Basketball Intelligence For 9/4/21
Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis
.- BOS: Celtics Have Taken Big Step After Stevens' Little Moves (from Gary Washburn): https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/09/04/sports/celtics-have-taken-big-step-after-brad-stevenss-little-moves/
- CLE: Evaluating The Fit Of Markkanen & Allen (from Matthew Fagan, King James Gospel): https://kingjamesgospel.com/2021/09/04/cavs-evaluating-fit-lauri-markkanen-with-jarrett-allen
- DAL: Luka Makes KP Better (from Matthew Phillips, Mavs Moneyball): https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2021/9/4/22650106/luka-doncic-makes-kristaps-porzingis-better
- HOU: Grading Stone's 1st Year As Rockets' GM (from Salman Ali, Clutch Points ): https://clutchpoints.com/rafael-stone-grading-his-first-year-as-rockets-general-manager/
- IND: Hoops History: Nancy Leonard, The NBA's 1st Woman GM (from Dana Hunsinger Benbow, Indy Star): https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2021/09/03/nancy-leonard-alone-slick-leonard-gone-nba-1st-woman-gm/5381971001
- MIL: The Redemption Of Mike Budenolzer, Part One (from Van Fayaz, Brew Hoop): https://www.brewhoop.com/2021/9/3/22536268/the-redemption-of-mike-budenholzer-part-i-the-ascent
- PHI: Simmons & The Sixers Can Both Win (from Rohan Nadkarni, Sports Illustrated): https://www.si.com/nba/2021/09/03/ben-simmons-sixers-saga
- PHO: Player Preview: Frank Kaminsky (from Dave King, Bright Side Of The Sun): https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2021/9/4/22656068/phoenix-suns-player-grades-previews-what-will-frank-kaminsky-do-this-time
- SAS: Q & A: Nate Renfro, Part One (from Jeff Garcia, KENS): https://www.kens5.com/article/sports/nba/spurs/spurs-summer-league-forward-nate-renfro-spurs-system-possibly-returning-austin-spurs-and-more/273-86104e5a-3a3c-4561-82b9-7acda8e5a100
- SAS: Becoming A Playmaker Is Keldon Johnson's Next Step (from Jesus Gomez, Pounding The Rock): https://www.poundingtherock.com/2021/9/3/22654518/becoming-a-playmaker-is-keldon-johnsons-next-step-towards-reaching-his-potential
- UTA: Will Snyder Play His Main Rotation As Much This Season? (from Sarah Todd, Deseret News): https://www.deseret.com/2021/9/3/22654684/utah-jazz-newsletter-what-to-watch-closely-nba-2021-22-season-begins-quin-snyder-rotation
- NBA Offseason Grades, Player Movement (from Colin Ward-Heninnger, CBS Sports): https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-offseason-grades-player-movement-nets-lakers-load-up-on-veteran-depth-blazers-pelicans-underwhelm/
- How Were The NBA's 2021-22 Likely Title Contenders Each Built (from Kane Pitman, Sporting News): https://www.sportingnews.com/au/nba/news/how-were-the-nets-lakers-bucks-and-other-title-contenders-built/2xtxatowzs0v1mk7yxld779ru
- 2021 Free Agency: Breaking Down The Most Important Moves (from Kevin Pelton, ESPN): https://tv5.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/31943862/nba-free-agency-2021-breaking-most-important-moves-league
- G League Ignite's Dyson Daniels Is Unlike Anyone Else (from Spencer Davies, Basketball News): https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/the-little-guy-from-bendigo-dyson-daniels-game-is-unlike-anyone-elses
- 2021 Bounceback Players (from Bryan Kalbrosky, Hoops Hype): https://hoopshype.com/lists/mike-conley-nicolas-batum-thaddeus-young-kyle-anderson/
The BKN-DET Trade:
From Duncan Smith, Hoops Habit: https://hoopshabit.com/2021/09/03/pistons-sekou-doumbouya-trade-turnover/
From Sean Highkin, Bleacher Report: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2948044-grading-brooklyn-nets-detroit-pistons-deandre-jordan-trade
From Kevin Pelton, ESPN: https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/32141267/nba-trade-grades-wins-nets-pistons-deal-deandre-jordan
From Marlowe Alter/Omari Sankofa II, Free Press: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2021/09/03/detroit-pistons-trade-sekou-doumbouya-brooklyn-nets-deandre-jordan/5719211001/
From Jay King, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2807342/2021/09/03/celtics-trade-for-juancho-hernangomez-a-low-risk-move-to-add-needed-skilled-size/
The BOS-MEM Trade:
From Lance Legere, Hoops Habit: https://hoopshabit.com/2021/09/03/celtics-juancho-hernangomez-trade/
From Kevin Pelton, ESPN: https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/32140566/nba-trade-grades-wins-celtics-grizzlies-trade?utm_campaign=intelligence_report
QOTD (from Kyrie Irving): " When will all these comparisons of people and “expert hot takes” cease to exist? Like bruh, just appreciate the persons greatness and enjoy what you’re experiencing. It’s like some people can’t enjoy life without comparing the moment to something or someone else"