Basketball Intelligence For 8/23/21

Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis

- CHA: Blueprint For Small Market Success (from Evan Birchmore, Swarm And Sting): https://swarmandsting.com/2021/08/22/charlotte-hornets-blueprint-small-market-success

- CHI: Dosunmu Showcases Transition Offense, On-Ball Defense At SL (from Brandon Simberg, Daily Illini): https://dailyillini.com/sports/2021/08/22/dosunmu-summer-league/

- CLE: Rubio Can Help Maximize Mobley & Allen's Talents (from Justin Brownlow, King James Gospel):  https://kingjamesgospel.com/2021/08/23/cavs-ricky-rubio-can-maximize-talents-evan-mobley-jarrett-allen/

- DAL: Devontae Shuler: Unsung SL Hero (from Luke Askew, Mavs Moneyball): https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2021/8/23/22629953/devontae-shuler-a-name-nba-fans-should-know

- GSW: The Randomness Of Klay Thompson (from Jayson Jenks/Rustin Dodd, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2779712/2021/08/23/the-randomness-of-klay-thompson-its-impossible-to-know-him-and-not-love-him/

- HOU: Q & A: Asst Coach Will Weaver (from Kelly Iko, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2778429/2021/08/19/rockets-assistant-coach-will-weaver-qa-on-jalen-green-summer-league-learning-and-nba-cops-and-robbers/

- HOU: Rockets' Offseason Report (from Zach Harper, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2767014/2021/08/23/zach-harpers-rockets-offseason-report-overall-grade-roster-breakdown-goals-for-2021-22/

- HOU: Stephen Silas On Christian Wood's Maturation (from Anthony Duckett, Space City Scoop):  https://spacecityscoop.com/posts/how-rockets-christian-wood-has-exceeded-expectations-beyond-basketball-01fdqmg90v74

- LAL: Monk Says LBJ, Russ & AD Will Open Up Everything For Him (from Jacob Rude, Silver Screen And Roll ):  https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2021/8/22/22637081/malik-monk-says-lebron-james-russell-westbrook-and-anthony-davis-will-open-everything-up-for-him

- PHI: The Ben Simmons Situation: What's The Solution? (from Paolo Uggetti, The Ringer): https://www.theringer.com/nba/2021/8/23/22637620/ben-simmons-76ers-trade-rumors-relationship

- PHO: Q & A: Monty Williams (from Sam Amick, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2780470/2021/08/23/monty-williams-unplugged-on-his-bucks-locker-room-visit-chris-paul-finding-peace-in-texas-spirituality-and-more/

- SAC: Is Louis King The Wing The Kings Have Been Looking For? (from Leo Tochterman, Sactown Royalty): https://www.sactownroyalty.com/2021/8/23/22631954/sacramento-kings-louis-king-season-preview-summer-league-recap-two-way-contract

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- Dante Exum Looms As A Value FA Pick-Up (from Benyam Kidane, Sporting News): https://www.sportingnews.com/au/nba/news/2021-nba-free-agency-what-dante-exum-brings-to-an-nba-team/1epopvticgdfh1kwufg6gb6m4d

- 2022 Draft-Eligible Who Have Scouts Buzzing This Summer (from Jonathan Wasserman, Bleacher Report): https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2947363-five-2022-nba-draft-prospects-who-have-scouts-buzzing-this-summer

- How Rest, Road Trips & Other Factors Played Out In 2021-22 Schedule (from John Schuhmann, NBA.com):  https://www.nba.com/news/how-rest-road-trips-and-other-factors-played-out-in-2021-22-schedule

- Ranking Teams After Draft & Free Agency (from ESPN): https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32056322/nba-power-rankings-post-free-agency-edition-how-big-was-summer-shakeup

- Ranking The NBA's Offseason Moves By Team, Part One (from David Aldridge, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2774953/2021/08/23/from-timberwolves-to-cavaliers-no-30-21-ranking-the-nbas-worst-offseason-moves-by-team/

- Which Players Are Poised For Breakouts? (from Basketball News):  https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-roundtable-which-player-is-poised-to-break-out-next-season

- Each Team's Biggest Offseason L (from Zach Buckley, Bleacher Report): https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2947368-every-nba-teams-biggest-l-of-the-offseason

- Post SL Draft Analysis, Picks 1-15  (from Rich Harris, Hoops Prospects): https://hoopsprospects.com/2021/08/22/post-summer-league-2021-draft-analysis-picks-1-15/

- Tyler Smith Signs With Overtime Elite (from Jonathan Givony, ESPN):  https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32069127/tyler-smith-no-8-basketball-prospect-2023-class-signs-elite

From Adam Zagoria, Zagsblog: https://www.zagsblog.com/2021/08/23/overtime-elite-signs-5-star-prospect-tyler-smith/

- Coaching In The Big 3, Michael Cooper Is Still Living His Basketball Dream (from Sabreena Merchant, Silver Screen And Roll): https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2021/8/22/22608893/los-angeles-lakers-sparks-coach-michael-cooper-big3-3s-company-hall-of-fame-finalist