- Warriors' Asst. Ron Adams Expects A Lot From Durant Defensively (from Monte Poole, csnbayarea):

Read it here: http://www.csnbayarea.com/warriors/adams-warriors-will-expect-lot-durant-defense

- The Pacers Are Built Around Paul George (from Zach Harper, CBS Sports):

Read it here: http://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/paul-georges-most-important-season-as-a-superstar-begins-with-his-own-roster/

- Five Things To Know About The Pacers (from Matt Moore, CBS Sports):

Read and view it here: http://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/five-things-to-know-about-the-promising-perplexing-indiana-pacers-in-2016-17/

- Mudiay And Jokic Set The Nuggets Ceiling (from BBall Breakdown):

Read and view it here: http://bballbreakdown.com/2016/08/29/mudiay-and-jokic-set-the-nuggets-ceiling/

NOTE: Re: the 2103 playoffs, the Nuggets were significantly hampered by key injuries, most notably to Danilo Gallinari who was unavailable due to a knee injury suffered late in the regular season.

- Rim Protection: Jokic vs Nurkic (from Adam Mares, Denver Stiffs):

Read and view it here: http://www.denverstiffs.com/2016/8/30/12704730/is-nikola-jokic-a-better-rim-protector-for-denver-nuggets-than-jusuf-nurkic

- Interview With New Lakers' Asst. Casey Owens (from Shereen Rayan, Lake Show Life):

Read it here: http://lakeshowlife.com/2016/08/29/lakers-casey-owens-assistant-coach-interview/

- Offensive Rebounding: Crash vs Transition (from Mavs Moneyball):

Read and watch it here: http://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2016/8/29/12687076/the-dallas-wings-are-a-case-study-offensive-rebounding-modern-nba

Additional Player Notes, Updates, Profiles:

- Myles Turner (from Jonathan Tjarks, The Ringer): https://theringer.com/myles-turner-indiana-pacers-sweet-shooting-rim-protector-1acfb68a0f0c#.65psrpf9b

- DeAndre' Bembry/Caris LeVert/Patrick McCaw (from Kevin O'Connor, The Ringer): https://theringer.com/meet-the-new-nba-rookie-local-heroes-290bc16a927d#.jiqnm3sdf

- Kyle O'Quinn (from Alex Kennedy, Basketball Insiders): http://www.basketballinsiders.com/get-to-know-knicks-center-kyle-oquinn/

- Trey Lyles (from Derek Simshauser, purpleandblues.com): http://purpleandblues.com/2016/08/29/utah-jazz-deep-dives-trey-lyles/

- Nikola Jokic (from T.J. McBride, bsndenver.com):

http://bsndenver.com/nikola-jokics-multi-faceted-game-can-get-even-better/

- Marreese Speights (from Taylor C. Smith, clipsnation.com): http://www.clipsnation.com/2016/8/29/12445814/marreese-speights-clippers-warriors-stephen-curry-blake-griffin-warriors-deandre-jordan

- Avery Bradley (from Chris Forsberg, ESPN): http://www.espn.com/blog/boston/celtics/post/_/id/4723914/could-avery-bradley-be-defensive-player-of-the-year

- Gerald Green (from A. Sherrod Blakely, csnne.com): http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/return-gerald-green-could-fill-vital-bench-role-celtics

- Derrick Rose (from Tommy Dee, sny.tv): https://www.sny.tv/knicks/news/if-you-can-make-open-shots-rose-is-willing-to-pass/198304918

- Henry Ellenson (from Trevor Magnotti, Upsaide And Motor): http://upsidemotor.com/2016/08/30/pistons-need-patience-henry-ellenson/

- Gary Harris (from Ryan McCabe, Nugg Love): http://nugglove.com/2016/08/30/image-gary-harris-comparisons/

- Chris Bosh (from Ira Winderman, Sun-Semntinel); http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/sfl-miami-heat-chris-bosh-s082916-story.html

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