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Former NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins recommended the Los Angeles Lakers pursue a trade for Dillon Brooks, saying he would “trade Austin Reaves in a heartbeat” for the Suns wing. Cousins made the remarks on Run It Back, calling Brooks a “culture changer” and “a proven winner” who fits the Lakers’ current needs. Brooks, 30, is […] The post DeMarcus Cousins urges Lakers to trade Austin Reaves for Dillon Brooks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Washington Wizards have surfaced as a potentially serious trade destination for Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young.

The Portland Trail Blazers visit the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, January 2, with injury availability playing a major role in the outlook for both teams. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET at Smoothie King Center. Portland enters the game with a 14-20 record and is coming off a 124-95 loss at Oklahoma City […] The post Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans injury report for Friday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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San Antonio appears to be getting closer to having Victor Wembanyama back on the floor. The Spurs have listed the big man as questionable for Tuesday’s matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies after he took part in full 5-on-5 action during Monday’s practice, according to Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News. Wembanyama has missed the […] The post Spurs list Victor Wembanyama as questionable appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick reflected on his team’s 107-91 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night, highlighting Luka Doncic’s performance and the squad’s resilience. “We’ve had so many of these games this season. It almost feels normal,” Redick said, emphasizing the team’s “level of spirit and toughness and fight and […] The post JJ Redick praises Luka Doncic’s leadership despite Lakers’ loss to Spurs appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Victor Wembanyama helped lead the Spurs to a victory on Saturday in Boston, writes Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News. The star big man scored 16 of his 21 points in the second half and hit a couple of key jump shots late in the game to seal the victory. “My mindset was just […]

Former NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins delivered a blunt message to Deandre Ayton following the Los Angeles Lakers’ loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Cousins reacted after Ayton publicly expressed frustration about not getting enough touches in the game. Speaking on Run It Back, Cousins criticized Ayton’s comments and urged him to focus on his role. […] The post DeMarcus Cousins tells Deandre Ayton to “stay quiet and play” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Lakers head coach JJ Redick broke down Friday’s 105-101 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks at Crypto.com Arena, focusing on the critical final possessions. “We take the lead to go up four. And then we come up empty on a number of possessions and felt like… we were getting good looks, didn’t score,” Redick said. Redick […] The post JJ Redick reflects on Bucks’ late rally, Giannis’ defensive heroics in Lakers loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

LeBron James addressed Friday’s 105-101 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks at Crypto.com Arena, highlighting a late turnover that proved costly. “For me, I turned the ball over again… Giannis did agree. He did that. I mean, he made a great play by getting his arms, tipping it from behind, but can’t turn the ball over […] The post LeBron James reflects on turnover, clutch plays after Bucks edge Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

After missing two games last week because of soreness in his right groin, Lakers forward Rui Hachimura was again sidelined Tuesday against Detroit, this time due to discomfort in his right calf. While the situation has drawn some concern, the team does not believe the issue will linger long-term, according to reporting from Khobi Price […] The post Rui Hachimura’s return expected soon appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Golden State Warriors have not made any substantial progress in trade conversations on a deal involving Jonathan Kuminga. Kuminga becomes trade eligible on January 15th and the Sacramento Kings remain the most interested team. Sources from the Warriors have said the team is prepared to keep Kuminga past the trade deadline if no deal to their liking materializes. However, Kuminga has played only 10 minutes over the past month as he remains firmly out of Steve Kerr's rotation. Kuminga has a...

Luka Doncic scored 42 points in Monday night’s 124-112 loss to the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center but remained focused on the team’s missed opportunities. Despite his 42-point effort, the Lakers struggled from three-point range, finishing 8-for-36. Doncic acknowledged the Kings’ hot shooting. “On the other end, they felt like they made every three,” […] The post Luka Doncic on Lakers’ loss to Kings: “They just made all their shots” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Sacramento head coach Doug Christie acknowledged his team’s improved effort despite a 120-106 loss to Boston on Thursday. “The compete level and the standard that we’re looking for was much, much better,” he said, emphasizing the higher energy and focus compared to recent games. Christie noted defensive progress, pointing to the Celtics’ limited offensive rebounds […] The post Doug Christie highlights progress despite Celtics’ win over Kings appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly exploring a trade for either De’Andre Hunter or Miles Bridges, according to Hardwood Paroxysm on Substack. Sources indicated that Klutch Sports has expressed interest in moving Hunter through a potential Klutch-for-Klutch swap. Hunter, 28, is in the third year of a four-year, $90 million contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, […] The post Lakers explore trades for De’Andre Hunter or Miles Bridges amid Klutch Sports push 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 .

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The Los Angeles Lakers are showing increased flexibility ahead of the NBA trade deadline, with Rui Hachimura now firmly in play after years of organizational hesitation. The development reflects a broader effort to fine-tune a roster built around Luka Doncic and LeBron James. NBA insider Evan Sidery reported Wednesday that Los Angeles is more open […] The post Lakers increasingly open to trading Rui Hachimura appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Jonathan Kuminga formally requested a trade from the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, coinciding with the first day his contract allowed him to be moved, league sources told ESPN. The NBA trade deadline is on February 5. The fifth-year forward signed a two-year, $46.8 million deal during the offseason preventing any trade until mid-January. The agreement also features a team option for the second year. Kuminga's time with Golden State has reached a critical low point. After beginning the se...

Jonathan Kuminga's time with the Warriors appears to finally be over.