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NBAThe dispute between Suns owner Mat Ishbia and two minority owners is headed to binding mediation, according to The Athletic’s Mike Vorkunov, citing a document filed Monday in Delaware state court. They have asked the judge overseeing their case to approve an order that will allow them to resolve their case via mediation. They have […]
After missing the Heat‘s last seven games due to a right groin strain, All-Star wing Norman Powell suited up on Saturday’s four-point loss to Orlando, finishing with 21 points (on 7-of-15 shooting) and three assists in 31 minutes. Powell’s return came with a twist, however, as he came off the bench for the first time […]
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 .
Leons will start Sunday versus the Knicks. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
Golden State guard Gui Santos addressed the challenges of competing without key teammates following Sunday’s 110-107 loss to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. “I think it’s just, you know, it’s really tough win games without your main players, you know, but the way that we’ve been competing out there…that’s a good takeaway […] The post Gui Santos reflects on Warriors’ fight amid injuries after loss to Knicks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The NBA play-in tournament was created to keep more teams relevant late in the season, and by that standard, it works. More games matter in April, more fan bases stay engaged, and the race around the bottom of the bracket feels alive almost every night. But the play-in is easy to misread. It is not […] The post Why the NBA Play-In Leaves So Little Room for Error appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault praised his team’s defensive effort following their 116-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday at Paycom Center. “I thought the defense was really good all day. They didn’t get much easy,” Daigneault said. “We made them earn everything, which is what you have to do against a […] The post Mark Daigneault highlights defensive effort in Thunder win over Timberwolves appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander emphasized defense as the foundation of Oklahoma City’s 116-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday at Paycom Center. “Defense is the one thing you can control in a basketball game. That’s why we hang our hat on it,” he said. The Thunder forced 22 turnovers while committing only seven, allowing the team […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on 128th straight 20-point game appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic praised his team’s resilience after Sunday’s 119-108 victory over the Detroit Pistons at Scotiabank Arena. He highlighted rebounding as a key factor in the win. “One thing that we did really well…was rebounding and that really translated in a game today against the team that’s like an outstanding rebounding […] The post Darko Rajakovic credits Raptors’ mental toughness in win over Pistons appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson addressed a 130-120 loss to the Dallas Mavericks, citing defensive shortcomings. “Very, very similar game…just too permissive on the defensive end…inexcusable defensive effort today,” he said. Atkinson emphasized the importance of energy and focus. “Their energy level was higher…way too many mental breakdowns…combine the physical and mental, and that’s […] The post Kenny Atkinson criticizes defensive lapses after Cavaliers fall to Mavericks appear...