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Zach LaVine warns Kings against accepting losing mentality

Zach LaVine urged the Sacramento Kings’ younger players to avoid accepting defeat as normal after the team fell to 1-11 to start the 2026-27 NBA season. The post Zach LaVine warns Kings against accepting losing mentality appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Cooper Flagg passes Kobe Bryant on teenage scoring list

Cooper Flagg moved past Kobe Bryant into second place on the NBA’s all-time teenage scoring list, reaching 1,762 career points before his 20th birthday. The post Cooper Flagg passes Kobe Bryant on teenage scoring list appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Draymond Green regrets missing 2016 Finals MVP

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green believes his suspension during the 2016 NBA Finals cost him the opportunity to win Finals MVP and strengthen his case for recognition among the NBA's greatest players. The post Draymond Green regrets missing 2016 Finals MVP appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Michael Beasley wants Darius Acuff Jr. shooting less

Former NBA forward Michael Beasley believes rookie Darius Acuff Jr. should take fewer shots and pass more to his teammates to help his team win games. The post Michael Beasley wants Darius Acuff Jr. shooting less appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Montrezl Harrell blames Paul George for Clippers exit

Former Los Angeles Clippers forward Montrezl Harrell thinks Paul George played a role in the team's decision not to re-sign him, despite his contributions and Sixth Man of the Year award. The post Montrezl Harrell blames Paul George for Clippers exit appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Darius Acuff Jr. reveals Allen Iverson’s advice to him

Sacramento Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. revealed how Allen Iverson influenced his approach to basketball, recalling their first meeting at the Iverson Classic during his senior year of high school. The post Darius Acuff Jr. reveals Allen Iverson’s advice to him appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Shaq: “There will never be another effective Kobe and Shaq”

Shaquille O’Neal believes the partnership he shared with Kobe Bryant during the Los Angeles Lakers’ three consecutive championships will never be replicated in the NBA. The post Shaq: “There will never be another effective Kobe and Shaq” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

JJ Redick explains how Lakers use analytics to build buy-in

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick used the team's recent rest days to review analytics and explain why certain offensive decisions produce better results. The post JJ Redick explains how Lakers use analytics to build buy-in appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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 .

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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 .

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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 .

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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 .

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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 .

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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 .

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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 .

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NBA injury report: Embiid, Irving, Reaves listed 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 .

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