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Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoSep 28, 2:13 AM ET

The Phoenix Suns will have to adjust their frontcourt rotation after starting center Mark Williams underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum. Williams is expected to miss several months of the upcoming season, leaving Phoenix without its regular starter for an extended stretch. His absence creates a significant opportunity for second-year center Khaman Maluach. The […] The post Khaman Maluach gets opportunity after Mark Williams injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoSep 28, 2:23 AM ET

Analysis

Devin Booker remains the centerpiece of the Phoenix Suns, but questions are emerging about whether the current roster can provide him with another opportunity to compete for an NBA championship. Booker is coming off a difficult four-game playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He made only five of his 20 three-point attempts and finished […] The post Devin Booker’s future depends on Suns progress appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoSep 28, 2:19 AM ET

Analysis

Oso Ighodaro is another candidate to take over the Phoenix Suns’ starting center position while Mark Williams remains sidelined. The player could provide Phoenix with a different skill set than Khaman Maluach. With the Suns lacking natural playmakers in parts of their rotation, Ighodaro’s ability to read defenses and create opportunities for teammates could make […] The post Oso Ighodaro makes case for starting center appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoSep 28, 2:31 AM ET

Stephen Curry expressed confidence in the Golden State Warriors’ ability to remain championship contenders shortly before his new two-year, $116 million extension was announced. Despite Golden State relying on an aging core, Curry believes the Warriors can still compete at the highest level. However, he acknowledged that the team may need to find a different […] The post Steph Curry still believes Warriors can contend appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoSep 28, 2:39 AM ET

Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler have both indicated that they would like to finish their careers with the Golden State Warriors, but remaining with the franchise beyond this season could require financial sacrifices. Both veterans are entering the final year of their current contracts. Green is set to earn $27.7 million this season, while Butler […] The post Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler want Warriors retirement appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoSep 28, 2:35 AM ET

Stephen Curry’s new contract gives the Golden State Warriors additional financial flexibility as they plan for the final stage of his career. The player agreed to a two-year extension that is $20.7 million below the maximum amount he could have received. The decision could help Golden State create significant spending power moving forward, with the […] The post Steph Curry feels physically fantastic appeared first on TalkBasket.net.