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You’ll never believe what happened to Derrick Rose (yes you will)
Good morning. That and more in Tuesday’s NBA newsletter.
PREVIEW TIME: Professor Flanns and I think the Rockets are a legitimate title contender. The key is really Dwight Howard’s health and Ty Lawson’s fit. (Here’s The Dream Shake’s preview.) We’re less sanguine on the Hornets, who are shooting once again for respectable and most likely to reach non-embarrassing as a peak. (Here’s At The Hive’s preview.)
OH BOY: Derrick Rose broke his face in the Bulls’ first practice of the season. No word on whether he’ll be back for opening night. This guy ...
THE KOBE QUESTION: Bill Plaschke has no clue whether Kobe is going to retire, either.
AND ANOTHER ONE: Iman Shumpert is having wrist surgery that will require him to miss about 3-4 months. Welp.
THE MOST INTERESTING CONTRACT CASE: Zach Lowe with a deep dive on Harrison Barnes as an early extension candidate and potential free agent.
FRAUD CASTILLO: Nik Stauskas has no business being in the NBA if he can’t shoot cauliflower from 23 feet.
NEWS AT 11: Chris Bosh is really funny.
THE MORE YOU KNOW: Ben Gordon went vegetarian to try to slim down and get another season in the NBA.
HE’S GOT FEEL: Kevin Durant is convinced he hasn’t lost anything on the court after a mostly lost season.
THE SOURCE OF HIS POWER: Candace Buckner has a nice piece on Paul George’s self-confidence.
LEBRON AT 30: Kevin Ding talked to LeBron about how he’s feeling the mileage from all those Finals runs stacking up. The great Jeff Zillgitt writes about the Cavaliers’ window.
I told you we’d keep it tight on Tuesday! See you next time.
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