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Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith is never one to shy away from having an opinion. Smith is sharing that opinion about Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. On the ESPN show First Take Tuesday, Smith said James is making a case this season that he could be the greatest NBA player of all-time. “The greatest […] The post Stephen A. Smith’s LeBron James GOAT opinion will surely lead to debate appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Belief is rising that Clippers could lose Kawhi Leonard because of cap circumvention scheme.
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Miami Heat 124-112 to obtain their third straight win on Sunday night. Despite a slow start, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 29 points, Jalen Williams scored 19, while Chet Holmgren and Ajay Mitchel added 16 for the Thunder. On the other hand, Andrew Wiggins scored 23 points, including seven three-pointers, to […] The post Thunder outgun the Heat for third straight win appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
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Project B, the emerging global basketball league, has brought LeBron James' longtime business partner Maverick Carter back as an adviser and board director, with co-founder Grady Burnett telling The Athletic the venture is focused on "extending the careers of established players" as it expands into the men's game. Carter, 44, who manages James' day-to-day business operations, had previously served as a consultant before stepping away last fall. A Carter spokesman confirmed his advisory relati...
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 .
Atlanta Hawks big man Onyeka Okongwu is excited about the team’s current play/future (40-32 record/13-1 in last 14 games). (via Atlanta Hawks): “I mean, this is definitely a different roster than what y’all saw from training camp. But it takes time for a new group to gel, build that chemistry, and you’re starting to see […] The post Onyeka Okongwu: We’re winning games/having fun/playing together appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Knicks head coach Mike Brown highlighted his team’s defensive and offensive execution after Tuesday’s 121-116 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. He emphasized the team’s free-throw and offensive rebounding advantage, noting, “We had an advantage at the free-throw line and we need every single one of those free throw attempts. We also were really, really […] The post Mike Brown praises Knicks’ balanced effort and Brunson after win over Pelicans appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Zion Williamson described Tuesday’s 121-116 loss to the New York Knicks as “a hard fall tonight,” acknowledging the challenges down the stretch. He noted New York’s efficiency, saying, “They were able to get to the shots they wanted and… Brunson just hit some tough shots.” Reflecting on the team’s progress, Williamson added, “It steps in […] The post Zion Williamson reflects on Pelicans’ growth and challenges after loss to Knicks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley highlighted his team’s intensity and focus following a 136-131 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday at Rocket Arena. “I’m proud of how hard they played tonight for 48. I mean, there was intensity, there was urgency, there was a focus level to them,” Mosley said during his postgame […] The post Jamahl Mosley praises Magic effort despite loss to Cavaliers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman praised his team’s composure after a 125-123 victory against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday at Mortgage Matchup Center. “I thought the one that killed us was the end of the third. The two turnovers led to six points. We had control of the game,” Adelman said, noting the team’s […] The post David Adelman lauds Nuggets’ resilience and Jokic’s leadership in win over Suns appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
