Kenny Smith believes Mark Jackson played a pivotal role in keeping Steph Curry with the Golden State Warriors and unlocking the career that ultimately changed the NBA. Speaking on The Draymond Green Show, Smith said Curry was not initially trusted to close games because of defensive concerns and that the Warriors were considering moving him […] The post Kenny Smith: Mark Jackson saved Steph Curry’s career appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Draymond Green believes the Denver Nuggets made a calculated long-term decision by sending Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a sign-and-trade that brought back an unprotected 2031 first-round pick. Speaking on The Draymond Green Show, Green highlighted the value of the future pick while explaining why Denver may have preferred moving Watson rather than […] The post Draymond Green weighs in on Nuggets’ Peyton Watson decision appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Jonathan Kuminga’s decision to accept a significantly smaller contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves was driven by basketball opportunity and maintaining control over his future, according to his agent Aaron Turner. Kuminga signed a two-year deal worth up to $12.4 million with Minnesota after reportedly having a three-year, $75 million extension available from Golden State. Turner […] The post Jonathan Kuminga prioritized future flexibility over Warriors money appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Portland Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen is embracing comparisons to Nikola Jokic rather than feeling burdened by them. The 21-year-old has been labeled the “Chinese Jokic” because of his passing skills and ability to create offense as a big man. Yang views the comparison as motivation, particularly because the Denver Nuggets superstar has long been […] The post Yang Hansen calls Nikola Jokic his idol appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The Dream and DeWanna Bonner’s reps had been in talks over the last few years about bringing her to the team The post Inside the Dream’s journey to land DeWanna Bonner appeared first on The IX Sports.
Victor Wembanyama may be disappointed that his latest run with the French national team has ended, but the 22-year-old is equally eager to resume his work in San Antonio. After helping France defeat Sweden 84-69, Wembanyama made clear that his emotional departure from the national team has not diminished his excitement about returning to the […] The post Victor Wembanyama prepares to return to Spurs appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Ogunbowale: 'I know what they need from me day in and day out, and we've been gelling really well' The post ‘I embraced it’: Dallas Wings’ Arike Ogunbowale finding comfort in adjusted role appeared first on The IX Sports.
