Basketball Intelligence For 7/29/25

Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis

TEAM-SPECIFIC

BKN: The polarizing perceptions at the heart of the divide between Cam Thomas and the Nets
Brian Lewis, NY Post

BKN: Drake Powell has immense upside but is flying under the radar
Eamon Cassels, Fansided

CLE: The Cavs’ 14th man must accept a role that has nothing to do with playing time
Chris Fedor, cleveland.com

DAL: Get to know Cooper Flagg: How his ‘wall of hype’ traces from his Maine roots to the Mavs
Brad Townsend/Mike Curtis/Jamie Hancock, Dallas Morning News

DET: Caris LeVert’s Michigan homecoming could unlock potential for Pistons
Hunter Patterson, The Athletic

LAC: The Clippers have assembled perhaps the oldest roster in NBA history. Will that experience be a strength or a liability?
Andrew Greif, NBC Sports

LAC: Chris Paul returns to familiar place with Clippers but in different role
Law Murray, The Athletic

LAL: Inside Bronny James' Year 2 development with Lakers
Dave McMenamin, ESPN

LAL: The Lakers are about to get the best version of Luka Dončić. But first he’s committed to himself
Dan Woike, The Athletic

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