Basketball Intelligence For 6/28/26
Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis
TEAM-SPECIFIC
CHI: Caleb Wilson stakes claim in Bulls rebuild, pledges to ‘get this city back where it was’
Joel Lorenzi, The Athletic
HOU: Why the Rockets traded up to draft Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton at No. 31
Varun Shankar, Houston Chronicle
IND: What Factors Will The Indiana Pacers Consider With Micah Potter’s Team Option?
Tony East, Forbes
IND: Braden Smith comes home: Pacers rookie embraces the dream he grew up chasing
Dustin Dopirak, Indy Star
IND: Haliburton ‘thankful’ for eyebrow after miserable shingles bout
Dustin Dopirak, Indy Star
LAL: ‘Explosive’ Cameron Carr brings athleticism to a Lakers team that lacked it last season
Law Murray, The Athletic
MEM: Richie Saunders to the Grizzlies is the feel-good story of the summer
Dick Harmon, Deseret News
NOP: Five things we learned about the Pelicans during their low-key NBA draft
Rod Walker, NOLA.com
OKC: Thunder draft picks ready ‘to explore their potential’ in NBA
Justin Martinez, The Oklahoman
OKC: How far will Thunder go in cutting costs after trading Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins?
Joe Mussatto, The Oklahoman
PHX: Koa Peat puts draft frustration in past, ready to work for Suns
Duane Rankin, Arizona Republic
THE DRAFT
Second-Round Lottery Tickets: 3 Players Who Can Beat the NBA’s Worst Odds
Jacob Sutton, JSutt Hoops
Evaluating the Biggest Winners at the 2026 NBA Draft
Jordan Monaco, Sports Illustrated
FREE AGENCY
2026 NBA Free Agent Rankings: Top 10 Forwards
Tommy Beer, Knicks Centric
NBA free agency 2026: Center class features value down the depth chart
John Hollinger, The Athletic