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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.
JJ Redick backs Luka Doncic’s fiery competitiveness despite suspension risk.
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 .
The Golden State Warriors were one of the teams that reached out to the Los Angeles Clippers ahead of the deadline with trade interest in Kawhi Leonard. The Clippers also traded James Harden and Ivica Zubac at the deadline as they signaled a pivot to a new era of their franchise. Multiple teams reached out to the Clippers on Leonard , who is signed for one more season at $50.3 million. Leonard turns 35 in June and is having one of the best seasons of his career as he is averaging 27.9 points,...
Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy had a lot of positive things to say about sophomore Cody Williams after Thursday’s 122-112 road win vs. the Washington Wizards (13 points/3 rebounds/7 assists/2 steals/5-6 FG/1-2 3-PT/2-2 FT/+9 +/- in 36 minutes as a starter). *set career-high in assists* (via Utah Jazz): “Cody is getting the ball a […] The post Will Hardy: Cody Williams has settled into what his current role is appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
JJ Redick highlighted Luka Doncic’s shot-making and leadership after the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Indiana Pacers 128-117 Friday at Crypto.com Arena. “He just really imposed his will and took control of the game early and gave us a cushion,” Redick said. “Some ridiculous shot-making against really good defenders.” Redick pointed to the defensive pressure […] The post JJ Redick praises Doncic’s dominance and team resilience after Lakers’ win over Pacers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla addressed the media Friday night following Jayson Tatum’s return from a nearly 10-month absence, as the team defeated the Dallas Mavericks 120-100 at TD Garden. “It just means a lot outside of basketball, just as a person and just our relationship,” Mazzulla said. “Grateful to be a part of […] The post Joe Mazzulla reflects on Tatum’s return and team growth after Celtics win appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman addressed his team’s 142-103 defeat to the New York Knicks Friday at Ball Arena, emphasizing accountability and the need for competitive effort. Adelman commented on the team’s effort after Jamal Murray’s exit: “Yeah, that’s not why we got our ass kicked. It was just because guys just let go […] The post David Adelman on Nuggets’ blowout loss to Knicks and Murray’s injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic addressed Friday’s 142-103 defeat to the New York Knicks at Ball Arena, describing it as a “bad bad game for us.” He noted, “Of course, I think we started the game decent. We had open looks and then everything from that moment went downhill. It was bad energy, bad rebounding, […] The post Nikola Jokic on Nuggets’ blowout loss and team challenges against Knicks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
LA Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue addressed Friday’s 117-112 loss to the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center, calling the second-half performance a learning moment. “We didn’t execute good against the zone, and that’s what allowed them to get back in the game,” Lue said, reflecting on the Spurs’ comeback from a 25-point deficit. […] The post Tyronn Lue on Clippers’ collapse: “Zone made us really stagnant” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Philadelphia 76ers and Atlanta Hawks will face off Saturday at 6:00 PM ET at State Farm Arena, with both teams entering the game with notable injury concerns. The 76ers will be without Joel Embiid (right oblique strain), Paul George (league suspension), and Johni Broome (right knee surgery recovery). VJ Edgecombe remains doubtful due to […] The post 76ers vs Hawks injury report for March 7 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Golden State will enter Saturday’s clash at Paycom Center without Stephen Curry (right patellofemoral pain syndrome) and Jimmy Butler III (right ACL surgery). Seth Curry (left sciatic nerve irritation) and De’Anthony Melton (left knee) are listed as questionable. Moses Moody (right wrist) and Kristaps Porzingis (general illness) remain out or uncertain, while Gary Payton II […] The post Warriors vs Thunder injury report for March 7 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
