- BOS: Theis Is Key To Celtics' Playoff Success (from Justin Trombino, Hoops Habit):

Read it here: https://hoopshabit.com/2020/07/21/boston-celtics-daniel-theis-key/

- BOS: Key Celtics' Storylines From Before The Shutdown (from Greg Brueck-Cassoli, Celtics Blog):

Read it here: https://www.celticsblog.com/2020/7/22/21330452/boston-celtics-storylines-from-prior-to-nba-shutdown-jayson-tatum-kemba-walker-knee-playoff-seeding

- BOS: How The Celtics' Bench Compares To Ones From Earlier In The Stevens Era (from Mark Nilon, Hardwood Houdini):

Read it here: https://hardwoodhoudini.com/2020/07/22/boston-celtics-bench-brad-stevens-era/

- DAL: Why The Mavs Could Be A Force To Reckon With In Orlando (from Kirk Henderson, Mavs Moneyball):

Read it here: https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2020/7/22/21332785/dallas-mavericks-strengths-nba-restart-orlando-luka-doncic-mvp

- DAL: Restart Concerns For The Mavs (from Kirk Henderson, Mavs Moneyball):

Read it here: https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2020/7/22/21333002/dallas-mavericks-defense-clutch-time-concerns-experience

- DEN: Nuggets' Strengths & Weaknesses Heading Into The Restart (from Ryan Blackburn, Denver Stiffs):

Read it here: https://www.denverstiffs.com/2020/7/22/21333845/the-strengths-and-weaknesses-of-the-denver-nuggets-heading-into-the-nba-restart

- DEN: Where The Nuggets Stand Before Their 1st Scrimmage (from Ryan Blackburn, Denver Stiffs):

Read it here: https://www.denverstiffs.com/2020/7/21/21330859/five-thoughts-on-where-the-nuggets-currently-stand-before-their-first-scrimmage

From Adam Mares, The DNVR: https://thednvr.com/5-things-to-look-forward-to-when-the-denver-nuggets-take-the-court-this-week/

- HOU: How The Rockets' Offense Benefits More Than Their MVPs (from Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle):

Read it here: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/rockets-offense-james-harden-russell-westbrook-mvp-15423411

- MEM: Starting With Dillon Brooks (from Joe Mullinax, Grizzly Bear Blues):

Read it here: https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/2020/7/22/21333568/starting-with-dillon-brooks-nba-memphis-grizzlies-orlando-bubble-melton-anderson-jackson-playoffs

- MIA: Is The Heat's Zone Defense A Key To A Deep Playoff Run? (from Nick Alvarez, Sir Charles In Charge ):

Read it here: https://sircharlesincharge.com/2020/07/21/miami-heat-zone-defense-key-success/

- OKC: Signature Shot: Chris Paul's Elbow Jumper (from Kirk Goldsberry, ESPN):

Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZdbMehDEQ4

- OKC: CP3 & SGA Transcend Positional Overlap & Age Gap To Lead Thunder (from Dan Feldman, NBC Sports):

Read it here: https://nba.nbcsports.com/2020/07/21/chris-paul-and-shai-gilgeous-alexander-transcend-positional-overlap-age-gap-to-lead-thunder/

- OKC: Roberson's Return Would Fill Several Holes (from Sam Quinn, CBS Sports):

Read and watch it here: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/andre-robersons-return-to-thunder-would-fill-several-holes-for-a-team-sorely-in-need-of-depth-experience/

- ORL: What Did We Learn About Fultz This Season? (from Adam Taylor, Substack ):

Read and watch it here: https://adamtaylornba.substack.com/p/treating-this-season-as-markelle

- PHI: Notes From Sixers' Media Availability (from Austin Krell, The Painted Lines):

Read it here: https://thepaintedlines.com/notes-from-sixers-monday-media-availability/

- PHI: What Will Horford's Role Be In Orlando? (from Kyle Neubeck, Philly Voice):

Read and watch it here: https://www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-al-horford-role-orlando-restart-nba-playoffs-joel-embiid-brett-brown-76ers-rotation/

- PHO: Is Mikal Bridges The Next Shane Battier? Can He Be Even Better? (from Zona Sports, Bright Side Of The Sun):

Read it here: https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2020/7/21/21332310/is-mikal-bridges-phoenix-suns-the-next-shane-battier-or-can-he-be-better-than-that

- PHO: Takeaways From Suns' Stay In Orlando...So Far (from Gina Mizell, Valley Tales):

Read it here: https://valleytales.substack.com/p/8-tidbits-from-suns-stay-in-orlando

- POR: Blazers Begin Science Experiment In Bubble Scrimmage (from Aaron Fentress, Oregon Live):

Read it here: https://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2020/07/portland-trail-blazers-begin-science-experiment-thursday-in-first-scrimmage-from-orlando-bubble.html

- SAC: Bjelica Ready Again To Fill In For Depleted Kings (from James Ham, NBC Sports):

Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/kings/kings-nemanja-bjelica-ready-shoulder-load-marvin-bagley-hurt

- TOR: Siakam's Growth, The Rotation & More (from Blake Murphy, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1940999/2020/07/22/raptors-report-pascal-siakams-growth-as-no-1-top-8-rotation-talk-and-more/

From Doug Smith, Toronto Star: https://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2020/07/21/the-raptors-need-siakam-to-fill-kawhis-shoes-in-the-playoffs-its-a-tall-order-and-he-knows-it.html

- TOR: Playing Big Might Be Raptors' Secret Weapon (from William Lou, Yahoo Sports):

Read it here: https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/in-an-era-of-smallball-playing-big-might-be-raptors-secret-weapon-140957719.html

- TOR: Raptors Broadcasters Ready To Do Their Jobs Remotely (from Josh Lewenberg, tsn.ca):

Read it here: https://www.tsn.ca/toronto-raptors-broadcasters-ready-to-do-their-jobs-remotely-1.1498337

- Teams With Something To Prove In Orlando (from Kevin O'Connor, The Ringer):

Read it here: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2020/7/22/21333577/power-re-rankings-part-2-teams-with-something-to-prove

- Each Team's Roster, Schedule & Standings Projection In The Restart (from ESPN):

Read it here: https://www.espn.co.uk/nba/story/_/id/29509316/nba-restart-rosters-schedules-standings-projections-every-team

- Soon-To-Be FAs To Watch In The Bubble (from Jeremy Woo, Sports Illustrated):

Read it here: https://www.si.com/nba/2020/07/22/nba-bubble-2020-free-agency-watch-list

- Reasons To Watch The Restart (from Michael Shapiro, Sports Illustrated):

Read it here: https://www.si.com/nba/2020/07/22/nba-restart-20-reasons-to-be-excited

- The NBA's Mysterious New Elite Development Team (from Jarod Hector, True Hoop):

Read it here: https://www.truehoop.com/p/the-nbas-mysterious-new-elite-development

- 2020 Draft Prospect Cole Anthony (from Sam Vecenie, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1939748/2020/07/22/2020-nba-draft-college-coaches-poll-cole-anthony-set-to-polarize-nba-teams/

- 10 Modern Players Who Changed The Game (from Zach Buckley, Bleacher Report):

Read it here: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2900904-10-modern-nba-players-who-literally-changed-the-game

- Basketball's Ongoing Fight For Social Justice (from ESPN):

Read it here: https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/29439678/nba-wnba-players-decade-demanding-justice

- The Orlando Scrimmage Schedule (from Hoops Hype):

Read it here: https://hoopshype.com/2020/07/22/nba-basketball-is-back-heres-the-schedule-for-team-scrimmages/

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