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Dejounte Murray calls Pelicans his worst experience
Dejounte Murray described his time with the New Orleans Pelicans as the worst experience of his NBA career, criticizing the organization for failing to provide the resources he needed before suffering a torn Achilles tendon. The post Dejounte Murray calls Pelicans his worst experience appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Marvin Bagley III dismisses comparisons with Luka Doncic
Denver Nuggets center Marvin Bagley III says he is no longer concerned about being compared to Luka Doncic, whom the Sacramento Kings passed on to select Bagley in the 2018 NBA Draft. The post Marvin Bagley III dismisses comparisons with Luka Doncic appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Skylar Mays joins Breakers after Phoenix departure
former NBA guard Skylar Mays has officially joined the New Zealand Breakers, the Australian National Basketball League (NBL) team announced. The post Skylar Mays joins Breakers after Phoenix departure appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
John Konchar considers Olympiacos exit
Former NBA guard John Konchar is reportedly considering leaving Olympiacos just weeks after joining the Greek club. The post John Konchar considers Olympiacos exit appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Shaun Livingston appointed to senior NBPA role
Former NBA guard Shaun Livingston has been appointed executive vice president of player relations and head of elite youth at the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), the union announced. The post Shaun Livingston appointed to senior NBPA role appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Terry Rozier’s lawyers request full NBA report
Attorneys representing former NBA guard Terry Rozier have requested access to the NBA's complete investigative report as part of his ongoing federal gambling case. The post Terry Rozier’s lawyers request full NBA report appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Isaiah Stewart says LeBron James intentionally hit him
Isaiah Stewart maintains that LeBron James intentionally struck him in the face during their 2021 altercation, explaining that seeing blood caused him to lose control and attempt to confront the Los Angeles Lakers star. The post Isaiah Stewart says LeBron James intentionally hit him appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Cade Cunningham thinks he can become the face of the NBA
Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham says he has the talent to become the NBA’s next marquee player, but he stresses that the league and fans ultimately decide who gets that spotlight. The Pistons star outlines his vision for leading the sport and what it would mean for his team and the league.
CJ McCollum explains why he accepted bench role
Veteran NBA guard CJ McCollum explained his decision to give up his starting position to 19-year-old Kingston Fleming, emphasizing the importance of developing younger players for the team's future. The post CJ McCollum explains why he accepted bench role appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Dejounte Murray says Tony Parker refused mentorship
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray claimed that Tony Parker did not provide the mentorship he expected after losing his starting position with the San Antonio Spurs. The post Dejounte Murray says Tony Parker refused mentorship appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Dejounte Murray requested Spurs trade during rookie season
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray reveals he asked his agent, Rich Paul, to engineer a trade out of the San Antonio Spurs during his rookie year, citing frustration with the organization’s handling of his development. The revelation adds new context to Murray’s career trajectory and the Spurs’ past player-management decisions.
Charlie Villanueva cuts Kobe Bryant from all-time lineup
Former NBA forward Charlie Villanueva explained why he would leave Kobe Bryant out of his all-time starting five when choosing between six basketball legends. The post Charlie Villanueva cuts Kobe Bryant from all-time lineup appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Marcus Smart admits he flops better defensively
NBA veteran Marcus Smart defended his approach to drawing fouls, arguing that exaggerating contact on defense is no different from offensive players doing the same thing. The post Marcus Smart admits he flops better defensively appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Michael Redd predicts multiple championships for Victor Wembanyama
Former NBA All-Star Michael Redd thinks Victor Wembanyama has already established himself as one of the league's most important players and could become the defining figure of the NBA for years to come. The post Michael Redd predicts multiple championships for Victor Wembanyama appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
NBA injury report: Embiid, Reaves out on Sunday, November 15
Joel Embiid, Kawhi Leonard and Austin Reaves are among the players ruled out on the NBA injury report for Sunday, November 15, while Scottie Barnes and Andrew Nembhard are questionable. The post NBA injury report: Embiid, Reaves out on Sunday, November 15 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
LaMelo Ball says Timberwolves “just didn’t respect” Bulls
LaMelo Ball questioned Minnesota’s approach after the Timberwolves lost 117-106 to the short-handed Chicago Bulls on Saturday, ending their five-game winning streak. The post LaMelo Ball says Timberwolves “just didn’t respect” Bulls appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Chris Finch calls Timberwolves’ loss to Bulls ‘unacceptable’
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch criticized his team's offense, defense and attention to detail after Saturday's 117-106 loss to the Chicago Bulls. The post Chris Finch calls Timberwolves’ loss to Bulls ‘unacceptable’ appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Ayo Dosunmu calls Timberwolves’ loss to Bulls “inexcusable”
Ayo Dosunmu called Minnesota’s lack of effort and failure to follow its game plan “inexcusable” after the Timberwolves lost 117-106 to the Chicago Bulls on Saturday. The post Ayo Dosunmu calls Timberwolves’ loss to Bulls “inexcusable” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Kenny Atkinson: “That’s a special win” for short-handed Cavs
Kenny Atkinson praised Cleveland’s young players after the Cavaliers beat the Dallas Mavericks 127-117 on Saturday despite missing their entire usual starting lineup. The post Kenny Atkinson: “That’s a special win” for short-handed Cavs appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Dusty May says Mavericks lacked urgency against Cavaliers
Dallas Mavericks head coach Dusty May said his team failed to match Cleveland’s intensity in Saturday’s 127-117 loss, pointing to defensive struggles and a lack of urgency. The post Dusty May says Mavericks lacked urgency against Cavaliers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Kyrie Irving calls out Mavericks’ lack of physicality
Kyrie Irving questioned the Dallas Mavericks’ physicality and urgency after their 127-117 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, saying the team must respond to its recent struggles. The post Kyrie Irving calls out Mavericks’ lack of physicality appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
David Adelman wants Nuggets to shoot more threes
David Adelman praised the Denver Nuggets’ resilience after their road trip but challenged the team to improve its three-point shooting following Saturday’s 116-108 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. The post David Adelman wants Nuggets to shoot more threes appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Jaron Pierre Jr. on 59-minute day: “I wish we would have went to overtime”
Rookie Jaron Pierre Jr. logged a combined 59 minutes on Saturday, dropping 36 points in back‑to‑back outings for the New Orleans Pelicans across the G League and NBA. The rookie reflected on the game, lamenting, “I wish we would have went to overtime,” after a memorable hometown performance.
Jamahl Mosley on Pelicans’ effort, Jaron Pierre Jr. and Zion
New Orleans Pelicans head coach Jamahl Mosley praised his team's energy and togetherness after Saturday's 116-108 loss to the Denver Nuggets, while highlighting rookie Jaron Pierre Jr. and Zion Williamson. The post Jamahl Mosley on Pelicans’ effort, Jaron Pierre Jr. and Zion appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Bulls stun Timberwolves, snap five-game winning streak
The Chicago Bulls overcame travel delays and a depleted roster to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-106 on Saturday, ending their five-game winning streak. The post Bulls stun Timberwolves, snap five-game winning streak appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
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