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Nikola Vucevic has undergone a surgical procedure to repair a fracture in his right ring finger and is projected to be sidelined for approximately three to four weeks, the Boston Celtics announced Saturday. The veteran center sustained the injury during Boston’s 120-100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday evening. Vucevic was forced to exit […] The post Nikola Vucevic undergoes surgery appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Joel Embiid said he is “getting back to myself” after the Philadelphia 76ers’ 123-108 win over the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on Thursday. “Tonight is a perfect example different than Memphis. I just made plays for each other…taking what the defense gives me,” Embiid explained, highlighting his focus on teamwork over individual stats. […] The post Joel Embiid reflects on performance as 76ers top Mavericks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Luka Doncic scored 34 points, including 17 from the free throw line, and added eight assists and six rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied past the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies 128-121 on Friday at Crypto.com Arena. LeBron James contributed 31 points and nine rebounds, leading a dominant fourth-quarter push highlighted by a 12-2 run. Jake […] The post Doncic, James combine for 65 points as Lakers rally past short-handed Grizzlies appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The NBA ASG has a new format (again), featuring a World team made up of at least eight international players

JJ Redick reflected on the team’s slow start in Thursday’s 120‑113 loss to the Denver Nuggets. “I didn’t think we started the game, didn’t start the first possession. It was 15‑2, so actually 13 points, and our group showed a lot of resiliency tonight,” he said. On defending Nikola Jokic, Redick noted, “The full front […] The post JJ Redick on Lakers’ resilience, LeBron’s performance, and injuries after Nuggets loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Luka Doncic is glad Luke Kennard is on his team.

Jaylen Brown opens up on the return of Jayson Tatum ahead of his season debut.

Former NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins delivered a blunt message to Deandre Ayton following the Los Angeles Lakers’ loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Cousins reacted after Ayton publicly expressed frustration about not getting enough touches in the game. Speaking on Run It Back, Cousins criticized Ayton’s comments and urged him to focus on his role. […] The post DeMarcus Cousins tells Deandre Ayton to “stay quiet and play” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Lakers head coach JJ Redick broke down Friday’s 105-101 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks at Crypto.com Arena, focusing on the critical final possessions. “We take the lead to go up four. And then we come up empty on a number of possessions and felt like… we were getting good looks, didn’t score,” Redick said. Redick […] The post JJ Redick reflects on Bucks’ late rally, Giannis’ defensive heroics in Lakers loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

LeBron James addressed Friday’s 105-101 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks at Crypto.com Arena, highlighting a late turnover that proved costly. “For me, I turned the ball over again… Giannis did agree. He did that. I mean, he made a great play by getting his arms, tipping it from behind, but can’t turn the ball over […] The post LeBron James reflects on turnover, clutch plays after Bucks edge Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .