Basketball Intelligence For 10/8/21

Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis

- BKN: Herb Turetzky Retires After 54 Years As Nets' Official Scorekeeper (from Tom Dowd, Nets.com):  https://www.nba.com/nets/news/feature/2021/10/06/the-man-for-every-season

- BKN: Kyrie Irving FAQ (from Tim Bontemps/Bobby Marks, ESPN):  https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32357665/brooklyn-nets-kyrie-irving-faq-home-games-question-trade-talk-contract-status-more

- BOS: Celtics' Season Preview (from John Hollinger, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/2865703/2021/10/08/hollingers-2021-22-boston-celtics-preview-lineup-roster-prediction-did-they-fix-the-frontcourt/

- BOS: Udoka Determined To Break Celtics Of Some Bad Habits (from Gary Washburn, Boston Globe):  https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/10/06/sports/ime-udoka-determined-break-celtics-some-bad-habits-last-season/

- BOS: Bulked-Up Tatum Showing Off His Physicality (from Adam Himmelsbach, Boston Globe):  https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/10/05/sports/bulked-up-jayson-tatum-showing-off-his-physicality-celtics-preseason/

- CHI: Interview: Alex Caruso (from KC Johnson, NBC Sports):  https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/bulls-fan-favorite-alex-caruso-dishes-passing-lebron-effect

- CLE: Cavs' Season Preview (from John Hollinger, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/2865670/2021/10/08/hollingers-2021-22-cleveland-cavaliers-preview-lineup-roster-prediction-are-there-any-core-pieces-here/

- DAL: Carlik Jones Is Worth Watching (from Luke Askew, Mavs Moneyball):  https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2021/10/8/22715763/carlik-jones-proved-hes-worth-watching-during-the-dallas-mavericks-first-preseason-game

- DAL: Mavs' Offseason Review (from Luke Adams, Hoops Rumors):  https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2021/10/2021-nba-offseason-in-review-dallas-mavericks.html

- DEN: Will The Nuggets Play Fast This Season? (from Sean Carroll, Nugg Love):  https://nugglove.com/2021/10/07/will-the-denver-nuggets-play-fast-this-season

- DEN Is It Time For Nnaji To Find His Role In The Rotation? (from Ryan Blackburn, Denver Stiffs):  https://www.denverstiffs.com/2021/10/8/22715635/is-it-time-for-zeke-nnaji-to-find-his-role-in-the-nuggets-rotation

- DET: Grant Ready To Take Next Step (from Keith Langlois, Pistons.com):  https://www.nba.com/pistons/features/grant-ready-take-next-step-pistons-restoration-his-confidence-all-time-high

- DET: Inside Cade Cunningham's Training (from James Edwards III, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/2875146/2021/10/08/inside-cade-cunninghams-training-to-become-the-face-of-the-pistons/

- HOU: Takeaways From Loss To Heat (from Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle):  https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/3-pointers-Takeaways-from-Rockets-preseason-16518259.php

- IND: Wanamaker Excited For Opportunity (from Wheat Hotchkiss, Pacers.com):  https://www.nba.com/pacers/news/late-arrival-wanamaker-embraces-honest-chance-make-roster

- LAC: Takeaways From Loss To Kings (from Andrew Greif, LA Times):  https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2021-10-07/clippers-kings-5-takeaways-paul-george-scoring-pace-of-play

- LAC: Here Comes A PG-13 Led Offense (from Sabreena Merchant, Clips Nation):  https://www.clipsnation.com/2021/10/8/22715991/la-clippers-vs-dallas-mavericks-preview-game-thread-start-time-tv-schedule

- LAL: What Does Ariza's Absence Mean For The Lakers (from Bill Oram, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/2874538/2021/10/07/trevor-ariza-has-ankle-surgery-so-what-does-his-absence-mean-for-lakers/

- LAL: The Lakers Are Trying To Make Size Matter More (from Seerat Sohi, The Ringer):  https://www.theringer.com/2021/10/8/22716122/nba-size-los-angeles-lakers

- MIA: Takeaways From Win Over Rockets (from Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald):  https://www.miamiherald.com/article254813052.html

From Jack Simone, All U Can Heat):  https://allucanheat.com/2021/10/08/miami-heat-takeaways-rockets-preseason/

- MIN: Coach Finch, Malik Beasley Know What To Expect From Each Other (from Chris Hine, Star Tribune):  https://m.startribune.com/timberwolves-chris-finch-malik-beasley-denver-nuggets/600104617/

- MIN: An Update On The Defense (from Jake Paynting, Howls And Growls):  

Deep Dive, Vol. 11: An Update On The Defense

- NYK: Versatile Burks Is Back To Give Knicks Punch Off Bench (from Peter Botte, NY Post):  https://nypost.com/2021/10/07/alec-burks-back-to-give-knicks-punch-off-the-bench

- NYK: Toppin: New Look/New Attitude (from Steve Popper, Newsday):  https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/obi-toppin-knicks-1.50384062

- ORL: Wendell Carter Aims To Expand His Game Beyond The Paint (from Philip Rossman-Reich, Orlando Magic Daily):  https://orlandomagicdaily.com/2021/10/07/orlando-magic-playbook-wendell-carter-aims-expand-game/

- ORL: Magic Vets Embracing Role As Shepherds Of Young Team (from Philip Rossman-Reich, Orlando Magic Daily):  https://orlandomagicdaily.com/2021/10/07/orlando-magics-veterans-embracing-role-as-shepherds-of-young-team/

- ORL: Player Outlook: Mo Bamba (from John Black, Orlando Magic Daily):  https://orlandomagicdaily.com/2021/10/08/2022-orlando-magic-player-outlook-mohamed-bambas-make-or-break-year/

- PHI: Takeaways From Win Over Raptors (from Sean Barnard, Philly Sports Network):  https://phillysportsnetwork.com/2021/10/08/four-takeaways-from-the-sixers-preseason-victory-over-the-raptors/

- PHI: Sixers Discuss The Foul-Hunting Crackdown (from Kevin Kinkead, Crossing Broad):  https://www.crossingbroad.com/2021/10/im-glad-that-now-were-calling-it-correctly-sixers-discuss-the-nbas-foul-hunting-crackdown.html

- PHI: Isaiah Joe Deserves A Rotation Shot (from Tom West, Liberty Ballers):  https://www.libertyballers.com/2021/10/8/22711357/isaiah-joe-sixers-rotation-preseason-philadelphia-76ers-nba

- TOR: Preseason Observations (from Eric Koreen, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/2875938/2021/10/08/raptors-preseason-observations-why-crashing-glass-could-be-part-of-the-offensive-answer/

- TOR: Raptors' Frontcourt Depth Is Missing In The Preseason (from Doug Smith, Toronto Star):  https://www.deseret.com/2021/10/7/22714565/utah-jazz-give-a-glimpse-at-their-ability-to-switch-in-preseason-loss

- TOR: Gleeson Brings Flex & Winning Pedigree To Coaching Staff (from Olivier Neven, Yahoo Sports):  https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/raptors-assistant-gleeson-brings-flex-and-winning-pedigree-to-coaching-staff-210200111.html

- TOR: Takeaways From Loss To Sixers (from Michael Grange, Sportsnet):  https://www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/five-takeaways-raptors-loss-76ers-home-home-finale/

- UTA: Jazz Give A Glimpse Of Their Ability To Switch (from Sarah Todd, Deseret News):  https://www.deseret.com/2021/10/7/22714565/utah-jazz-give-a-glimpse-at-their-ability-to-switch-in-preseason-loss

- WAS: Wizards' Season Preview (from John Hollinger, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/2865703/2021/10/08/hollingers-2021-22-boston-celtics-preview-lineup-roster-prediction-did-they-fix-the-frontcourt/

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- Can Jordan Poole Make The Leap For The Dubs?/ Can The Knicks Run It Back? (from Ben Ladner, The Step Back):  https://fansided.com/2021/10/07/jordan-poole-leap-knicks-playoffs/

- Rookies Who Could Have Immediate Impact (from Krysten Peek, Yahoo Sports):  https://sports.yahoo.com/the-10-most-impactful-nba-rookies-heading-into-the-2021-22-season-201907923.html

- NBA Scouts Worry About Prep To Pros 2.0 (from Jonathan Wasserman, Bleacher Report):  https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2949099-preps-to-pros-20-nba-scouts-worry-insane-hype-could-impact-hs-hoop-megastars

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THREE YEARS AGO TODAY: from the BI Archives:

http://basketballintelligence.net/2018/10/08/todays-best-nba-reporting-analysis-10818/