Basketball Intelligence For 10/16/21

Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis

- BOS: Takeaways From Loss To Heat (from Keith Smith, Celtics Blog):  https://www.celticsblog.com/2021/10/15/22729412/preseason-wraps-up-with-a-loss-10-takeaways-from-boston-celtics-miami-heat

From Jared Weiss,The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2892902/2021/10/15/celtics-preseason-observations-ime-udoka-says-players-need-to-stop-crying-to-refs-after-loss-in-miami

From John Karalis, Boston Sports Journal:  https://www.bostonsportsjournal.com/2021/10/15/miamia-121-boston-100-schroder-celtics-impress-in-loss

- CHA: Hornets' Rotation Appears Set (from Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer):  https://www.thestate.com/sports/nba/article254998632.html

- CLE: Love's Preseason Was Encouraging (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com):  https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2021/10/kevin-loves-preseason-performance-was-an-encouraging-sign-can-it-lead-to-a-reawakening.html

- DET: Pistons' Depth Chart Prediction (from James Edwards III, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/2891279/2021/10/15/pistons-depth-chart-prediction-3-0-how-will-detroit-look-when-fully-healthy/

- DET: Signs Josh Jackson Might Breakout This Season (from Aaron Kellerstrass, Piston Powered):  https://pistonpowered.com/2021/10/16/detroit-pistons-signs-josh-jackson/

- GSW: Takeaways From Win Over Blazers (from Monte Poole, NBC Sports):  https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/warriors-observations-steph-curry-drops-41-preseason-finale

- HOU: Takeaways From Loss To Spurs (from Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle):  https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/3-pointers-Takeaways-from-Rockets-preseason-16537292.php

- IND: After Injury-Ravaged Preseason, Pacers Remain A Mystery Team (from David Woods, Indy Star):  https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2021/10/15/indiana-pacers-2021-schedule-injury-report-rick-carlisle/8427162002/

-LAC: Primary Preseason Takeaway For Each Player (from Law Murray, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/2890475/2021/10/15/clippers-preseason-observations-1-primary-takeaway-from-each-player/

- LAC: Clippers Miss Kawhi But Appreciate His Coaching (from Mirjam Swanson, OC Register):  https://www.ocregister.com/2021/10/15/clippers-miss-kawhi-leonard-but-appreciate-his-coaching/

- LAC: Clippers Have Plenty Of Veteran Voices (from Andrew Greif, LA Times):  https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2021-10-15/clippers-quiet-group-learning-to-find-voices

- LAC: Clippers Offseason Review (from Dana Gauruder, Hoops Rumors):  https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2021/10/2021-nba-offseason-in-review-los-angeles-clippers.html

- LAL: Vogel On The Lakers' New Offense (from Harrison Faigen, Silver Screen And Roll):  https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2021/10/15/22729132/frank-vogel-new-lakers-new-offense-scheme-spacing-lebron-james-russell-westbrook-cutting

- LAL: Lakers Have Work To Do Before Opener (from Kyle Goon, OC Register):  https://www.pe.com/2021/10/15/lakers-starting-lineup-comes-into-focus-but-work-to-do-before-opener/

- MEM: Takeaways From Loss To Bulls (from Evan Barnes, Commercial Appeal):  https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/final-memphis-grizzlies-preseason-takeaways-after-losing-to-chicago-bulls/

- MIA: 3 Sets The Heat Can Run (from Brenden Nunes, Sportskeeda):  https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/3-ways-miami-heat-can-run-offense-2021-22-nba-season

- MIL: Takeaways From Loss To Mavs (from Bradshaw Furlong, Behind The Buck Pass):  https://behindthebuckpass.com/2021/10/16/milwaukee-bucks-3-takeaways-final-preseason-game-mavericks/

- NYK: Knicks Season Preview (from Fred Katz, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/2891401/2021/10/15/knicks-preview-kemba-walkers-health-rj-barretts-big-leap-nerlens-noel-and-mitchell-robinson-protecting-the-paint/

- NYK: Mitchell Robinson's Return (from Stefan Bondy, Daily News):  https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/enthusiasts/an-exhausted-mitchell-robinson-flexes-new-muscles-in-anticipated-return

- ORL: Who Is Rising/Who Is Falling Entering The Season?  (from Josh Robbins, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2890776/2021/10/15/orlando-magic-stock-report-2/

- PHI: Maxey & Joe's Preseason Progress (from Derek Bodner, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/2892949/2021/10/16/tyrese-maxeys-progress-isaiah-joes-shooting-show-promise-for-76ers-as-season-nears

From Ky Carlin, Yahoo Sports: https://sports.yahoo.com/doc-rivers-sixers-impressed-isaiah-030443586.html

- PHI: Sixers Wrap Preseason With Supporting Cast (from Gina Mizell, The Inquirer):  https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-analysis-preseason-loss-pistons-20211015.html

From Paul Hudrick, Liberty Ballers: https://www.libertyballers.com/2021/10/15/22729274/sixers-pistons-final-score-recap-tyrese-maxey-isaiah-joe-andre-drummond

From Noah Levick, NBC Sports:  https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/sixers/sixers-detroit-pistons-tyrese-maxey-isaiah-joe-andre-drummond-nba-preseason

- PHI: Sixers' Random Offense Provides Hope (from Rich Hofmann, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/2890401/2021/10/15/sixers-random-offense-provides-hope-for-season-while-also-raising-questions/

- POR: Bright Spots From Loss To Dubs (from Jack Winter, Clutch Points):  https://clutchpoints.com/3-trail-blazers-bright-spots-from-loss-to-warriors-in-preseason-finale/

- SAC: Haliburton Says Casuals Are Sleeping On The Kings (from Sean Highkin, Bleacher Report):  https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2949430-after-superb-rookie-season-tyrese-haliburton-says-casuals-are-sleeping-on-kings

- SAC: How Good Is Davion Mitchell's Defense? (from Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee):  https://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article255038192.html

- SAS: Takeaways From Win Over Rockets (from Tom Orsborn, Express News):  https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/The-preseason-triple-take-Spurs-126-Rockets-98-16537235.php

- SAS: Preseason Takeaways (from Noah Magaro-George, Pounding The Rock):  https://www.poundingtherock.com/2021/10/15/22729169/san-antonio-vs-houston-final-score-spurs-demolish-rockets-in-preseason-finale-126-98

- SAS: Primo Is Already Better Than Expected (from Tom Petrini, KENS5):  https://www.kens5.com/article/sports/nba/spurs/san-antonio-spurs-rookie-joshua-primo-preseason-profile/273-e5390d16-f9a3-45a7-8838-6436d2aef4f2

- TOR: Rookie Banton Inspiring The Neighborhood He Grew Up In (from Libaan Osman, Tornto Star):  https://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2021/10/16/rexdale-is-him-raptors-rookie-dalano-banton-inspiring-the-neighbourhood-he-grew-up-in.html

- TOR: Raptors Length And Athleticism Opens Doors On Defense (from Michael Grange, Sportsnet):  https://www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/ever-evolving-nba-raptors-length-athleticism-opens-doors-defence/

- TOR: 15 Predictions For The 2021-22 Raptors (from Etic Koreen, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/2889547/2021/10/15/scottie-barnes-all-rookie-chances-og-anunoby-for-most-improved-and-more-15-predictions-for-the-2021-22-raptors/

- UTA: Answering The 9 Questions From Before Training Camp (from Sarah Todd, Deseret News):  https://www.deseret.com/2021/10/15/22728764/answering-the-9-questions-we-had-for-the-jazz-before-training-camp

- WAS: Things We Learned From Wizards' Preseason (from Chase Hughes, NBC Sports):  https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/wizards/5-things-we-learned-wizards-preseason-including-daniel-gaffords-leap

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- SW Division Season Preview (from Adam Spinella, The Box And One):  

5x5 NBA Season Preview: Southwest Division

- Each Team's Top Breakout Candidate (from Jake Weinbach, Hoops Habit):  https://hoopshabit.com/2021/10/16/nba-top-2021-22-breakout-candidate/

- 10 NBA X-Factors (from Brad Botkin, CBS Sports):  https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/10-nba-x-factors-russell-westbrook-swings-lakers-for-better-or-worse-klay-thompson-does-same-for-warriors/

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FOUR YEARS AGO TODAY: from the BI archives:

http://basketballintelligence.net/2017/10/16/todays-best-nba-reporting-analysis-101617/