Basketball Intelligence For 2/6/24

Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis

Feb 06, 2024

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ATL: Hawks’ De’Andre Hunter finding a groove in return to lineup
Lauren Williams, AJC

BKN: Cam Thomas just showed us the vision
Lucas Kaplan, Nets Daily

Cam Thomas scored 40 points and dominated in the Brooklyn Nets’ victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Just, not in the way we’re used to seeing

BOS: Kristaps Porziņģis and the maturity in change from Dallas to Boston
Jared Weiss/Tim Cato, The Athletic

BOS: 10 Takeaways from Celtics/Grizzlies
Adam Taylor, Celtics Blog

CLE: As NBA trade deadline week begins, Cavs already have what they need for a deep playoff run
Jason Lloyd, The Athletic

CLE: The Cavs are playing their best basketball of the Donovan Mitchell era
Anthony Valmoria, Basketball News

CLE: Strus’ impact on the Cavs goes beyond his 3-point shot, even when it’s falling
Ethan Sands, cleveland.com

DAL: Kyrie Irving’s return is needed boost as Mavericks’ Regretful Decisions mini-tour ramps up
Brad Townsend, Morning News

DAL: Can the Dallas Mavericks Hit the Right Notes Around Luka Doncic?
Rob Mahoney, The Ringer

Last year’s trade for Kyrie Irving was just the start of a massive, ongoing project to reimagine the Mavs. “We knew at that time that we didn’t have the right players surrounding those guys,” general manager Nico Harrison says. Which raises the franchise-defining question: Who are the ideal partners for a playmaking genius?

DAL: Pre-trade deadline free fall has thrust the Mavericks into must-make-a-trade mode
Brad Townsend, Morning News

DEN: Peyton Watson continues progression inside and out while proving he can contribute to Nuggets' closing lineup
Vinny Benedetto, Denver Gazette

GSW: Klay Thompson deals with closing on the bench as Warriors outlast the Nets
Anthony Slater, The Athletic

GSW: Klay Thompson on latest benching in Warriors win: 'It's really hard'
Tim Bontemps, ESPN

GSW: How Klay Thompson is handling being benched late in games
Shayna Rubin, Mercury News

GSW: Kuminga, Curry bring a spark to clunky win over Brooklyn Nets
Shayna Rubin, Mercury News

GSW: Explaining the Kuminga - Steph Curry customized Head Tap play
Eric Apricot, Dub Nation HQ

LAC: The Clippers went all-in, and it’s paying off
Oren Weisfeld, SBNation

LAC: Clippers end Grammy Trip on high note thanks to Harden, Leonard
Justin Russo, Russo Writes

LAL: As Lakers wrap road trip, attention turns toward future as NBA trade deadline nears
Jovan Buha, The Athletic

LAL: Lakers hold off late Hornets rally to close road trip with win
Dan Woike, LA Times

LAL: Lakers hold off Hornets to end Grammy trip at 4-2
Khobi Price, OC Register