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Karl-Anthony Towns, Mike Brown In Good Place After Early Season Friction

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Karl-Anthony Towns' perspective on the offense of Mike Brown at the start of the season was one of the key things observers of the New York Knicks have been monitoring this season as his comments in October suggested he had mixed feelings about it. "Honestly, I don't know... I don't know," Towns said in October. "But we're figuring it out. It's just different. It's different." But the relationship between Towns and Brown is in a good place, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst. "Early on there...

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Bucks’ Doc Rivers: no consideration of shutting down Giannis for the season amid calf strain

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Updated Jul 8, 3:00 PM ET

Antetokounmpo is out indefinitely with a calf strain, while he expects a 4-to-6-week window L'articolo Bucks’ Doc Rivers: no consideration of shutting down Giannis for the season amid calf strain proviene da Sportando .

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Amid boos, Baylor's Nnaji debuts in loss at TCU

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

James Nnaji, the 7-foot center and 2023 NBA draft pick whose signing drew criticism from coaches across college basketball last month, debuted Saturday, scoring five points with four fouls in Baylor's 69-63 loss to TCU in the Big 12 opener for both teams.

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Jake LaRavia on scoring, defense, and team pride after Lakers defeat Grizzlies

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Jake LaRavia credited preparation and confidence for his 21-point performance as the Lakers beat Memphis 128-121. “I got going pretty early… the ball was fine to me, especially in that first half, and I was just able to get going and stay aggressive,” LaRavia said. Maintaining confidence through shooting struggles has been key for LaRavia […] The post Jake LaRavia on scoring, defense, and team pride after Lakers defeat Grizzlies appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Garrett Temple Joins Mavs Coaching Staff

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Updated Jul 6, 1:01 PM ET

Garrett Temple accepted an offer to join Dusty May's coaching staff with the Dallas Mavericks as an assistant, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Temple appeared in 22 games for the Raptors last season. Temple joins Willie Green as an assistant on May's staff.

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Zeljko Obradovic officially leaves Partizan after refusing to retract resignation

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade confirmed on Saturday, November 29, that Zeljko Obradovic has officially stepped down as head coach. The legendary coach declined the club’s offer to continue, citing his inability to work with the current roster and concerns over the impact of daily coaching duties on his health. The executive board held multiple meetings […] The post Zeljko Obradovic officially leaves Partizan after refusing to retract resignation appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Charlotte Hornets, Perkins says LaMelo Ball and coach Charles Lee are “not aligned”

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Kendrick Perkins claims LaMelo Ball and Charles Lee are far from being on the same page in Charlotte L'articolo Charlotte Hornets, Perkins says LaMelo Ball and coach Charles Lee are “not aligned” proviene da Sportando .

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Doc Rivers breaks down Bucks’ loss to Nuggets: “Our rotations were hurt”

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

The Milwaukee Bucks fell to the Denver Nuggets 108-104 Sunday at Ball Arena, dropping to 17-22 despite Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 31 points, 11 assists, and eight rebounds. Bucks head coach Doc Rivers cited lineup disruptions as a key factor, saying, “It really killed our rotations in the second half… we drew up a play the first […] The post Doc Rivers breaks down Bucks’ loss to Nuggets: “Our rotations were hurt” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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DeRozan reaches 26,000 points as Kings earn first win of season over Rockets

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

The Sacramento Kings earned their first victory of the season Sunday night, holding off the Houston Rockets 111-98 at Golden 1 Center behind a balanced effort and a historic milestone from DeMar DeRozan. Sacramento improved to 9-30 by closing the game with timely perimeter shooting and defensive stops after three tightly contested quarters. DeRozan scored […] The post DeRozan reaches 26,000 points as Kings earn first win of season over Rockets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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JJ Redick praises Luka Doncic’s leadership despite Lakers’ loss to Spurs

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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 .

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Nick Nurse on shooting woes and late-game execution after OT loss to Nuggets

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse pointed to shooting struggles as the key factor in Monday’s 125-124 overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets. “That was a strictly shooting percentage game… 53%-48% from three,” Nurse said. Despite outshooting and outrebounding Denver in some areas, Nurse said defensive lapses allowed the Nuggets to thrive. “We just didn’t […] The post Nick Nurse on shooting woes and late-game execution after OT loss to Nuggets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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David Adelman lauds Nuggets’ resilience and Jalen Pickett after OT win over 76ers

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Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman praised the collective effort that led to a 125-124 overtime victory against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday at Xfinity Mobile Arena. “It was just a constant, keep five guys in the paint, just try to win the ball… some of the shot-making from guys, timely shot-making, was just so […] The post David Adelman lauds Nuggets’ resilience and Jalen Pickett after OT win over 76ers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Ime Udoka reflects on Rockets’ struggles in loss to Mavericks

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka addressed his team’s shooting woes after Saturday night’s 110-104 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. “We struggled to score… specifically there, we didn’t get the stops that we did the rest of the game,” Udoka said, referencing the 32-9 run that gave Dallas an early second-quarter edge. Despite the loss, […] The post Ime Udoka reflects on Rockets’ struggles in loss to Mavericks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Erik Spoelstra praises Heat’s physicality and execution after win over Pistons

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Erik Spoelstra highlighted Miami’s defensive effort as key in their 118-112 win over Detroit. “There were some great defensive possessions…tough rebounds,” he said, emphasizing the team’s commitment to controlling the paint and limiting second-chance opportunities. The Heat coach also credited his players’ clutch execution late in the game. “Jaime really settled in…he just got to […] The post Erik Spoelstra praises Heat’s physicality and execution after win over Pistons appeared first on Talk...

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JJ Redick praises Lakers’ clutch defense and energy after win over Grizzlies

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Lakers head coach JJ Redick highlighted his team’s late-game execution following Los Angeles’ 128-121 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. “I just — our defense has been really good in the clutch,” Redick said, pointing to a series of stops that helped seal the victory. Redick noted the importance of Jaxson Hayes’ presence late […] The post JJ Redick praises Lakers’ clutch defense and energy after win over Grizzlies appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Mike Brown after Knicks’ loss to Hawks: “I was booing myself inside”

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown reflected on Atlanta’s dominance after Friday’s 111-99 loss at Madison Square Garden. “You got to give them a lot of credit. They came in and they’re very physical with us and took us out of what we tried to do offensively,” Brown said. The coach identified paint protection […] The post Mike Brown after Knicks’ loss to Hawks: “I was booing myself inside” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Mark Daigneault praises Thunder’s disciplined effort in rout of Warriors

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault highlighted his team’s consistency after Friday’s 131-94 victory over the Golden State Warriors. “I thought that was a really consistent effort by the team… from box to wire it was just a really consistent effort,” he said following the win at Chase Center. The Thunder pulled away after […] The post Mark Daigneault praises Thunder’s disciplined effort in rout of Warriors appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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David Vanterpool To Join Wizards Front Office; Adam Caporn Named As Lead Assistant

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Washington Wizards assistant coach David Vanterpool will join the team's front office, sources told Josh Robbins of The Athletic. Vanterpool, who joined the Wizards during the 2023-24 season, has been an assistant for 13 years. Adam Caporn was also announced as Brian Keefe's lead assistant for next season. Patrick Ewing will also join the coaching staff, with Steve Clifford hired as an advisor.

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Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla reflects on Spurs’ late-game edge in loss

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla acknowledged the challenges his team faced in Saturday’s 100-95 defeat to the San Antonio Spurs at TD Garden. “They did a good job cross matching,” Mazzulla said. “You obviously have to be able to make those reads versus the cross matches. I thought we got some good looks, but […] The post Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla reflects on Spurs’ late-game edge in loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Derrick White says Celtics found identity

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Boston Celtics’ recent run has been about more than wins and losses, according to head coach Joe Mazzulla. As Chris Mannix explains, Mazzulla believes the last several weeks have helped the Celtics gain clarity about who they are and what sets them apartfrom other teams. “We’ve developed our identity over the last month, month and […] The post Derrick White says Celtics found identity appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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