Basketball Intelligence For 7/4/25
Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis
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TEAM-SPECIFIC
ATL: Onsi Saleh has been making a splash as the Hawks' new GM
Will Eudy, Blue Man Hoop
CHA: Why Ryan Kalkbrenner may have more opportunities than typical NBA second-round pick
Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer
DAL: The exodus of Mavs’ assistant coaches continues
Matt Martinez, Mavs Moneyball
DEN: Denver refuses to spend like a champion but might still play like one
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GSW: Warriors draft pick Alex Toohey finds familiarity in team’s ‘Australian’ style
Sam Gordon, SF Chronicle
GSW: The latest on Jonathan Kuminga, the Warriors and his restricted free agency
Anthony Slater, The Athletic
HOU: How additions of Kevin Durant, Dorian Finney-Smith can fix Rockets’ spacing woes
Kelly Iko, The Athletic
LAL: Deandre Ayton: Short-Term Fix or Long-Term Solution?
Iztok Franko, digginbasketball
LAL: Deandre Ayton fits with LeBron, Luka and the Lakers on the court. Will that be enough?
Dan Woike, The Athletic
LAL: Rumors about Dorian Finney-Smith’s exit are swirling
Harrison Faigen, SBNation
LAL: Can LeBron James help maddening Deandre Ayton transform into a reliable center?
Dylan Hernandez, LA Times
MIL: What does Myles Turner bring to the Bucks? Breaking down the fit on both ends of the floor
Eric Nehm, The Athletic
NYK: Knicks Eye Phil Handy, Assistant Coach Close With Top NBA Stars
Alder Almo, Heavy
NYK: Who might the Knicks get in Mike Brown? Two-time Coach of the Year is still evolving
Fred Katz, The Athletic
SAC: Maxime Raynaud makes short move from Stanford to Sacramento
Steve Kroner, SF Chronicle
SAC: Meet Kings draft picks Nique Clifford, Maxime Raynaud
Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee
SAS: Youth is more important towards building champions than ever before
Eric Fritts, Pounding The Rock
SAS: What will Luke Kornet bring to the Spurs on defense?
Paul Garcia, The Spot Up Shot
SAS: Carter Bryant Finding Way Early with Summer Spurs
Matt Guzman, Sports Illustrated
TOR: The Raptors are deeper and the internal competition for jobs will be fascinating to watch.
Doug Smith, Toronto Star
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