Basketball Intelligence For 9/9/21

Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis

- ATL: Hawks' Offseason Review (from Luke Adams, Hoops Rumors):  https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2021/09/2021-nba-offseason-in-review-atlanta-hawks.html

- BKN: Nets Upgrades & The Value Of Self-Generated Scoring (from Ben Ladner, The Step Back):  https://fansided.com/2021/09/09/nets-upgrades-individual-scoring-valued/

- BOS: Celtics' SL Standouts To Watch During Training Camp (from Zach Buckley, Bleacher Report):  https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2948207-celtics-summer-league-standouts-to-watch-during-training-camp

- BOS: Will Schroder Seek A 6th Sense With The Celtics? (from Chris Forsberg, NBC Sports): https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/celtics/will-dennis-schroder-embrace-sixth-man-role-celtics

- CLE: Why Markkanen Wanted To Join The Cavs (from Evan Dammarell,  Right Down Euclid ): https://rightdowneuclid.bulletin.com/551576785888602

- CLE: Preseason Profile: Darius Garland (from cavaliers.com):  https://www.nba.com/cavaliers/features/garland-profile-210908

- DET: 2004 Finals Win Cemented Ben Wallace's Legacy (from Royce Young, ESPN):  https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32174156/how-2004-nba-finals-win-shaq-kobe-lakers-cemented-ben-wallace-hall-fame-legacy

- GSW: Film Study: What A Healthy Otto Porter Can Bring To The Dubs (from Joe Viray, Golden State Of Mind):  https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2021/9/9/22662034/warriors-otto-porter-jr-breakdown

- GSW: Dubs' SL Standouts To Watch During Training Camp (from ZachBuckley, BleacherReport):  https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2948203-warriors-summer-league-standouts-to-watch-during-training-camp

- IND: TJ Warren's Injury Situation Is Scary (from Luke Parrish, 8 Points, 9 Seconds):  https://8points9seconds.com/2021/09/09/t-j-warren-situation-scary-indiana-pacers

- LAL: Lakers' SL Standouts To Watch During Training Camp (from Zach Buckley, Bleacher Report):  https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2948198-lakers-summer-league-standouts-to-watch-during-training-camp

- MIN: Dissecting The Wolves' Version Of Spain Pick-And-Roll (from Jake Paynting, Howls And Growls): 

Straight Sets, Vol. 7: Wolves In Spain

- OKC: Giddey Eager For Thunder Opportunity (from Nick Gallo, Thunder.com):  https://www.nba.com/thunder/story/young-playmaker-giddey-210908

- ORL: Robin Lopez Wants To Be The Magic's Utility Player (from Philip Rossman-Reich, Orlando Magic Daily):  https://orlandomagicdaily.com/2021/09/09/robin-lopez-wants-orlando-magics-utility-player

From Josh Cohen, magic.com: https://www.nba.com/magic/news/robin-lopez-sees-his-role-magic-relief-pitcher-baseball-20210908

- PHI: What We Know & Don't Know About The Simmons-Sixers Trade Impasse (from Tim Bontemps/Boby Marks, ESPN):  https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32135075/everything-know-know-ben-simmons-philadelphia-76ers-their-trade-impasse

- PHI: Simmons: From Top Pick To Polarizing Trade Target (from Jordan Greer, Sporting News): https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/ben-simmons-nba-career-timeline-philadelphia-76ers-trade/87witm90mx0w1vckdc1wu1cmy

-SAC: Kings Bringing SL Standout Emanuel Terry To Training Camp (from Jason Anderson, Scaramento Bee):  https://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article254091253.html

- SAC: Webber's Trade To Kings Unlocked HOF Career (from Jason Jones, The Athletic):  https://theathletic.com/2815181/2021/09/09/they-wanted-to-banish-me-instead-chris-webbers-trade-to-kings-unlocked-hall-of-fame-career/

- SAC: Kings Name Kayte Christensen-Hunter As TV Game Analyst  (from Kings.com):  https://www.nba.com/kings/news/kings-name-kayte-christensen-hunter-tv-game-analyst

(BI Note: This is wonderful news for Kings & League Pass fans.  Kayte has shown in her sideline & studio  work that she is one of the very best)

- SAS: Matt Nielsen Named Asst Coach: The Spurs Aussie Connection Continues (from Matt Logue, news.com.au):  https://www.news.com.au/sport/basketball/nba-matt-nielsen-named-assistant-under-legendary-coach-gregg-popovich-at-san-antonio/news-story/2c39b67a9ac507b338d686e0e2a34335

- WAS: Wizards' Offseason Report (from Zach Harper, The Athletic): https://theathletic.com/2773607/2021/09/09/zach-harpers-wizards-offseason-report-overall-grade-roster-breakdown-goals-for-2021-22/

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- Which Other 2018 Draft Class Stars Will See Max Extensions? (from Dan Devine, The Ringer): https://www.theringer.com/nba/2021/9/9/22663178/contract-extensions-2018-class-deandre-ayton-michael-porter-jaren-jackson

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Today's BI is dedicated to the memory of Frank Russell:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/2021/09/08/detroit-mercy-hofer-frank-russell-famous-basketball-family-dies-72/5779864001/