Nikola Jovic admitted he got complacent after signing a four-year, $62MM extension prior to last season, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald relays. Jovic made those comments in an interview with Miami radio host Brendan Tobin. “I wouldn’t say I was the smartest guy last year handling things outside of the court,” Jovic said. Jovic’s […]
Nets lottery pick Mikel Brown Jr. sprained his left ankle last week and still hasn’t been cleared for contact, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports. “Yeah, as of right now they’re just telling me you could get back moving a little bit, really just trying to get the strengthening it up back,” Brown […]
The NBA and FIBA are approaching a significant milestone in the development of NBA Europe, with an announcement regarding the competition’s markets and permanent participants expected soon. The proposed league is targeting an October 2027 launch and is currently designed to feature 16 teams, including 12 permanent franchises and four clubs qualifying annually. Speaking to […] The post NBA Europe prepares to announce 12 permanent licenses appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo acknowledged that he may need to change the way he approaches the game in order to win with the Miami Heat after making the biggest move of his NBA career. “You cannot win at your own terms. You got to be able to let the team be the team. Sometimes you have to […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo: “You cannot win at your own terms” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Former EuroLeague champion Tyrese Rice has weighed in on the discussion between Gilbert Arenas and Nikola Jokic, suggesting that the former NBA guard misunderstood the Denver Nuggets superstar’s comments about European basketball. Jokic recently encouraged NBA players to experience basketball overseas, explaining that European clubs operate in an environment where individual games carry considerable pressure […] The post Tyrese Rice reacts to Gilbert Arenas’ response to Nikola Jokic appeared ...
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas has challenged Nikola Jokic’s suggestion that NBA players should spend time competing in Europe, arguing that American players have little need to experience the EuroLeague. Jokic recently discussed the differences between NBA and European basketball, emphasizing the importance of team success over individual statistics. “In Europe and the national team, […] The post Gilbert Arenas responds to Nikola Jokic’s EuroLeague comments appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The Detroit Pistons have agreed to a five-year, $200 million extension with Jalen Duren, and the salary structure of the deal has now been revealed. Michael Scotto reported that Duren’s contract declines slightly in its second season before increasing in each of the final three years. The 2026-27 season will pay Duren $40.16 million, followed […] The post Jalen Duren’s $200M Pistons extension details revealed appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
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