Basketball Intelligence For 8/12/21

Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis

NEWS AND NOTES

- BKN: Sean Marks' Media Session Remarks (from Tom Dowd, Nets.com): https://www.nba.com/nets/news/breaking/2021/08/11/brooklyn-nets-gm-sean-marks-five-takeaways-on-a-busy-summer

From Brian Lewis, NY Post: https://nypost.com/2021/08/11/sean-marks-still-tweaking-the-nets-roster-well-be-fluid/

- BOS: Udoka Previews Celtics' Play Style (from Bobby Manning, Celtics Blog): https://www.celticsblog.com/2021/8/11/22619341/ime-udoka-previews-celtics-play-style-at-summer-league-las-vegas-jayson-tatum-jaylen-brown-boston

- GSW: Q & A: Steve Kerr (from Tim Kawakami, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/2765269/2021/08/11/steve-kerr-warriors-olympics-bjelica-iguodala-kawakami/

- GSW: Jordan Poole, Underrated Swing Factor (from Anthony Slater, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/2763680/2021/08/11/jordan-poole-an-underrated-swing-factor-for-the-warriors-discusses-his-late-season-surge

- IND: From An Early Age, It's Been On Brogdon's Heart To Help In Africa (from Chris Vivlamore, AJC): https://www.ajc.com/sports/state-sports/from-an-early-age-it-has-been-on-malcolm-brogdons-heart-to-help-in-africa/7PP53DQRYRCPXHGU3LLRQQ6UMQ/

- MIA: Bam Adebayo: The Heart Of The Heat (from Couper Moorhead, HEAT.com): https://www.nba.com/heat/news/tell-tale-heart-heat-it-all-comes-back-bam-adebayo

- NOP: Kira Lewis Can Turn The Pels' Bench Into A Weapon (from Tim Burke, Pelican Debrief): https://pelicandebrief.com/2021/08/11/pelicans-kira-lewis-jr-bench/

- NYK: Kemba Can Transform Knicks' Offense (from Adam Kester, Daily Knicks): https://dailyknicks.com/2021/08/11/new-york-knicks-kemba-walker-offense/

- OKC: The Importance Of Giddey's Versatility To The Thunder Rebuild (from Kyle Irving, Sporting News): https://www.sportingnews.com/au/nba/news/2021-nba-draft-oklahoma-city-thunders-historic-rebuild-begins-with-australias-josh-giddey/1fdnqn155x4v710fpiaud364lc

- POR: Billups Expects Offseason Moves To Pay Off (from Aaron Fentress,Oregon Live): https://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2021/08/chauncey-billups-expects-portland-trail-blazers-offseason-moves-to-pay-off.html

From Zach Koons, The Spun: https://thespun.com/nba/portland-trail-blazers/chauncey-billups-telling-admission-plan-for-blazers-offense-three-point-shooting

- TOR: Dwane Casey On Lowry's Impact On The Raptors (from Kyle Irving, NBA.com): https://ca.nba.com/news/former-toronto-raptors-head-coach-dwane-casey-speaks-on-kyle-lowrys-impact-on-the-franchise/16b6rqeevw3hp1bdovqv3aoowj

- UTA: Rebecca Haarlow Interviews Quin Snyder (from Andy Larsen, Salt Lake Tribune): https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2021/08/11/triple-team-trent-forrest/

- UTA: Jazz Banking On Trent Forrest's Continued Growth  (from Sarah Todd, Deseret News): https://www.deseret.com/2021/8/11/22617294/utah-jazz-give-trent-forrest-a-two-way-contract-banking-on-his-continued-growth-nba-summer-league

- WAS: Harrell, KCP Bring Specific Skillsets To New-Look Wizards (from Kareem Copeland, Washington Post):  https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/08/12/wizards-harrell-caldwell-pope/

- Offseason Winners, Losers & In-Between (from Zach Lowe, ESPN): https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/31999577/lowe-winners-losers-everyone-a-wild-2021-offseason

- NBA Players: Tier 2 Superstars (from Seth Partnow, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/2762726/2021/08/12/nba-player-tiers-joel-embiid-luka-doncic-damian-lillard-among-tier-2-superstars-just-short-of-the-very-top/

- Free Agency Winners (from John Hollinger, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2766222/2021/08/12/john-hollingers-nba-free-agency-winners-nets-wizards-among-teams-in-a-better-place/

- Remaining FAs (from Luke Adams, Hoops Rumors): https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2021/08/markkanen-hart-millsap-among-top-remaining-free-agents.html

- Q & A: Victor Wembanyama (from Albert Robledillo, Eurohopes.com):  http://www.eurohopes.com/news/6338/wembanyama_

- The New Era Of Roster Construction (from Owen Phillips, F5):

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SUMMER LEAGUE

- ATL: Sharife Cooper, Jalen Johnson Shedding "Risky" Label In SL (from Krysten Peek, Yahoo Sports): https://sports.yahoo.com/sharife-cooper-jalen-johnson-shedding-risky-labels-with-dominant-summer-league-showing-174507505.html

From Sarah Spencer, AJC: https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/rookies-johnson-cooper-off-to-promising-start-at-summer-league/QT3ZS7XQZRHX3LLTYCTJB3HX7Y/

- CLE: Cavs Provide Glimpse Into How They Will Deploy Mobley (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com): https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2021/08/cleveland-cavaliers-provide-glimpse-into-how-they-will-deploy-evan-mobley-the-versatile-playmaking-big-man-looking-to-change-the-game.html

- DET: Garza's Self-Awareness Is Helping Him Succeed In SL (from Omari Sankofa II, Free Press): https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2021/08/11/luka-garzas-detroit-pistons-self-awareness/8102910002/

From Rod Beard, Detroit News: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2021/08/11/luka-garza-transforms-game-develop-into-prospect-detroit-pistons/5567146001/

- DET: Hayes Becoming Defensive Stopper (from Omari Sankofa II, Free Press):  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2021/08/11/detroit-pistons-killian-hayes-defense-summer-league/5564886001/

- DET: Cunningham Shows Why He's Worthy #1 Pick (from Rod Beard, Detroit News): https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nba/article253429054.html

- HOU: For K.J. Martin, Little Things Mean Most In SL (from Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle): https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/For-Rockets-K-J-Martin-little-things-mean-16381016.php

- Day 4 Report (from Dan Favale, Bleacher Report): https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2947169-day-4-stock-report-for-top-nba-rookies-at-las-vegas-summer-league

From Blake Schuster, Bleacher Report: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10010188-nba-summer-league-2021-scores-and-highlights-from-wednesdays-las-vegas-results

From Kurt Helin, NBC Sports: https://nba.nbcsports.com/2021/08/11/notes-from-nba-summer-league-evan-mobley-is-a-modern-playmaking-big/

From NBA.com: https://www.nba.com/news/2021-summer-league-standouts-day-7