76ers fined $100K for comments on Joel Embiid’s health status

Photo: Utah Jazz/Twitter Here are 3 quotes from USA Men’s Basketball managing director Grant Hill discussing Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler. (via Utah Jazz): Thinks USAB experience will help Kessler develop: “I think Walker will come out of this a new person, a new player, and have newfound confidence that…

Photo: Philadelphia 76ers/Twitter Here’s Philadelphia 76ers power forward PJ Tucker speaking about his leadership qualities and the veteran presence he brings to the team. (via Yaron Weitzman/Fox Sports):  “‘Talk to James [Harden].’ ‘Talk to Tobias [Harris].’ ‘Talk to Tyrese.’ That’s part of my job,” Tucker said. “Coaches always want to…

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Photo: Dallas Mavericks/X Dallas Mavericks sharpshooter Tim Hardaway Jr. is a fan of Dante Exum’s point guard skills off the bench. (via Dallas Mavericks): “He’s a true point guard. He gets us into sets, makes sure we go out there and are in our right spots at the right times….

The Memphis Commercial Appeal’s Damichael Cole reports that injured Grizzlies point guard Derrick Rose and forward Ziaire Williams are unlikely to make a return to action this season. Rose has been out since February 28 due to a right groin issue and lower back recovery, while Williams hasn’t played since…

Photo: Phoenix Suns Phoenix Suns General Manager James Jones recently lauded Deandre Ayton’s introspective attitude and commitment to altering public perception about his game. Ayton recently spoke about feeling underappreciated and wanting to redefine the narrative surrounding him. Jones acknowledged that players today often face the challenge of navigating social…