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Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoJan 5, 11:09 AM ET

Former NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins recommended the Los Angeles Lakers pursue a trade for Dillon Brooks, saying he would “trade Austin Reaves in a heartbeat” for the Suns wing. Cousins made the remarks on Run It Back, calling Brooks a “culture changer” and “a proven winner” who fits the Lakers’ current needs. Brooks, 30, is […] The post DeMarcus Cousins urges Lakers to trade Austin Reaves for Dillon Brooks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoJan 5, 4:35 PM ET

Boston Celtics’ recent run has been about more than wins and losses, according to head coach Joe Mazzulla. As Chris Mannix explains, Mazzulla believes the last several weeks have helped the Celtics gain clarity about who they are and what sets them apartfrom other teams. “We’ve developed our identity over the last month, month and […] The post Derrick White says Celtics found identity appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoJan 6, 12:44 PM ET

Among the trade ideas floated for Atlanta, Bobby Marks has pointed to one scenario he considers the most appealing from the Hawks’ perspective. That framework would involve Atlanta receiving CJ McCollum, Malaki Branham, AJ Johnson, and a 2026 first-round pick originally belonging to Oklahoma City, while sending Trae Young and a future second-round pick the […] The post Trae Young market shrinking amid salary concerns appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoJan 7, 4:55 AM ET

CJ McCollum scored 27 points and Alex Sarr added 23 as the Washington Wizards held off the Orlando Magic 120-112 at Capital One Arena on Tuesday, January 6. The victory extends Washington’s surge to five wins in seven games after a 3-20 start to the season. The Wizards built a 26-point lead in the third […] The post McCollum, Sarr lead Wizards past Magic in thrilling win appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoJan 9, 5:44 AM ET

The Toronto Raptors (23-15) travel to Boston to face the Celtics (23-13) on Friday at 7:00 PM ET, looking to extend their three-game winning streak. The matchup at TD Garden will test both teams’ depth as injuries impact key rotations. Toronto enters the game with Scottie Barnes (right knee sprain) and Brandon Ingram (right thumb […] The post Raptors head to TD Garden with multiple players questionable against Celtics appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoJan 11, 4:06 AM ET

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla acknowledged the challenges his team faced in Saturday’s 100-95 defeat to the San Antonio Spurs at TD Garden. “They did a good job cross matching,” Mazzulla said. “You obviously have to be able to make those reads versus the cross matches. I thought we got some good looks, but […] The post Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla reflects on Spurs’ late-game edge in loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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