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Patrick Beverley believes the Miami Heat still need to strengthen their point guard rotation, particularly if they want to maximize Giannis Antetokounmpo in the playoffs. Beverley likes Miami’s roster overall but thinks another one or two additions are necessary. His biggest concern is the lack of an experienced point guard who can help organize the […] The post Patrick Beverley says Heat need veteran point-guard 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.

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...

The Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers are free to submit their Kawhi Leonard trade to get NBA-approved at any time, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. There is no holdup at the league level. The trade involving Leonard for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first round picks and a pick swap is still expected to go through. Federal prosecutors opened a probe into whether the Clippers helped Leonard circumvent the NBA's salary cap earlier this week.

Rockets general manager Rafael Stone spent nearly two weeks in Türkiye this summer visiting with All-Star center Alperen Sengun, writes Matt Young of The Houston Chronicle (subscriber link). “It was a great experience,” Stone said on Friday. “I loved the country. Truly beautiful, really nice, sweet people.” According to Young, Stone’s trip was the result […]

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.

Ziaire Williams believes a meaningful opportunity is waiting for him with the Los Angeles Lakers after the team missed out on Jonathan Kuminga. The 24-year-old forward recently joined Los Angeles on a one-year, $3 million veteran minimum contract. With Kuminga choosing Minnesota instead, Williams could now have a larger role than initially expected. Asked whether […] The post Ziaire Williams confident about major Lakers role appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Patrick Bet-David believes the Los Angeles Clippers’ challenge to the NBA’s salary-cap investigation could have consequences across the league if the franchise decides to fight back by exposing similar arrangements involving other teams. Speaking on the PBD Podcast, Bet-David suggested that the Clippers could respond to the NBA’s sweeping penalties by bringing attention to business […] The post Patrick Bet-David warns Clippers could bring down the whole NBA appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Channing Frye believes Giannis Antetokounmpo’s dominance is built more around his extraordinary physical tools than the variety of offensive skills possessed by Joel Embiid. The former NBA player compared the two stars while discussing how their games are affected by injuries. According to Frye, Antetokounmpo relies heavily on his size, strength and ability to attack […] The post Channing Frye questions Giannis Antetokounmpo’s overall offensive skillset appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Nikola Jokic has faced virtually every type of defensive strategy during his NBA career, and the Denver Nuggets center believes several opponents present different challenges. When asked who defends him best, Jokic initially gave a simple answer: “Everyone.” He then explained that Ivica Zubac and Jusuf Nurkic are particularly difficult matchups because of their physical […] The post Nikola Jokic names toughest NBA defenders appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Draymond Green has revealed that he once asked the Golden State Warriors to facilitate a sign-and-trade that would have sent him to the Memphis Grizzlies during contract negotiations. Speaking on The Draymond Green Show, Green explained that he wanted another team involved in the negotiations to strengthen his position with Golden State. He ultimately called […] The post Draymond Green reveals he asked Warriors for Grizzlies trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net.