ayush G, The Pick And Roll
ORL: Glimpses of brilliance: Banchero is on his A-game
Alex Kennedy, Basketball News
POR: Where the Blazers need to improve to make postseason
Aaron Fentress, Oregon Live
SAS: How the All-Star starters reveal the path forward for the Spurs
Jesus Gomez, Pounding The Rock
TOR: Scottie Barnes is like Draymond Green, and ‘he could be a lot better than me,’ Green says
Eric Koreen, The Athletic
TOR: Precious Achiuwa: Growing in the Fast Lane
Vivek Jacob, Raptors.com
TOR: Boucher is an open book. New doc adds to the story
Doug Smith, Toronto Star
WAS: What did the Wizards get so wrong about Johnny Davis?
Jack McKenney, The Step Back
WAS: Wright believes he's found a great fit in D.C.
Chase Hughes, NBC Sports
LEAGUE-WIDE STORIES
NBA second generation: Boozer twins, Bronny James and others carving their own paths
Krysten Peek, Yahoo Sports
THE DRAFT
NBA Scouts Weigh In On ‘Polarizing’ Eastern Michigan Star Emoni Bates
Adam Zagoria, Forbes
2023 NBA Mock Draft movement: Biggest risers, fallers with top college prospects
Kyle Irving, Sporting News
Non-college prospects with star potential
Michael Shapiro, Chron.com
Brandon Miller’s emergence proves he’s an elite prospect
Elaine Blum, Hoops Habit
YESTERDAY’S GAMES
GSW 129, TOR 117
Raptors get a lesson in efficiency
Doug Smith, Toronto Star
Steph Curry gravity unlocks Jonathan Kuminga
Eric Apricot, Dub Nation HQ
Defensive Progress Vanishes for Raptors in Let-Down Loss
Aaron Rose, Sports Illustrated
Raptors can't find defensive answers as Warriors put on a basketball clinic
Michael Grange, Sportsnet
Curry parades to the rim and the Warriors roll over the Raptors
Anthony Slater, The Athletic
Kerr says Steph Curry ‘looked like he had his pop back’ in Warriors’ win
Madeline Kenney, Mercury News
3 Observations
Monte Poole, NBC Sports
MIA 110, ORL 105
Takeaways & Details
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald
Turnovers are the last hurdle the Magic have to overcome
Philip Rossman-Reich, Orlando Magic Daily
Butler, Adebayo help Heat hold off Magic
Ira Winderman, SunSentinel
MIL 141, IND 131
‘Atrocious’ and ‘embarrassed’: Pacers give up 85 in first half, fall to Giannis and Bucks
Dustin Dopirak, Indy Star
Bucks crush Pacers behind incredible first half shooting display
Tony East, Sports Illustrated
Bucks use record scoring first half, 41 points from Giannis to hold off Pacers
Jim Owczarski, Journal Sentinel
MIN 111, MEM 100
With Kyle Anderson leading with way, Timberwolves turn in complete effort
Chris Hine, Star Tribune
OKC 112, CLE 100
Gilgeous-Alexander, funky fourth-quarter lineup leads Thunder to win over Cavs
Clemente Almanza, Norman Transcript
Cavaliers fade late, finish road trip with loss
Chris Fedor, cleveland.com
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads OKC Thunder past Cleveland Cavaliers
Joe Mussatto, The Oklahoman