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NBA FINALS

From Dave King, Bright Side Of The Sun: https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2021/7/23/22588580/the-chris-paul-dilemma-phoenix-suns-free-agency-should-he-stay-or-should-he-go

From Eric Nehm, The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2723411/2021/07/23/one-on-one-with-giannis-antetokounmpo-on-the-bucks-nba-championship-its-crazy-its-f-crazy/

From Ricky O'Donnell, SBNation: https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2021/7/23/22589906/khris-middleton-nba-finals-clutch-shooting-highlights-stats-giannis

From Danny Leroux/Ben Taylor, RealGM Radio: https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/263421/RealGM-Radio-Ben-Taylor-On-The-2021-NBA-Finals

2021 DRAFT

- Draft Preview Podcast (from Fran Fraschilla/Adam Spinella/Ray LeBov, The Unrestricted Area);

Listen to it here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4xLWKxdDBM0lptsAjgOxxN?si=1CZ_wvywTCeU0hwzfAkp-Q&dl_branch=1

- Profile: Chris Duarte (from Chase Hughes, NBC Sports):

Read it here: https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest/oregon-ducks/oregons-chris-duarte-profile-his-journey-draft-invite-and-more

- Quentin Grimes Is Betting On Himself (from Jared Ebanks, slamonline):

Read it here: https://www.slamonline.com/the-magazine/nba-draft-prospect-quentin-grimes-is-betting-on-himself/

- Scouting Report: Keon Johnson (from Zach Hood, Peachtree Hoops):

Read it here: https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2021/7/23/22590400/2021-nba-draft-scouting-report-keon-johnson-tennessee-analysis-breakdown-fit-with-atlanta-hawks

- Second Half Of The Lottery Player Comparisons (from Jim Eichenhofer, pelicans.com):

Read it here: https://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/five-minute-draft-guide-second-half-lottery-nba-player-comparisons

- Kuminga "Has The Mind Of A Coach" (from Kamran Nia, Primetime Sportstalk):

Read it here: https://primetimesportstalk.com/2021/07/23/exclusive-coach-chris-chavannes-jonathan-kuminga-has-the-mind-of-a-coach/

- Artificial Intelligence May Give Magic Significant Draft Advantage (from Josh Robbins, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2726562/2021/07/23/artificial-intelligence-may-give-orlando-magic-significant-competitive-advantage-in-this-years-draft/

- 2021 Draft Guide (from Sam Vecenie, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2718151/2021/07/23/top-100-nba-draft-prospects-for-2021-final-rankings-tiers-and-big-board

- Jalen Johnson Disputes 'Red Flag' Warnings (from Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee):

Read it here: https://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article252990343.html

- Draft Preview: Ziaire Williams (from John Black, Orlando Magic Daily):

Read it here: https://orlandomagicdaily.com/2021/07/24/orlando-magic-nba-draft-preview-ziaire-williams-could-be-a-late-round-steal

- Aggregate Mock (from Bryan Kalbrosky, Hoops Hype):

Read it here: https://hoopshype.com/lists/nba-mock-draft-big-board-cade-cunningham-jalen-green-evan-mobley/

- Each Team's Needs, Fits (from Colin Ward-Henninger, CBS Sports):

Read it here: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-draft-2021-biggest-needs-potential-prospect-fits-for-all-30-teams-entering-the-offseason/

From Tristan Freeman, Busting Brackets: https://bustingbrackets.com/2021/07/24/nba-draft-2021-biggest-needs-30-teams-ahead-draft-day

From NBA.com: https://www.nba.com/draft/2021/team-profiles

- JT Thor: The Draft's Youngest Prospect (from Mike Mazzeo, Forbes):

Read it here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikemazzeo/2021/07/23/nba-drafts-youngest-prospect-jt-thor-i-feel-like-my-potential-is-limitless/?sh=28f80baa25c7

- How Is Heat Preparing For Draft Without A Pick? (from Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald):

Read it here: https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article252939523.html

- Scouting Report: Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (from Wes Morton, Peachtree Hoops):

Read and watch it here: https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2021/7/24/22591648/2021-nba-draft-scouting-report-jeremiah-robinson-earl-analysis-video-breakdown-fit-atlanta-hawks

- Josh Giddey's Potential (from Scott Rafferty, Sporting News):

Read it here: https://www.sportingnews.com/au/nba/news/what-josh-giddeys-best-and-worst-game-in-the-nbl-tell-us-about-his-nba-potential/m4mfm3vcv4e911kgvod2007ht

- Top Prospects Describe Their Games Ahead Of The Draft (from Ben Baer, NBA.com):

Read it here: https://www.nba.com/news/2021-nba-draft-prospects-describe-their-games

FREE AGENCY

- Top FAs To Watch This Offseason (from LA Times):

Read it here: https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2021-07-23/top-nba-free-agents-this-offseason

- Dinwiddie's Potential Landing Spots (from The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2724406/2021/07/23/back-to-brooklyn-down-to-dallas-loving-la-seven-potential-landing-spots-for-spencer-dinwiddie/

- Which Teams Have Cap Room? (from Ethan Fuller, Basketball News):

Read it here: https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/what-nba-teams-have-offseason-cap-space-and-should-they-use-it

THE OLYMPICS

- Learning The Differences Between Olympics Hoops & NBA (from Tim Reynolds, AP):

Read it here: https://www.13newsnow.com/article/sports/olympics/differences-between-olympic-basketball-nba/507-85b9bb34-84bf-4bc6-8f34-5ade1a8e2534

- 11 Of The 12 Teams Have At Least 1 NBA Player (from Jack Maloney, CBS Sports):

Read it here: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/tokyo-olympics-2020-luka-doncic-rudy-gobert-among-notable-international-nba-players-at-summer-games/

- For Team USA, New Faces, New Challenges (from Ben Golliver, Washington Post):

Read it here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/olympics/2021/07/24/us-mens-basketball-new-faces-new-challenges-same-expectations/

NEWS AND NOTES

- ATL: Hawks Finalize Coaching Staff; Announce Other Staff Changes (from Zach Hood, Peachttree Hoops):

Read it here: https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2021/7/23/22590734/atlanta-hawks-finalize-coaching-staff-jamelle-nate-mcmillan-joe-prunty-changes-hires-announced

From Hawks.com: https://www.nba.com/hawks/news/hawks-finalize-coaching-staff-and-announce-new-hires-and-promotions-within-basketball

- BOS: Nesmith Is Ready For Whatever Celtics Throw At Him (from Spencer Davies, Basketball News):

Read it here: https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/aaron-nesmith-is-ready-for-whatever-else-the-boston-celtics-throw-at-him

- CHI: Grading The Bulls' Roster (from NBA Math):

Read it here: https://nbamath.com/crystalbasketball-ranking-the-chicago-bulls-after-2020-21/

- IND: What Will Pacers Do With Sabonis-Turner Duo? (from Evan Sidery, Basketball News):

Read it here: https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/can-rick-carlisle-make-a-domantas-sabonis-myles-turner-pairing-work-for-the-pacers

- NOP: Former Teammates Not Surprised By Willie Green's Ascension (from Jim Eichenhofer, pelicans.com):

Read it here: https://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/former-new-orleans-teammates-willie-green-not-surprised-ascension-nba-head-coach

- WAS: Q & A: HC Wes Unseld, Jr (from Fred Katz, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/2723088/2021/07/23/wizards-coach-wes-unseld-jr-discusses-xs-and-os

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