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Richard Jefferson believes Ben Simmons still has the talent to become an All-Star next season, although he cautioned against placing firm expectations on the new Sacramento Kings guard. Discussing what the NBA should expect from Simmons, Jefferson emphasized the mental side of returning from a difficult stretch of injuries and limited availability. “I think you […] The post Ben Simmons could be All-Star next season, says Richard Jefferson appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Danilo Gallinari believes injuries are the defining “what-if” of his NBA career, particularly because his two ACL tears came when he was playing for teams he believed had legitimate championship potential. “I don’t know, I’m probably the biggest what-if guy in the history of the game, maybe,” Gallinari said in an exclusive interview with Cyro […] The post Danilo Gallinari: “I’m the biggest what-if guy” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Julius Randle believes his contrasting offensive style should pair well with Michael Porter Jr. as the Brooklyn Nets attempt to improve after a 20-62 season. Randle arrived in Brooklyn from the Minnesota Timberwolves in a four-team trade and will take on a major offensive role alongside Porter, who averaged a career-high 24.2 points per game […] The post Julius Randle explains fit with Michael Porter Jr. in Brooklyn appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Dirk Nowitzki admits he did not expect Jalen Brunson to develop into a franchise player when the guard left the Dallas Mavericks for the New York Knicks in 2022. Speaking on DLLS Sports, Nowitzki recalled being skeptical about Brunson taking on a leading role in New York, particularly because of his quiet personality and the […] The post Dirk Nowitzki admits he underestimated Jalen Brunson’s ceiling appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Once the Kawhi Leonard trade with Toronto is finalized, the Clippers plan to hold onto Brandon Ingram for a while rather than immediately trying to flip him for other players or draft picks, Jake Fischer said on Bleacher Report’s NBA Insider Notebook (video link, hat tip to BasketNews). Fischer confirms that the Clippers have informed […]

The Grizzlies have reached a multiyear deal with DAZN to be their new local broadcast partner, according to a press release from the team. The direct-to-consumer route has become increasingly common for local media broadcasts in recent years. In addition to all four preseason contests, DAZN will stream 78 of Memphis’ 80 announced regular season […]

Steve Ballmer and the Los Angeles Clippers are still determining how to respond to the NBA's penalties, including whether to pursue a lawsuit against the league that could involve seeking a restraining order, sources tell the New York Times. The move would mark an escalation of the Clippers' public pushback against the league's findings and punishment. The organization has already issued a forceful statement rejecting the NBA's conclusions, calling the investigation "heavily biased" and stati...

Charles Barkley believes the Los Angeles Lakers could have a better supporting cast around Luka Doncic than the Dallas Mavericks had when Doncic and Kyrie Irving led the franchise to the 2024 NBA Finals. “I really want to see the Lakers do well. First of all, I’m a big Luka fan, a big Austin Reaves […] The post Charles Barkley: Lakers have better team than 2024 Mavericks appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Dylan Harper has directly addressed speculation surrounding his relationship with De’Aaron Fox, dismissing suggestions of tension between the San Antonio Spurs guards and emphasizing Fox’s role in his development during his rookie season. In an exclusive conversation with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson of ScoopB.com, Harper said he and Fox “never had a problem” despite online […] The post Dylan Harper addresses De’Aaron Fox tension rumors appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Minnesota Timberwolves President Tim Connelly described Jonathan Kuminga as a player who fits Minnesota’s plans on both ends of the floor while explaining the process behind the Timberwolves’ decision to sign him during Thursday’s introductory press conference. Connelly said the Timberwolves focused on being straightforward with Kuminga during their recruitment rather than trying to oversell […] The post Tim Connelly explains Wolves’ vision for Jonathan Kuminga appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jonathan Kuminga teamed up with a couple legendary point guards in Stephen Curry and Chris Paul during his time with the Golden State Warriors, and he'll now play with another talented floor general in LaMelo Ball.

Following Phil Jackson's statue news, the Lakers must honor late owner Dr. Jerry Buss, who led the franchise to 10 NBA championships.