TEAM-SPECIFIC STORIES
BKN: The ways Jacque Vaughn is trying to fix Nets’ rebounding weakness
Brian Lewis, NY Post
BKN: Will Ben Simmons’ journey be a tale of redemption or unfulfilled promise?
Jim Trotter, The Athletic
BKN: After whirlwind journey, Jacque Vaughn aims to make his mark during first training camp as head coach
Peter Sblendorio, Daily News
BOS: Jrue Holiday sets sights on helping teammates reach their potential
Adam Himmelsbach, Boston Globe
BOS: Jrue Holiday makes great first impression with Celtics
Jay King, The Athletic
BOS: Holiday’s arrival is already giving Celtics championship vibes
Steve Hewitt, Boston Globe
BOS: Jrue Holiday shines despite nerves in first Celtics practice
Bobby Manning, Celtics Blog
DEN: Nuggets focus on defending their title: ‘We can’t live in the past’
Tony Jones, The Athletic
HOU: Jalen Green and a potentially supercharged Rockets ascension
Zach Lowe, ESPN
HOU: Is Fred VanVleet the hero to save a Rockets rebuild?
Kelly Iko, The Athletic
IND: Accountability starts with winning your matchup — so the Pacers started daily 1-on-1 battles
Scott Agness, Fieldhouse Files
IND: ‘The competition is phenomenal’: Daniel Theis, Isaiah Jackson and Jalen Smith begin battle
Dustin Dopirak, Indy Star
IND: The pluses & minuses of the Pacers’ deep roster
Dustin Dopirak, Indy Star
IND: Obi Toppin and Myles Turner growing frontcourt partnership early for Indiana Pacers
Tony East, Sports Illustrated
IND: Obi Toppin could be Pacers’ next star who needed a chance
Gregg Doyel, Indy Star
LAC: Kawhi Leonard, Clippers set a specific goal for season: Be a top-five defense
Law Murray, The Athletic
LAL: Rookie Jalen Hood-Schifino shining early in camp, encouraged to be more vocal
Khobi Price, OC Register
LAL: Lakers feeling ‘ahead of the curve’ as training camp opens
Khobi Price, OC Register
MIA: Wayne Ellington is back with Heat, this time as a coach: ‘This is like home for me’
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald
MIA: Erik Spoelstra knew Heat would one day try to bring back Josh Richardson
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald
MIA: A six-pack of Heat notes
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald
MIL: After trade from Portland, Lillard talks about his championship quest, his final days with the Trail Blazers and more
Marc J. Spears, Andscape
MIN: Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns Need To Be Co-Leaders On Offense
Charlie Walton, Canis Hoopus
NOP: With no pure point guard in starting lineup, Pelicans to lean on Brandon Ingram as a playmaker
Christian Clark, The Advocate
NYK: Grimes a smarter shooter after offseason work with JJ Redick
Kristian Winfield, Daily News
NYK: Improving 3-point shooting next step for Knicks’ RJ Barrett
Stefan Bondy, NY Post
OKC: Chet Holmgren adds a ‘new dynamic’ to the Thunder after missing last season with a foot injury
Cliff Brunt, AP
OKC: Despite Large Contract, Davis Bertans Could Prove To Be Valuable Piece This Season
Nick Crain, Forbes
PHI: Behind the Scenes of James Harden and Daryl Morey’s Ugly Standoff
Seerat Sohi, The Ringer
PHI: Harden joins 76ers after turbulent offseason, but what comes next?
Sam Amick, The Athletic
PHI: 76ers open camp a mile high, with a Harden-sized cloud closer than ever
Sam Amick, The Athletic
PHO: Suns embracing position-less approach to the point guard position
John Voita, Bright Side Of The Sun
POR: Robert Williams brings much-needed size, defense to Trail Blazers’ roster
Aaron Fentress, Oregon Live
POR: Wanted, a leader and go-to player to replace Damian Lillard
Jason Quick, The Athletic
SAC: Duarte is healthy and ready to contribute
Brenden Nunes, Sactown Sports
SAS: Wembanyama says ‘no limitations’ on his role
Andrew Lopez, ESPN
The position Victor Wembanyama ultimately ends of playing in the NBA is still up for discussion, but after two days of training camp it seems clear the San Antonio Spurs are fine taking time to figure out what is best.
Two days after coach Gregg Popovich said one of the “cool” questions of camp will be figuring out if the 7-foot-3 ½ Wembanyama is a center, power forward or small forward, the No. 1 overall pick gave some insight on to how he’s being used.
“It just goes without saying that I’m sometimes playing the same role as (point guard) Tre Jones, sometimes the same as (center) Zach Collins, sometimes as (guard/forward) Devin Vassell,” Wembanyama said on Tuesday afternoon.
TOR: The harsh lessons Scottie Barnes learned from a so-so sophomore Raptors season
Doug Smith, Toronto Star
TOR: Raptors’ success hinges on budding relationship between Rajakovic, Barnes
Michael Grange, Sportsnet
UTA: Jazz rookies come up against ‘a whole new game’ as training camp kicks off
Sarah Todd, Deseret News
UTA: Sexton’s On-Ball Scoring Knack Points to Possibilities
Dan Clayton, Salt City Hoops
Links to League-Wide Stories (power rankings, season previews, offseason additions, what to watch for, more) follow for paid subscribers
October 5, 2023
Original Source Below
Go to Source