Basketball Intelligence For 2/11/22
Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis
TEAM-SPECIFIC STORIES
- BKN: The Nets Diversified: Their New Balancing Act (from James Herbert, CBS Sports): https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/brooklyns-balancing-act-nets-didnt-just-trade-james-harden-for-ben-simmons-at-deadline-they-diversified/
- BOS: How Derrick White Fits (from Trevor Hass, Celtics Blog): https://www.celticsblog.com/2022/2/10/22927649/derrick-white-josh-richardson-trade-boston-celtics-san-antonio-spurs-analysis-marcus-smart
- BOS: Grant Williams Climbs Celtics' Hierarchy (from Mark Murphy, Boston Herald): https://www.bostonherald.com/2022/02/11/0207-bh-s-grantwilliams/
- CLE: Cavs At Center Of EC Arms Race After Trade Deadline (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com): https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2022/02/cleveland-cavaliers-at-center-of-eastern-conference-arms-race-after-wild-trade-deadline.html
- DEN: What To Expect To See Down The Stretch (from Gage Bridgford, Denver Stiffs): https://www.denverstiffs.com/2022/2/11/22929078/denver-nuggets-film-friday-standing-pat-nikola-jokic-monte-morris-aaron-gordon-zeke-nnaji-facu-nba
- DET: The Trade For Bagley (from Omari Sankofa II, Free Press): https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2022/02/10/marvin-bagley-detroit-pistons-trade-future/6738876001/
- HOU: Takeaways From Rockets' Deadline Day Decisions (from Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle): https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/One-deal-and-a-lot-of-no-deal-Takeaways-from-the-16868248.php
- LAC: Clippers Move On From Ibaka; Shift To Buyout Market Begins(from Law Murray, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3123535/2022/02/10/clippers-move-on-from-serge-ibaka-while-shift-to-buyout-market-begins-its-a-tough-day/
- LAL: Where Do The Lakers Go From Here? (from Alex Regla, Silver Screen And Roll): https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2022/2/10/22928025/where-do-lakers-go-from-here-nba-trade-deadline-reaction-analysis-no-trades
From Kyle Goon, OC Register: https://www.ocregister.com/2022/02/10/lakers-stand-pat-at-nba-trade-deadline-despite-mounting-urgency-for-change
- MIL: What Ibaka Brings To The Bucks (from Eric Nehm, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3122879/2022/02/10/serge-ibaka-brings-depth-to-the-bucks-frontcourt-how-else-does-the-veteran-big-help-milwaukee/
- NYK: Doubts About Leon Rose (from Ian O'Connor, NY Post): https://nypost.com/2022/02/10/leon-rose-is-the-knicks-worst-performer/
- PHI: Do Harden & Embiid Make Sense Together? (from Michael Pina, Sports Illustrated): https://www.si.com/nba/2022/02/08/nba-trade-deadline-james-harden-joel-embiid-pairing-nets-76ers
From Jackson Frank, DIME: https://uproxx.com/dimemag/james-harden-sixers-trade-analysis-joel-embiid/
From Kyle Neubeck, Philly Voice: https://www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-james-harden-trade-fit-joel-embiid-tyrese-maxey-starting-lineup-matisse-thybulle-doc-rivers/
- PHI: Inside Story Behind The Deal (from Yaron Weitzman, Fox Sports): https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nba/james-harden-ben-simmons-trade-inside-story-behind-the-deal
- PHO: Biyombo Is Still Healing In His NBA Return (from Marc J. Spears, The Undefeated): https://theundefeated.com/features/my-dad-was-everything-to-me-bismack-biyombo-is-still-healing-in-his-nba-return/
- POR: Interim GM Cronin Details Rebuild (from Aaron Fentress, Oregon Love): https://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2022/02/portland-trail-blazers-interim-gm-joe-cronin-details-rebuilding-effort-that-led-to-trading-cj-mccollum-and-norman-powell.html
- SAC: McNair Has Overhauled The Kings (from Akis Yerocostas, Kings Herald): https://kingsherald.com/commentary/monte-mcnair-has-overhauled-the-kings/
- SAC: Bagley Kings' Saga Ends (from Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee): https://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article258255160.html
- SAC: Behind The Decision To Trade Haliburton (from Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee): https://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article258267553.html
- SAS: Spurs Enter New Phase Of Rebuilding (from Jeff McDonald, Express News): https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/In-busy-trade-deadline-day-Spurs-enter-new-phase-16852277.php
From Jesus Gomez, Pounding The Rock: https://www.poundingtherock.com/2022/2/10/22928105/san-antonio-spurs-are-finally-committing-to-a-real-rebuild
LEAGUE-WIDE STORIES
- Ranking The Non-Lottery Rookies (from Michael Shapiro, Sports Illustrated): https://www.si.com/nba/2022/02/11/nba-rookie-rankings-non-lottery-picks-herb-jones-ayo-dosunmu
- Buyout Market Tiers (from John Hollinger, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3122682/2022/02/10/hollinger-nba-buyout-market-tiers-led-by-john-wall-gary-harris-eric-bledsoe-and-goran-dragic
- After The Deadline, Which Players & Teams Are Most "On Notice"? (from Zach Lowe, ESPN): https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/insider/story/_/id/33264034/lowe-ridiculous-nba-trade-deadline-which-players-teams-officially-notice
- Overtime Elite's Inaugural Year (from Erin Richards, USA Today): https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2022/02/11/nba-college-basketball-overtime-elite-school/9201155002/
- 2022 Draft Prospect: Santa Clara's Jalen Williams (from Tyler Rucker, No Ceilings):
- 2022 Draft Prospect: Chet Holmgren (from Matt Norlander, CBS Sports): https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/gonzagas-chet-holmgren-is-unlike-any-college-basketball-player-weve-ever-known-i-dont-see-dudes-do-that/
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