Basketball Intelligence For 8/30/21

Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis

- ATL: Where The Hawks Rank In The EC (from Chris Kirschner, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2797779/2021/08/30/where-the-hawks-rank-in-the-eastern-conference-best-offseason-move-reason-for-optimism-biggest-question/

- ATL: Film Study: Breaking Down A Hawks Postseason Offensive Adjustment (from Glen Willis, Peachtree Hoops):  https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2021/8/29/22646475/atlanta-hawks-postseason-offensive-adjustment-breakdown-nba-playoffs-trae-young-analysis

- BOS: Kris Dunn Brings A Valuable Skill (from Chris Grenham, Forbes):  https://www.forbes.com/sites/chrisgrenham/2021/08/30/kris-dunn-brings-important-value-to-the-2021-22-boston-celtics/?sh=655735d97111

- CHA: Development Timeline For Each Hornets' Rookie (from Stephen Sears, Swarm And Sting): https://swarmandsting.com/2021/08/30/charlotte-hornets-development-timelines-rookie

- CLE: Cavs' Biggest Need Remains On The Wing (from Jason Lloyd, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/2796797/2021/08/29/lloyd-lauri-markkanen-helps-but-the-cavs-biggest-need-remains-on-the-wing

- DEN: Can Dozier Fill The Nuggets' Two-Way Wing Void?  (from Ryan Blackburn, Denver Stiffs):  https://www.denverstiffs.com/2021/8/30/22647530/its-time-for-p-j-dozier-to-become-the-best-version-of-himself

- DEN: Who Is The Opening Night Starting PG? (from Sean Carroll, Nugg LOve): https://nugglove.com/2021/08/30/denver-nuggets-starting-pg-opening-night

- DET: How Can The Pistons Best Utilize Saben Lee? (from enbiejowiec, Detroit Bad Boys):  https://www.detroitbadboys.com/2021/8/30/22638092/detroit-pistons-saben-lee-cade-cunningham-killian-hayes

- MIA: Q & A: Chris Bosh (from Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald):  https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article253840248.html

- MIN: Wolves Offseason Report (from Zach Harper, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2773581/2021/08/30/zach-harpers-timberwolves-offseason-report-overall-grade-roster-breakdown-goals-for-2021-22/

- MIN: Scott Thom: From College Of Marin HC To Wolves' Asst. (from Ian Ross, Independent Journal): https://www.marinij.com/2021/08/29/former-college-of-marin-coach-thom-finds-his-way-to-the-nba/

- ORL: Assessing The Offseason Acquisitions (from Philip Rossman-Reich, Orlando Magic Daily):  https://orlandomagicdaily.com/2021/08/29/orlando-magic-ranking-every-offseason-acquisition/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=flipboard

- PHI: The Dog Days Of The Sixers Offseason (from Derek Bodner, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/2794268/2021/08/30/whats-left-the-dog-days-of-the-sixers-offseason-non-ben-simmons-edition/

- PHI: Sixers Film Fix: Embiid's Improved Jumper  & Thybulle's Best Steals (from Tom West, LIberty Ballers): https://www.libertyballers.com/2021/8/29/22645778/sixers-film-fix-joel-embiid-jumper-matisse-thybulle-best-steals-philadelphia-76ers-nba

- PHO: Film Breakdown: Suns Add A Rim Protector To 2nd Unit (from Zona Hoops):  https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2021/8/27/22642298/film-breakdown-why-javale-mcgee-is-the-perfect-backup-center-for-phoenix

- TOR: Wainright Is A Walking Culture-Builder (from Blake Murphy, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/2787721/2021/08/30/raptors-ishmail-wainright-is-a-walking-culture-builder-everyone-wants-to-cheer-for-a-guy-like-that/

- TOR: Early Raptors' Camp Battles (from Blake Murphy, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/2787722/2021/08/27/early-raptors-camp-battles-fifth-starter-who-rounds-out-the-second-unit-roster-spots-and-more/

- UTA: Things To Look For This Season (from James Hansen, SLC Dunk): https://www.slcdunk.com/2021/8/29/22642363/things-to-look-for-this-season-with-the-utah-jazz-2021-offseason-jared-butler-donovan-mitchell

- UTA: Whiteside: The Jazz' New Center Enigma (from Adny Larsen, Salt Lake Tribune): https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2021/08/30/nba-exile-best-rim/

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- How The NBA Is Trying To Eliminate Unnatural Foul-Baiting (from Drew Maresca, Basketball News): https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/how-the-nba-is-trying-to-eliminate-unnatural-foulbaiting

- Situational Big Man Rankings (from Ian Levy, The Step Back):  https://fansided.com/2021/08/30/nba-big-man-rankings-situational/

- EC Offseason Grades (from Kevin Pelton, ESPN):  https://tv5.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/32108578/nba-offseason-grades-eastern-conference-where-brooklyn-nets-chicago-bulls-every-team-stand

- Earl Monroe Hopes To Transform Lives Through Books And Basketball At New School (from Donald Hunt, The Undefeated): https://theundefeated.com/features/earl-monroe-hopes-to-transform-lives-through-books-and-basketball-at-new-school/

- Brian Taylor Honored (from Suzanne Russell, My Central Jersey):  https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/local/middlesex-county/2021/08/30/perth-amboy-nj-honors-brian-taylor-name-dedication-washington-park/5607099001/