- The New NBA Terror: Defending Kawhi Leonard (from Rob Mahoney, Sports Illustrated):

Read and watch it here: http://www.si.com/nba/2016/11/01/kawhi-leonard-offense-san-antonio-spurs-gregg-popovich

Rudy Gobert Is Ready To Prove His Worth (from Tim MacMahon, ESPN):

Read it here: http://www.espn.com/blog/nba/post/_/id/25375/rudy-gobert-the-102m-man-ready-to-prove-his-worth

- Kevin Durant Q & A (from Anthony Slater, mercurynews.com):

Read it here: http://www.mercurynews.com/2016/11/01/kevin-durant-unfiltered-on-the-state-of-his-relationship-with-russell-westbrook/

- Taj Gibson Is Ready To Run (from Sam Smith, bulls.com):

Read it here: http://www.nba.com/bulls/gameday/taj-gibson-ready-run

- The Bulls: Team Bonding And Chemistry (from Vincent Goodwill, csnchicago.com):

Read it here: http://www.csnchicago.com/chicago-bulls/bulls-enjoying-benefits-new-relationship

- Bulls Revamped Roster Is Working (from Kelly Dwyer, Yahoo Sports):

Read it here: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jimmy-butler-likes-his-coach-dwyane-wade-still-crosses-over-and-the-bulls-are-3-0-193515204.html

- Paul George Credits Brian Shaw For His Development (from Mark Medina, LA Daily News):

Read it here: http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20161101/indianas-paul-george-credits-lakers-assistant-brian-shaw-for-his-development

- The New-Look Knicks Have A Lot To Prove (from Alex Wong, Sports On Earth):

Read it here: http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/207615612/knicks-home-opener-grizzlies-noah-rose-melo

- Video Breakdown: Knicks' Week One (from Coach Nick/Tommy Dee, BBall breakdown):

Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSVE5A2-PD4

- Cavs Are Making Kevin Love An Offensive Focal Point (from Justin Rowan, Fear The Sword):

Read it here: http://www.fearthesword.com/2016/11/1/13482034/it-s-early-but-the-cavaliers-are-making-kevin-love-an-offensive-focal-point

- Opponents Will Have Plenty To Worry About When Reggie Jackson Returns (from David Mayo, MLive):

Read it here: http://www.mlive.com/pistons/index.ssf/2016/11/if_these_are_the_pistons_witho.html#incart_river_index

- Jakob Poetl Is Learning Fast (from Daniel Reynolds, raptorshq.com):

Read and watch it here: http://www.raptorshq.com/2016/11/1/13483140/toronto-raptors-jakob-poeltl-learning-kyle-lowry

- DeRozan: Elite Scorer Without An Outside Shot (from Spencer Redmond, Raptors Republic):

Read it here: http://www.raptorsrepublic.com/2016/11/02/defense-demar-derozan/

- DeWayne Dedmon: The Spurs' Rough Gem (from Jonathan Tjarks, The Ringer):

Read it here: https://theringer.com/the-spurs-have-unearthed-a-rough-gem-for-the-post-duncan-era-4b01a7173d80#.wl9wqe53q

- Schroder/Howard Pick-And-Roll (from Tyler Sellers,Soaring Down South):

Read it here: http://soaringdownsouth.com/2016/11/02/dennis-schroder-dwight-howard-lethal/

- Tim Frazier: The Next Tony Parker? (from Brett David Roberts, The Bird Writes):

Read it here: http://www.thebirdwrites.com/2016/11/2/13495488/tim-frazier-new-orleans-pelicans-tony-parker-comparison-analysis-breakdown

- Wade Baldwin Is Finding His Niche (from Moke Hamilton, Basketball Insiders):

Read it here: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/wade-baldwin-finding-niche-in-memphis/

- Grizzlies 2.0 (from Adam Spinella, BBall Breakdown):

Read and watch it here: http://bballbreakdown.com/2016/11/01/coaching-spin-grizzlies-2-0-really-improvement/

- George Hill Continues To Impress (from Jared Woodcox, Purple And Blues):

Read it here: http://purpleandblues.com/2016/11/02/hill-continues-impress-utah-jazz-win-spurs/

- Kenny Atkinson's First Week Coaching The Nets (from Brandon Jefferson, nothinbutnets.com):

Read it here: http://nothinbutnets.com/2016/11/02/brooklyn-nets-weekly-coach-analysis/

- MIA 108, SAC 96 (from Kevin Kraczkowski, hothothoops.com):

Read and watch it here: http://www.hothothoops.com/2016/11/2/13495000/miami-heat-108-sacramento-kings-96-ot-dragic-johnson-waiters-gay-cousins-five-stars-backcourt-rules

- Kings Need To Figure Out How To Score Without Cousins (from aykis16, Sactown Royalty):

Read it here: http://www.sactownroyalty.com/2016/11/2/13498510/sacramento-kings-offense-demarcus-cousins-dave-joerger

- Udonis Haslem Stays Ready And Can Still Play (from Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel):

Read it here: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-udonis-haslem-120116-story.html

- Three Things We Learned From Tuesday's Games (from Kurt Helin, NBC Sports):

Read it here: http://nba.nbcsports.com/2016/11/02/three-things-we-learned-tuesday/

- What We Learned As The Warriors Finally Looked Magical (from Matt Moore, CBS Sports):

Read it here: http://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/what-we-learned-as-the-warriors-finally-looked-magical-vs-the-blazers/

- Tim Quarterman: Putting In The Work (from Oliver Maroney, Basketball Insiders):

Read it here: http://www.basketballinsiders.com/nba-pm-tim-quarterman-making-most-of-his-opportunity/

- New Thunder Forward Jerami Grant (from Erik Horne, newsok.com):

Read it here: http://newsok.com/article/5525157

- What The Trade Means For The Sixers (from Bob Cooney, philly.com):

Read it here: http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/20161102_Sixers_deal_signals_change_of_pace.html

- Eric Bledsoe's Defining Year (from Adam Joseph, BBall Breakdown):

Read it here: http://bballbreakdown.com/2016/11/01/eric-bledsoes-defining-year-in-the-desert/

- Damian Lillard's Leadership Lessons From Earl Watson (from Mike Richman, Oregon Live):

Read it here: http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2016/11/damian_lillard_trail_blazers_suns_coach_earl_watso.html

- Ray Allen's "Crazy" Drills (from Manny Navarro, Miami Herald):

Read it here: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article111840107.html

- Pop Learned His Film Habit From Jerry Sloan (from Mike Sorenson, deseretnews.com):

Read it here: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865666209/Utah-Jazz-notebook-Gregg-Popovich-learned-film-habits-from-Jerry-Sloan.htm

- Canadian Prep Schools Offer New Path To NBA (from Jamie Strashin, CBC Sports):

Read it here: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/basketball/nba/canadian-high-school-basketball-talent-1.3831239

- Jamal Murray: Latest Canadian In The NBA (from Lori Ewing, The Globe And Mail):

Read it here: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/basketball/denver-nuggets-jamal-murray-the-latest-canadian-to-hit-nba/article32609899/

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