Basketball Intelligence For 3/17/22

Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis

TEAM-SPECIFIC STORIES

- CHI: Bulls Turbulent Stretch Is Here.  What Are They Going To Do?  (from Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/3191391/2022/03/17/bulls-turbulent-stretch-is-here-so-what-are-they-going-to-do-about-it/

- CHI: Coby White's Versatility & Unselfishness (from Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune):  https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/ct-chicago-bulls-coby-white-20220317-2asewj6v5vbhnn5gpkubsspqlu-story.html

- CLE: How LeVert Is Acclimating To Cavs After Foot Sprain (from Kelsey Russo, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/3191305/2022/03/17/how-caris-levert-is-acclimating-to-the-cavs-down-the-stretch-after-his-foot-sprain/

 From Dan Gilinsky, King James Gospel:  https://kingjamesgospel.com/2022/03/16/caris-levert-solid-outing-vs-clips-cavs-will-need-more-come/

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- HOU: The Rockets And The 2022 Draft (from Kelly Iko/Sam Vecenie, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/3189008/2022/03/16/the-rockets-and-the-2022-nba-draft-studying-the-early-big-board-of-potential-contributors/

- LAC: Clippers Get To Know Rookies Barnes, Mobley, Cunningham (from Mirjam Swanson, OC Register):  https://www.ocregister.com/2022/03/16/clippers-get-to-know-rookies-scottie-barnes-evan-mobley-cade-cunningham/

- MIL: Giannis Is Clobbering His Way Into MVP Race (from Rob Mahoney, The Ringer):  https://www.theringer.com/nba/2022/3/17/22982497/giannis-antetokounmpo-nba-mvp

- MIL: Bucks' Weekly Wrap-Up (from Adam Paris, Brew Hoop):  https://www.brewhoop.com/2022/3/16/22979809/milwaukee-bucks-weekly-wednesday-wrap-up-march-16-2022

- NOP: Jaxson Hayes Has Become Crucial Offensive Piece For Pels (from William Guillory, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/3188678/2022/03/16/jaxson-hayes-now-more-than-just-a-lob-threat-has-become-a-crucial-offensive-piece-for-the-pelicans/

- PHI: Maxey's MIP Case (from  Michael Kaskey-Blomain, CBS Sports):  https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/why-76ers-tyrese-maxey-deserves-legitimate-consideration-for-nbas-most-improved-player-award-this-season/

- PHI: Harden: Promising Signs (from Keith Pompey, The Inquirer):  https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/philadelphia-sixers-game-james-harden-brooklyn-nets-trade-20220317.html

- POR: The Rise Of Anfernee Simons, Part 2 (from Aaron Fentress, Oregon Live):  https://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2022/03/the-rise-of-anfernee-simons-part-2-from-antsy-on-the-blazers-bench-to-an-emotional-breakout-moment.html

- POR: The Rise Of Anfernee Simons, Part 3 (from Aaron Fentress, Oregon Live):  https://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2022/03/the-rise-of-anfernee-simons-part-3-from-promising-talent-to-potential-franchise-cornerstone-continuing-to-chase-greatness.html

- POR: Josh Hart Brings Dogged Determination To Blazers (from Jason Quick, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/3187941/2022/03/16/josh-hart-brings-a-dogged-determination-to-trail-blazers-hes-had-to-fight-and-scratch-and-claw-his-whole-life/

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- TOR: Barnes Proving Potential As Fulcrum Of Raptors' Future (from Michael Grange, Sportsnet):  https://www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/in-historic-win-streak-barnes-proving-potential-as-fulcrum-of-raptors-future/

- WAS: How Coach Unseld Stays Calm Thru Chaos (from Chase Hughes, NBC Sports):  https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/wizards/wes-unseld-jrs-rollercoaster-rookie-season-defined-managing-people