Welcome to the first edition of the CSN weekly NBA notebook, a collection of thoughts, analysis and trade rumors compiled by our veteran cast of coast-to-coast Insiders to provide in-depth coverage of the league.
Our team consists of seven CSN Insiders, including CSN Chicago's Bulls Insider Vincent Goodwill. Also on board are A. Sherrod Blakely (Celtics), Jessica Camerato (Sixers), James Ham (Kings), J. Michael (Wizards), Monte Poole (Warriors) and Jason Quick (Blazers).
Today's first edition looks at teams defending Stephen Curry differently, the Cavaliers rolling two weeks in, Rick Carlisle struggling in Dallas, and 2017 Blake Griffin rumors heating up already.
Check it out, and catch a new edition each Monday.