Basketball Intelligence For 1/4/26
Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis
FEATURES OF THE DAY
Derrick White is leading the Celtics defense like few players can
Jack Simone, Hardwood Houdini
4 questions ahead of the trade deadline
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune
The Sixers’ success is dependent on Joel Embiid’s ability to make others better
Keith Pompey, The Inquirer
TEAM-SPECIFIC
ATL: Hawks run out of gas, fall to Raptors on second night of back-to-back games
Lauren Williams, AJC
ATL: Nickeil Alexander-Walker finds an expanded role after leaving Timberwolves for Hawks
Chris Hine, Star Tribune
ATL: Hawks bring out the best in Alexander-Walker
John Chidley-Hill, Canadian Press
BOS: Derrick White is leading the Celtics defense like few players can
Jack Simone, Hardwood Houdini
BOS: Jaylen Brown’s game and words speak volumes about his authenticity
Sherrod Blakely, Full Court Press
BOS: Brown delivers historic performance
Sherrod Blakely, Full Court Press
BOS: Jaylen Brown serves notice: ‘I believe I’m the best two-way player in the world’
Jay King, The Athletic
BOS: Flowers For Joe: Overdue praise for the Celtics coach
Paul Flannery, Hoopology
CHA: Hornets Harness Defense For 15-PT Comeback Road Victory In Chicago
Sam Perley, Hornets.com
