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Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch believes Anthony Edwards needs to re-establish himself as a high-leverage defender if he wants to have an MVP-caliber season in 2026-27. Finch also indicated that Edwards’ offensive responsibilities will be adjusted after the All-Star guard carried a significant workload during the 2025-26 campaign. “I think we are going to […] The post Chris Finch explains what Anthony Edwards needs for MVP run appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Richard Jefferson believes Ben Simmons still has the talent to become an All-Star next season, although he cautioned against placing firm expectations on the new Sacramento Kings guard. Discussing what the NBA should expect from Simmons, Jefferson emphasized the mental side of returning from a difficult stretch of injuries and limited availability. “I think you […] The post Ben Simmons could be All-Star next season, says Richard Jefferson appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Marcus Smart believes the Houston Rockets have the talent and experience to make noise in the Western Conference after joining the team during the offseason. Smart signed a two-year, $12.4 million deal with Houston after spending last season with the Los Angeles Lakers. The veteran guard was attracted to the opportunity to play alongside returning […] The post Marcus Smart on Rockets: “Damn, this team is really scary” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Cade Cunningham admitted that Isaiah Stewart’s departure has changed the feel around the Detroit Pistons after the longtime teammate was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies this offseason. “That’s somebody that I planned on playing my whole career with,” Cunningham said, via Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press. “For him to not be around, […] The post Cade Cunningham reacts to Isaiah Stewart trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Dalton Knecht’s future with the Los Angeles Lakers appears increasingly uncertain, and Draymond Green believes the voided trade involving Mark Williams played a major role in derailing the young forward’s development. Speaking on The Draymond Green Show, the Golden State Warriors veteran discussed reports that Knecht is expected to be the odd man out as […] The post Draymond Green: ‘The Mark Williams trade ultimately ruined’ Dalton Knecht appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla is not reading too much into reports of strong chemistry and positive vibes around the team during training camp. Mazzulla acknowledged that the Celtics may feel good about their group right now, but he believes the real test will come when the team encounters the inevitable challenges of an […] The post Joe Mazzulla: “Every team you lead is the most together team right now” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Charles Barkley believes the San Antonio Spurs could have the next great NBA backcourt in Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper, comparing the young guards to Golden State Warriors stars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. “If I’m a guard in the NBA, I do not want to see them boys the next 10 years. They’re going […] The post Barkley: Castle, Harper are the next Steph and Klay appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Several NBA teams attempted to use Denver’s salary-cap situation to extract additional draft compensation in trade discussions involving Cam Johnson, according to Bennett Durando of The Denver Post. Durando reported that rival teams approached the Nuggets with proposals that would have required Denver to attach draft picks to Johnson, believing the franchise was under pressure […] The post Teams tried to exploit Nuggets in Cam Johnson talks appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Derrick Rose has accepted that his place in basketball history may eventually fade as younger generations grow up without having watched him play. The former NBA MVP reflected on his legacy during an interview with Sports Illustrated. Rather than expecting future fans to automatically recognize his accomplishments, Rose believes those who become interested in his […] The post Derrick Rose doubts future generations remember him appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Before the Nets were were sold on making Mikel Brown Jr. centerpiece of their rebuild, he had to convince them he could lead.

Danilo Gallinari believes injuries are the defining “what-if” of his NBA career, particularly because his two ACL tears came when he was playing for teams he believed had legitimate championship potential. “I don’t know, I’m probably the biggest what-if guy in the history of the game, maybe,” Gallinari said in an exclusive interview with Cyro […] The post Danilo Gallinari: “I’m the biggest what-if guy” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.