Basketball Intelligence For 3/8/22
Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis
TEAM-SPECIFIC STORIES
- ATL: Q & A: Trae Young (from Chris Kirschner, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3166107/2022/03/07/trae-young-qa-on-high-expectations-confidence-despite-hawks-challenges-and-beating-the-odds-again/
- BKN: Asst GM Jeff Peterson May Soon Run His Own Team (from Mike Vorkunov, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3168728/2022/03/08/nba-40-under-40-nets-assistant-gm-jeff-peterson-may-soon-run-his-own-team-and-hes-got-some-thoughts-on-how-to-do-it/
- BOS: Three Biggest X-Factors On Celtics' Bench (from Mark Nilon, Hardwood Houdini): https://hardwoodhoudini.com/2022/03/08/x-factors-bench-boston-celtics
- BOS: Celtics' Defense Shows They Are Ready For The Playoffs (from Jared Weiss, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3169502/2022/03/08/celtics-defense-against-red-hot-kevin-durant-shows-theyre-ready-for-playoffs/
- BOS: Jaylen Brown, The Measured Aggressor (from Will Bjarnar, Celtics Blog): https://www.celticsblog.com/2022/3/8/22964554/jaylen-brown-measured-aggressor-attack-patience-balance-boston-celtics-brooklyn-nets-jayson-tatum
- DAL: Q & A: Asst Coach Kristi Tolliver (from Mike Vorkunov, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3168365/2022/03/08/nba-40-under-40-kristi-toliver-owns-a-unique-place-between-the-wnba-and-nba-shes-eyeing-a-big-career-as-a-coach/
- DAL: Dinwiddie Thriving With Mavs After Messy Exit From Wizards (from Alex Kennedy, Basketball News): https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/spencer-dinwiddie-thriving-with-mavs-after-messy-exit-from-wizards
- GSW: How Injuries Have Affected Klay's Game (from Zach Kram, The Ringer): https://www.theringer.com/nba/2022/3/8/22966542/klay-thompson-golden-state-warriors
- GSW: Kirk Lacob Has Become One Of Bob Myers' Top Deputies (from Mike Vorkunov, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3166068/2022/03/08/nba-40-under-40-warriors-scion-kirk-lacob-has-become-one-of-bob-myers-top-deputies-in-golden-state/
- LAC: Hartenstein Is Making An Impact (from Mirjam Swanson, OC Register): https://www.ocregister.com/2022/03/07/clippers-isaiah-hartenstein-lands-a-real-nba-job-just-like-he-planned
- LAC: How Batum Keeps Growing His Defensive Repertoire (from Andrew Greif, LA Times): https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2022-03-08/clippers-nicolas-batum-improving-defense
- MEM: Behind Morant's Sudden Ascent To Superstardom (from Michael Pina, Sports Illustrated): https://www.si.com/nba/2022/03/08/ja-morant-memphis-grizzlies-daily-cover
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- MIA: Breaking Down Oladipo's Return (from Naveen Ganglani, Hot Hot Hoops): https://www.hothothoops.com/2022/3/8/22966996/hail-to-the-victor-oladipo-breaking-down-return-miami-heat-nba-houston-rockets-injury
- NOP: The Complicated Case Of Zion's Next Contract (from Keith Smith, Spotrac): https://www.spotrac.com/research/nba/the-complicated-case-of-zion-williamsons-next-contract-1423/