- BKN: Kurucs: Rediscovering Confidence (from Brian Lewis, NY Post):

Read it here: https://nypost.com/2020/02/09/nets-rodions-kurucs-rediscovering-confidence-after-messy-offseason/

- BOS: Takeaways From Win Over OKC (from Keith Smith, Celtics Blog):

Read and watch it here: https://www.celticsblog.com/2020/2/10/21131309/balance-big-plays-late-for-seventh-straight-10-takeaways-from-boston-celtics-oklahoma-city-thunder

- BOS: Keys To The Winning Streak (from Christopher Dumais, Hoops Habit):

Read it here: https://hoopshabit.com/2020/02/09/boston-celtics-3-reasons-winning-streak/

- CLE: Drummond, Cavs Are Preaching Patience (from Chris Fedor, cleveland.com):

Read it here: https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2020/02/andre-drummond-cleveland-cavaliers-preaching-patience-after-drummonds-debut-falls-flat-have-to-work-out-my-kinks.html

- CLE: Cavs GM Altman Says Beilein Has Done A Great Job (from Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon journal):

Read it here: https://www.beaconjournal.com/sports/20200209/cavaliers-notebook-gm-koby-altman-says-coach-john-beilein-has-done-lsquogreat-jobrsquo-despite-poor-record

- DEN: Quantifying Jokic's Defensive Impact (from Ryan Blackburn, Denver Stiffs):

Read ir here: https://www.denverstiffs.com/2020/2/10/21131100/stat-of-the-week-nikola-jokic-defensive-impact-nba-rim-protectors-are-overrated

- GSW: Joe Lacob Interview (from Tim Kawakami, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1594255/2020/02/09/kawakami-i-feel-pretty-damn-good-warriors-owner-joe-lacob-on-the-wiggins-trade-the-luxury-tax-and-more/

- GSW: How Will Dubs Build Around Their Core? (from Patrick Murray, Forbes):

Read it here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/patrickmurray/2020/02/10/with-441m-on-the-books-how-will-the-golden-state-warriors-build-around-their-core/#49cb6ef91f16

- GSW: Mike Brown Is The Perfect Hire To Coach Team Nigeria (from Colin Udoh, ESPN):

Read it here: https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/28669973/warriors-mike-brown-perfect-hire-star-starved-nigeria-head-tokyo

- HOU: Stretching NBA Math To Its Logical Extreme (from Bryan Toporek, The Step Back):

Read it here: https://fansided.com/2020/02/10/rockets-stretching-nba-math-logical-extreme/

- IND: Oladipo: Observations After 5 Games (from Tony East, Forbes):

Read it here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tonyeast/2020/02/10/five-observations-victor-oladipo-five-games/#2ee3dc951030

From J. Michael, Indy Star: https://www.indystar.com/videos/sports/nba/pacers/2020/02/10/film-study-victor-oladipos-defense-stands-out-return-pacers/4709941002/

- MIA: Q & A: Andre Iguodala (from Sam Amick, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1595427/2020/02/10/power-move-or-memphis-mess-amid-backlash-andre-iguodala-discusses-his-controversial-path-to-miami/

- MIA: What Is The Heat Getting In Its 3 New Players? (from Barry Jackson, Miami Herald):

Read it here: https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article240101553.html

- MIL: Stop Under-Appreciating The Bucks (from Adam Spinella, The Basketball Writers):

Read and watch it here: https://bballwriters.com/analysis/stop-under-appreciating-the-milwaukee-bucks/

- MIL: Giannis Is Unbothered (from Marc Stein, NY Times):

Read it here: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/09/sports/basketball/giannis-antetokounmpo-bucks.html

From Matt Velazquez, jsonline.com: https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2020/02/07/after-nba-trade-deadline-giannis-thrilled-same-teammates/4681306002/

- MIL: The Bucks Make Good Passes Instead Of A Lot Of Passes (from Alex Boeder, bucks.com):

Read and watch it here: https://www.nba.com/bucks/features/bucks-make-good-passes-instead-lot-passes

- MIN: How Will D'Angelo & The Wolves Adjust To Each Other? (from Jake Paynting, Canis Hoopus):

Read and watch it here: https://www.canishoopus.com/2020/2/10/21128812/can-dangelo-russell-break-the-systems-mold-again-minnesota-timberwolves-trade-nba

- MIN: James Johnson Takes Over Elder Statesman Role (from Kent Youngblood, Star Tribune):

Read it here: http://www.startribune.com/the-new-og-james-johnson-takes-over-elder-statesman-role-with-wolves/567713452/

- ORL: Why Ennis Waived His No-Trade Clause To Join The Magic (from Philip Rossman-Reich, Orlando Magic Daily):

Read it here: https://orlandomagicdaily.com/2020/02/10/james-ennis-trying-to-get-ahead-by-being-selfish-with-orlando-magic/

- PHO: JoAnn Fitzsimmons: Keeping Cotton's Spirit Alive (from Cody Cunningham, suns.com):

Read it here: https://www.nba.com/suns/features/joann-fitzsimmons-keeping-cottons-spirit-alive-mother-suns#

- POR: The Fuel Behind The Turnaround (from Kyle Craib, Sir Charles In Charge):

Read it here: https://sircharlesincharge.com/2020/02/09/portland-trail-blazers-turnaround-season/

- TOR: Why The Raptors Have Been As Good As Last Season (from James Gilmore, Hoops Habit):

Read and watch it here: https://hoopshabit.com/2020/02/10/toronto-raptors-3-reasons-good/

- TOR: What Comes Next After Raptors' Quiet Deadline? (from Blake Murphy, The Athletic):

Read it here: https://theathletic.com/1592024/2020/02/10/what-comes-next-after-raptors-quiet-deadline-buyout-options-2020-2021-cap-sheets-vanvleets-market-and-more/

- TOR: Davis, Thomas Showing Up When Team Needs Them Most (from Steven Loung, Sportsnet.ca):

Read it here: https://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/raptors-davis-thomas-showing-team-needs/

From Ryan Wolstat, Tornto Sun: https://torontosun.com/sports/basketball/nba/toronto-raptors/rookies-matt-thomas-terence-davis-are-latest-raptors-to-stand-out

- UTA: Jazz Win Behind Another Bogdanovic Buzzer Beater (from Tim MacMahon, ESPN):

Read it here: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28669063/jazz-stay-step-ahead-rockets-thanks-another-bojan-bogdanovic-buzzer-beater

From Bryan Oringher: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZA_8_Lzx8Iw

- Reviewing The Trade Deadline With An Eye On Recent Trends (from Todd Whitehead, Nylon Calculus):

Read it here: https://fansided.com/2020/02/10/nylon-calculus-reviewing-nba-trade-deadline/

- Grading The 2019 1st Round Draft Picks So Far This Season (from Jonathan Wasserman, Bleacher Report):

Read it here: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2874604-grading-2019-nba-1st-round-draft-picks-so-far-this-season#slide2

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Mail Chimp did not send the BI emails this past weekend, so here they are:

Saturday: http://basketballintelligence.net/2020/02/08/30613/

Sunday: http://basketballintelligence.net/2020/02/09/30617/

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