Basketball Intelligence for 7/24/24

How NBA teams are built, the Hornets, Andrew Nembhard, and more

LEAGUE AND OLYMPIC STORIES

Canada Basketball Was Literally Built for This
Danny Chau, The Ringer

For Stephen Curry, the stars finally align for chance at Olympic gold
Marc J. Spears, Andscape

How are NBA teams being built in 2024?
Jared Dubin, Last Night, In Basketball

The four NBL standouts at NBA Summer League
Pete Hooley, NBL.com

Wagner brothers and Germany are not afraid of Team USA
Philip Rossman-Reich, Orlando Magic Daily

TEAM STORIES

BOS: The Celtics are barreling toward the NBA's first $500M roster
Tim Bontemps, ESPN

BRK: From Barcelona to Paris to Brooklyn, Jordi Fernández has grinded for his basketball life
Eric Koreen, The Athletic

Despite not playing at a high level, Fernández earned this role quickly by mastering not only the intricacies of modern basketball but also by displaying elite interpersonal skills. During the Sacramento Kings’ visit to Toronto in March, Brown — now the coach of the Kings — said Fernández is “way better than me” at connecting with people.

CHA: Times are changing for the Charlotte Hornets
Jon DeLong, At the Hive

CHA: Don't Give Up On LaMelo Ball Just Yet
Nic Thomas, The Stretch Six