Basketball Intelligence For 5/19/22
Basketball Intelligence For 5/19/22
Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis
PLAYOFFS: CONFERENCE FINALS
A Glass-Half Full View For Each Of The Remaining Teams (from Mike Shearer, Basketball Poetry):
- GSW 112,DAL 87:
From Marcus Thompson II, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/3321699/2022/05/19/warriors-mavericks-game-1-2/ and https://theathletic.com/3319154/2022/05/18/jordan-poole-warriors-mavericks/
From Dan Devine, The Ringer: https://www.theringer.com/2022/5/19/23130162/warriors-mavericks-stephen-curry-luka-doncic
From Kevin Arnovitz, ESPN: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33942189/the-revolutionary-golden-state-warriors-defeated-luka-doncic-dallas-mavericks-embracing-old-school-ball
From Zach Harper, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/3318069/2022/05/18/warriors-mavericks-game-1/
From Nekias Duncan, Basketball News: https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/scouting-report-what-to-look-for-in-warriors-mavericks
From Anthony Slater, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/3321377/2022/05/19/andrew-wiggins-and-warriors-defense-clamp-mavericks-in-game-1-win-five-observations/
From Kendra Andrews, ESPN: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33942979/golden-state-warriors-andrew-wiggins-hold-luka-doncic-check-take-game-1-dallas-mavericks
From Asaptext: https://asaptext.com/orgs/nbawesternfinals/
From Daniel Hardee, Dub Nation HQ:
From Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News: https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/05/19/kurtenbach-undersized-and-understated-kevon-looney-is-coming-up-huge-for-the-warriors
From Shayna Rubin, Mercury News: https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/05/19/warriors-are-trying-anything-and-everything-to-defend-doncic-and-it-worked/
From Madeline Kenney, Mercury News: https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/05/19/warriors-andrew-wiggins-dazzles-on-biggest-playoff-stage-yet/
From Joe Viray, Golden State Of Mind: https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2022/5/19/23126364/warriors-mavericks-game-1-steph-curry-andrew-wiggins-draymond-green-luka-doncic-film-breakdown
From Viggy, Mercury News: https://blogs.mercurynews.com/warriors/2022/05/18/what-the-doctor-ordered-warriors-112-mavs-87/
From Ron Kroichick, SF Chronicle: https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/warriors/article/How-Andrew-Wiggins-Warriors-defense-smothered-17183346.php
From Ben Ladner, The Step Back: https://fansided.com/2022/05/19/jimmy-butler-warriors-slow-luka/
From Howard Beck, Sports Illustrated: https://www.si.com/nba/2022/05/19/warriors-mavericks-stephen-curry-luka-doncic-game-1
From Dalton Trigg, Sports Illustrated: https://www.si.com/nba/mavericks/news/dallas-mavs-luka-doncic-adjustments-golden-state-warriors-jason-kidd
From Eric Apricot, Dub Nation HQ:
From Jack Maloney, CBS Sports: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/warriors-vs-mavericks-score-takeaways-golden-state-contains-luka-doncic-dominates-dallas-in-game-1-of-wcf
From Marc J. Spears, Andscape: https://andscape.com/features/hes-a-baller-spencer-dinwiddie-continues-to-bet-on-himself-with-the-dallas-mavericks/
- BOS-MIA:
From Jared Weiss, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/3321376/2022/05/19/jimmy-butler-bam-adebayo-celtics/
From Joe Vardon, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/3320862/2022/05/18/miami-heat-jimmy-butler-kyle-lowry-contracts/
From Mark Schindler, Basketball News: https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/appreciating-gabe-vincents-game-one-performance
From Candace Buckner, Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/05/18/jimmy-butler-miami-heat-superstar/
From Tim Reynolds, AP: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/may/18/jimmy-butler-playing-at-another-level-in-nba-playo/
From Keith Smith, Celtics Blog: https://www.celticsblog.com/2022/5/18/23123852/terrible-horrible-no-good-very-bad-third-quarter-10-takeaways-from-boston-celtics-miami-heat-game-1
From Ben Ladner, The Step Back: https://fansided.com/2022/05/19/jimmy-butler-warriors-slow-luka/
From Anthony Chiang: Miami Herald: https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article261578802.html
From Rob Mahoney, The Ringer: https://www.theringer.com/2022/5/19/23130940/miami-heat-2022-nba-playoffs
From John Schuhmann, NBA.com: https://www.nba.com/news/4-things-to-watch-for-in-game-2-of-heat-celtics
From Couper Moorhead, HEAT.com: https://www.nba.com/heat/heat-celtics-butler-tatum-conference-finals-preview
From Mark Murphy, Boston Herald: https://www.bostonherald.com/2022/05/18/bhr-l-celtsnotes-0519/
NBA LOTTERY/DRAFT
- 2022 Draft Prospect: Ousmane Dieng (from Adam Spinella, The Box And One):
- 2022 Draft Prospect: Keegan Murray (from Mirin Fader, The Ringer): https://www.theringer.com/2022/5/19/23126315/keegan-murray-nba-draft
- 2022 Draft Prospect: Izaiah Brockington (from Spencer Davies, Basketball News): https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/preparation-competitive-spirit-fuel-izaiah-brockingtons-will-to-win
- 2022 Draft Prospect: Dyson Daniels (from Marc Berman, NY Post): https://nypost.com/2022/05/18/g-league-pg-dyson-daniels-may-be-nba-draft-option-for-knicks/
- 2022 Draft Prospect: Pete Nance (from Nick Agar-Johnson):
- What The Potential #1 Picks Bring To The Table (from Josh Cohen, magic.com): https://www.nba.com/magic/news/heres-what-the-potential-no-1-overall-draft-picks-bring-to-the-table-20220519
- Why The Magic Should Take Banchero (from Ricky O'Donnell, SBNation): https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2022/5/19/23125245/nba-draft-2022-paolo-banchero-orlando-magic-no-1-first-pick
- How Smith, Banchero, Holmgren Fit With The Thunder (from Joe Mussatto, The Oklahoman): https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2022/05/19/nba-draft-2022-okc-thunder-jabari-smith-chet-holmgren-paolo-banchero/9824821002/
- Sixers' Draft Fate Hinges On Nets' Decision (from Bryan Toporek, Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryantoporek/2022/05/19/sixers-2022-nba-draft-fate-hinges-on-brooklyn-nets-decision/?sh=5a02d1e046f9
- The Kings' Draft Notebook (from Bryant West, The Kings Herald): https://kingsherald.com/articles/2022-nba-draft-notebook-fit-verses-talent-waiting-on-trades-and-the-mystery-of-shaedon-sharpe/
- 2022 Draft Represents Cavs' Best Chance To Fill Greatest Needs (from Chris Fedor,cleveland.com): https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2022/05/2022-nba-draft-represents-cleveland-cavaliers-first-chance-to-fill-greatest-need.html
- Mock Drafts, Etc:
From Ian Levy, The Step Back: https://fansided.com/2022/05/18/nba-mock-draft-2022-star-bigs/
From Dan Servodidio, Fantasy Alarm: https://www.fantasyalarm.com/articles/danservo/127307/2022-nba-draft-chet-holmgren-and-paolo-banchero-headline-top-10-nba-draft-prospects
From Krysten Peek, Yahoo Sports: https://sports.yahoo.com/2022-nba-mock-draft-7-magic-secure-top-spot-plus-complete-1st-and-2nd-round-picks-163142882.html
From Tyler Rucker, No Ceilings:
From Raphielle Johnson, NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/article/draft-preview/2022-nba-mock-draft-vol-1
TEAM-SPECIFIC STORIES
- ATL: Hawks' Offseason Analysis (from Chris Kirschner/John Hollinger, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3321091/2022/05/19/hawks-trade-free-agent-draft-coach/
- DET: Q & A: Rip Hamilton (from James Edwards III, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3318968/2022/05/19/richard-hamilton-pistons-devin-booker/
- LAC: Tyronn Lue & The Art Of Adapting (from Justin Russo, Clips Nation): https://www.clipsnation.com/2022/5/18/23100534/the-art-of-adapting-los-angeles-clippers-tyronn-lue-nba-playoffs
- MEM: Season Review: Desmond Bane (from B Smart, Grizzly Bear Blues): https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/2022/5/19/23105242/desmond-banes-leap-to-become-a-franchise-cornerstone-nba-memphis-grizzlies-player-reviews
- MEM: Season Review: Tyus Jones (from Bryson Wright, Grizzly Bear Blues): https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/2022/5/18/23112906/tyus-jones-the-unsung-hero-of-the-grizzlies-nba-memphis-player-reviews
- MIL: A Guide To The Bucks' Offseason (from Jake Weinbach, Hoops Habit): https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/19/guide-milwaukee-bucks-guide/
- MIN: Wolves In Talks With Nuggets' Tim Connolly About POBO Role (from Shams Charania/Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3320881/2022/05/18/timberwolves-tim-connelly-president-basketball-ops/
- MIN: Season Review: Jaden McDaniels (from Tyler Metcalf, Canis Hoopus ): https://www.canishoopus.com/2022/5/19/23126314/2021-22-minnesota-timberwolves-season-review-jaden-mcdaniels
- PHI: Sixers' Offseason Primer (from Rich Hofmann, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/3320288/2022/05/18/sixers-offseason-primer-part-i-roster-depth-and-toughness-are-concerns/
From Paul Hudrick, Liberty Ballers: https://www.libertyballers.com/2022/5/18/23074952/sixers-offseason-free-agency-james-harden-extension-doc-rivers-joel-embiid-bradley-beal
From Keith Pompey, The Inquirer: https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/philadelphia-76ers-trade-tobias-harris-joel-embiid-james-harden-nba-playoffs-20220518.html
PHO: Ayton's Uncertain Future (from Evan Sidery, Basketball News): https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/uncertain-future-of-deandre-ayton-becomes-top-topic-for-suns
- PHO: What CP3 Can't Do (from John Wilmes, Real GM): https://basketball.realgm.com/analysis/267026/What-Chris-Paul-Cant-Do
- POR: The Blazers Still Have Plenty Of Avenues To Explore (from Aaron Fentress, Oregon Live): https://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2022/05/portland-trail-blazers-gambled-and-lost-on-the-nba-lottery-but-still-have-plenty-of-avenues-to-explore-analysis.html
From Jason Quick, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/3321234/2022/05/18/trail-blazers-joe-cronin-draft/
- SAC: Analysis: Sabonis' Dominance (from Kings Film Room):
- SAC: Kings Hire Jordi Fernandez As Associate HC (from Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee): https://www.sacbee.com/article261586037.html
- SAS: Combine Gave Spurs A Better Read On Primo (from Tom Orsborn, Express News): https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Combine-gave-Spurs-better-read-on-Josh-Primo-17182703.php
- TOR: Season Review: Pascal Siakam (from Samson Folk, Raptors Republic): https://www.raptorsrepublic.com/2022/05/19/pascal-siakam-season-review/
- UTA: Where Will The Jazz Go From Here? (from Sarah Todd, Deseret News): https://www.deseret.com/2022/5/18/23053455/utah-jazz-face-many-questions-this-offseason-donovan-mitchell-rudy-gobert-danny-ainge-justin-zanik
LEAGUE-WIDE STORIES
- Inside Look At Overtime Elite (from Andrew Grief, LA Times): https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2022-05-19/nba-draft-overtime-elite-league-inside-look
From Pat Graham, AP: https://apnews.com/article/nba-sports-draft-8856a8eb67c8262b4a973e9316735ab9
- Each NBA Team's Biggest Offseason Questions, Priorities(from Bobby Marks, ESPN): https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/insider/story/_/id/33934732/biggest-offseason-questions-priorities-every-nba-team
- This Offseason's Most Intriguing FAs (from John Schuhmann, NBA.com): https://www.nba.com/news/10-most-intriguing-free-agents-2022
FOUR YEARS AGO TODAY: from the BI archives: http://basketballintelligence.net/2018/05/19/todays-best-nba-reporting-analysis-51918/