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Jonathan Kuminga is settling into his new role with the Atlanta Hawks after arriving in a midseason trade from the Golden State Warriors. Speaking on The Hoop Collective podcast, Anthony Slater said, “From everything I’ve heard, he is very happy and settling in in Atlanta.” Kuminga is in the first year of a two-year, $46.8 […] The post Jonathan Kuminga “very happy” with Hawks after trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Cleveland Cavaliers reshaped their roster at the 2026 NBA trade deadline, and Jaylon Tyson admitted the addition of James Harden caught the locker room off guard. Speaking on SiriusXM NBA Radio, Tyson described the moment Cleveland finalized the blockbuster deal that sent Darius Garland to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for the former […] The post Jaylon Tyson reveals Cavaliers’ locker room reaction to James Harden trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Collin Murray-Boyles did not hesitate when asked about his official welcome to the NBA moment. Speaking during a press conference at the NBA Rising Stars event over All-Star Weekend, the 20-year-old forward pointed to one matchup. “Guarding Giannis. You were like, oh. Yeah. I feel like there’s no – I don’t think there’s one person […] The post Collin Murray-Boyles details ‘insane’ welcome to NBA moment guarding Giannis appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Washington Wizards sophomore point guard Bub Carrrington prides himself on availability, so getting to the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars on short notice would be no problem (replaced Alex Sarr for Team T-Mac). “They woke me up out of my sleep,” Carrington said. “We just played in Cleveland, flew home, went to sleep, woken up out […] The post Bub Carrington: My best ability is availability appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
As the Los Angeles Clippers welcome the basketball world during All-Star weekend, uncertainty surrounds the team’s direction following a series of significant trade deadline decisions, according to Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports. The roster changes have reshaped both the present outlook and long-term trajectory of the franchise, making it harder to clearly define expectations moving […] The post Clippers host All-Star weekend amid uncertain future appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
His decade has seen enough ups and downs for a generation.
Roger Goodell and Co. reportedly aren’t thrilled with how much more the rival league is getting for its Sunday night product.
The Houston Rockets host the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, January 3, with injuries playing a major role in how this Western Conference matchup could unfold. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET at Toyota Center as both teams enter the game on very different trajectories. Houston Rockets comes in with a 21-10 record and a […] The post Rockets vs. Mavericks injury report: Key absences shape Saturday matchup appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder highlighted his team’s defensive effort after Friday’s 111-99 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. “I think just playing the style of play that fits us… we’ve got to defend,” Snyder said, noting that rebounding and transition opportunities fueled their offense. Snyder emphasized the importance of […] The post Quin Snyder praises Hawks’ defense and ball movement in win over Knicks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Memphis head coach Tuomas Iisalo addressed the challenges of containing Los Angeles’ stars after the 128-121 loss at Crypto.com Arena. “We had a very clear game plan… get the ball out of Doncic’s hands and make other guys finish. Only today, those guys shot with a great percentage,” he said. Iisalo noted that Lakers’ mid-range […] The post Tuomas Iisalo reflects on Lakers’ shooting and Grizzlies’ adjustments after loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Jalen Johnson recorded 18 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds for his seventh triple-double of the season, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 111-99 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday at Madison Square Garden. Atlanta trailed 30-29 in the first quarter before taking control and never relinquishing the lead. Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 23 […] The post Jalen Johnson triple-double propels Hawks past Knicks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Orlando Magic visit the Chicago Bulls on Friday, January 2, at United Center with tipoff set for 8:00 p.m. ET. Injuries could play a key role as both teams try to extend winning streaks heading into the new year. Orlando enters 19-15 after a 112-110 win over Indiana and a 127-126 victory against Denver. […] The post Magic vs. Bulls injury report: Who will play on January 2 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
