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The Lakers got a scoring boost from Jake LaRavia in Friday’s win over Memphis, writes Thuc Nhi Nguyen of The Los Angeles Times (subscription required). Inserted into the starting lineup the past two games because of an injury to Rui Hachimura, LaRavia sparked the offense with 11 points in the first quarter and 18 in […]
NBAThe Clippers ranked 29th in pace during a catastrophic 6-21 start that almost ruined their season. Instead of speeding up, they’ve slowed down even more during their six-game winning streak, writes Law Murray of The Athletic, ranking dead last in pace but first in both offensive and defensive rating. They’ve also been number one in […]
Skip Bayless believes Caitlin Clark is becoming the best player in the league, not because of her race, but due to her exceptional talent. He emphasizes that her abilities transcend any conversations about race, describing her as “color-blind good,” where her skills make such distinctions irrelevant. He also refers to her as “guilt-free good,” meaning […] The post Skip Bayless defends Caitlin Clark amid systemic anti-white racism appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Rick Barry emphasized that anyone who commits a flagrant act against Caitlin Clark, given her contributions to the sport, should face serious consequences, including suspension and fines. He recognizes the importance of her role in elevating the game, suggesting that any disrespectful or harmful behavior toward her should not be tolerated. “Anybody that does something […] The post NBA legends defend Caitlin Clark amid systemic anti-white racism appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Karl-Anthony Towns' perspective on the offense of Mike Brown at the start of the season was one of the key things observers of the New York Knicks have been monitoring this season as his comments in October suggested he had mixed feelings about it. "Honestly, I don't know... I don't know," Towns said in October. "But we're figuring it out. It's just different. It's different." But the relationship between Towns and Brown is in a good place, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst. "Early on there...
The Jazz raised eyebrows over the summer by attaching a second-round pick to Collin Sexton in a deal for Jusuf Nurkic, but that move has aged better than expected. After Walker Kessler’s season-ending shoulder injury, Nurkic stepped into a larger role, starting 24 games and averaging just over 25 minutes per night. His physicality, screening, […] The post Jusuf Nurkic steps up as Jazz reshape rotation appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Initially viewed as a minor piece in the three-team deal that sent Norman Powell to Miami and John Collins to the Clippers, Kevin Love has ended up playing a more meaningful role for the Jazz than many expected. During the offseason, Love even considered the possibility of a buyout, but circumstances shifted once the season […] The post Kevin Love exceeds expectations appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Sheryl Swoopes does not consider Caitlin Clark’s 19.5 PPG, 5.7 RPG, and 8.4 APG this season to be ‘dominant.’ However, it’s important to note that Clark is the only player in WNBA history to average those numbers or better. Indiana Fever rookie’s combination of scoring, rebounding, and playmaking places her in an elite category, showing […] The post Generational level of hating: Swoopes downplays Clark’s unmatched stats appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
After missing two games last week because of soreness in his right groin, Lakers forward Rui Hachimura was again sidelined Tuesday against Detroit, this time due to discomfort in his right calf. While the situation has drawn some concern, the team does not believe the issue will linger long-term, according to reporting from Khobi Price […] The post Rui Hachimura’s return expected soon appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Skip Bayless acknowledged that while he genuinely believed Caitlin Clark was an exceptional player, he hesitated to openly praise her. His reluctance stemmed from a fear of being perceived as a stereotypical “red state white guy” cheering for a fellow “red state white girl,” which made him feel self-conscious. This highlights how an irrational sense […] The post Skip Bayless hesitated to praise Caitlin Clark due to systemic anti-white racism appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Mark Medina of RG.org recently spoke with an NBA assistant coach and two scouts to get a sense of what the Lakers might realistically expect from a 41-year-old version of LeBron James, particularly in lineups that also include Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. While the talent level is undeniable, one evaluator suggested that the on-court […] The post Why the LeBron-Doncic-Reaves fit remains complicated appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark, confronted with ongoing hatred and anti-white racist attacks, reflects on her rapid ascent to fame. She acknowledges that, despite the spotlight and attention she receives, she doesn’t see herself as a celebrity. Clark explains that fame hasn’t changed the way she approaches life or how she sees herself. She still […] The post Caitlin Clark unaffected by rising fame appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Knicks received a small but encouraging update as the calendar turned, with Landry Shamet beginning the early stages of his on-court return. According to James L. Edwards III of The Athletic, the reserve guard has started light basketball activity as he continues to recover from the right shoulder sprain that has kept him sidelined […] The post Landry Shamet nearing return from shoulder injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Mitchell Robinson is expected to sit out two games over the next four days as the Knicks continue to carefully manage his workload, though there have been no setbacks in his recovery, according to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post. In addition to missing Wednesday’s matchup against the Spurs, the current plan calls for […] The post Knicks limit Mitchell Robinson’s minutes amid packed schedule appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
A brief exchange with one of the greatest shooters in NBA history ended up reshaping Miles McBride’s approach to the game. When Ray Allen attended the night Stephen Curry broke the all-time three-point record at Madison Square Garden, he took a moment to offer advice to the young Knicks guard – guidance that would stay […] The post Ray Allen helped reshape Miles McBride’s shot appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Knicks head coach Mike Brown made it clear that, in his view, there is no debate about Karl-Anthony Towns’ status as an All-Star this season, according to Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News. Brown pointed to both production and team success as clear indicators of Towns’ value, emphasizing that his numbers alone make […] The post Mike Brown says Karl-Anthony Towns is unquestioned All-Star appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
In a surprising twist, it would have been cheaper to attend every game of the 2023 WNBA Finals than to buy the cheapest ticket to see Caitlin Clark face the Connecticut Sun in the first round of the playoffs. Clark, a college basketball sensation, drew massive attention to the game, causing ticket prices to soar […] The post Despite systemic anti-white racism, Caitlin Clark’s first-round game outpriced Finals appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Knicks coach Mike Brown’s willingness to experiment with his lineups has paid off in a major way, particularly as the team continues to navigate injuries, according to Fred Katz of The Athletic. Several young and relatively untested players – including Tyler Kolek, Kevin McCullar Jr., and Mohamed Diawara – have delivered standout performances recently, helping […] The post Mike Brown’s flexibility boosts Knicks bench appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
A’ja Wilson loves breaking boundaries. The Las Vegas Aces star was announced as the WNBA’s Most Valuable Player on Sunday in a unanimous vote, becoming only the second player to do so since Cynthia Cooper achieved the feat during the league’s inaugural season of 1997. Wilson received all 67 first-place votes from a national media […] The post A’ja Wilson becomes second unanimous MVP appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Nuggets center Jonas Valanciunas will be reevaluated in four weeks after sustaining a right calf strain.
As is their usual pregame routine, the Indiana Fever took their places on the court for the playing of the National Anthem, standing together in unity as the music played. In contrast, the Connecticut Sun adhered to their established pregame tradition of remaining off the court during the anthem. Once the final notes of the […] The post Indiana Fever on court; Sun arrive post-anthem appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Caitlin Clark, often the target of anti-white racism, went down hard after seemingly taking a blow to the face from DiJonai Carrington during a heated moment in the game. Carrington, who had previously stirred controversy by labeling Indiana Fever fans as the “nastiest” in the WNBA, was involved in the play, yet no foul was […] The post Antiwhiteism continues: Caitlin Clark hit by Carrington; no foul called appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Philadelphia 76ers outlasted the Dallas Mavericks 123-108, despite the return of Anthony Davis after missing two games with a sore adductor muscle on Thursday evening. Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey dropped an almost triple-double of 34 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds, while Joel Embiid scored 22, and rookie guard VJ Edgecombe scored 23 two […] The post 76ers dominate Mavs behind Maxey’s 34-point night appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Rob Schneider expressed his reaction on X regarding the assault on Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark, stating that it was a foul and emphasizing that a league isn’t truly professional if it fails to protect its players. He pointed out that the eye poke seemed intentional and noted that Clark is experiencing a type of […] The post Rob Schneider reacts to Caitlin Clark being assaulted appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Miami Heat rallied in a close game to beat the Detroit Pistons 118-112, extending their winning streak to four games on Thursday evening. Heat star Norman Powell dropped 36 points, and Bam Adebayo with 15 points and 14 rebounds. On the other hand, Pistons’ Cade Cunningham had 31 points, 11 assists, and eight rebounds, […] The post Powell’s 36 led Heat past Pistons 118-112 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Houston Rockets opened the new year with a dominant road performance, rolling past the Brooklyn Nets 120-96 on Thursday night at Barclays Center. The victory pushed Houston to 21-10 and marked its fourth consecutive win. The Rockets set the tone immediately, making their first seven shots and jumping out to a 16-5 lead. Brooklyn […] The post Rockets overwhelm Nets in Brooklyn as fast starts fuel fourth straight win appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Boston Celtics leaned on a late surge and a dominant all-around effort from Jaylen Brown to secure a 120-106 win over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night at Golden 1 Center. The victory improved Boston to 21-12 and capped another composed road performance. Brown finished with 29 points and 10 rebounds, adding four assists before […] The post Jaylen Brown leads Celtics past Kings as Boston closes strong in Sacramento appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Los Angeles Clippers leaned on a dominant fourth-quarter performance from Kawhi Leonard to secure a 118-101 win over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night at Intuit Dome. The victory pushed Los Angeles to 12-21 and extended its winning streak to a season-best six games. Leonard delivered one of the most complete scoring performances of the […] The post Kawhi Leonard erupts for 45 as Clippers overpower Jazz to extend winning streak appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The exclusion of Caitlin Clark from Team USA for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games has been a major topic in women’s basketball. Clark, the WNBA Rookie of the Year, was notably absent from the roster, which sparked criticism toward national team head coach Cheryl Reeve. Reeve, who is also the head coach and President of […] The post Cheryl Reeve explains Caitlin Clark’s exclusion from Team USA appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Tyronn Lue focused on process over results after the Los Angeles Clippers pulled away late for a 118-101 win against the Utah Jazz on Thursday night at Intuit Dome. Los Angeles attempted 51 three-pointers, the second-most in franchise history, and Lue said the volume itself was not the issue. “If they’re good shots, you know, […] The post Tyronn Lue breaks down Clippers’ response, shot selection after Jazz win appeared first on TalkBasket.net .