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Draymond Green believes Jalen Brunson’s $113 million sacrifice gave the Knicks leverage to ask his teammates to take less.

Jason Whitlock has defended Kelsey Mitchell after the Indiana Fever star opened up about the pressure she has faced from fans during a difficult season. Mitchell recently admitted that “showing up every day to compete for fans that may or may not like you is hard”, while also revealing the abuse she has received online.

The Indiana Fever’s season may be over, but the debate over how the franchise is handling the Caitlin Clark era isn’t slowing down. This time, the focus has shifted from what happened on the court to the people calling the shots.

Jonathan Kuminga is embracing a team-first role with the Minnesota Timberwolves after joining the franchise during the offseason, emphasizing defense, communication and collective success during his first week of training camp. “I think it’s going pretty well,” Kuminga said Saturday when asked about his adjustment to Minnesota. “I’m adapting pretty much everything for my teammates, […] The post Jonathan Kuminga embraces team-first role with Timberwolves appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Joel Embiid believes the Philadelphia 76ers’ collection of star talent should allow each player to become more efficient rather than forcing anyone to sacrifice their individual game. Following Saturday’s Blue vs. White scrimmage, Embiid discussed how he sees his role alongside LeBron James, Jaylen Brown and Tyrese Maxey as Philadelphia prepares for the 2026-27 season. […] The post Joel Embiid on 76ers: “It’s not about sacrifice” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Anthony Edwards believes the Minnesota Timberwolves have the personnel to become a “super team” defensively after reshaping their roster around him, LaMelo Ball and Ayo Dosunmu. “I like it,” Edwards said after Saturday’s practice when asked about the team’s early chemistry. “We’re sharing the ball a lot. I think defensively we can really be a […] The post Anthony Edwards: Timberwolves can be a ‘super team’ defensively appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Indiana Fever playoff run ended with a 94-83 loss to the Las Vegas Aces in Game 3. Now, the Fever have big questions heading into the summer.

Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez is already impressed with what Keon Ellis has brought to his first training camp with the team, particularly on the defensive end. “He’s got the best hands in the NBA, and that’s hard to teach,” Fernandez said at Friday’s practice, according to Yahoo Sports. Fernandez believes Ellis’ ability to […] The post Jordi Fernandez on Keon Ellis: “He’s got the best hands in the NBA” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Jazz will face off against the Nuggets Sunday evening at 5:00 PM MT. It’s been a long offseason, but unlike the past few seasons, there’s been a different feel this summer. The excitement has been building higher and higher, exceeding any level the Jazz fanbase has had at any point in a long time. It all started back in May when the jumped up to number two overall in one of the most stacked draft classes in recent history. The excitement continued to build when the Jazz selected Darryn Pe...

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Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick believes the team’s shortened preseason can still provide more meaningful preparation than last season, with a greater emphasis on practice time and live action. “We had six real practices in preseason last year. This year, we’ll have at least 12,” Redick said during Saturday’s training camp media availability. […] The post JJ Redick outlines Lakers’ preseason approach and offensive plans appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Hawks spent their first week of camp in Nashville getting acquainted with a deeper roster. Quin Snyder likes what he has seen. He also knows more good players means more decisions about who gets on the floor. “We’ve got depth, and that’s good, but it also means that there’s always tough decisions that happen […] The post Hawks’ Quin Snyder: ‘We’ve got depth, and that’s good’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has credited general manager Andy Elisburg for his work during the offseason, particularly in helping the franchise acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo. Spoelstra acknowledged team president Pat Riley’s vision but emphasized Elisburg’s role in carrying out Miami’s plans. He also admitted that seeing Antetokounmpo wearing a Heat uniform still feels unusual, […] The post Heat coach credits Andy Elisburg for Giannis Antetokounmpo acquisition appeared first on TalkB...

James Wiseman is trying to find his way back. The Knicks may be willing to give him the opportunity. Wiseman has emerged as the frontrunner for New York’s 14th and likely final standard roster spot, according to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post. The Knicks are said to be prioritizing a center for the […] The post James Wiseman emerging as frontrunner for Knicks roster spot appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic has talked about his approach last season, admitting that trying to take on too many responsibilities made his game unnecessarily complicated. The Serbian international explained that he wanted to establish himself as a leading player, which led him to focus on scoring, passing, and contributing in every possible area rather […] The post Nikola Jovic admits to overcomplicating his game previously appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic has shared his initial reaction to the trade that brought Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami, admitting that he experienced mixed emotions after learning several of his teammates were leaving. Jovic explained that his first thoughts were about losing close friends, including Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware, and Kasparas Jakucionis. […] The post Nikola Jovic recalls hearing about Giannis Antetokounmpo trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Anthony Davis says the Los Angeles Lakers encouraged him to add significant weight as he took on a larger role at center, a change he believes affected how he felt and played on the court. Davis explained that he had typically played at around 250 to 255 pounds but reached approximately 265 to 268 pounds […] The post Anthony Davis says Lakers pushed him to gain weight appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo has addressed the expectations surrounding the team ahead of the new NBA season, questioning why Miami continues to be viewed as a potential play-in tournament participant despite its major roster additions. Adebayo believes the atmosphere within the organization has changed considerably, particularly following the arrivals of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Stephen […] The post Bam Adebayo questions doubts about revamped Heat appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic has been impressed with Giannis Antetokounmpo’s passing during the team’s early preparations, highlighting how quickly the Greek superstar can identify open teammates and create scoring opportunities. Jovic explained that Antetokounmpo’s court vision has also required adjustments from the players around him, as they need to anticipate passes and position themselves […] The post Nikola Jovic impressed with Giannis Antetokounmpo’s passing ability appeared first o...

Miami Heat superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has expressed confidence that the team can win an NBA championship, while acknowledging that reaching that goal will require time and preparation. The Greek forward emphasized that he shares the same ambitions as his teammates, head coach Erik Spoelstra, and the organization, pointing to June as the period Miami is […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo confident Heat will win championship appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Bobby Portis has discussed his move from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat, describing the change as a positive experience after spending six seasons with his former team. The veteran forward said joining Miami has given him a new opportunity within an organization whose approach and expectations match what he wants at this stage […] The post Bobby Portis explains decision to join Heat appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Dalton Johnson shares his observations from Day 5 of Golden State Warriors training camp in Hawaii.

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The Las Vegas Aces are gearing up to face off against the Golden State Valkyries in the 2026 WNBA playoff semifinals. Both teams share a history through their coaches, Becky Hammon and Natalie Nakase. Nakase served as an assistant for the Aces from 2022 to 2024, helping them win two championships. She later became head coach of the Golden State […] The post Becky Hammon gets completely honest on facing Natalie Nakase in WNBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Indiana Fever’s loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday may have ended their season, but the noise around the team and its fan base has hardly gone away. With A’ja Wilson’s confrontation with a spectator on Tuesday still dominating the conversation, an Aliyah Boston interview clip resurfaced this week, repackaged as current, presenting the Fever star as though she were calling out Indiana fans during her 2026 exit interview.

The health issue that has Kristaps Porzingis sidelined indefinitely helps to explain why the Warriors were so eager to bring back Al Horford for his 20th NBA season, writes Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area. Horford agreed to a new two-year contract in June, and although he can’t be counted on for huge minutes […]

Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett looked strong to start the season despite collective errors in loss

Following the Indiana Fever's playoff exit, GM Amber Cox said the "WNBA is incredibly fortunate" to have Caitlin Clark.

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are expected to be the leaders of the Lakers’ offense this season, and an aggressive group of wing defenders is getting them ready for that role, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register writes in a subscriber-only story. “They all annoy the hell out of me,” Reaves said of the […]