TEAM-SPECIFIC STORIES
- BKN: Kyrie Is Back. Where Does That Leave The Nets? (from Howard Beck, Sports Illustrated): https://www.si.com/nba/2022/01/06/kyrie-irving-nets-return-covid-19-unvaccinated
- BOS: The 10 Least Enjoyable Parts Of The Celtics' Season So Far (from Keith Smith, Celtics Blog): https://www.celticsblog.com/2022/1/7/22871939/a-disappointing-season-10-takeaways-from-boston-celtics-new-york-knicks-but-not-really
- BOS: Collapse Vs Knicks Pushes Celtics Into Full-Blown Crisis (from Jared Weiss, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3056174/2022/01/07/as-ime-udoka-calls-for-a-leader-to-step-up-collapse-vs-knicks-pushes-celtics-into-full-blown-crisis/
- 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/
From Mark Murphy, Boston Herald: https://www.bostonherald.com/2022/01/06/0106-bh-s-celtsnotes/
From Gary Washburn, Boston Globe: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/01/06/sports/should-celtics-big-men-be-used-more-playmakers-jaylen-brown-says-yes/
- CHI: Bulls Acing Chemistry Class (from KC Johnson, NBC Sports): https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/nbcsports/bulls-acing-chemistry-class-as-nba-trade-deadline-approaches/2723518/
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- CLE: 3 Cavs To Watch During Upcoming Road Trip (from Dan Gilinsky, King James Gospel): https://kingjamesgospel.com/2022/01/07/3-cavs-players-watch-upcoming-6-game-western-road-trip
- DEN: Film Breakdown: The New Year (from Gage Bridgford, Denver Stiffs): https://www.denverstiffs.com/2022/1/7/22871945/denver-nuggets-film-friday-new-year-new-team-resolutions-nikola-jokic-will-barton-facu-campazzo-nba
- DET: Energy Level Is Down For Players Returning From COVID Protocols (from Omari Sankofa II, Free Press): https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2022/01/07/detroit-pistons-energy-down-memphis-grizzlies/9126982002/
- GSW: How GP2's Early Bird Rights Could Shift Dubs' Future Plans (from Danny Leroux, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3054998/2022/01/06/how-the-warriors-early-bird-rights-on-gary-payton-ii-could-shift-their-future-plans/
- GSW: Klay's Special Bond With Dubs' Centers (from Tim Kawakami, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3007532/2022/01/07/tall-tales-of-klay-thompson-his-special-bond-and-adventures-with-warriors-centers/?source=rss
- GSW: Klay Kept Dubs Accountable As He Mended From 2 Injuries (from Mark Medina, NBA.com): https://www.nba.com/news/klay-thompson-kept-warriors-accountable-as-he-mended-from-2-injuries
- GSW: Nobody Does The Hockey Assist Like The Dubs (from Ian Levy, The Step Back): https://fansided.com/2022/01/07/golden-state-warriors-hockey-assist/
- GSW: Steph Is Mired In Career-Worst Slump (from Evan Webeck, Mercury News): https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/01/06/stuck-in-worst-shooting-slump-of-his-career-whats-wrong-with-steph-curry/
- IND: Lessons Learned From The Short-Handed Pacers (from Caitlin Cooper, Indy Cornrows): https://www.indycornrows.com/2022/1/7/22870572/lessons-learned-from-the-short-handed-pacers
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