Basketball Intelligence For 8/22/23
Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis
TEAM-SPECIFIC STORIES
BOS: The Power of Porzingis and What that Means to the Celtics
Sherrod Blakely, Full Court Press
BOS: Celtics roster check: What do they have? What do they need?
Jay King, The Athletic
BOS: Breaking down Celtics’ placement in The Athletic’s NBA Player Tiers
Jared Weiss, The Athletic
CHA: LaMelo Ball needs to add some literal steak to the sizzle
Mike Shearer, Basketball Poetry
CHI: Torrey Craig vows to bring toughness to Bulls
KC Johnson, NBC Sports
CHI: Injured Bulls Star Lonzo Ball Opens Up About ‘Big What-If’ Scenario
Josh Buckhalter, Heavy
DAL: The Mavericks will try to take a step forward by mimicking their recent past
Josh Bowe, Mavs Moneyball
DEN: Reggie Jackson is ready to ‘steady the ship’ off the bench next season
Tony Jones, The Athletic
GSW: Saric showcases Warriors value
Dalton Johnson, NBC Sports
HOU: What are Rockets getting in Fred VanVleet? A savvy veteran or player past prime?
Kelly Iko/Eric Koreen, The Athletic
LAL: What to expect from Jarred Vanderbilt
Jordyn Bontrager, Lake Show Life
LAL: The meteoric rise and new-found fame of Austin Reaves
Jovan Buha, The Athletic
MEM: Can Jaren Jackson Jr. and Marcus Smart be the NBA's best defensive duo?
Damichael Cole, Commercial Appeal
MIN: If You Believe In Anthony Edwards, You Believe In The Timberwolves
Jake Paynting, Howls And Growls
NYK: More ball movement could help Knicks’ offense take next step in 2023
Rafael Canton, SNY
OKC: Two-Way Trio: OKC Thunder Has Solidified Back End Of Roster
Nick Crain, Forbes
OKC: From Project To Contributor: What Does Poku Provide This Season?
Nick Crain, Forbes
PHI: Can Tyrese Maxey solve the 76ers' James Harden problem?
Ian Levy, The Step Back
PHI: NBA fines Sixers’ James Harden $100K for ‘liar’ comments about Daryl Morey
Gina Mizell, The Inquirer
SAC: The Kings could be better than last season's team
Tristi Rodriguez, NBC Sports
SAS: Sochan Will Be a Big Piece to the Spurs’ Puzzle
Miguel Carias, Last Word On Sports
LEAGUE-WIDE STORIES
NBA’s best offseason moves by team: From Blazers to Heat, ‘Incomplete’ to No. 21
David Aldridge, The Athletic
One Offseason Wish for Each NBA Team
Danny Chau, The Ringer
NBA Guards Under 25 with Highest Ceilings
Zach Buckley, Bleacher Report
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