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The Clippers were resistant for most of the season to the idea of trading Ivica Zubac, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link), who says that even after last week’s James Harden deal with Cleveland, there was a sense that L.A. wouldn’t change its stance on its starting center. However, the Pacers […]
The Los Angeles Clippers' recent trades of James Harden and Ivica Zubac stem from a strategic conclusion that cap space won't attract elite talent in 2027. The front office recognized that true star players rarely reach free agency due to changes made to the ease of extensions, prompting a shift toward asset accumulation. Recent transaction history supports the Clippers' assessment. Trae Young, Anthony Davis, Jimmy Butler, and Brandon Ingram all switched teams through trades rather than signi...
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has had quite the journey after going undrafted in 2021. He originally signed a two-way contract with the Lakers out of Oklahoma, but he earned a standard deal before his rookie year even started. Since then, Reaves has continued to improve his game each year and is now playing […]
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 .
Here’s Brooklyn Nets rookie point guard Nolan Traore on his growing relationship with head coach Jordi Fernandez (averaging 16.3 PPG/3.0 RPG/8.0 APG/0.7 SPG/58.1% FG/68.4% 2-PT/41.7% 3-PT/80.0% FT/66.1% eFG/31.3 MPG over the last three games as a starter). (via Brooklyn Nets): “I think he trusts me a lot with the ball, and this is really important […] The post Nolan Traore: Jordi trusts me a lot with the ball appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Claxton is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pacers with right hip soreness, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
The NBA needs to revisit its rule that players must play in 65 games to be eligible for major awards.
Bronny James addressed the Los Angeles Lakers’ struggles following a 136-108 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night at crypto.com Arena, focusing on effort, defense, and growth during a stretch without several key starters. The young guard finished with 12 points and six assists as the short-handed group tried to keep pace with […] The post Bronny James speaks out after Spurs rout Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson pointed to focus and execution as key factors after his team defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 136-108 on Tuesday night at crypto.com Arena. The Western Conference’s second-place squad improved to 37-16 with its fifth straight victory, fueled by Victor Wembanyama’s 40-point performance. “I thought we started the game […] The post Mitch Johnson reacts after Spurs rout Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Former NBA All-Star Cedric Ceballos believes LeBron James made a calculated decision by avoiding the Slam Dunk Contest after his rookie year, pointing to brand protection and competitive risk during a recent conversation with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson. The longtime forward discussed how expectations surrounding the Lakers star changed as his career evolved. Ceballos said […] The post Cedric Ceballos explains why LeBron James never entered NBA Slam Dunk Contest appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd acknowledged the physicality gap in Tuesday’s 120-111 loss to the Phoenix Suns at the Mortgage Matchup Center. “The physicality, they were physical and we weren’t in that first half. And I thought the group did a better job there in the second half of the physicality,” Kidd said. The […] The post Jason Kidd on Mavericks’ loss as Suns hand Dallas eighth straight defeat appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott praised his team’s composure after Dallas cut the lead to six late in Tuesday’s 120-111 win at the Mortgage Matchup Center. “Every night, every night you take anything you can get, especially when you come out of it with the win… found a way down the stretch. Book got […] The post Jordan Ott on Suns’ resilience in win over Mavericks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
