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Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoSep 28, 2:45 AM ET

Amen Thompson has heard plenty of criticism about his shooting during his first three NBA seasons, but the Houston Rockets guard remains confident that it will become a strength of his game. Speaking to Will Guillory, Thompson acknowledged that his jumper often receives more attention than the other parts of his game. “They gotta talk […] The post Amen Thompson confident he’ll become a good shooter appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoOct 6, 5:18 AM ET

Darius Garland is embracing the opportunity to take on a larger leadership role with the Los Angeles Clippers after a turbulent period that included his departure from Cleveland and the trade of Kawhi Leonard. Speaking with Marc J. Spears, Garland said the motivation that followed his departure from the Cavaliers remains intact as he enters […] The post Darius Garland wants to be the face of Clippers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoSep 11, 2:28 AM ET

Patrick Bet-David believes the Los Angeles Clippers’ challenge to the NBA’s salary-cap investigation could have consequences across the league if the franchise decides to fight back by exposing similar arrangements involving other teams. Speaking on the PBD Podcast, Bet-David suggested that the Clippers could respond to the NBA’s sweeping penalties by bringing attention to business […] The post Patrick Bet-David warns Clippers could bring down the whole NBA appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoSep 11, 8:40 PM ET

Channing Frye believes Giannis Antetokounmpo’s dominance is built more around his extraordinary physical tools than the variety of offensive skills possessed by Joel Embiid. The former NBA player compared the two stars while discussing how their games are affected by injuries. According to Frye, Antetokounmpo relies heavily on his size, strength and ability to attack […] The post Channing Frye questions Giannis Antetokounmpo’s overall offensive skillset appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoSep 21, 3:18 AM ET

The Miami Heat were reportedly among several teams that explored the possibility of acquiring Kawhi Leonard before he ultimately landed with the Toronto Raptors. Miami was not alone in showing interest, with Minnesota and Detroit also identified as potential trade destinations. However, Leonard’s contract situation apparently limited the willingness of interested teams to make a […] The post Kawhi Leonard rejected Heat interest before Raptors trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoSep 24, 3:39 AM ET

Iman Shumpert has offered a pointed comparison for Kevin Durant’s decision to join the Golden State Warriors in 2016. Speaking on Gil’s Arena, Shumpert used an analogy to describe how he viewed Durant’s move from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Warriors. “Imagine me and Evan come rob your house, next year you come hang […] The post Iman Shumpert takes aim at Kevin Durant’s Warriors move appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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