Basketball Intelligence For 2/19/25
Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis
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BOS: Celtics willing to play Torrey Craig through learning process
Bobby Manning, Celtics Blog
Torrey Craig made his Celtics debut before the All-Star break and while he’s catching up on the team’s terminology, Joe Mazzulla said they need to utilize his experience and instincts while living with some mistakes
CHI: Let the 'iterations' continue as Bulls decide on who stays and goes
Joe Cowley, SunTimes
The regular season is well into the back nine, and the Bulls will be facing tough decisions this offseason as the rebuild commences. Few players are definite keepers, and the front office might not have a choice but to stick with some others
DEN: Aaron Gordon navigates adversity with perspective, support of teammates
Troy Renck, Denver Post
DET: Q&A: Ausar Thompson
Bryan Kalbrosky, USA Today
IND: From throwing up before Akron tryouts to the NBA: Enrique Freeman’s unbelievable journey
Terry Pluto, cleveland.com
LAL: Evaluating Luka Dončić in the Lakers’ offense … so far
Jovan Buha, The Athletic
MIA: The Heat's Offense Disappearing in the Fourth
John Jablonka, Simply Ballin
MIN: What Could the Future of the Timberwolves Look Like?
Ryan Eichten, Canis Hoopus
Without many of their veteran players, the Timberwolves took down the league-leading Thunder in a game that could represent what the future may hold
NYK: Grading the Knicks rookies: How are Tyler Kolek, Ariel Hukporti and Pacome Diadet performing in the G League?
Joseph Kallan, Fansided
ORL: Magic's leaders will get tested to close season
Philip Rossman-Reich, World R Squared
ORL: 3 Players who must improve to boost Magic's playoff chances
Philip Rossman-Reich, Orlando Magic Daily
ORL: Magic lock in for final push to the season
Philip Rossman-Reich, World R Squared
PHI: Joel Embiid’s lackluster pre-All-Star offense presents another conundrum for Sixers
Seth Gupwell, Liberty Ballers
POR: Scoot Henderson quieted his mind, and Blazers guard’s game got louder
Jason Quick, The Athletic
POR: Toumani Camara turning heads, emerging as an ‘elite defender’ for Trail Blazers: Part 2
Aaron Fentress, Oregon Live
POR: How High Can Shaedon Sharpe Soar?
Robert Ohman, Willamette Week
The biggest question facing Sharpe and the Portland Trail Blazers remains what kind of player he’ll be when he’s 25
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