Basketball Intelligence For 1/30/24

Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis

LEAGUEWIDE

Ricky Rubio reflects on his NBA career and the dark days that occurred
Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic

A Lack of Fundamentals in a Simplified Game
Brian McCormick, Hard2Guard Player Development

Players Who Are Taking Serious Leaps This Season
Zach Buckley, Bleacher Report

3 Things: Kuminga, Sam Merrill, Cam Thomas
Jared Dubin, Last Night In Basketball

The Week That Was
John Hollinger, The Athletic

NBA game notes for games that were played on January 29
Justin Kubatko, Statitudes

Adam Silver earned his new deal to remain as commissioner
Tim Reynolds, AP

THE DRAFT

Wembanyama breaks down France's 2024 NBA draft prospects
Andrew Lopez, ESPN

Draft notebook: Latest intel on the top international prospects
Jonathan Givony, ESPN

Draft scouting report: Nikola Topic
Christopher Kline, The Step Back

Mock Draft: Latest 2-Round Predictions + Pro Comparisons
Jonathan Wasserman, Bleacher Report

TEAM-SPECIFIC

BKN: Simmons’ Return Helps Put Pep Back In Nets’ Steps In Blowout Of Jazz
Steve Lichtenstein, Steve’s Newsletter