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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.
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 Detroit Pistons will travel to Cleveland on Tuesday, March 3, with several players listed as questionable or out, according to the latest injury report. Isaac Jones and Wendell Moore Jr. are out on two-way contracts in the G League, while Bobi Klintman, Chaz Lanier, and Tolu Smith remain questionable as they continue assignments in […] The post Pistons vs Cavaliers injury report for Tuesday’s clash appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors face Tuesday’s game at Scotiabank Arena with notable injury concerns affecting both rosters. New York will be without Miles McBride, who is recovering from pelvic and core muscle surgery, alongside G League assignments for Pacome Dadiet, Trey Jemison III, and Dillon Jones. Toronto’s lineup is also impacted, with […] The post Knicks vs Raptors injury report: absences ahead of March 3 matchup appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings will face off at the Golden 1 Center on Tuesday, March 3, with both teams dealing significant injury concerns. The Suns will be without Dillon Brooks (left hand fracture) and Jordan Goodwin (left calf strain), while Khaman Maluach (right thumb sprain) is listed as questionable. Sacramento’s injury situation is […] The post Suns vs Kings injury update: multiple starters out for Tuesday’s matchup appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Indiana Pacers control a team option on Micah Potter’s deal for next season, and the veteran forward/center has been strengthening his argument to remain in Indiana with his recent stretch of play, writes Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star. Across his past eight appearances, while averaging 25.6 minutes per game, Potter has put up […] The post Micah Potter strengthening case for Pacers option appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Jaylen Brown added another notable achievement to his résumé, becoming the 12th player in franchise history to score 13,000 points in a Boston Celtics uniform, according to Brian Robb of MassLive. Now serving as Boston’s primary scoring option for the first time in his career, Brown is strengthening his argument for MVP consideration with his […] The post Jaylen Brown reaches 13,000 points appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Following Sunday’s win in Brooklyn, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype caught up with the Cleveland Cavaliers point guard James Harden to ask how much longer he envisions continuing his career (Twitter video link). “I know it’s coming soon. Hopefully, later than soon, but it’s reality,” Harden said. “Everybody has to go through this at some point. […] The post James Harden reflects on future appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Phoenix received encouraging news on Devin Booker’s recovery, as the All-Star guard participated in 5-on-5 drills during Sunday’s practice, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. Booker has missed the team’s last four games while dealing with a right hip strain but is trending in the right direction. “He knows his body better than anyone,” […] The post Devin Booker participates in 5-on-5 practice appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Jalen Green of the Phoenix Suns is going through a tough stretch offensively, Duane Rankin notes, scoring just 12.8 points per game across his last four outings while shooting 21-of-75 from the floor, a 28.0% clip. The recent dip comes as he continues working his way back after missing much of the season due to […] The post Jordan Ott: Jalen Green ‘a little out of rhythm’ appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Growth in the NBA isn’t always linear or steady, but Traoré’s has been as fast as his first step.
Thompson (hip) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against Charlotte. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
