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HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 3: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets drives to the basket during the game against the Utah Jazz on April 3, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images First off, m...

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic praised his team’s effort and development after Thursday’s 123-112 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, despite another defeat without key starters. The post Darko Rajakovic sees growth in Raptors despite loss to 76ers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Chris Finch praised Minnesota’s defensive versatility after the Timberwolves limited Cooper Flagg to 12 points in Thursday’s 133-94 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. The post Chris Finch praises Timberwolves’ defense after holding Cooper Flagg to 12 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Battle posted 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt), one rebound, one assist, one block and one steal across 25 minutes during Thursday's 123-112 loss to the 76ers. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

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CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 27: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks with Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat after the game at Rocket Arena on March 27, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Heat 149-128. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers ...

The Lakers got Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant in the summer of 1996. Jerry West got three days in the hospital. West later recalled how much that offseason took out of him, as Julian Eschenbach detailed for Basketball Network. “I was just emotionally spent and exhausted,” West said. “One day I went to see the […] The post Jerry West spent three days in hospital after bringing Shaq, Kobe to Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse highlighted improved spacing, Joel Embiid’s movement and the bench’s contribution after Thursday’s 123-112 win over the Toronto Raptors. The post Nick Nurse on 76ers’ spacing, Joel Embiid and bench impact appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Dusty May blamed Dallas’ response to Minnesota’s scoring runs and its failure to trust one another for Thursday’s 133-94 defeat at Target Center. The post Dusty May: “We tried to match their play individually” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Suns guard Jalen Green (4) reacts late against the Bucks during a game at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on March 21, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co How much data do you need before you’re compelled to make a decision? In the NBA, the answer to that question is as unique as the front offices tasked with making those decisions. There are countless philosophies surrounding what constitutes meaningful data, how much weight to place on sample sizes, and when statistical trends a...

Before the Cavs defeated the defending champion Knicks 115-107 at Madison Square Garden Wednesday, Barkley was blunt in his analysis of Cleveland.