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New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown reflected on Atlanta’s dominance after Friday’s 111-99 loss at Madison Square Garden. “You got to give them a lot of credit. They came in and they’re very physical with us and took us out of what we tried to do offensively,” Brown said. The coach identified paint protection […] The post Mike Brown after Knicks’ loss to Hawks: “I was booing myself inside” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
A quirky color map on X, based on BetOnline.ag data, predicts the next sex toy color to appear on a WNBA court. California exhibits a vibrant gradient, while New York and Texas favor black, Kentucky and Tennessee lean toward blue, Arkansas and Colorado opt for red, and much of the Midwest and Northeast choose green. […] The post WNBA court dildo color betting map trends appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder highlighted his team’s defensive effort after Friday’s 111-99 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. “I think just playing the style of play that fits us… we’ve got to defend,” Snyder said, noting that rebounding and transition opportunities fueled their offense. Snyder emphasized the importance of […] The post Quin Snyder praises Hawks’ defense and ball movement in win over Knicks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Former NBA star Lance Stephenson is speaking out strongly against a bizarre trend at WNBA games: fans throwing sex toys onto the court. Stephenson, who played 14 seasons in the NBA and now competes in the BIG3 basketball league, told TMZ Sports that enough is enough – especially considering the large number of children who […] The post Lance Stephenson reacts to dildos on WNBA court appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr described Friday’s 131-94 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder as “a tough night,” noting that his team was disorganized and struggled to compete together. “We weren’t well organized. We didn’t compete well together. Disappointing,” Kerr said following the loss at Chase Center. Kerr acknowledged the challenge of facing […] The post Steve Kerr reflects on Warriors’ struggles in blowout loss to Thunder appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
It’s not just Lance Stephenson calling for the end of sex toy–throwing antics at WNBA games – unexpected allies are joining the chorus, including adult product companies themselves. The owner of Twisted Fantasies, a business specializing in adult toys, told reporters that while there’s nothing wrong with their products in the right context, a public […] The post Gary Owen reacts to dildos on WNBA court appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault highlighted his team’s consistency after Friday’s 131-94 victory over the Golden State Warriors. “I thought that was a really consistent effort by the team… from box to wire it was just a really consistent effort,” he said following the win at Chase Center. The Thunder pulled away after […] The post Mark Daigneault praises Thunder’s disciplined effort in rout of Warriors appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Police are looking for a man in a “Beavis and Butt-Head” T-shirt who allegedly threw a lime-green sex toy toward the court during Tuesday’s New York Liberty game at Barclays Center, nearly hitting a 12-year-old girl. The suspect, described as tattooed with a red-and-black hat and black shorts, was caught on security footage, according to […] The post Beavis & Butt-Head-shirted fan sought for dildo toss at WNBA game appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
LeBron James was at the center of serious trade discussions this past summer, according to NBA insider Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson. He reported that James’ agent, Rich Paul, held exploratory talks with four teams: the Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, and Cleveland Cavaliers. “These weren’t just ‘check-ins’—they were assessments of fit, championship […] The post LeBron James trade talks were “very real” this summer, insider reveals appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Seattle’s success this season is a result of both its accomplished veterans and a rookie who is quickly demonstrating her place among the WNBA’s elite. Dominique Malonga, a talented forward with a distinct combination of size, skill, and basketball intelligence, has been making an impact with the Seattle Storm. Seattle’s veteran core has played a […] The post Dominique Malonga Thrives Under Seattle Storm’s Veteran Leadership appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Can you be the greatest player ever and still be getting better? Well, that’s exactly what 29-year-old A’ja Wilson showed this past season with the Las Vegas Aces. Wilson set playoff career-highs in PPG (26.8), APG (3.3), and SPG (2.1) while also tying a career-best in BPG (2.5). Her 322 points, 120 rebounds, and 55 combined […] The post All-time great A’ja Wilson still improving appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Boston Celtics travel to Los Angeles to face the Clippers on Saturday, January 3, at Intuit Dome with tipoff at 10:30 p.m. ET. Boston holds a 21-12 record and enters on a two-game winning streak, defeating Sacramento 120-106 on January 1. The Clippers sit at 12-21 but have won six straight, including a 118-101 […] The post Celtics vs Clippers injury report: Who will play on Saturday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Lonzo Ball and Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. shared common sense opinions on the Ball in the Family podcast about how middle schoolers would fare against WNBA players. Ball claimed that 9th grade version of himself “would go crazy” in the league. “I was over six feet and I’m dunking. No […] The post Lonzo Ball, Michael Porter Jr. say middle schoolers could dominate WNBA appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Miami Heat have made it clear they have no plans to trade Bam Adebayo, despite interest from multiple teams, according to Zach Lowe and reporting from profootballnetwork.com on January 2. Lowe described Adebayo as “the standard-bearer, the culture-bearer” for the franchise, noting that the Heat are fully committed to keeping him. Adebayo, 28, is […] The post Heat unlikely to trade Bam Adebayo despite interest appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Confirming Jake Fischer’s recent reporting for The Stein Line, Michael Grange writes that Raptors assistant coach Jama Mahlalela has advanced to the final stage of the New York Liberty’s head coaching search. According to Grange’s sources, the hiring process has been underway “for a while,” and all interviews were completed as of this past weekend. […] The post Jama Mahlalela finalist for Liberty job appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo could reach a resolution on the star forward’s contract situation this summer, according to Zach Lowe. Speaking on The Zach Lowe Show podcast, Lowe said the most likely outcome will come once Giannis has a clear yes or no on the extension presented this offseason. Lowe added that while […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Bucks future likely decided this summer appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Tyrese Maxey says Joel Embiid was the first person to truly believe in his potential, a mindset that has driven the 25-year-old guard to elite levels. Speaking to Austin Rivers, Maxey described how he spends hours watching film, analyzing opponents, and refining his game every day. “I watch everybody play… this is the best thing […] The post Tyrese Maxey credits Joel Embiid for believing in him: “He was really the first person” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
During Denver’s game in Cleveland on Friday, NBA on Prime sideline reporter Cassidy Hubbarth shared some optimistic news regarding the health of three key Nuggets players, as relayed by Ryan Blackburn of Mile High Sports. Hubbarth explained that Aaron Gordon, who is dealing with a hamstring issue, and Christian Braun, who is nursing an ankle […] The post Denver upbeat about Nikola Jokic recovery appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Before Friday’s game, head coach David Adelman was asked whether the Denver Nuggets were considering a short-term signing. His response suggested caution more than urgency, indicating the organization is comfortable evaluating what it already has in place rather than rushing to make a move. “Right now, we are who we are,” Adelman said, via Bennett […] The post Nuggets unlikely to pursue 10-day roster addition appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Houston Rockets host the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, January 3, with injuries playing a major role in how this Western Conference matchup could unfold. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET at Toyota Center as both teams enter the game on very different trajectories. Houston Rockets comes in with a 21-10 record and a […] The post Rockets vs. Mavericks injury report: Key absences shape Saturday matchup appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
DaRon Holmes II acknowledged that he ran out of gas after logging 22 minutes in Denver’s win over Toronto on Wednesday, which marked the first time he had been given a real opportunity to contribute in a meaningful game setting, according to Bennett Durando of The Denver Post. For the second-year big man, it was […] The post DaRon Holmes II handles first real minutes adequately appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Quick wrap up notes from the 2023-24 college basketball season. The post NCAA wrap up notes: Miami, Ole Miss, Kentucky, Mich. St., Nova, Abmas, Adams Jr. appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Los Angeles Lakers 2024 #17 pick Dalton Knecht says that he actually studied film of his new head coach JJ Redick while playing for Tennessee last year. (via Yahoo! Sports): Reporter: “Back in LA when he met with the media, Rob [Pelinka] said that JJ already had like a whiteboard out and was drawing up […] The post Dalton Knecht: “At Tennessee, I watched a lot of JJ Redick” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Cleveland, Ohio – This past Sunday, Geoff Warren, from Cleveland, Ohio, was inducted into the 2024 Class of the American Basketball Hall of Fame. Warren joins the ranks of NBA legends such as Larry Bird, Dave Bing, Phil Cherier, Campy Russell, and legendary former coaches from the likes of University of Cincinnati Bob Huggins, and Cleveland State […] The post Basketball Icon Geoff Warren Inducted into American Basketball Hall of Fame appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Rutgers freshmen Ace Bailey (6-foot-9, 200-pound forward) & Dylan Harper (6-foot-6, 215-pound guard) will be two of the biggest underclassmen names besides Duke’s Cooper Flagg this upcoming season. Ranked #2 & #3 by Rivals coming out of high school, Ace has the potential to possibly jump Flagg as the 2025 NBA draft’s 1st pick and […] The post Ace Bailey & Dylan Harper are two names you need to know for the 2024-25 college basketball season appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
When Cam Thomas signed his qualifying offer with the Nets in early September, it guaranteed that he would become an unrestricted free agent after this season. Rockets star Kevin Durant believes whichever team signs him this offseason will get a superior talent, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype tweets. “I feel like Cam has a bright future. […]
If you haven’t bought into the Cooper Flagg hype yet, it’s time. NBA star Jaime Jaquez Jr. told TMZ Sports that after playing with Flagg this summer, the phenom is the real deal. Flagg, the No. 1-ranked high school player in the 2024 class, teamed up with Jaquez Jr. to prep Team USA for the […] The post Jaime Jaquez Jr. on Cooper Flagg: “Incredible talent” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Brooklyn Nets continue to struggle whenever Michael Porter Jr. is unavailable, dropping to 0-6 this season in games he has missed. That trend held again as Porter, the team’s top scoring option, was sidelined by illness for the second night of a back-to-back set. Without him, Brooklyn was overmatched by the Washington Wizards, falling […] The post Nets offense collapses without Michael Porter Jr. available appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
With Nic Claxton of the Brooklyn Nets unavailable Friday because of a personal matter, the opening in the rotation created a larger role for Day’Ron Sharpe. Taking advantage of the opportunity, Sharpe delivered one of Brooklyn’s stronger performances of the night, finishing with 14 points, nine rebounds, two steals and two blocks while making his […] The post Jordi Fernandez notes Day’Ron Sharpe’s energy in larger role appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez expressed frustration with rookie Nolan Traore following Thursday’s game against the Houston Rockets, specifically pointing to Traore’s approach on offense. The young guard struggled to find rhythm, missing seven of his eight shots overall and converting just one of his five attempts from beyond the arc. Fernandez made it […] The post Jordi Fernandez pushes Nolan Traore to attack appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
