Basketball Intelligence for 7/2/22

Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis

THE RUDY GOBERT TRADE

The Rudy Gobert trade improves the future outlook of the Jazz overnight
Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune

Timberwolves’ big swing for Rudy Gobert: The logic and the risks
Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic

Breaking down the Rudy Gobert trade and what it means for the Utah Jazz
Sarah Todd, Deseret News

Utah Jazz wanted a big return for trading All-Star Rudy Gobert, and they got it
Tony Jones, The Athletic

5 takeaways on reported Rudy Gobert trade to Timberwolves
Steve Aschburner, NBA.com

LEAGUE-WIDE STORIES

A Complete History Of NBA Luxury Tax Payments, 2001-2022
Mark Deeks, Forbes

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