Basketball Intelligence For 8/31/23
Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis
TEAM-SPECIFIC STORIES
BKN: Winner Wilson Has Potential To Develop Into Nets’ Heart-Shaped Gem
Steve Lichtenstein
BOS: Derrick White as the starting point guard: what will that look like?
Sherrod Blakely, Full Court Press
CHI: Vučević opens up about Lonzo Ball’s quest to return and the Bulls’ uncertain future
Jake Fischer, Yahoo Sports
CHI: Why the Bulls value bringing in hometown players
Jamal Collier, ESPN
DET: How Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren will determine if Pistons turn a corner
James Edwards III/Sam Vecenie, The Athletic
IND: How Oscar Tshiebwe can help the Pacers
Tony East, Sports Illustrated
MIL: Is it time to dismantle the Bucks?
David Thorpe, True Hoop
OKC: Kenrich Williams' Importance Has Never Been Higher
Ivan White, Sports Illustrated
OKC: Chip Engelland's return to Philippines at World Cup brings back fond memories and chance to reunite
Sid Ventura, ESPN
ORL: 5 Orlando Magic things to know from the FIBA World Cup’s first round
Philip Rossman-Reich, Orlando Magic Daily
PHI: Harden's best chance at another long-term contract is with the Clippers
Sam Quinn, CBS Sports
POR: Harsh Truth About Damian Lillard Trade Market: It Was Never Really There
Sean Deveney, Forbes
LEAGUE-WIDE STORIES
Checking in on the NBA's rookie-scale extension candidates
Blake Stern, Basketball News
NBA's top five under-25 duos
Brad Botkin, CBS Sports
Checking in on notable remaining free agents
Luke Adams, Hoops Rumors
Predicting NBA's Top 100 Players for 2023-24 Season
Bleacher Report
INTERNATIONAL BASKETBALL
FIBA World Cup
Chip Engelland's return to Philippines at World Cup brings back fond memories and chance to reunite
Sid Ventura, ESPN
World Cup Day 6 Recap
Andrew Bernucca, The Step Back
What is the FIBA and international goaltending rule?
Andrew Bernucca, The Step Back
Canada looks like a top contender behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Damon Allred, SBNation
How Canada is using its unique personnel to flourish at FIBA World Cup
Oren Weisfeld, Yahoo Sports
Kerr’s approach to World Cup is clear with Hart-Ingram lineup change. Will it work?
Joe Vardon, The Athletic
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