Basketball Intelligence For 9/17/24

Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis

TEAM-SPECIFIC

BOS: With Porzingis sidelined until at least December, the Celtics will have to turn to their bench to try to replace his production
Nirav Barman, Celtics Blog

BOS: Can Celtics draft picks earn rookie-year roles on loaded roster?
Zack Cox, Boston Herald

CLE: Cavs’ Season Preview
Jared Dubin, Last Night In Basketball

GSW: A Jonathan Kuminga star turn might reverse the Warriors' decline
Joe Wolfond, The Score

MIA: An upbeat Duncan Robinson putting both back issue and trade rumors behind him
Ira Winderman, SunSentinel

MIA: Robinson offers update on back and other issues as camp approaches
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald

MIL: Can Bucks unlock the Giannis-Damian Lillard pick-and-roll?
Eric Nehm, The Athletic

NOP: Zion Williamson cannot be expected to play center for the New Orleans Pelicans
Andy Quach, Pelican Debrief

OKC: Closing Lineup Versatility Will Set Thunder Apart
Nick Crain, Forbes

PHX: Suns' hopes may hinge on Bradley Beal's play
Shaun Powell, NBA.com

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