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Indiana Pacers rookie guard Kam Jones didn’t make his NBA debut until late December because of a back injury and saw limited action in January, but he has played in each of Indiana’s last nine games, averaging 26.6 minutes per contest during that stretch. As Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star writes in a subscriber-only […] The post Kam Jones impressing Rick Carlisle after return appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
With Kyrie Irving ruled out for the remainder of the season, the Mavericks are expected to use the rest of the year as an evaluation period, Mike Curtis writes for the Dallas Morning News. Dallas has five players headed for unrestricted free agency this summer, and one newcomer making a strong case for a longer […] The post Mavericks evaluating Marvin Bagley long-term fit appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
After trading Jaren Jackson Jr. for draft assets and young, unproven players, and with Ja Morant’s long-term future in Memphis still uncertain, the Grizzlies may be searching for a new franchise centerpiece. Damichael Cole of the Memphis Commercial Appeal wonders whether rookie Cedric Coward could eventually grow into that role. As Cole writes, Coward has […] The post Cedric Coward emerging as Grizzlies building block appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic addressed the team’s 113-110 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Thursday, highlighting the need for quick recovery. “We just got to think that we have another opportunity… we get a game in two days. So we got to respond to that,” he said. Doncic pointed to defensive lapses as […] The post Luka Doncic: “We just got to think that we have another opportunity” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The New York Knicks will travel to Milwaukee without Miles McBride (pelvic injury), Dillon Jones, Pacome Dadiet, and Kevin McCullar Jr., all listed out on Friday’s injury report. Milwaukee faces a major setback with Giannis Antetokounmpo (right calf strain) and Taurean Prince (neck surgery) ruled out, alongside Alex Antetokounmpo and Cormac Ryan on two-way assignments. […] The post Knicks vs Bucks injury update: Giannis sidelined on Friday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Early in the first quarter, Jaylin Williams accounted for seven of the Thunder’s first 11 points, scoring on an aggressive drive against Pistons star Cade Cunningham before landing awkwardly and briefly favoring his ankle, via Rylan Stiles of SI.com. With Oklahoma City already missing several key players, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, Isaiah […] The post Mark Daigneault calls Jaylin Williams performance ‘unreal’ appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Here’s Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle on the productive night of Micah Potter following Thursday’s 133-109 home loss vs. the Charlotte Hornets (19 points/4 rebounds/1 assist/zero turnovers/2 steals/6-11 FG/5-7 3-PT/2-2 FT/+1 +/- in 26 minutes off the bench). *set career-high for 3-pointers made* *tied career-best in steals* (via Indiana Pacers): “Listen, he’s capable of […] The post Rick Carlisle: Micah Potter’s three-point shooting is real appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Boston Celtics will enter Friday’s matchup at TD Garden without All-Star forward Jayson Tatum, who remains sidelined following right Achilles repair. Alongside Tatum, two-way player Max Shulga and Amari Williams, currently on G League assignment, are also unavailable. Brooklyn Nets will be missing several players from their G League affiliate, including Tyson Etienne, Chaney […] The post Celtics vs Nets injury report for February 27 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Anthony Edwards had a year to reconsider his position. After making it clear that he had no interest in becoming the next face of the NBA when LeBron James retires, Edwards was asked earlier this month if he had changed his mind. It’s a fair question for a 24-year-old whose prefrontal cortex isn’t expected to...
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 .
