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Ben Simmons has explained the thinking behind one of the most scrutinized moments of his career – his decision to pass instead of attempting an open dunk late in Game 7 against the Atlanta Hawks in the 2021 playoffs. Simmons said the play unfolded too quickly for him to recognize how much room he actually […] The post Ben Simmons explains infamous pass against Hawks appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Tristan Thompson credits Rich Paul’s negotiating strategy with turning a four-year, $52 million offer from the Cleveland Cavaliers into a five-year deal worth $82 million. When Cleveland initially presented its proposal, Thompson sought Paul’s advice rather than immediately accepting the guaranteed money. His agent challenged him to consider whether his value could increase by waiting. […] The post Tristan Thompson credits Rich Paul for $82M deal appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Carmelo Anthony believes the 2008 U.S. Olympic “Redeem Team” would have defeated the legendary 1992 Dream Team in a head-to-head matchup. The 2008 squad featured a younger generation of NBA stars, and Anthony viewed that advantage as particularly important when comparing the two teams. While acknowledging that the matchup would be competitive, he was confident […] The post Carmelo Anthony picked Redeem Team over Dream Team appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Bradley Beal faced a major career decision when weighing whether to remain with the Washington Wizards or pursue an opportunity elsewhere. The financial difference between the two paths was enormous. Staying in Washington could bring Beal a five-year, $251 million supermax extension, while leaving would limit him to a four-year, $179 million contract. “It is […] The post Bradley Beal weighed money against championship aspirations appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Spencer Dinwiddie described the dramatic change in treatment an NBA player can experience when temporarily sent to the G League. A player sitting near the end of an NBA bench may suddenly become the biggest name on his G League team. According to Dinwiddie, that difference extends beyond basketball and can even be noticeable in […] The post Spencer Dinwiddie on becoming G-League’s LeBron James appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

JaVale McGee says his frustration with Shaquille O’Neal and Shaqtin’ a Fool reached its breaking point when a routine missed layup was used on the popular blooper segment. McGee had become a frequent target of the show, but he felt this particular appearance crossed a line because there was nothing especially embarrassing about the play. […] The post JaVale McGee reveals breaking point with Shaquille O’Neal appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Jared McCain is keeping his attention on basketball rather than exploring a music career, although he is not completely ruling out the possibility of releasing songs someday. The 22-year-old Oklahoma City Thunder guard has developed a large audience away from the court, particularly on social media, where he has more than 5.5 million TikTok followers. […] The post Jared McCain prioritizes basketball over music career appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Knicks Jalen Brunson may not look like the prototype for a top-five NBA player. His résumé is beginning to suggest otherwise. Scott Davis of NBA On SI⁠ made the case that Brunson remains underrated despite leading the Knicks to a championship. The argument has substance. Brunson has earned All-NBA honors in three consecutive seasons, something […] The post NBA Notes: Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Clippers, Jazz, Svi Mykhailiuk appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Dario Saric spent a decade in the NBA, but one of the most difficult moments came relatively early in his career when the Philadelphia 76ers unexpectedly traded him to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Saric had established himself in Philadelphia and admits he struggled to understand how quickly his situation changed. “I was playing good in Philly, […] The post Dario Saric recalls shock of unexpected NBA trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

David Berding/Getty Images Did the FIBA World Cup break save the New York Liberty? Leonie Fiebich described competing for host nation Germany as “very draining” both emotionally and mentally. Breanna Stewart played 139 stressful minutes en route to winning tournament MVP. Marine Johannès said, “I really know my body; I know what I need and how I feel,” as a 31-year-old veteran but admitted that she’s never faced scheduling whiplash quite like this: “It’s hard. You know your mind is still ther...

The Minnesota Timberwolves will enter the new season with a significantly different group of big men, creating an opportunity for Joan Beringer to take on a larger role during his second NBA campaign. Julius Randle and Naz Reid were both moved during the offseason, leaving Rudy Gobert as Minnesota’s primary established interior presence. While Jonathan […] The post Chris Finch sees potential in Joan Beringer appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Dallas Mavericks are expected to sign Dwight Powell to a training camp deal, sources told Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Powell, who joined the team in a minicamp last week, has been with the Mavs since 2014. Powell averaged 3.3 points and 4.1 rebounds last season. The Mavs currently have 15 standard NBA contracts after buying out Klay Thompson.

Micah Gordon announced his commitment to Creighton over the weekend, becoming the program's highest-ranked recruit ever. Gordon is ranked No. 30 in the SC Next 100 for the class of 2027. "The campus is beautiful, and the arena has amazing energy. And it's the Big East," Gordon told ESPN. "I admire Coach [Alan] Huss' passion for his players and for coaching. He has a history of success at High Point. I see myself in the role Ryan Nembhard previously held at Creighton." Gordon is the second rec...

Steve Kerr will remain in charge of the Golden State Warriors after deciding to return for another two seasons, extending a partnership with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green that has defined one of the NBA’s most successful eras. Kerr took over Golden State in 2014 and immediately helped reshape the franchise. The Warriors captured their […] The post Why Steve Kerr’s return matters for the Warriors appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Kwame Brown has offered a pointed assessment of LeBron James, arguing that James’ extraordinary longevity has driven much of his statistical résumé while questioning how he compares with Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant in the biggest moments. “I say that because they put him in that category. I don’t see LeBron in that category,” Brown […] The post Kwame Brown on LeBron James: “In big moments I see him as regular” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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The Nets won 20 games last season. The Knicks won the NBA championship. That pretty much summarizes the current basketball arrangement in New York. Brooklyn isn’t expected to close that gap anytime soon. The more immediate goal is to stop drifting, begin identifying legitimate building blocks and give people a reason to believe the Nets […] The post NBA Preview: Nets turn to Julius Randle, young core for signs of progress appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Chris Finch expects LaMelo Ball to bring changes to the Minnesota Timberwolves’ offensive identity, but the head coach emphasized that Anthony Edwards will remain central to how the team plays. Asked by the Minnesota Post how much the Timberwolves’ identity could change with Ball at both ends of the court, Finch said the answer will […] The post Chris Finch details LaMelo Ball’s impact on Timberwolves appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Drew Hanlen has described Joel Embiid as one of the most dedicated film students in the NBA, while acknowledging that he regularly pushes the Philadelphia 76ers star to take greater care of his diet, conditioning and weight-room work. Hanlen, the CEO of Pure Sweat Basketball and a longtime skills coach for Embiid, said the All-Star […] The post Drew Hanlen reveals Joel Embiid’s obsessive film study appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Cade Cunningham is eager to get the new Detroit Pistons season underway after spending the offseason preparing at altitude and helping his teammates build chemistry ahead of training camp. “I’m excited,” Cunningham told the Detroit Free Press. “I think the anticipation of it makes you a little anxious, ready to get it going, ready to […] The post Cade Cunningham excited to get Pistons season started appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Montrezl Harrell didn't mince his words while critiquing the state of the Wizards' roster.

Kyle Lowry received plenty of recognition during his retirement celebration in Toronto this weekend. The Raptors unveiled a gold Raptor statue wearing his No. 7 jersey. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow gave him the Key to the City, and the franchise confirmed that his number will be retired in January. But Lowry also used the celebration […] The post Raptors better listen to Kyle Lowry’s DeMar DeRozan demand appeared first on ClutchPoints.

RJ Barrett spent much of the summer waiting for Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto to become official. Now that it has happened, the Raptors forward is excited about finally sharing the court with a player he grew up watching as a fan. “When it first happened, I was like, ‘Let me just not try to […] The post RJ Barrett excited to team up with Kawhi Leonard appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

LAS VEGAS—At some point, the sports world will run out of superlatives to describe A’ja Wilson’s dominance.

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Back to the NBA G League for the stat of Washington’s Mr. Basketball in 2019.

Sophie Cunningham and Lexie Hull saw their playing time notably limited in the Indiana Fever's blowout loss to the Washington Mystics.

Russell Westbrook could potentially return to the NBA after announcing his retirement, according to former All-Star Zach Randolph. Speaking on the Out The Mud podcast, Randolph suggested that Westbrook still has enough left to continue his playing career and specifically mentioned the Miami Heat as a potential destination. “This man is supposed to be in […] The post Russell Westbrook might return to NBA, says Zach Randolph appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson remains one of the WNBA’s best. The four-time MVP and three-time champion made history, becoming the only player in WNBA history to record two 1,000-point seasons, a feat she previously accomplished in 2024. Wilson connected on free throws with 3:39 remaining in the second quarter of the 98-77 victory […]

The Warriors are signing Graham Ike to a two-way deal, per Kenzo Fukuda of Clutch Points (via Brett Siegel). Golden State initially signed the undrafted rookie forward to an Exhibit 10 deal in June. The 6’9″ 24-year-old then had a strong Summer League showing for the Warriors, averaging 10.0 points and 7.2 rebounds in 21.2 […]