Interview With Houston Rockets TV Analyst Matt Bullard (from Ray LeBov, Basketball Intelligence):

Read it here: http://basketballintelligence.net/2020/10/22/interview-houston-rockets-tv-analyst-matt-bullard/

The Recently Hired Head Coaches:

- IND: Nate Bjorkgren:

From Michael Marot, Associted Press: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/Bjorkgren-describes-plan-to-take-Pacers-in-new-15664712.php

From Wheat Hotchkiss, Pacers.com: https://www.nba.com/pacers/news/bjorkgren-no-brainer-choice-next-pacers-coach#

From J. Michael, Indy Star: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2020/10/21/nate-bjorkgren-vows-pacers-play-more-aggressive-attractive-style/3714854001/

- LAC: Tyronn Lue

From Ohm Youngmisuk, Espn: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30163596/la-clippers-court-chemistry-issues-due-lack-continuity

From Mirjam Swanson, OC Register: https://www.ocregister.com/2020/10/21/new-clippers-coach-tyronn-lue-welcomes-the-pressure/

From Sabreena Merchant, Clips Nation: https://www.clipsnation.com/2020/10/21/21527194/la-clippers-news-ty-lue-press-conference-willing-to-grow-learn-improve

From Andrew Greif, LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2020-10-21/tyronn-lue-clippers-introduction-10-things-we-learned

From Mark Medina, USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/clippers/2020/10/21/clippers-doc-rivers-firing-ty-lue-hiring-chemistry/3720477001

- NOP: Stan Van Gundy

From William Guillory, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2153357/2020/10/21/stan-van-gundy-new-orleans-pelicans-next-head-coach/?source=user_shared_article

From Dan Devine, The Ringer: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2020/10/21/21527675/new-orleans-pelicans-stan-van-gundy-hired-zion-williamson

From Scott Kushner, The Advocate: https://www.nola.com/sports/pelicans/article_cbbdfb16-13f0-11eb-b660-57262c2a1528.html

From Michael Scotto, Hoops Hype: https://hoopshype.com/2020/10/21/is-stan-van-gundy-the-right-hire-for-the-pelicans-nba-execs-weigh-in/

From Jordan Greer, Sporting News: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/pelicans-coach-stan-van-gundy-zion-williamson/1a2y76zwt88tq1hksjgxoivq67

From Sean Highkin, Bleacher Report: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2914536-how-stan-van-gundy-found-his-way-back-to-coaching-with-new-orleans-pelicans

From James Herbert, CBS Sports: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/what-stan-van-gundy-said-about-zion-williamson-the-pelicans-and-their-future-before-they-hired-him-as-coach/

From Gerald Bourguet, The Step Back: https://us5.campaign-archive.com/?e=046c99ea82&u=b9bb472d0aa5e8abf01e2ced7&id=4ba88ce487

- CLE: Q & A: Andre Drummond (from Chris Fedor, Cleveland.com):

Read it here: https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2020/10/andre-drummond-on-his-cavaliers-future-strange-offseason-and-staying-close-with-teammates-during-a-pandemic.html

- DAL: The Profound Effect Doncic Has On How Role Players Perform (from Ryan Mainville, Mavs Moneyball):

Read and watch it here: https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2020/10/21/21525308/luka-doncic-role-players-best-seasons

- DET: Will Christian Wood Stay Or Go? (from Omari Sankofa II, Free Press):

Read it here: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2020/10/22/detroit-pistons-christian-wood-contract-free-agency-2020/5998749002/

- GSW: How Mike Brown Re-Emerged As Popular NBA HC Candidate (from Connor Letourneau, SF Chronicle ):

Read it here: https://www.sfchronicle.com/warriors/article/How-Warriors-Mike-Brown-re-emerged-as-popular-15665630.php

- LAL: Assistant Coach Phil Handy Put In Work For Another Ring (from David Aldridge, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2153120/2020/10/22/they-sweat-i-sweat-lakers-assistant-phil-handy-put-in-work-for-another-ring/

- MIA: Improvements Duncan Robinson Can Make In The Offseason (from Kenneth Wilson, All U Can Heat):

Read it here: https://allucanheat.com/2020/10/21/miami-heat-3-improvements-duncan/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=flipboard

- MIA: Season Review: Goran Dragic (from Max Marshall, All U Can Heat):

Read it here: https://allucanheat.com/2020/10/21/miami-heat-goran-dragics-recap/

- MIN: The Draft: What Should Wolves Do At #1? (from Jonathan Tjarks, The Ringer):

Read it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2020/10/22/21528273/minnesota-timberwolves-nba-draft-denver-nuggets

- OKC: The Relationship Between Becky Hammon And Thunder Leadership Could Spur NBA History (From Jenni Carlson, The Oklahoman):

Read it here: https://oklahoman.com/article/5674481/carlson-why-the-relationship-between-becky-hammon-and-okc-thunder-leadership-could-spur-nba-history?custom_click=rss

- PHO: What if The Suns Stand Pat? (from Duane Rankin, Arizona Republic):

Read it here: https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2020/10/21/can-phoenix-suns-stand-pat-and-make-playoffs-next-season/3720707001/

- The NBA's Top 125 Players, Tier Two (from Seth Partnow, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2088789/2020/10/22/the-top-125-nba-players-the-athletics-player-tiers-tier-2-from-anthony-davis-to-rudy-gobert/

- Teams With A Chance To Steal The Lakers' Crown Next Season (from John Hollinger, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2153408/2020/10/22/lakers-repeat-wreckers-sizing-up-the-teams-with-a-chance-to-steal-l-a-s-crown/

- The Teams With The Most Salary Cap Space (from Chris Sheridan, Basketball News):

Read it here: https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/analyzing-seven-nba-teams-most-salary-cap-space-atlanta-hawks-new-york-knicks-detroit-pistons-charlotte-hornets-miami-heat-new-orleans-pelicans-phoenix-suns

- Agent Survey, Part Two (from Ben Standig/Mike Vorkunov, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2143454/2020/10/22/nba-agent-survey-part-two-lebron-james-kevin-durant-kyrie-irving-best-player/

- Ettore Messina Interview (from Johnny Askounis, Eurohoops.net):

Read and listen to it here: https://www.eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/1117823/ettore-messina-in-the-nba-they-do-not-break-your-balls-like-they-do-in-europe/

- Interview: 2020Draft Prospect Omer Yurtseven (from Drew Maresca, Basketball Insiders):

Read it here: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/georgetown-prospect-omer-yurtseven-is-ready-for-center-stage/

- Exploring The Depth Of The 2020 Draft Class (from Jim Eichenhofer, Pelicans.com):

Read it here: https://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/five-minute-draft-guide-exploring-depth-2020-class

- Telling Athletes To Stay Silent About Problems The Country Faces Is Un-American (from Gordon Monson, Salt Lake Tribune):

Read it here: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2020/10/22/utah-jazz-star-donovan/

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