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A 10-day deal allows a club to temporarily add a player to its 15-man roster without any commitments beyond those 10 days. January 5 is when teams can start signing players to typical 10-day contracts, but 10-day deals using the hardship exception can be signed at any time during the season. Late in the regular […]
Jalen Duren and Anthony Edwards have been named the NBA's Players of the Week for week 19. Duren averaged 25.8 points and 13.8 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons went 3-1. Edwards averaged 28.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists as the Minnesota Timberwolves went 3-0.
Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors once seemed on track to finally resolve their long-running, mutual interest in moving on from one another ahead of the trade deadline. However, multiple team sources told ESPN that a deal is now considered far less likely in the wake of Jimmy Butler’s season-ending ACL tear. Before Butler […] The post Jonathan Kuminga trade less likely after Jimmy Butler injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff emphasized team defense and ball movement following Thursday’s 129-108 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans at Little Caesars Arena. “Sorry to sound you know repetitive, but you know I thought the third quarter we did a lot of really good things. And then, you know, towards the end of […] The post J.B. Bickerstaff praises Pistons’ teamwork after rout of Pelicans appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
New Orleans Pelicans interim head coach James Borrego addressed key issues following Thursday night’s 129-108 loss to the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. The Pelicans’ difficulties were compounded by turnovers and defensive lapses. Borrego explained, “Defensively we just had no hold to them. We just could not gain any traction defensively other than the […] The post James Borrego after Pelicans’ loss: “Could have been worse” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley highlighted the importance of teamwork and execution following a 111-107 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday at the Kia Center. “That shot was big time. For at the end of the game, you know, they’re coming back. They made a push. For us to have the wherewithal to […] The post Jamahl Mosley on clutch moments and team mindset after Kings win appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie emphasized the team’s competitiveness despite a 111-107 loss to the Orlando Magic on Thursday at the Kia Center. “The competitiveness first and foremost—that’s what I told him,” Christie said. “I mean it’s hard that they made 28 free throws. That’s a huge number. We got to play defense without […] The post Doug Christie praises Kings’ competitiveness and Daeqwon Plowden’s growth after Magic loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Los Angeles Clippers visit the Indiana Pacers on Friday, March 27, with both teams entering the matchup dealing with multiple injuries. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET as the Western Conference contender faces a Pacers team navigating a depleted rotation. Los Angeles arrives with momentum after dominant wins over the Toronto Raptors (119-94) […] The post Clippers vs Pacers injury report: absences ahead of Friday matchup appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Dallas Mavericks and Portland Trail Blazers will face off Friday, March 27, at 10:00 PM ET at the Moda Center in Portland. Both teams are dealing with absences. Dallas will be without Kyrie Irving (left knee, surgery), Dereck Lively II (right foot, surgery), Daniel Gafford (right shoulder, sprain), and Caleb Martin (right plantar fascia, […] The post Mavericks vs Trail Blazers injury report for Friday’s game appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Utah Jazz will travel to Denver on Friday, March 27 to face the Nuggets at Ball Arena without several starters, according to the official NBA injury report. Utah’s lineup is severely impacted, with Lauri Markkanen (right hip impingement), Walker Kessler (left shoulder), Jaren Jackson Jr. (left knee), Jusuf Nurkic (nose), Keyonte George (right hamstring), […] The post Jazz vs Nuggets injury report for March 27 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Houston Rockets and Memphis Grizzlies enter Friday’s matchup at FedExForum with significant absences on both sides, as confirmed by the official NBA injury report. Houston will be without Steven Adams (left ankle, surgery), Fred VanVleet (right knee, ACL repair), and two-way player Tristen Newton. Memphis’ injury situation is more extensive, with Ja Morant (left […] The post Rockets visit Grizzlies on Friday: full injury report appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Jalen Suggs returned to the lineup for the Orlando Magic on Thursday after missing two games due to illness, stepping right back into his usual role. He rejoined the starting unit and logged 34 minutes in a 121-117 win over the Sacramento Kings. While Suggs finished with just eight points on 3-of-8 shooting, he delivered […] The post Desmond Bane: Good to have Jalen Suggs back appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
