Basketball Intelligence For 1/5/22
Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis
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TEAM-SPECIFIC STORIES
- ATL: GM Schlenk Goes Off On Hawks' Defensive Issues (from Zach Hood, Peachtree Hoops): https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2022/1/4/22866694/atlanta-hawks-travis-schlenk-interview-frustration-trae-young-roster-nba-defense-offense
From Mike Sykes, USA Today: https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/trae-young-atlanta-hawks-portland-trail-blazers-nba
From Robby Kalland, DIME: https://uproxx.com/dimemag/hawks-travis-schlenk-gm-struggles-bring-everybody-back-mistake-quotes/
- BOS: Robert Williams Is The Key As Udoka Seeks Offensive Variety (from Jared Weiss, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3051965/2022/01/05/ime-udoka-seeks-offensive-variety-for-the-now-healthy-celtics-and-robert-williams-iii-is-the-key/
- CHI: Takeaways From Win Over Magic (from Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune): https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/ct-cb-chicago-bulls-demar-derozan-lonzo-ball-20220105-fs4t7hgldrezdaro37oi64wa2a-story.html
- DET: Where Does Diallo Fit In Pistons' Restoration Process? (from Ryan Colores, Piston Powered): https://pistonpowered.com/2022/01/05/hamidou-diallo-pistons-restoration/
- DET: Film Breakdown: Is This Saddiq Bey's New Normal? (from Bryce Simon, Detroit bad Boys): https://www.detroitbadboys.com/2022/1/4/22865428/detroit-pistons-saddiq-bey-film-dont-lie-new-normal
- GSW: Jordan Poole Prepares For New Role As Klay's Return Nears (from Ron Kroichick, SF Chronicle): https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/warriors/article/Warriors-Jordan-Poole-prepares-for-new-role-as-16749813.php
From Joe Viray, Golden State Of Mind: https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2022/1/4/22866338/warriors-heat-jordan-poole-film-breakdown
- GSW: Which Bench Players Can Dubs Keep Next Season? (from Sean Keane, Golden State Of Mind): https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2022/1/4/22867423/which-bench-players-can-the-warriors-keep
- GSW: Inside The Dubs' Reclamation Of Andrew Wiggins (from Baxter Holmes, ESPN): https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32994009/perfect-fit-us-golden-state-warriors-reclamation-former-no-1-pick-andrew-wiggins
- HOU: Apologetic KPJ Makes Amends (from Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle): https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/Apologetic-Kevin-Porter-Jr-makes-amends-with-16749886.php
- IND: Undrafted Rookies Keifer Sykes, Duane Washington, Jr Step Up For Pacers (from James Boyd, Indy Star): https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2022/01/05/pacers-covid-outbreak-gives-undrafted-rookies-chance-center-stage/9074094002/
- LAC: Clippers Re-Sign Moon To 2nd 10-Day Deal (from Mirjam Swanson, OC Register): https://www.ocregister.com/2022/01/04/clippers-re-sign-xavier-moon-to-second-10-day-deal/
From Andrew Greif, LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2022-01-04/clippers-sign-xavier-moon-second-10-day-contract-nba-hardship
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