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NBAThe Los Angeles Lakers began their road trip with back-to-back impressive wins given the circumstances. On Sunday against the Detroit Pistons, they were able to score with ease against the best defense in the league with the NBA’s leading scorer Luka Doncic out on the lineup. Austin Reaves dropped 43 points in that one, but […]
NBANBA legend Dwyane Wade thinks Stephen Curry's conditioning is his greatest strength, explaining that the Golden State Warriors superstar becomes particularly difficult to defend when he doesn't have the ball. The post Dwyane Wade names Steph Curry’s greatest strength appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
NBANBA legend Dwyane Wade believes Darius Acuff Jr. is already making a significant impact on the Sacramento Kings by attracting attention to the franchise and giving the organization a player to build around. The post Dwyane Wade thinks Darius Acuff Jr. can transform Kings appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Former Miami Heat superstar Dwyane Wade defended Sacramento Kings guard Darius Acuff Jr. against criticism of his shot selection and shooting percentages, arguing that the young player should continue playing aggressively. The post Dwyane Wade defends Darius Acuff Jr.’s shooting approach appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
NBAFormer NBA player Kenyon Martin believes Bronny James was not ready for the NBA when the Los Angeles Lakers drafted him, but he defended LeBron James for using his influence to help his son. The post Kenyon Martin defends LeBron James despite nepotism concerns appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry says he has achieved more in the NBA than he ever expected, but continues to use what he describes as a “healthy insecurity” to stay motivated. The post Steph Curry explains what keeps him motivated appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Kevin Garnett sees similarities between himself and Giannis Antetokounmpo, pointing to the Miami Heat star’s competitiveness, emotional investment and effort on every possession. The post Kevin Garnett sees himself in Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
NBAKenyon Martin admits Bronny James wasn't ready for the NBA but believes LeBron James' influence was understandable.
The Hornets finally got some shots to fall against the Cavs. Now comes the harder part. Building an offense that works without needing to make 23 threes. Charlotte’s struggles have prompted Fran Leiva of Fadeaway World to examine five possible additions, ranging from established All-Stars to guards who could help organize things. The names are […] The post Hornets trade ideas range from Kyrie Irving to smaller fixes for struggling offense appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry believes he has a strong case to be considered the greatest point guard in NBA history, choosing himself over Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson. The post Steph Curry picks himself over Magic Johnson appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to sign a contract extension with the Miami Heat in January or during the summer, according to Bobby Marks. The post Giannis Antetokounmpo expected to sign Heat extension appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
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The Gary Trent Jr. investigation could leave the Milwaukee Bucks facing lost draft picks, lengthy suspensions and a major front-office crisis, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, Bobby Marks and Tim MacMahon. The post Bucks face major punishment risk in Gary Trent Jr. probe appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
NBAWhile Joel Embiid remains a key member of the 76ers' core, his recent offensive struggles have raised some flags.
The No Ceilings crew installs their second Mock Draft of the 2027 NBA Draft cycle.
NBAHere's a gift link (hope it works) to Hollinger's Athletic article today. He makes the points that the Hawks as constructed are a decent, average team with some serious limitations that are hard to overcome. Specific observations. - Hawks really suffer from lack of size and are getting killed at the rim even as our defense is pretty good elsewhere. - Year too late on CJ ane year too early on Flemmings puts us in a bit of a bind for this season unless Kingston makes an early leap. - We are goo...
Brooklyn native Jose Alvarado became a fan favorite after being traded to the Knicks in February, but he has dropped out of coach Mike Brown’s rotation lately, with third-year guard Tyler Kolek taking his place, Kristian Winfield of The New York Daily News writes in a subscriber-only piece. Alvarado’s playing time has fallen to 10.4 minutes […]
NBAPhiladelphia's promotional slogan supplied Boston with its postgame caption after a comfortable road victory.
Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg made waves with his comments about Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Dončić last month, and the rookie revealed this week that his actions may have been egged on by a teammate.
Here’s Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black on the smooth NBA transition of rookie Darius Acuff Jr. after Tuesday’s 107-100 road win vs. the Sacramento Kings (29 points/4 rebounds/6 assists/2 steals/10-21 FG/4-9 3-PT/5-6 FT in 40 minutes). The post Anthony Black praises Darius Acuff Jr.’s poise/shot-making ability appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The public disagreement between Stephen A. Smith and LeBron James has been a fixture for more than a year. The two have been in the NBA news, especially after their March 2025 exchange at a Lakers game brought the tension to the arena. Smith has now explained why he chose not to confront James after […] The post NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith reveals why he backed out of confronting LeBron James courtside appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Given the competition for roster spots in the NBA, John Salley sheds light on how truly difficult it is to make it to the league.
Golden State Warriors star forward Draymond Green isn't going to stand in the way of a potential reunion with New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Poole.
The 2028 Summer Olympics aren’t that far away, which means USA Men’s Basketball Committee will need to put together the right roster to win a gold medal. And with so many older players on the 2024 squad, there could be a lot of new faces on the 2028 team and potentially a member of the […]
Milwaukee Bucks' Kyle Kuzma C breaks through against Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Doncic R and Deandre Ayton during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season game between Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks in Los Angeles, the United States, Jan. 9, 2026. (Photo by Ringo Chiu/Xinhua via Getty Images) After a brutal thrashing by the New York Knicks, the Milwaukee Bucks are back at home tonight to face the Los Angeles Lakers in the second game of a back-to-back. For the Bucks, there is little to build on...
NBAA night after being dismantled by San Antonio, the Suns responded with an impressive offensive turnaround against LA.
NBAHere is how Nikola Jokic's numbers take a massive hit when he shares the floor with DeMar DeRozan, raising concerns about his fit with the Nuggets.
NBAAs the Heat struggle to establish an offensive identity, we explore a trade idea to bring them a true superstar point guard.
NBALiving in New York City, I know I can afford to see the Timberwolves once a year when they come to Brooklyn. Buy nosebleed seats for $40 (might be even lower this year), then make multiple attempts to breach the sparsely populated lower bowl. The picture below is from two years ago and the gentleman in the “Best” hat was a security guard who proceeded to walk me up the stairs about two seconds after this photo was taken. The Knicks, however, are a different story. Here is the seat...
NBAFor the third consecutive week, there's a new team atop the USA TODAY Sports NBA power rankings. This time, it's the team of the league's top scorer.