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The Hawks gave up 132 points to the Grizzlies on Monday and coach Quin Snyder wasn’t happy with his team’s performance, according to Lauren Williams of the Atlanta Journal Constitution. “We have to know who we are, is really what it comes down to, and that’s collectively defending and running and moving the ball and […]

The NBA could continue with the launch of NBA Europe even if its negotiations with EuroLeague fail to produce an agreement. While discussions with EuroLeague shareholders continue, preparations for the NBA’s new European competition are moving forward separately. NBA Europe is targeted for the 2027-28 season and is expected to feature 16 teams. Under the […] The post NBA Europe expected to proceed without EuroLeague agreement appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Craig Porter Jr. has waited for a chance to lead the Cavs’ second unit. This fall, he might finally get it. Now comes the part where he has to make it his. “The opportunity is there and I have to go take it. Honestly, it’s all in my hands,” Porter said, via Chris Fedor of […] The post Cavs’ Craig Porter Jr. eyes bigger role: ‘It’s all in my hands’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

It hasn't been much of a secret that Joel Embiid showed up to the Philadelphia 76ers' training camp looking far slimmer than in years past after finally being healthy enough in the offseason to focus on training and conditioning rather than injury rehab.

The New York Knicks have maintained their desire to remain under the second tax apron, but it could cost them two of their best players.

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JJ Redick was pleased with the Los Angeles Lakers’ defensive intensity and ball movement after their preseason opener, particularly the way their work in practice carried over into a 127-103 win over the Sacramento Kings. The Lakers forced 27 turnovers, including 16 in the first half, while building a 73-47 halftime lead. Redick highlighted the […] The post JJ Redick praises Lakers’ defense after preseason opener appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The San Antonio Spurs will be without their biggest offseason addition for the next two weeks and possibly the start of the regular season. Tobias Harris sustained what head coach Mitch Johnson calls a calf strain. Before its annual Silver & Black Scrimmage, the team announced that the injury occurred during training camp. “For the […] The post Spurs’ Mitch Johnson’s cryptic Tobias Harris injury update hints he could miss start of season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

When the Milwaukee Bucks re-signed Gary Trent to a four-year, $64 million contract in free agency this offseason, it raised quite a few eyebrows considering he was on a veteran minimum contract this season prior. It caused enough commotion that the NBA launched an ongoing investigation into potential cap circumvention by the Bucks and Trent. […] The post Gary Trent Jr.‘s brickfest has everybody making same joke about $64 million contract investigation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Cameron Boozer made his Memphis Grizzlies debut in impressive fashion as Memphis defeated the Atlanta Hawks 132-123 in Monday’s preseason matchup at State Farm Arena. Selected by Memphis with the No. 3 overall pick, Boozer started alongside Cedric Coward, Jaylen Wells, Quinten Post and Ty Jerome in his first appearance for the Grizzlies. The rookie […] The post Cameron Boozer makes impressive Grizzlies debut vs. Hawks appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick teased Luka Doncic about his offseason conditioning.