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Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoJan 27, 11:57 AM ET

Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors once seemed on track to finally resolve their long-running, mutual interest in moving on from one another ahead of the trade deadline. However, multiple team sources told ESPN that a deal is now considered far less likely in the wake of Jimmy Butler’s season-ending ACL tear. Before Butler […] The post Jonathan Kuminga trade less likely after Jimmy Butler injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Publisher:NY Post NBAOutlet infoFeb 16, 7:03 PM ET

When the Nets come out of the All-Star break Thursday — tipping off the second half of the season — they’ll have the fifth-worst record in the league.

Publisher:NY Post NBAOutlet infoFeb 16, 8:15 PM ET

The Knicks hit the All-Star break in a very reasonable, somewhat satisfactory position.

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoFeb 16, 9:23 PM ET

Here’s 16x NBA All-Star Kevin Durant on how he would currently define his legacy. (via Fanatics View): “Somebody who’s been around for a long time, who’s experienced pretty much everything in this league. I just feel like I’ve experienced everything. I just feel like I’ve experienced a lot. It’s up to other people to determine […] The post Kevin Durant: “I feel like I’ve exceeded a lot of my expectations” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoFeb 16, 9:49 PM ET

New York Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson says that the team prepares for every Eastern Conference opponent with the same focus (35-20 record). (via Fanatics View): Reporter: “Jalen, who do you think is the biggest threat to you guys in the East?” Brunson: “Obviously, we can say the guys who are ahead of us right now: […] The post Jalen Brunson: The East is better than what people think appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoFeb 17, 12:23 AM ET

Here’s San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson discussing how much Victor Wembanyama’s skillset/capabilities opens things up on the court. (via San Antonio Spurs): “He makes you think outside the box, because he is outside the box. His skillset and his capabilities are so unique that you have to live in a different creative world. […] The post Mitch Johnson: Wemby makes you live in a different/creative world appeared first on TalkBasket.net .